Miele KF 8582 Sded manual

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    Operating and installation instructions F r idge freez er with Dynamic cooling KF 8582 SD ed T o 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. G M.-Nr . 06 779 200[...]

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    Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caring for the en vir onment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 W arning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 How to sa v[...]

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    Ice cube tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cool packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    a Refrigerator section On/Off and temperature dial b Alarm off button and indicator light c Refrigerator section temperature display a Butter and cheese compartment b Dynamic cooling fan with On/Off switch c Egg tray d Refrigerator shelves e Interior lighting f Door shelves g Condensate channel and drain hole h Bottle racks i Fruit and vegetable co[...]

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    Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are envir onmentally friendly for disposal, and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suf focation! Rather than just th[...]

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    This appliance complies with all relevant legal safety r equirements. Improper use can, however , present a risk of both personal injury and material damage. T o avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions car efully before installation and befor e using it for the first time. They contain important notes[...]

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    Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply , make sure that the rating on the data plate corresponds to the voltage and frequency of the household supply . This data must correspond in or der to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt. The electrical safety of this appliance can only be gu[...]

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    Do not allow children to play with the appliance, for example to climb inside the drawers or to swing on the door . Do not refr eeze 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. Defr osted food may only be re-fr ozen after it has been cooked. Do not [...]

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    Do not block the ventilation gaps in the appliance as this would impair the efficiency of the appliance, incr ease the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance. The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range for your applianc[...]

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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 situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Where the ambient room temperature is ideal at approx. 20°C. Wher[...]

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    Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of ice one centimetre thick has built up. A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food, and causes an increase in energy consumption. How to sa ve energy 11[...]

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    Before using f or the first time The stainless steel surfaces and the stainless steel trim on the shelves have a protective foil to pr event scratching during transportation. ^ Do not remove this foil until the appliance has been installed or built in. Start at one of the upper cor ners. ^ Wipe stainless steel surfaces over with a suitable propriet[...]

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    T o switch the refrigerator section off separately The refrigerator section can be switched off without having to switch of f the freezer section. This is useful e.g. whilst on holiday . ^ Using a coin turn the On/Off master dial in an anti-clockwise direction back to the "0" position. The temperature display for the refrigerator section [...]

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    It is very impor tant to set the correct temperature for storing food in the appliance. Micro-organisms will cause food which is not stored at the corr ect temperature to deteriorate rapidly . T emperatur e influences the growth rate of these micro-organisms. Reducing the temperature r educes their growth rate. The temperature in the appliance will[...]

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    The temperature can be set slightly colder within the displayed temperature range (e.g. between -15°C and -18 °C). ^ T ur n the temperature selector slowly in a clockwise direction e.g. fr om the -15°C LED position until the -18°C LED flashes briefly in the temperature display . The temperature is now set in between -15°C and -18°C. The corre[...]

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    Y our appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the fr eezer cannot rise unnoticed. An alarm will sound and the alarm indicator light will flash if the temperature becomes too warm. The alarm may sound and the alar m indicator light may flash, – if you freeze a large amount of food at once without havin[...]

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    Freezing fresh food Fresh food should be fr ozen as quickly as possible. This way the nutritional value of the food, its vitamin content, appearance and taste are not impair ed. Food which takes a long time to freeze will lose more water fr om its cells, which then shrink. During the defrosting pr ocess, only some of this water is reabsorbed by the[...]

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    Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch of f automatically after approx. 65 hours. The indicator light will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again. T o save energy the Super fr eeze function can be switched off once a constant temperature of -18 °C or colder has been reached in the fr eezer section. Y ou s[...]

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    Different storage zones Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance, there ar e differ ent temperature zones in the r efrigerator . Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest section of the appliance. Make use of the differ ent zones when placing food in the appliance. W armest area The warmest area is in the top section of the door . Use t[...]

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    Storing food correctl y Store food cover ed or packaged. This will prevent food smells or tastes fr om affecting other foods, and pr event food from drying out and also any cross-contamination of bacteria. The growth of bacteria, such as salmonella, can be avoided by setting the correct temperature and maintaining good standards of hygiene. Fruit a[...]

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    Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. ^ Raise the shelf at the front, pull it out half way , and then lift it out. ^ With the rear barrier facing upwar ds, place the shelf at the requir ed position. The rear barrier must face upwar ds to prevent food fr om touching the back of the appliance and freezing[...]

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    Maximum freezing capacity T o ensur e that fresh food placed in the freezer fr eezes through to the cor e 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". Storing frozen f ood When buy[...]

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    – Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing. Only season cooked food lightly before fr eezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen. – Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer . This causes already frozen food to thaw , and increases the energy consumption considerably . Allow hot[...]

