Miele KFNS37682ID Specifications Sheet
Operating and installation instructions
Fridge-freezer
To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for
the first time.
en – AU, NZ M.-Nr. 10 954 370
Contents
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment ................................................................................13
How to save energy............................................................................................. 14
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 16
Control panel......................................................................................................... 16
Explanation of symbols ......................................................................................... 17
Accessories ........................................................................................................... 19
Accessories supplied ....................................................................................... 19
Optional accessories........................................................................................ 19
Switching on and off ...........................................................................................21
Before using for the first time................................................................................ 21
Cleaning the appliance..................................................................................... 21
Operating the appliance........................................................................................ 21
Switching on.......................................................................................................... 21
Switching off.......................................................................................................... 23
Switching off the refrigerator section separately.............................................. 23
Switching the refrigerator section back on again............................................. 23
Switching off for longer periods of time ................................................................ 24
The correct temperature..................................................................................... 25
. . . in the refrigerator section and in the PerfectFresh Pro zone ........................... 25
Automatic temperature distribution (DynaCool)............................................... 25
. . . in the freezer section ....................................................................................... 25
Temperature display.............................................................................................. 26
Setting the temperature in the refrigerator/freezer section ................................... 26
Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone....................................... 28
Using SuperCool and SuperFreeze.................................................................... 29
SuperCool ............................................................................................................. 29
SuperFreeze .......................................................................................................... 30
Temperature and door alarm.............................................................................. 31
Temperature alarm................................................................................................. 31
Switching the temperature alarm off early .......................................................31
Door alarm............................................................................................................. 32
Further settings ................................................................................................... 33
Safety lock ........................................................................................................ 33
Audible tones ................................................................................................... 34
Display brightness ............................................................................................ 35
Sabbath mode ................................................................................................... 36
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Contents
Charcoal filter replacement indicator ............................................................... 38
Using the refrigerator efficiently ........................................................................ 39
Different storage zones ......................................................................................... 39
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 40
What to be aware of when shopping for food....................................................... 40
Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 40
Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone........................................................ 41
Dry compartment ............................................................................................... 42
Humidity controlled compartment, /........................................................ 42
Adjusting the interior fittings.............................................................................. 45
Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf ................................................................... 45
Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................... 45
Moving the adjustable shelf / adjustable shelf with lighting.................................. 45
Adjusting the bottle rack ....................................................................................... 46
PerfectFresh Pro zone drawers ............................................................................. 46
Moving the charcoal filters .................................................................................... 47
Freezing and storing food................................................................................... 48
Freezing fresh food................................................................................................ 48
Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 48
Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 49
Adjusting the interior fittings.................................................................................. 52
Using accessories ................................................................................................. 52
Cool pack ......................................................................................................... 52
Making ice cubes ............................................................................................. 52
Automatic defrosting ..........................................................................................53
Cleaning and care ...............................................................................................54
Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 54
Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 55
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 57
Cleaning the door seals......................................................................................... 58
Cleaning the air vents............................................................................................ 58
Starting up the appliance after cleaning ............................................................... 59
Replacing the charcoal filters................................................................................ 59
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................61
Noises................................................................................................................... 70
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Service.................................................................................................................. 71
Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 71
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 71
Information for Miele Experience Centres and Chartered Agents ................. 72
Demo mode........................................................................................................ 72
Electrical connection ..........................................................................................74
Installation advice ...............................................................................................75
Side-by-side units ................................................................................................. 75
Location................................................................................................................. 75
Climate range ................................................................................................... 76
Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 77
Furniture door........................................................................................................ 78
Horizontal and vertical gaps............................................................................. 78
Weight of the furniture door .............................................................................79
Before installing the appliance .............................................................................. 80
Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism? ......................80
Building-in dimensions .......................................................................................81
Limiting the opening angle of the door ............................................................. 82
Changing the door hinging ................................................................................. 83
Installing the appliance....................................................................................... 87
Fitting the furniture doors...................................................................................... 94
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Please note that inappropriate use can 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 using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these
instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts
and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/
shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or bed
& breakfasts. This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use.
