Miele KFN 8995 SD ED-1, KFN 8996 SDE ED-1 User Manual

Operating and installation instructions

Frost-free fridge / freezer KFN 8995 SD ed-1 KFN 8996 SDE ed-1

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

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Contents

Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Warning and Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Switching the appliance ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Refigerator section ..............................................14

Freezer section .................................................14

Safety lock .......................................................15

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

Door display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting the contrast ..............................................16

Displays .........................................................18

Selecting the correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

...intherefrigerator section .........................................19

Dynamic cooling ................................................19

...inthefreezer section ............................................19

Temperature selection .............................................19

Temperature range ..............................................20

Temperature displays ..............................................20

Temperature display brightness....................................21

Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Temperature alarm ................................................22

Door alarm .......................................................22

Activating the alarm system..........................................22

Switching the alarm off early .........................................22

SuperCool and SuperFreeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

SuperCool .......................................................23

Freezing fresh food ................................................23

SuperFreeze .....................................................24

Using the refrigerator efficiently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Different storage zones .............................................25

Food that should not be stored in a refrigerator ..........................25

Storing food correctly ..............................................26

Unpacked meats and vegetables ..................................26

Protein-rich foods ...............................................26

Meat .........................................................26

Contents

Adjusting the interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Freezing and storing food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Maximum freezing capacity..........................................28

Storing frozen food ................................................28

Freezing fresh food ................................................28

Tips for freezing fresh food........................................28

Packing .......................................................29

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

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

Freezing large items ...............................................30

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

Marker system for frozen food ........................................30

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

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

Freezer tray ......................................................31

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

Making ice cubes (may vary by model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Automatic defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Cleaning the housing, interior and accessories ..........................35

Cleaning the ice cube tray

(may vary by model) ...............................................36

Ventilation slits ....................................................37

Door seals .......................................................37

Metal grille at the back of the appliance ................................37

Problem-solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Plumbing (may vary by model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Connecting to the water supply.......................................44

Electrical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Installation information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Location .........................................................47

Climate range ..................................................47

Proper ventilation ..................................................47

Installation .......................................................47

Contents

Adjustments ......................................................48

Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Guide to the appliance

a Refrigerator section On/Off button

b Refrigerator section temperature

display

c Refrigerator section

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

d SuperCool button and indicator light

e Safety lock indicator light

f Freezer section On/Off button

g Freezer section temperature display

h Freezer section

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

i SuperFreeze button and indicator

light

j Alarm Off button

Guide to the appliance

a Door display

b Butter and cheese compartment

c Dynamic cooling fan

(Dynamic cooling is automatic)

d Egg tray

e Shelves with LED lighting

f Door shelves with LED lighting

g Bottle rack

h Condensate channel and

drain hole

i Fruit and vegetable containers

j Bottle divider*

k Ice cube drawer with

automatic ice cube maker*

l Freezer drawers with

freezer calendar

m Marker system for frozen food

* (may vary by model)

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials that 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 simply throwing these materials away, please ensure that they are recycled.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials that, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. However, these materials are essential for the correct functioning of your appliance. Therefore, please do not dispose of your old appliance with your regular household waste.

Instead, contact your local community waste collection / recycling centre to arrange for disposal, and ensure that there is no danger to children while the appliance is awaiting disposal.

The appliance should be unplugged or disconnected from the power supply by a competent person.

Take care not to damage the pipework at the back of the appliance before or during transportation to an authorised collection depot. This will keep the refrigerant in the pipework and the oil in the compressor, so that they do not leak out into the environment.

Warning and Safety Instructions

Technical safety

This appliance complies with all applicable safety legislation. However, improper use of the appliance can present a risk of both personal injury and material damage.

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, read the operating instructions carefully before installation and before using 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 use

This appliance is intended for

domestic use only, specifically for the cool storage of foodstuffs, for storing deep-frozen food, for freezing fresh food and for preparing ice. Any other use is not condoned by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance.

This appliance is not a toy! To avoid

the risk of injury, do not allow children to play on or near it, or to play with the controls. Supervise use of the appliance by the elderly or infirm.

This appliance contains the coolant

R134a, which is an environmentally acceptable, non-flammable hydrofluorocarbon (HFC). It does not damage the ozone layer. For more information on the coolant, refer to the information plate posted on the inside of the refigerator section. When transporting and installing the appliance, care must be taken not to damage any part of the cooling system. If damage does occur:

- unplug the appliance from the socket,

- air the room where the appliance is, for several minutes,

- contact the Miele Service Department for advice.

Before plugging in the appliance,

you must make sure that the electrical rating (voltage and frequency, indicated on the model plate) corresponds to the household electrical supply. These ratings must match, in order to avoid damaging the applicance. If in doubt, please contact a qualified electrician.

