Miele 09 307 880 manual

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    Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge-freezer with Dynamic cooling KFN 9753 iD 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. M.-Nr. 09 307 880 en - GB, HK[...]

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    Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 How to save ener[...]

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    Freezing and storing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Maximum freezing capacity ..........................................2 7 Freezing fresh food ................................................2 7 Storing frozen food ................................................2 7 Home freezing .......[...]

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    a On/Off button for switching the refrigerator section on and off separately b Refrigerator section temperature display c Refrigerator section temperature selector buttons (+ for warmer; – for colder) d Super cool button and indicator light e Dynamic cooling button and indicator light f Safety lock indicator light g Master switch for switching th[...]

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    a Dynamic cooling fan b Butter and cheese compartment c Bottle rack d Egg tray/Condiment tray e Interior lighting f Adjustable shelves g Condensate channel and drain hole h Universal container i Fruit and vegetable containers j Bottle divider k Bottle shelf l Freezer drawers with freezer calendar Description of the appliance 5[...]

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    Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and should be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation! Disposal of your old applia[...]

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    This appliance complies with all relevant local and national safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can present a risk of both 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 th[...]

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    Technical safety ~ Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. ~ If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user from danger. ~ This appliance contains the coolant [...]

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    ~ The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is observed and tested regularly, and where there is any doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage or injury caused [...]

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    Correct 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 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. ~[...]

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    ~ 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 seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time. ~ If storing food which contains a lot of[...]

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    Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx. 20°C. Where there is a high amb[...]

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    Before using for the first time Protective foil The stainless steel trim, frames and panels have a layer of protective foil to prevent scratching during transportation. ^ Carefully remove the protective foil from them. Cleaning and care ^ After removing the protective foil, treat stainless steel surfaces with the Miele stainless steel conditioning [...]

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    To switch the refrigerator section off separately The refrigerator section can be switched off without having to switch off the freezer section. This is useful e.g. whilst on holiday. ^ Press the On/Off button for the refrigerator section on the left hand side of the control panel until the temperature display for the refrigerator section goes out.[...]

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    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. Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket, or disconnect the mains fuse, ^ clean the appliance out and ^ leave the doors ajar to air the[...]

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    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:[...]

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    – Each subsequent press of the button adjusts the temperature shown in 1 °C steps. – Keeping the button pressed in adjusts the temperature continually. Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of the button the current, average temperature of the refrigerator or freezer section is automatically shown. If you have adjusted the temperature, wait for a[...]

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    Temperature display brightness The display goes out when the door is closed. The appliance is supplied with the brightness of the temperature display set as low as possible. However, if the door is opened, a setting changed or if the alarm is sounding, the temperature display will appear much brighter for approx. 1 minute. The level of brightness c[...]

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    Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the freezer section cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid energy being wasted if a door is left open. Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active. It does not have to be switched on manually. Temperature alarm If the freezer section temperature[...]

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    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 indicato[...]

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    Switching off Super freeze Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer section, the Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx. 30 to 60 hours. The Super freeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue running at normal power. To save energy, the Super freeze function can be switched off once a con[...]

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    Different storage zones Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance, there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator. Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest section of the appliance. Make use of the different zones when placing food in the appliance. This appliance has Dynamic cooling, which helps to keep an even temperature w[...]

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    Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator Not all food is suitable for refrigeration, as some food is sensitive to cold. Cucumbers, for example, become glassy, aubergines bitter and potatoes sweet. Tomatoes and oranges lose their aroma, and the peel on citrus fruit hardens. Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator includes: – pin[...]

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    – Examples of fruit and vegetables which react strongly to the natural gases given off by other types of fruit and vegetables are: Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons, apples, apricots, cucumbers, tomatoes, pears, nectarines and peaches. Example : Broccoli should not be stored with apples, as apples produce a l[...]

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    Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. ^ Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards slightly until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support. It can then be raised or lowered to the required level. The raised edge at the back must face upwards to prevent food from touching the back of the applia[...]

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    Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf ^ Lift the tray/shelf up and out of the stainless steel frame to remove. ^ Push up the stainless steel frame, and remove. ^ Replace the frame at the required height. Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position. ^ Some stainless steel frames are easier to remove and replace if you put your hand behi[...]

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    Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be exceeded. The maximum freezing capacity for freezing within a 24-hour period is given on the data plate: "Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs". The maximum capacity quoted is c[...]

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    Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition. Hints on home freezing – The following types of food are suitable for freezing: Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy products, pastry, leftovers, egg yolks, egg whites and a range of pre-cooked meals. – The following types of food are not suitab[...]

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    ^ Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging. Before placing food in the freezer ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the Super freeze function some time before placing the food in the freezer (see "Super freeze"). This also helps to prevent food that is already in the freezer from starting to[...]

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    Freezer calendar The freezer calendar on the freezer drawer gives the length of time in months which various foods can be stored for effectively. Where the storage time given on the packaging differs, follow the advice on the packaging. 2-3 months: Cakes, ice cream, stews 3-5 months: Fish, mushrooms, bread 6-8 months: Pork, veal, poultry 10-12 mont[...]

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    Ice cubes ^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water and place it on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers. ^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument, for example a spoon handle, to remove the ice tray from the freezer. ^ Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold running water for a[...]

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    Refrigerator section The refrigerator defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section whilst it is in use. You do not need to remove this, as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the warmth generated by the appliance. The condensate is drained away via a channel and drain hole into [...]

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    To help prevent re-soiling, treat stainless steel surfaces with Miele's conditioning agent for stainless steel (available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com). Do not let water get into the electronic unit or the light. Do not let water get into the drainage channel and drain hole when cleaning. Do n[...]