This appliance is intended for cooling and storing food and drinks
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 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 improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible
for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.
Safety with children
Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
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.
Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves in
packing material (e.g. foil) or pull it over their head with the risk of
suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. This appliance
complies with all current local and national safety requirements.
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 has a lower greenhouse effect
than some other refrigerants.
The use of this coolant, however, leads to a slight increase in the
noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the
compressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around
the system. This is unavoidable and does not have any adverse
effect on the performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking
refrigerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
– avoid any flames or anything which creates a spark,
– disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply,
– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several
minutes, and
– call Miele.
The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger
the room should be in which it is installed. In the event of a leakage,
if the appliance is in a small room, there is a danger of combustible
gases building up. For every 11 g of coolant at least 1m3 of room
space is required. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated
on a 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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Warning and Safety instructions
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when 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.
Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a
Miele approved service technician in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not connect the appliance to the 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).
If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains
connection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not
operate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to
moisture (e.g in a garage or laundry).
This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (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 when it has
been fully installed.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– the mains circuit breaker has been switched off, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
applicable), or
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Warning and Safety instructions
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket. Do not pull the mains connection cable but the mains
plug to disconnect your appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Maintenance work and repairs to electrical appliances
must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician.
The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.
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, with the result that it cannot maintain the required
temperature.
To ensure proper air flow in and out of the appliance, the
ventilation gaps in the appliance and built-in structure must not be
covered or blocked in any way. This would also increase the energy
consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the appliance door, make sure that it does not come into contact
with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break
the plastic. Make sure that no fat or oil leaks onto the plastic parts of
the appliance.
Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Flammable gas mixtures
can be ignited by electrical components.
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. 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.
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.
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. Danger of injury!
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 goes off. Defrosted food may only be refrozen
after it has been cooked.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Food stored for too long may present a 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.
Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or
accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be
invalidated, 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 the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp
edged or pointed objects to
– remove frost and ice, or accelerate the defrosting process,
– separate frozen foods and remove ice trays.
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 might contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could
cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Transport
To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and
in its packaging.
Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very 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.
Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to
damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels in the condenser,
– bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. In normal operation there is no risk.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it
penetrates the airways.
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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.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites. 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!
Disposing of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials,
compounds and components, which
were essential for their correct function
and safety. These could be hazardous
to human health and to the environment
if disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic
appliances, or contact Miele. You are
also responsible for deleting any
personal data that may be stored on the
appliance being disposed of.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of the appliance 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.
Please ensure that your old appliance
presents no danger to children while
being stored awaiting disposal. See
“Warning and Safety instructions” for
more information.
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How to save energy
Installation/
Maintenance
Temperature
settings
Normal energy
consumption
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
Protected from direct
sunlight.
Not situated near a heat
source (radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20°C.
Ventilation gaps kept
uncovered and free of dust.
Refrigerator 4 to 5°C The lower the temperature in
PerfectFresh Pro zone just
above 0 °C
Freezer section -18°C
Increased energy
consumption
room.
In direct sunlight.
Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where there is a high room
temperature.
Where the ventilation gaps
are covered or dusty.
the appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.
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How to save energy
Normal energy
consumption
Operation Drawers and shelves
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 bag when
shopping and load 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.
Store food covered or
packaged.
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.
