Miele KFNS 37232 iD Operating instructions

Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer

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.

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Caring for the environment

Disposing of the packaging materials

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.

Recycling the packaging reduces the use of raw materials in the manufacturing process and also reduces the amount of waste in landfill sites.

Disposing of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials. They also 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.

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 into the environment.

Please ensure that your old appliance presents no danger to children while being stored awaiting disposal. See "Warning and Safety instructions" for more information.

Contents

Caring for the environment..........................................2

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

Bottle rack......................................................7

Split shelf ......................................................7

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8

How to save energy ...............................................16

Switching on and off ..............................................18

Before using for the first time.........................................18

To switch the refrigerator section off separately........................19

Switching off for longer periods of time .................................19

The correct temperature ...........................................20

...intherefrigerator and the PerfectFresh zone .........................20

Dynamic cooling ................................................20

...inthefreezer section ............................................20

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

Setting the temperature in the refrigerator / freezer sections ................22

Using Super cool and Super freeze ..................................23

Super cool .......................................................23

Super freeze .....................................................23

Temperature and door alarm .......................................25

Door alarm .......................................................25

Switching the alarm off early .........................................25

Selecting settings ................................................26

Settings mode ....................................................26

Activating and deactivating the lock ................................26

Storing food in the refrigerator......................................28

Different storage zones .............................................28

Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator ....................29

When shopping for food ............................................30

Storing food correctly ..............................................30

Fruit and vegetables .............................................30

Protein rich foods ...............................................30

Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................31

Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ...................................31

Moving the bottle holder ............................................31

Moving the shelves ................................................31

Freezing and storing food..........................................32

Contents

Maximum freezing capacity..........................................32

Freezing fresh food ................................................32

Storing frozen food ................................................32

Home freezing ....................................................33

Hints on home freezing...........................................33

Packaging ....................................................33

Before placing food in the freezer section ............................34

Placing food in the freezer section ..................................34

Defrosting .......................................................35

Ice cubes ........................................................35

Cooling drinks ....................................................35

Defrosting .......................................................36

Refrigerator section ................................................36

Cleaning and care ................................................37

Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................38

Ventilation gaps ...................................................38

Door seals .......................................................39

Problem solving guide ............................................40

Noises ..........................................................47

After Sales / Guarantee ............................................48

Guarantee: U.K. ................................................48

Guarantee: Other countries ....................................48

Information for test institutes .......................................49

Electrical connection..............................................50

Installation ......................................................51

Side-by-side......................................................51

Location .........................................................51

Climate range ..................................................51

Ventilation .......................................................52

Before installing the appliance .......................................53

Building-in dimensions ...........................................54

Adjusting the door hinges .........................................55

Changing the door hinging .........................................56

Building in the appliance ..........................................59

Fitting the furniture doors............................................66

Adjusting the door ..............................................69

Addresses ......................................................75

Control panel

Guide to the appliance

a On/Off button for switching the

refrigerator section on and off separately

b Refrigerator section temperature

selector button

c Super cool button

d Display

e Alarm symbol

f Super cool symbol

g Lock symbol

h Temperature display

i Main On/Off button for switching the

freezer section and the refrigerator section on and off

j Freezer section temperature selector

button

k Super freeze button

l Alarm off button

m Menu symbol

(Settings mode: For activating and deactivating the lock)

n Mains connection symbol

Guide to the appliance

a Control panel

b Fan

c Interior lighting

d Door shelf / Egg tray

e Adjustable shelf

f Bottle shelf

g Fruit and vegetable drawer

h Condensate channel and

drain hole

i Freezer drawers

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 carefully pushed under the rear section.

Guide to the appliance

Optional accessories are available from Miele or via the internet.

Microfibre cloth

The microfibre cloth is suitable for removing fingerprints and light soiling from surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals.

Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property.

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 information on installation, safety, use and maintenance.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.

Correct application

The appliance is intended for use in domestic households and

similar working and residential environments. It is not intended for outdoor use.

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.

Warning and Safety instructions

The appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool

medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such materials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance is 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.

The appliance can only be used by people with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences or incorrect operation.

Safety with children

Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the

appliance unless they are constantly supervised.

Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance

unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.

Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance

unsupervised.

Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do

not let them play with it.

Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must

be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate.

Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

The coolant system is tested for leaks. The appliance complies

with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU guidelines.

This appliance contains the coolant 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 installation of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking refrigerant can damage the eyes. In the event of any damage:

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avoid any flames or anything which creates a spark,

–

disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply,

–

ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and

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call the Service department.

Warning and Safety instructions

The more coolant there is in an 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 amount of coolant in the 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.

The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

when it is correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician.

If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced

by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.

of room space is required. The

Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a

multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.

Do not use in a damp or wet environment (e.g. garage or utility

room). Moisture could reach live components or the electrical connection and cause a short circuit.

This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.

on a ship).

A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check the appliance

for visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.

For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has

been built in.

Warning and Safety instructions

The appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity

supply during installation, maintenance and repair work. Ensure that power is not supplied to the appliance until after it has been installed or until after any maintenance or repair work has been carried out.

Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by

a Miele authorised service technician. Installation, maintenance and repairs by unqualified persons could be dangerous.

While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be

undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.

Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when

original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts.

Correct use

The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges

(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.

Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the

efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.

If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or

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

Warning and Safety instructions

Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products

containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components could cause flammable vapours to ignite. Danger of fire and explosion.

Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric

ice-cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and explosion.

Do not store cans or bottles 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 freezer section, make sure

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

Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with

wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or metal parts. Danger of frost burn.

