Miele KDN 37132 iD, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...n instructions Frost free fridge freezer KDN 37132 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 09 485 700 en GB ...

Page 2: ...perature 22 Selecting settings 23 Settings mode 23 Activating or deactivating the lock 23 Using Super freeze 25 Super freeze 25 Temperature and door alarm 26 Door alarm 26 Switching the alarm off early 26 Storing food in the refrigerator section 27 Different storage zones 27 Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator 28 When shopping for food 28 Storing food correctly 29 Fruit and ...

Page 3: ...r section 35 Cleaning and care 36 Cleaning the interior and accessories 37 Ventilation gaps 37 Door seals 38 Problem solving guide 39 Noises 45 After Sales Guarantee 46 Guarantee 46 Note for test institutes 47 Electrical connection 48 Installation 49 Location 49 Climate range 49 Ventilation 50 Before installing the appliance 51 Building in dimensions 52 Changing the door hinging 53 Building in the...

Page 4: ...perature selector button cDisplay dAlarm symbol eSuper freeze symbol fLock symbol gTemperature display hSuper freeze button iAlarm off button jMenu symbol Settings mode For activating and deactivating the lock Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...aControl panel bFan cInterior lighting dDoor shelf Egg tray eAdjustable shelf fBottle shelf gFruit and vegetable drawer hCondensate channel and drain hole iFreezer drawers Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...accommodate tall items in the appliance one of the shelves is divided The front section can be carefully pushed under the rear section Microfibre cloth The microfibre cloth helps remove fingerprints and light soiling from surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals Optional accessories are available from Miele or via the internet Guide to the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...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 or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to...

Page 8: ...se 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 not designed for commercial use It is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments This appliance is not intended for outdoor use This appliance is intende...

Page 9: ...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 bee...

Page 10: ...eenhouse 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 ...

Page 11: ... 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 protec...

Page 12: ...l 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 Otherwis...

Page 13: ...liance 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 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 expl...

Page 14: ...ature 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 ...

Page 15: ...it 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 ga...

Page 16: ...ildren 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 Warning and Safety instructions 16 ...

Page 17: ...rature is approx 20 C Where there is a high ambient room temperature Ventilation gaps uncovered and dusted regularly Ventilation gaps covered up or dusty Compressor and metal grille heat exchanger dusted at least once a year Dust build up on the compressor and metal grille heat exchanger Temperature setting Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C With a low temperature setting the colder the temperature in ...

Page 18: ...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 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 covere...

Page 19: ...as shown The flexible ribs grip the bottles securely when the door is opened and closed Switching on Press the On Off button The appliance will start to cool and the temperature required will appear in the temperature display The interior lighting 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 ...

Page 20: ... on holiday switch the appliance off disconnect it from the mains 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 doors are left shut there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance Switching on and off 20 ...

Page 21: ...ppliance is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures climate ranges Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed in the refrigerator We recommend a temperature of 4 C in the middle of the refrigerator in the freezer 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 general...

Page 22: ... within this range if the doors are opened frequently large quantities of food are being stored in the appliance or there is a high ambient temperature Setting the temperature The higher or lower the temperature in the refrigerator the higher or lower it is in the freezer section Press the temperature selector button repeatedly until the temperature you want appears in the temperature display The ...

Page 23: ...liance being switched off by mistake To activate the lock Press the Super freeze button for approx five seconds The Menu symbol X will light up and c will start flashing in the display Settings mode is now activated Press the Super freeze button briefly to call up the lock function c1 will appear in the display Press the Super freeze button briefly to activate the lock The Lock symbol 0 will light...

Page 24: ...in the display Settings mode is now activated Press the Super freeze button briefly to call up the lock function c0 will appear in the display Press the Super freeze button briefly to deactivate the lock The Lock symbol 0 will go out To come out of Settings mode Press the On Off button The temperature will appear in the display Selecting settings 24 ...

Page 25: ... on 6 hours beforehand When freezing the maximum load of food the Super freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand 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 Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 65 hours The Super freez...

Page 26: ...ranged or taken out in the event of a power cut if the appliance has a fault The alarm will stop and the Alarm symbol will go out when the temperature reaches the correct level again 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 it is still safe to use and if so use it as quickly as po...

Page 27: ...eam fresh dough cake mixtures pizza or quiche dough soft cheese and other dairy products pre packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Danger of explosion If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof make sure it is tightly cl...

Page 28: ...grapefruit Fruit which is not yet ripe Aubergines egg plant cucumber potatoes peppers capiscum tomatoes courgettes zucchini Some hard cheeses e g Parmesan When shopping for food The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh and how long it can be kept in the refrigerator Always observe the use by date and recommended storage ...