The evaporation or
condensation of liquids will
cause a loss of coldness in
the refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not overfill the appliance
to allow 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 sensor
for the whole appliance
b
Optical interface
(for Service only)
c
For selecting the refrigerator or
freezer section
d
On/Off sensor for the SuperCool and
SuperFreeze functions
e
For setting the temperature
( colder),
selection sensor in settings mode
f
For confirming a selection (OK
sensor)
g
For setting the temperature
( warmer),
selection sensor in settings mode
h
For selecting and deselecting the
settings mode
i
For switching the temperature and
door alarms on and off
j
Display with temperature display and
symbols (symbols are only visible in
settings mode if an alarm is
sounding, or if a message appears;
for an explanation of the symbols,
see the following chart)
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Guide to the appliance
Explanation of symbols
Symbol Meaning Function
Safety lock Secures against unintended switching off of
the appliance, unintended temperature
adjustment, unintended switching on of
SuperCool and Super Freeze, and
unintended entry of settings
Audible tones Selection options for the keypad tone and
the door and temperature alarm tones
Miele@home Only visible when the Miele@home
communication module or communication
stick is fitted and signed on (in countries
where this is applicable)
Display brightness Setting the brightness of the display
Charcoal filter
replacement indicator
(Active AirClean)
PerfectFresh Pro
temperature
Sabbath mode Switching Sabbath mode on and off
Mains connection Confirms that the appliance is connected to
Alarm Lights up when there is a door alarm;
Demo mode
(only visible when
Demo mode is active)
This function must be activated after fitting
a charcoal filter; it lights up to remind you to
replace it
Adjusting the temperature in the
PerfectFresh Pro zone
the electricity supply when it is not
switched on; flashes when there is a power
cut
flashes when there is a temperature alarm,
power cut or a fault
Switching off Demo mode
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Guide to the appliance
a
Control panel
b
Fan
c
Egg tray/door shelf
d
Adjustable shelf
e
Adjustable shelf with
lighting (FlexiLight)
f
Bottle shelf
g
PerfectFresh Pro zone
interior lighting
h
PerfectFresh Pro zone dry
compartment
i
Condensate channel and drain hole
j
Slide control for setting the moisture
level in the humidity controlled
compartment
k
PerfectFresh Pro zone humidity
controlled compartment
l
Freezer drawers
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Guide to the appliance
Accessories
Accessories supplied
Bottle holder
The fins of the bottle holder jut out into
the bottle shelf and make bottles more
secure when opening and closing the
appliance door.
Butter dish
Ice cube tray
Cool pack
The cool pack prevents the temperature
in the freezer section from rising too
quickly in the event of a power cut. This
helps to prolong the storage life.
The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24hours.
Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your
appliance.
Egg tray
Care of stainless steel Each application of the Miele Care
product for stainless steel (in the
bottle) forms a durable protective film
that is stain and water resistant. It
gently removes water marks,
fingerprints and other stains for a
uniformly shiny surface.
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Guide to the appliance
Miele all purpose microfibre cloth
Light soiling and fingerprints on
stainless steel fronts, control panels
and furniture can be easily removed
with this microfibre cloth.
Bottle rack
Bottles can be stored horizontally in the
refrigerator section using the bottle rack
to save space.
The bottle rack can be placed in
different positions in the refrigerator
section.
KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal filter with holder
The charcoal filter neutralizes
unpleasant odours in the refrigerator
section for improved air quality.
The charcoal filter holder clips onto the
protective strip at the back of the shelf
and can be moved as necessary.
Now activate the filter reminder in
settings mode (see “Further settings Charcoal filter replacement
indicator”).
KKF-RF
ActiveAirClean replacement filters
Replacement filters to fit the Active
AirClean holder are available. We
recommend replacing the charcoal
filters every 6months.
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Accessories are available from Miele
directly (see back cover for contact
details).
Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
Removing packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Protective foil
The stainless steel trims and stainless
steel panels in the appliance have a
layer of protective foil to prevent
scratching during transportation.
Remove this protective foil once the
appliance has been installed.
Cleaning the appliance
Please refer to the relevant
instructions in “Cleaning and care”.
Important: Each time the Miele Care
product for stainless steel is used, it
applies a protective film that is stain
and water resistant.
Treat stainless steel surfaces with the
Miele Care product for stainless steel
immediately after removing the
protective foil (see “Optional
accessories”).