Do not take ice cubes out with your 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 partially or fully defrosted food. Consume

defrosted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.

Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage

instructions given on 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.

Warning and Safety instructions

Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance.

Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.

Cleaning and care

Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will

cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.

Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.

Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.

Do not use sharp edged objects to

– remove frost and ice,

– lift food.

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.

Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain

substances which could damage the plastic parts and which may cause the build up of gases and pose a danger to health.

Warning and Safety instructions

Transporting the appliance

Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its

original transport packaging to prevent damage in transit.

Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is heavy and must

be transported by two people.

Disposal of your old appliance

Before disposing of an old 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 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.

How to save energy

Installation site / Maintenance

Temperature setting

Normal energy consumption

In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated

Protected from direct sunlight.

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

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

Ventilation gaps uncovered and dusted regularly.

Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C The colder the temperature

Freezer section -18 °C

Increased energy consumption

room.

In direct sunlight.

Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).

Where there is a high ambient room temperature.

Ventilation gaps covered up or dusty.

in the refrigerator section, the higher the energy consumption.

How to save energy

Normal energy consumption

Use Drawers, shelves and racks

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.

Take an insulated cool bag with you when shopping and place food in the appliance as soon as possible.

Replace any food removed as quickly as possible, before it begins to thaw.

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

Increased energy consumption

Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness. The appliance works harder to cool down and the compressor runs for longer periods.

Hot food or food at room temperature raises the temperature inside the appliance. The appliance works harder to cool down and the compressor runs for longer periods.

Store food covered or packaged.

Place frozen food in the refrigerator to defrost.

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

The evaporation or condensation of liquids will cause a loss of coldness in the refrigerator.

Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

Packing material

Remove all the packing material from

the interior 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

See "Cleaning and care" for more information.

^ 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.

Accessories

The flexible ribs on the holder grip the bottles securely when the door is being opened and closed.

Switching on

The refrigerator and freezer sections can be switched on together with the main On/Off button on the right hand side of the control panel.

^ Press the main On/Off button on the

right hand side of the control panel to switch on the freezer section and the refrigerator section.

The temperature display lights up, the appliance starts cooling and the interior light will come on when the door is opened.

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 at least -18 °C.

Attach the bottle holder centrally along the rear edge of the bottle shelf, as shown.

Switching on and off

Switching off

Press the main On/Off button on the

right hand side of the control panel to switch off the freezer section and the refrigerator section.

The freezer section and the refrigerator section will switch off. If this does not happen, the safety lock is still activated (see "Customising Settings Deactivating the safety lock").

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.

To switch the refrigerator section on again

Press the On/Off button on the left

hand side of the control panel to switch on the refrigerator section.

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.

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,

^ disconnect it from the mains,

Press the On/Off button on the left hand side of the control panel until the display goes out.

The interior light and the temperature display for the refrigerator section will go out and the refrigerator section will switch off.

The temperature display for the freezer section will remain lit up.

clean the appliance out and

leave the doors ajar to air it.

If, during a long absence, the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the door is left shut, there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance.

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

–

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 and the PerfectFresh zone

We recommend a temperature of 4°C in the refrigerator section.

Dynamic cooling

The dynamic cooling fan switches on automatically when the cooling system for the refrigerator switches on. It distributes the temperature in the appliance to all areas more evenly so that all the food will be chilled to about the same degree.

...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.

The correct temperature

Temperature display

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

The temperature display will flash if a different temperature is being set.

If the temperature in the freezer section is not within the range that the appliance is able to display, bars will flash in the freezer section temperature display.

The required temperature will also flash in the freezer section temperature display if the temperature in the freezer section has risen by several degrees, to show that there has been a loss of coldness.

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,

– 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, check that the food is safe to use and if it is, then use it as soon as possible.

The correct temperature

Setting the temperature in the refrigerator / freezer sections

The temperature can be adjusted:

In the refrigerator section from 1 °C

–

to 9 °C.

In the freezer section from -15 °C to

–

-26 °C.

The temperatures for the refrigerator and the freezer sections are set with the temperature selector button.

^ Press the temperature selector button

repeatedly until the temperature you want appears in the temperature display.

The first time you press the button the actual temperature of the particular zone will flash in the display.

The second time you press the button the last temperature selected will flash in the display.

Thereafter the temperature increases each time you press the button. When the highest setting is reached, the temperature reverts to the lowest setting again.

The newly selected temperature will be adopted automatically after a short time and the actual temperature is displayed.

The temperature in the appliance will adjust slowly until it is at this value.

Using Super cool and Super freeze

Super cool

The Super cool function can be used to rapidly reduce the temperature in the refrigerator section to its lowest setting (depending on the room temperature).

Switching on Super cool

Super cool is particularly recommended for the faster chilling of large amounts of fresh food or drink.

^ Press the Super cool button.

The Super cool symbol ª will light up. The appliance will work at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance.

Switching off Super cool

The Super cool function will switch itself off automatically after approx. 12 hours. The Super cool symbol ª will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again.

Super freeze

For optimum results switch on the Super freeze function before putting fresh food into the freezer section.

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

Exception:

when placing food in the freezer

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section that is already frozen.

when freezing up to 1 kg fresh food

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daily.

Switching on Super freeze

When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer section, the Super freeze function should be switched on 6 hours

beforehand. When freezing the maximum load of food the Super

freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand.

To save energy, the Super cool function can be switched off once food and drinks are sufficiently chilled.

Press the Super cool button. The Super cool symbol ª will go out.

The appliance will run at normal power again.

Press the Super freeze button.

The Super freeze symbol ª will light up. The appliance will work at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance.

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