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    Before cleaning ^ Switch the appliance off. ^ Disconnect it from the mains. Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket, or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw-out fuse in countries where this is applicable. ^ Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place. ^ Take out any removable parts, e.g. shelves, fo[...]

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    ^ Clean the interior shelves and drawers by hand. These are not suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher. ^ Clean the condensate channel and drain hole frequently, so that condensate can drain away unhindered. Use a straw or similar to clear the drain if necessary. ^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and accessories with a damp cloth and dry with a so[...]

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    Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. Ensure that current is not supplied to the a[...]

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    . . . the compressor runs continuously. To save energy, the compressor runs at a lower speed, but for longer, when less cooling is required. In this case, the motor runs for longer. . . . the frozen food is thawing because the freezer section is too warm. ^ Is the room temperature lower than the ambient temperature for which the appliance is design[...]

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    ..." nA " appears in the freezer section temperature display. The freezer section temperature has risen too high at some point during the last couple of days because of a power cut. ^ Press the alarm off button whilst " nA " is lit up in the display. The temperature display will show the warmest temperature recorded in the freez[...]

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    Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes. Click.... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the motor on and off. Sssrrrr[...]

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    In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer or – Miele (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your applianc[...]

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    Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an a.c. single phase 220-240 V 50 Hz supply. Please ensur[...]

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    This appliance must be built in, otherwise it could tip up. Location This appliance should be installed in a dry, well-ventilated room. It should not be installed where it is exposed to direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a heat-producing appliance such as an oven or a radiator. The room temperature should not go above or below the climate rang[...]

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    The ventilation gaps must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. Before installing the appliance ^ Before installation, remove the cover strip, sealing strip and other accessories from the appliance and from the external rear wall of the appliance. ^ Do not remove the spacers from the back of the appliance. [...]

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    Freezer section height Niche height AB KFN 9753 iD 695 1772 - 1788 Building-in dimensions 44[...]

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    The door hinges are set ex-works to enable the doors to be opened wide. However, if the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinges can be adjusted to accommodate this. For example, if the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened, the opening angle can be limited to 90°. ^ Place the locking pins supplied for li[...]

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    Before building the appliance in, you will need to decide on which side the door is to be hinged. If left hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below. To change the door hinging you will need the following tools : – a cross-slotted screwdriver, – a flat-bladed screwdriver, – a selection of Torx screwdrivers, – a spanner. ^ [...]

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    ^ Undo ball joint d using a spanner and remove it. ^ Stand the appliance doors up one by one, and slacken the hinges at the front (the hinges remain open). ^ Remove caps a from the top and bottom of each door (if the caps are not in place, they will have been supplied separately with the appliance). ^ Remove screws b from all of the hinges, and ref[...]

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    ^ Hang the doors onto the pre-fitted screws, and push the doors inwards. ^ Tighten the screws at the top, middle and bottom securely. ^ Replace covers a , b and c . ^ Then replace caps d in the vacant holes. ^ Replace the locking pins into the top of the hinges to prevent the doors opening too far. Changing the door hinging 48[...]

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    All fitting instructions given are for a right hand hinged appliance. If you have converted the appliance to left hand hinging you will need to adapt these instructions accordingly. To install the appliance you will need the following : – a cross-slotted screwdriver, – a selection of Torx screwdrivers, – a hexagon spanner. Weight of the furni[...]

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    Preparing the appliance ^ Slide cover strip a into the holder as shown, with the bumps facing downwards. The bumps will fit into keyhole slots b . ^ Position the mains electricity cable so that the appliance can be connected easily once installed. ^ Secure fixing brackets c (supplied) to the appliance doors by screwing a hexagon screw d into the pr[...]

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    ^ Open both appliance doors. ^ Using a screwdriver, remove cover g from the top corner of the appliance. ^ Fit cover h onto fixing bracket i . ^ Secure fixing bracket i to the top of the appliance with screws j (M5 x 15). ^ Fit cover k onto fixing bracket l . ^ Secure fixing bracket l to the bottom of the appliance with screws m (M5 x 15). ^ Carefu[...]

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    Building in the appliance – With 16 mm thick walls: The spacers should touch the front edge at the top and bottom of the side walls of the housing unit, detail a . – With 19 mm thick walls: The front edges of the top and bottom hinges sit flush with the front edge of the housing side walls, detail b . ^ Make sure that the covers on the top and [...]

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    Securing the appliance in the niche ^ Press the appliance against the housing unit on the hinge side. ^ To fix the appliance to the housing unit at the top and bottom, screw the l o n g4x2 0m m chip board screws a into the hinges at the top and bottom. ^ Loosen screws b on the top and bottom fixing brackets c . ^ Press fixing bracket c against the [...]

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    ^ Break off the protruding end of bottom cover e . It is no longer required. ^ Fit angled cover g onto bottom fixing bracket c . ^ Close the appliance doors. Fitting the furniture doors ^ A gap of 8 mm a must be set between the appliance door and the central fixing bracket. ^ Push fitting aids b up to the height of the furniture door: the lower edg[...]

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    ^ Hang the furniture door onto adjusting bolts h . ^ Loosely attach nuts c on the adjusting bolts. ^ Close the door and check the distance between the door and neighbouring furniture doors. ^ Align to match neigbouring doors if necessary: Side adjustments X are made by sliding the furniture door, and height adjustments Y by turning adjusting bolts [...]

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    ^ Close both of the doors, and align them with the neighbouring furniture doors. ^ Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts g with a screwdriver, tighten nuts e on the appliance doors with ring spanner f . ^ Cover strip h must be completely hidden in the niche, and must not protrude. ^ Tighten all screws again. ^ Replace top cover i , and snap it into[...]

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