Operating the appliance
A light touch of the finger on the
sensors is all that is required to operate
this appliance.
Each touch of a sensor is confirmed
with a keypad tone. The keypad tone
can be switched off if you wish (see
“Further settings - Audible tones”).
Switching on
When the appliance is connected to the
electricity supply, the mains connection
symbol will appear in the display
after a short while.
Touch the On/Off sensor.
The mains connection symbol goes
out and the appliance starts to cool.
The sensors for cooling zones that can
be selected appear in the control panel:
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
The refrigerator section sensor is
highlighted yellow and the current
temperature in this section appears in
the display.
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Switching on and off
When the refrigerator door is opened,
the interior lighting comes on and the
LED lighting on the adjustable shelves
becomes brighter until it reaches its
maximum brightness.
When the appliance is switched on for
the first time, the sensor for the freezer
section and the alarm symbol will
flash until the set temperature is
reached.
As soon as the set temperature is
reached, the sensor for the freezer
section will light up constantly and the
alarm symbol will got out.
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.
Individual settings can be set for each
cooling zone.
Touch the sensor for the zone in
which you want to adjust the settings.
The selected sensor lights up yellow.
You can now select the SuperCool
function or adjust the temperature for
the refrigerator section.
The SuperFreeze function can be
selected or the temperature can be
adjusted for the freezer section.
Please refer to the relevant section of
this booklet for more information.
If another cooling zone is selected, the
settings for the previously selected
zone will remain as they were.
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Switching on and off
Switching off
Touch the On/Off sensor.
If this does not work, the safety lock
is activated.
The temperature display disappears
and the mains connection symbol
lights up.
The interior lighting goes out and the
cooling is switched off.
Switching off the refrigerator section separately
The refrigerator section can be
switched off without having to switch
off the freezer section. This is useful,
e.g. whilst on holiday.
Switching the refrigerator section back on again
The refrigerator section can be
switched on separately.
Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
section until it is highlighted in yellow
again.
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.
Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
section until the sensor is no longer
highlighted in yellow.
Dashes will temporarily appear in the
display.
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Switching on and 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.
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
switch off the mains circuit breaker.
If you are not using the appliance/
refrigerator (refrigerator section
switched off separately) for a longer
period of time,
clean the appliance/refrigerator
section and
leave the door ajar to air the
appliance/refrigerator section to avoid
a build-up of odours.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance/refrigerator section is
switched off but not cleaned and the
door left shut, there is a danger of
mould and odours building up inside
the appliance.
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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
and the longer it is kept open,
– the more food is stored in the
refrigerator,
– 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 within
specific ambient temperatures
(climate range). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
Automatic temperature distribution (DynaCool)
The 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 is
chilled to about the same degree.
. . . in the freezer 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 fully defrosted food must not be
refrozen. Food may be refrozen once it
has been cooked, as the high
temperatures achieved when cooking
destroy most micro-organisms.
. . . in the refrigerator section and in the PerfectFresh Pro zone
We recommend a temperature of 4°C
in the refrigerator section.
The temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro
zone is controlled automatically and
maintained at 0 to 3°C.
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The correct temperature
Temperature display
In normal operation the temperature
display shows the current mean
refrigerator section temperature and
the current temperature in the
warmest part of the freezer section.
If the temperature in the freezer section
is not within the normal temperature
display range, dashes will flash in the
display.
Depending on the room temperature
and the temperature setting, it can take
several hours until the selected
temperature is reached and displayed
steadily.
If the temperature in the freezer
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 or cook it before freezing
it again.
Setting the temperature in the refrigerator/freezer section
The temperatures for the refrigerator
section and the freezer section are set
separately.
Select the refrigerator or the freezer
section.
Use the two sensors underneath the
display to set the temperature.
By touching the sensor
– the temperature will get colder
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– the temperature will get warmer.
While the temperature is being set, the
temperature value will flash.