Page 29: ...th of bacteria such as salmonella can be avoided by setting the correct temperature and maintaining good standards of hygiene Fruit and vegetables Fruit and vegetables can be stored loose in the the fruit and vegetable containers or drawer depending on model Protein rich food Please note that food rich in protein deteriorates faster than others Shellfish for example deteriorates faster than fish a...

Page 30: ...hen remove it by pulling it forwards Pull the bottle holder upwards to remove it from the rear edge of the bottle shelf Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food Raise the shelf slightly at the front and pull it forwards a little 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 e...

Page 31: ...sture You can tell if this has happened by the amount of liquid around the food If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freez...

Page 32: ...longer To prevent chops steaks cutlets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film Do not season fresh food or blanched vegetables before freezing Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot food or drinks in the freezer This causes alread...

Page 33: ...packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen Freezing small amounts of food Place the food in the upper freezer drawers Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible Freezing the maximum amount see data plate Remove the upper freezer drawers Place the food flat on the upper glass cold plates so that ...

Page 34: ...ost vegetables can be cooked while still frozen Just put straight into boiling water or hot fat The cooking time is slightly less than that of fresh vegetables due to changes in the cell structure Never re freeze 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 afte...

Page 35: ...he back of the appliance Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are kept clean and are never blocked so that condensate can flow away without hindrance Freezer section This appliance is equipped with a Frost free system The freezer defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated by the condenser from ...

Page 36: ...prays glass cleaning agents hard abrasive sponges and brushes e g pot scourers melamine eraser blocks sharp metal scrapers Before cleaning Switch the appliance off The display will go and the cooling system switches off If this does not happen the lock is active see Selecting settings To deactivate the lock Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply Take any food out of the applian...

Page 37: ...ust not exceed 55 C Contact with some foodstuffs such as carrots tomatoes or ketchup can cause plastic items to discolour However this discolouration will not affect the stability of plastic items The following are not dishwasher safe the stainless steel trim and the protective strips on the shelves and door shelves the fruit and vegetable drawer the freezer drawers These should all be hand washed...

Page 38: ...r cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on Switch on the Super freeze function for a while so that the appliance can cool down quickly Place food back in the refrigerator section and close the doors Once the freezer section has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer drawers and put them back i...

Page 39: ...ried out by a Miele authorised technician Problem Possible cause Remedy The appliance is not getting cold The interior lighting does not come on when the door is opened and the display is not lit up The appliance has not been switched on Switch the appliance on The display should then light up The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly Insert the plug in the socket correctly and switch on Wh...

Page 40: ...y Has a large amount of fresh food been put in at the same time for freezing See Freezing and storing food for more information The Super freeze function is still switched on It will switch itself off automatically after approx 65 hours You can switch off the Super freeze function earlier to save energy Press the Super freeze button The compressor runs all the time To save energy the compressor ru...

Page 41: ...regain the required temperature after a short while The doors are not properly closed There might be a thick layer of ice in the freezer section Close the doors The appliance will regain the required temperature after a short while If a thick layer of ice has built up the cooling system will not work efficiently and energy consumption will increase Defrost and then clean the appliance The ambient ...

Page 42: ...e room Messages in the display Problem Possible cause Remedy F0 to F9 appear in the display There is a fault Call Miele Service The Alarm symbol flashes in the display together with the temperature display The temperature inside the appliance is too warm because The door has been opened too frequently A large amount of fresh frood has been put in at once for freezing without switching on the Super...

Page 43: ...l Miele Service The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele service technician There are live electrical components under the cover Danger of injury and damage to the appliance Do not remove the lighting cover If the cover is damaged or needs to be removed due to damage exercise caution There are lasers in the lighting laser beam class 1M which you should avoid looking at directly...

Page 44: ...ut into the freezer section Use a blunt instrument e g a spoon handle or plastic scraper to prise it apart carefully You cannot switch the appliance off The lock has been activated The 0 symbol will appear in the display Deactivate the lock see Selecting settings To deactivate the lock The external side panels of the appliance feel warm This is not a fault The warmth created by the evaporator is u...

Page 45: ...ter container Creak Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the appliance expands Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify Possible cause Remedy Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The...

Page 46: ...ppliance This information is given on the data plate inside the appliance N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from ...

Page 47: ... the relevant Norms and Directives In addition the following manufacturer s instructions should be observed when preparing and carrying out tests Loading plans Instructions in the Operating and installation instructions Note for test institutes 47 ...

Page 48: ...er system When switching the appliance on a surge in power could trigger the safety cut out mechanism This could damage the electronic unit The appliance must not be used with so called energy saving devices These reduce the energy supply to the appliance which could then become too warm Using such devices could alter the specification of the product If the connection cable has to be replaced this...