Before connecting the appliance,

ensure that the connection data on the data plate matches the household electricity supply. This data MUST correspond, in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

Warning and Safety Instructions

The electrical safety of this

appliance can only be guaranteed if it is properly grounded in compliance with all applicable local and national safety regulations. It is absolutely essential that this basic safety requirement be respected; in case of any doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer will not be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate grounding system (e.g., electric shock).

Safe operation of the appliance is

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

This equipment may only be used in

mobile installations such as ships, motor homes, aircraft, etc., if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.

Installation work, maintenance and

repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent persons in accordance with national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable. Ensure that no power is supplied to the appliance until after maintenance or repair work has been completed.

Model-specific characteristics

The manufacturer will not be held

liable for damage caused by a faulty connection to the main water supply.

Connection to the main water supply

and any repairs to the ice cube maker must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person.

The ice cube maker is not suitable

for connection to a hot water supply.

Before making any plumbing

connections, ensure that the appliance is disconnected from the main electricity supply.

The appliance is only completely

disconnected from the power supply when:

– it has been switched off and

unplugged from the wall socket,

– the main fuse is withdrawn, or the

screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is applicable).

Do NOT use an extension cord to

connect the appliance to the power supply. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g., danger of overheating).

Warning and Safety Instructions

Use

Never handle frozen food with wet

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

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. The very low temperature of the frozen ice or pops can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.

Do not allow children to play with the

appliance, for example to climb inside the drawers or to swing on the door.

Do not refreeze thawed or partially

thawed food. Defrosted food should be used up as quickly as possible, as food soon loses its nutritional value and spoils. Do not refreeze defrosted food until after it has been cooked.

Do not store explosive materials in

this appliance, nor any products containing propellants (e.g., spray cans). Thermostats switching on may produce sparks, which could pose a fire hazard. Flammable compounds could explode.

Do not use any electrical equipment

in this appliance, e.g., ice cream makers. Danger of sparking and explosion!

Do not store cans or bottles

containing carbonated drinks or liquids that 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, resulting in injury or damage.

To avoid the risk of food poisoning,

observe the "best before" dates indicated on food packaging. 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 food manufacturer's instructions for storage conditions and the "best before" date.

Do not use sharp-edged objects to

– remove frost and ice,

– separate frozen foods or remove ice

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

Never place electric heaters or

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

If storing high-proof alcohol, make

sure it is tightly closed and stored upright. Danger of explosion.

Warning and Safety Instructions

Do not use defrosting sprays or

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

Do not use any oils or grease on the

door seal, as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time.

Do not store cooking oil in the

refrigerator door. Traces of oil can cause stress cracks in the plastic components in the door.

Do not attempt to remove the

lighting covers inside the refrigerator door. If damaged, they must be replaced by a Miele-approved service technician.

Never look directly into the

glass-edge lighting in the refrigerator without the glass shelves in place; never use optical instruments to look at the lighting either! Caution! there are lasers in the lighting (laser beam class 1M).

Never install damaged glass-edge

lighting in the appliance. Danger of electric shock.

Do not block the ventilation slits in

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

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., in a garage, can cause the appliance to switch off for longer periods, keeping it from maintaining the required temperature.

Do NOT use steam-cleaning

equipment to clean this appliance. Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.

In areas 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 caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.

Do not use force to open the

glass-edge lighting. This will damage the internal electronics. If the glass-edge lighting gets damaged, it must be replaced. New glass-edge lighting can be purchased from the Miele Service Department.

Warning and Safety Instructions

Disposal of your old appliance

Before disposing of an old

appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.

Disconnect it from the power, cut off

the cable near the appliance and render any plug unusable.

Be careful not to damage any part of

the pipework while 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 will not be held liable for damage caused by failure to comply with these "Warning and Safety Instructions".

How to save energy

Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption

Installation site In a well ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly ventilated

Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.

Away from heat sources (radiator, stove/oven).

When the room temperature is ideal (approx. 20 °C (68 F)).

Temperature setting (dial) At a medium setting of 2 to 3. At a high setting: The lower the

Temperature setting (digital)

Use Open the door only when

Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of

Cellar compartment 8 to 12 °C (46 to 54 F)

Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C (39 to 41 F)

Freezer section -18 °C (-2 F)

necessary, and for as short a time as possible.

Store food in an organized way. Disorganized contents will take

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 overfill the appliance. Leave some room so that air can circulate properly.

ice 1 cm thick has built up.

room.

Near heat sources (radiator, stove/oven).

When the room temperature is high.

temperature in the appliance, the more energy it consumes.

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

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

time to sort through, leaving the door open too long.

Placing hot food in the appliance will cause the compressor to run for a long time, with the appliance working harder to lower the temperature.

of liquids will cause a loss of coldness in the refrigerator.