The correct temperature
The following information appears in the
display while the sensors are being
touched:
– When first tapped: The last
temperature selected flashes.
– Each subsequent touch of a sensor:
The temperature is adjusted in 1°C
steps.
– Leaving a finger on the sensor
changes the temperature
continuously.
Approximately 5 seconds after you
release the sensor, the actual
temperature in the appliance will be
displayed.
Or
Touch OK to confirm your selection.
If you have adjusted the temperature,
wait for approx. 6hours if the
appliance is not very full and for
approx. 24hours if the appliance is
full before checking the temperature
display, as it will take this long for the
appliance to give an accurate reading.
If, after this time, the temperature is
still too high or too low, you will need
to adjust it again.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted:
– in the refrigerator section from 3°C to
9°C.
– in the freezer section from -15°C to
-26°C.
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The correct temperature
Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone
In the PerfectFresh Pro zone, the
temperature is automatically maintained
between 0and 3°C. However, if you
would like it to be warmer or colder, e.g.
when storing fish, you can adjust the
temperature slightly.
The default setting for the
temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro
zone is5. Under certain
circumstances, a setting from level 1
to4 can cause negative
temperatures to be reached. Food
could freeze.
If this happens select a higher level.
You can now adjust the temperature
in the PerfectFresh Pro zone by
touching the or sensor. You can
choose from settings 1 to 9:
1: lowest temperature
9: highest temperature
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting is saved and the
symbol flashes.
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the symbol
flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature ( or ) repeatedly until
the symbol flashes in the display.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes in the
display and the symbol lights up.
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Touch the settings sensor to leave
settings mode.
Otherwise, the appliance electronics
will exit settings mode automatically
after approximately one minute.
The newly set temperature for the
PerfectFresh Pro zone will be reached
gradually.
Using SuperCool and SuperFreeze
SuperCool
The SuperCool function can be used to
rapidly reduce the temperature in the
refrigerator to its lowest setting
(depending on room temperature).
Switching on SuperCool
SuperCool is particularly recommended
for the fast chilling of large amounts of
fresh food or drink.
Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
section.
The refrigerator section symbol will light
up yellow.
Touch the SuperCool sensor so that it
is highlighted in yellow.
The appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the refrigerator
section.
Switching off SuperCool
The SuperCool function switches off
automatically after approx. 12 hours.
The appliance will then run at normal
power.
To save energy, the SuperCool function
can be switched off once food and
drinks are sufficiently chilled.
Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
section.
The refrigerator section symbol will light
up yellow.
Touch the SuperCool sensor so that it
is no longer highlighted in yellow.
The appliance will continue running at
normal power.
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Using SuperCool and SuperFreeze
SuperFreeze
Switch the SuperFreeze function on
before putting fresh food into the
freezer.
This helps food to freeze quickly and
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours
and appearance.
Exceptions:
– When putting in food that is already
frozen.
– When freezing up to 2kg fresh food
daily.
Switching on SuperFreeze
When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, the SuperFreeze function
should be switched on 6hours
beforehand. When freezing the
maximum load of food, the
SuperFreeze function should be
switched on 24hours beforehand.
Switching off SuperFreeze
The SuperFreeze function switches
itself off automatically after approx. 30–
65 hours. The quantity of fresh food
placed in the freezer will determine the
duration before the SuperFreeze
function switches off. The SuperFreeze
symbol will go out and the appliance
will run at normal power again.
To save energy, the SuperFreeze
function can be switched off once a
constant temperature of -18°C or
colder has been reached in the freezer
section. Keep an eye on the
temperature.
Touch the sensor for the freezer
section.
The freezer section symbol will light up
yellow.
Touch the sensor for the freezer
section.
The freezer section symbol will light up
yellow.
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor so that
it is highlighted in yellow.
The appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the freezer
section.
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Touch the SuperFreeze sensor so that
it is no longer highlighted in yellow.
The appliance will continue running at
normal power.
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