Page 49: ...condensation can build up on the exterior of the appliance This can cause corrosion of the appliance walls For prevention it is advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and or air conditioned room Make sure that the appliance door s closes properly the ventilation gaps are not covered and the appliance is installed in accordance with these installation instructions C...

Page 50: ... must provided behind the appliance for air to pass through The cross sectional area for ventilation in the plinth and the housing unit and also beneath the ceiling needs to be at least 200 cm2 throughout to ensure that warm air can be drawn through unhindered Important The appliance uses less energy the larger the ventilation cross section The ventilation gaps must not be covered or blocked in an...

Page 51: ...rs depending on model These ensure the gap required between the back of the appliance and the wall is maintained Depending on model the pouches located in the metal grille heat exchanger They are required for the correct functioning of the appliance The contents are not poisonous or dangerous Remove any cable clips from the back of the appliance Check that all parts at the back of the appliance ar...

Page 52: ...pliance make sure the housing unit is the correct size Specified ventilation gaps must be maintained in order to ensure that the appliance functions correctly Niche height mm A KDN 37132 iD 1772 1788 Building in dimensions 52 ...

Page 53: ...The appliance is supplied right hand hinged If left hand door hinging is required follow the instructions below To change the door hinging you will need the following tools Open both appliance doors Remove covers a b c and d Changing the door hinging 53 ...

Page 54: ...ds g lift it off and place it to one side Pull upper bearing block h out and replace it on the opposite side Take care The door is not secure as soon as the middle hinge pin has been removed Pull the middle hinge pin i upwards together with the washer to remove it Carefully lift door j off and place it to one side Changing the door hinging 54 ...

Page 55: ...k in on the opposite side Remove hinge pin m together with its washer and replace these on the opposite side Place the door onto hinge pin j from above Close the lower door In the middle of the appliance fit hinge pin i with its washer through the bearing block in the appliance door j Changing the door hinging 55 ...

Page 56: ...hen fit upper door g onto the middle hinge pin Close the upper door Screw upper bearing block h back on the appliance securely Tighten all screws again Replace covers b and c Changing the door hinging 56 ...

Page 57: ... secured against the risk of tipping Use a spirit level to align the housing unit The unit corners must be at right angles as otherwise the furniture door will not align correctly with the 4 corners of the unit The required ventilation gaps must be provided see Installation Ventilation gaps To install the appliance you will need the following tools Building in the appliance 57 ...

Page 58: ...g the appliance in its housing unit required for fitting the furniture door 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 Position the appliance in front of the housing unit Fit cover strip a into position Building in the appliance 58 ...

Page 59: ...connection cable Then pull the cable by the end of the string through the housing unit It will then be easier to connect once the appliance is in the unit Remove cover b from the top corner of the appliance Secure part c using screws d loosely into the top left hand side of the appliance Remove cover e Screw in adjustable foot f completely Screw the second adjustable foot g right into bearing bloc...

Page 60: ...rew the lower fixing bracket j using screws k loosely into the bottom of the appliance Push the appliance into the niche until the top fixing bracket c touches the front edge of the furniture side wall until the front edge of lower left hand fixing bracket j and the lower right hand fixing bracket is flush with the front edge of housing unit base A gap of 42 mm from the appliance carcase to the fr...

Page 61: ...eased energy consumption On furniture with door fittings e g stubs seals etc the dimension of these must be taken into account to ensure there is a gap all round of 42 mm Pull the appliance forwards by the dimension of the door fitting to keep the gap at 42 mm all round Tip Remove the door fittings This will ensure that the door is flush with the surrounding kitchen unit furniture doors Align the ...

Page 62: ... are flush with the front of the unit base Press the appliance up against the furniture wall and then secure the appliance with screws m through fixing bracket c Press the appliance up against the furniture wall and then secure fixing bracket j using screw n to the unit base Secure the appliance by fitting screw o into bearing block h Finally secure the appliance at the side by fitting screw o thr...

Page 63: ... guide as far as it will go Important Keep the handle somewhere safe in case you ever need to fit the appliance into a new housing unit Close the appliance doors If necessary align the cover strip by pushing it parallel to the top of the unit it should be set slightly back and must not protrude Snap off any protuding end s on the top fixing bracket c It is no longer required Refit cover b Refit co...

Page 64: ...to the furniture door using screws x Maintain a distance d the thickness of the housing unit walls between the edge of the appliance door and outer edge of the furniture door Align the door fixing so that the furniture door on the side with the handle does not lie against the housing unit wall when the door is shut A minimum distance of 1 mm must be maintained This is vital for the longterm effect...

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