A layer of thick ice hinders cold air from reaching the frozen food, and causes an increase in energy consumption.

Switching the appliance ON and OFF

Before using for the first time

The stainless steel surfaces and trim are covered in a protective sheeting for transport.

Do not remove the sheeting until the

appliance has been installed in its final location. To peel the sheeting off, start at one of the upper corners.

Next, coat the stainless steel

surfaces with a special stainless steel product (which is available through customer service).

Clean the inside of the appliance and

the accessories with warm water and some mild soap. Dry with a soft cloth.

It is very important to let the appliance stand for 30 to 60 minutes after transport before you plug it in for the first time. Failure to do so can prevent the appliance from functioning properly!

Switching the appliance ON

The refigerator and freezer sections can be switched on separately, so that you can choose which sections you want on at a given time.

Refigerator section

the interior light will come on when you open the door.

Freezer section

Press the ON/OFF button for the

freezer section.

You will see flashing bars in the temperature display for the freezer section, which will now start cooling.

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 section or, to save space, on the freezer tray (may vary by model). The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approximately 24 hours.

Switching the appliance OFF

Press each ON/OFF button, so that the temperature display goes out.

The cooling process is now switched off. If this does not happen, then the safety lock is engaged.

Press the ON/OFF button for the refrigerator section.

You will see the temperature display for the refrigerator section come on. The refrigerator will now start cooling, and

Switching the appliance ON and OFF

Safety lock

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

Activating and deactivating the safety lock

Hold down the superfreeze button for

approx. 5 seconds.

The indicator light for the superfreeze button flashes and the temperature display shows

To exit from set mode, press the

ON/OFF button for the freezer section. Otherwise it will automatically revert to normal mode in approx. 2 minutes.

Switching off for extended periods of time

If the appliance is not needed for a longer period of time (such as when you are away on holiday), then:

^ switch the appliance off,

^ Now press the superfreeze button

again.

The display will show

Now, by pressing the set temperature buttons, you can choose between

0 and ; 1:

0 Safety lock is deactivated, 1: Safety lock is activated.

To save the setting, press the super freeze button.

When the safety lock is activated, the safety lock indicator light will read

^ unplug it from the socket, ^ close the shut-off valve (may vary by

model),

^ clean the appliance out, and ^ leave the doors ajar, to air the

appliance.

;

If, in preparation for longer absences, you fail to clean the appliance and leave the doors ajar, there is the risk of mould and odours building up in the appliance.

Door display

The display on the outside of the appliance door

- shows the current temperatures of the refrigerator and freezer sections,

- shows if the SuperCool or SuperFreeze functions are switched on, and

- tells you if there is a problem with the appliance.

The top half of the display shows the

temperature of the refrigerator section, while the lower half shows the temperature of the freezer section.

When you first switch the appliance on, and both doors are shut, a Welcome screen will appear after a short time. This will then change to show the temperature displays.

At first, bars will flash alternately with the warning triangle and the thermometer symbol in the lower half of the display, to show that the temperature range which can be displayed and also the set temperature have not yet been reached.

Adjusting the contrast

If you want to change the contrast of the display:

Open the refrigerator door.

Press and hold the SuperFreeze

button for approx. 5 seconds.

The SuperFreeze indicator light will flash and a temperature display.

^ Press the "+" temperature setting

button twice until a display.

^ Press the SuperFreeze button again. ^ Close the refrigerator door within 10

seconds. The contrast adjustment mode will now begin. Vertical bars will appear in the display. The number of bars will increase or decrease as the contrast setting is adjusted.

There are 5 different contrast settings. Each setting will appear in the display for approx. 4 seconds.

Open the refrigerator door once you find your preferred setting.

This will save that particular contrast setting. The setting remains stored in memory even after a power cut.

; will flash in the

C flashes in the

If the refrigerator door is not opened, the process will be cancelled after approx. 10 minutes, and the original contrast setting will be restored.

To exit the setting mode:

On the control panel inside the

appliance, press the On/Off button for the freezer section.

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

Door display

Displays

The door display can show the following symbols:

Symbol Meaning

+°C

-°C

SUPER

§%

;

Temperature display over 0° C.

Temperature display under 0° C.

The temperatures in the appliance have not yet reached the temperature ranges that can be displayed.

The appliance is locked.

The set temperature has not yet been reached. The inside of the appliance is still cooling down.

If SUPER shows in the top half of the display, this means that the SuperCool function is switched on. If SUPER shows in the lower half of the display, the SuperFreeze function is switched on.

Temperature alarm: The temperature in the freezer section is too warm. The symbol will flash alternately with the actual temperature in the freezer.

Door alarm: The appliance door has been left open.

The appliance is in "contrast adjustment of the door display" mode.

Power cut: The freezer section has become too warm at some point during the past few days, because of a power interruption.

There is a fault with the appliance.

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