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    Marker system for fr oz en food The marker system serves as a reminder of how long food has been stored. Each freezer drawer has two slide markers with dials. The months are repr esented on the dials as 1 – 12. ^ Slide the markers onto the guide runners on the edge of the drawers. The slide markers are used to indicate the type of food being froz[...]

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    Ice cube tray (with or without release button, depending on model) ^ Press down the r elease button on the ice cube tray and fill the tray with wa - ter . Any excess will flow out through the outlet. ^ Pull the release button up to seal the ice cube tray . ^ Place the tray in the bottom of one of the freezer drawers. ^ Once frozen, use a blunt inst[...]

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    Refrigerator section Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section whilst it is in use. These are automatically removed and defr osted by the appliance. The condensate is drained away via a channel and drain hole into an evaporation system at the back of the appliance. Ensure that the condensate channel and drain ho[...]

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    T o defrost Carry out the defrosting procedur e as quickly as possible if food has not been placed in another freezer . The longer the food is left out at room temperatur e, the faster it defrosts. ^ Switch the appliance off at the socket, and remove the plug. ^ Open the freezer section door . ^ Push the outlet pipe for defrosted wa- ter out as ill[...]

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    Never use cleaning agents containing abrasive substances such as sand, soda, acids or chemical solvents. "Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are also unsuitable as they can cause matt areas to appear . Stainless steel surfaces can be buffed using a pr oprietary conditioning agent for stainless steel such as Neoblank (available from the Miele U[...]

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    E-Cloth A microfibr e "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals. V entilation gaps ^ The ventilation gaps should be cleaned regularly with a brush or vacuum cleaner . A build-up of dust will increas[...]

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    Door seals Do not use any grease or oil on the door seals as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous over time. The door seals should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth. Metal grille at the back of the appliance The metal grille at the back of the appliance (heat exchanger) should be duste[...]

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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 manufactur er cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. Some minor problems can be corr ected witho[...]

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    . . . the frozen food is tha wing because the freezer section is too warm. ^ Is the room temperatur e lower than the ambient temperature for which the appliance is designed? If so, raise the temperature of the room. Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long causing the fr eezer section to become [...]

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    . . . the temperature displays do not light up. Check to see if the Super freeze button indicator light comes on when the Super freeze button is pr essed. ^ If this lights up, then the temperature displays are faulty . Call the Service Department. ^ If the Super freeze indicator light does not come on either , then check whether - the plug is corre[...]

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    . . . the floor of the refrigerator is wet. The drain hole is blocked. ^ Clean the condensate channel and drain hole. If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Department. T o prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the doors while waiting for the appliance t[...]

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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: – Y our Miele Dealer or – The Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on th[...]

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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 curr ent local and national safety (BS 7651 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 . The voltage and frequ[...]

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    Do not place any appliance which gives off heat, such as a toaster or microwave oven, on top of this appliance, as this would increase the appliance’ s energy consumption. This fridge freezer must not be installed "side-by-side" next to another refrigerator or fr eezer . Since the appliance is not fitted with side wall heating, "si[...]

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    Installation ^ Remove any cable clips from the back of the appliance. ^ Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhinder ed. Carefully remove any hindrance. ^ Carefully push the appliance into position. The appliance can be placed directly against a wall. Aligning the appliance ^ T o align the appliance adjust the feet using the spann[...]

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    The appliance is supplied right hand hinged. If left hand door hinging is requir ed, follow the instructions below . Removing the door handle: First the side section of the handle must be removed: ^ Pull door handle a towar ds you. Side section b slides back, cr eating a gap d between side section b and mounting plate c . ^ Place a suitable object [...]

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    ^ Remove cover g , and unscrew hinge bracket h . ^ Fit hinge pin i in the second hole of hinge bracket h . ^ Refit bracket j and cover k tur ned through 180° on the opposite side. ^ Screw hinge bracket h into the opposite side. The M4 screw has to be scr ewed into the left hole of the hinge bracket. ^ T ur n cover g through 180°, and fit it on th[...]

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    Refitting the handles: Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when you refit the handle. The door seal will be damaged if the handle is fitted incorrectly . ^ Loosely attach the handle to the opposite side of the door with the two front scr ews b . Mounting plate c must be positioned on the side of the door so that when the do[...]

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    The appliance can be installed in a kitchen run. T o match the height of the rest of the kitchen, the appliance can be fitted with a suitable top box a . A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance and top box, if fitted, for air to circulate. A gap of at least 40 mm is requir ed between the top of the applian[...]

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    Änderungen vorbehalten / 4705 KF 8582 SD ed M.-Nr . 06 779 200 / 00 e n-G B[...]