Miele KFN 8997 SE ed, Operating And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ridge freezer with ice cube maker and StayFresh compartment KFN 8997 SE ed To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time G M Nr 06 413 580 ...

Page 2: ...ng off for longer periods of time 16 The correct temperature 17 Temperature selection in the refrigerator freezer section 17 Temperature range 18 Setting the temperature in the StayFresh zone 18 Temperature displays 19 Temperature display brightness 19 Alarm 21 Temperature alarm 21 Door alarm 21 Switching on the alarm system 21 Switching the alarm off early 21 Super cool and Super freeze 22 Super ...

Page 3: ...egetables must be kept separate 26 Protein rich foods 26 Meat 26 Adjusting the interior fittings 27 Freezing and storing food 28 Maximum freezing capacity 28 Storing frozen food 28 Home freezing 28 Hints on home freezing 28 Packing 29 Before placing food in the freezer 29 Placing food in the freezer section 29 Freezer calendar 30 Marker system for frozen food 30 Defrosting 30 Cooling drinks 31 Coo...

Page 4: ... Problem solving guide 38 Noises 41 Service Department 42 Mains water connection 43 Notes on connecting to the mains water supply 43 Connection to the water inlet 43 Electrical connection 45 Electrical connection U K 45 Installation 46 Location 46 Climate range 46 Ventilation 46 Installation 46 Aligning the appliance 47 Changing the door hinging 48 Building in the appliance 51 Contents ...

Page 5: ...ft button warmer right button colder dSuper cool button and indicator light eSafety lock indicator light fFreezer section On Off button gFreezer section temperature display hFreezer section temperature selector buttons left button warmer right button colder iSuper freeze button and indicator light jAlarm off button Description of the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...etable containers iStayFresh zone dry compartment jControl for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled compartment kStayFresh zone humidity controlled compartment lIce cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker mFreezer drawers with freezer calendar nMarker system for frozen food depending on model Description of the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...d directly to the Miele home system You will need a Miele home system e g the Miele home InfoControl and your appliance must be fitted with Communication module XKM 2000 KF Please refer to the leaflet supplied with the Miele home Communication module for details on how to install it and on how to sign it on to your Miele home system The Miele home system is supplied with its own operating instruct...

Page 8: ... The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse See the Warning and Safety section of this booklet for further details Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functi...

Page 9: ...tains the coolant Isobutane R600a a natural gas which is environmentally friendly Although it is flammable it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect The use of this coolant has however led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the compressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system This is un...

Page 10: ...s been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Installation work maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent persons to ensure safety Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable Ensure current is not supplied to the appliance while maintenance or repair work is being carried out The manuf...

Page 11: ... or liquids which could freeze in the freezer section The cans or bottles could explode Danger of injury and damage to the appliance When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst This could result in injury or damage Observe the use by dates given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend o...

Page 12: ...ctrical components and cause a short circuit In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing o...

Page 13: ...ure that the winter setting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 C Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C StayFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Use Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way sea...

Page 14: ...ed 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 save energy 14 ...

Page 15: ...o that if required you can switch on only one section The StayFresh zone is switched on together with the refrigerator section Refrigerator section StayFresh zone Press the refrigerator section StayFresh zone On Off button on the left hand side of the control panel The refrigerator section temperature display lights up The refrigerator section starts cooling The interior light will come on if the ...

Page 16: ...is de activated 1 the safety lock is activated Press the Super freeze button to save the setting The safety lock indicator light X will light up when the safety lock has been activated Press the freezer section On Off button to come out of the setting mode The electronics will then switch over to normal operation after a couple of minutes Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance i...

Page 17: ...on The temperature in the StayFresh zone is controlled automatically and is maintained at 0 to 3 C in the freezer section To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time a temperature colder than 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...

Page 18: ...can be adjusted In the refrigerator section from 4 C to 9 C In the freezer section from 14 C to 28 C The ambient temperature in the room and the installation location can affect the time it takes for the appliance to reach the lowest temperature If the ambient temperature is too high the appliance may not reach the lowest temperature Setting the temperature in the StayFresh zone The temperature in...

Page 19: ...al degrees indicating that the appliance is warming up too much This loss of coldness is no cause for concern in the following circumstances if the door has been left open for a while e g for removing or storing a large amount of food when fresh food is being frozen However if the temperature in the freezer section remains above 18 C for a long time check that the frozen food has not started to de...

Page 20: ...temperature selector buttons You can choose from settings 1 to 5 1 lowest setting 5 brightest setting Press the Super freeze button to save the setting Press the freezer section On Off button to come out of the setting mode The electronics will then switch over to normal operation after a couple of minutes The correct temperature 20 ...

Page 21: ...ts of food at once if there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply Door alarm If the door has been left open for more than approx 60 seconds the alarm will sound Switching on the alarm system The alarm system is always active It does not have to be switched on manually Switching the alarm off early Once the set temperature has been reached in the freezer the alarm switches off and the...

Page 22: ... and drinks are sufficiently chilled Press the Super cool button The Super cool indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue to operate at normal power Freezing fresh food Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible This way the nutritional value of the food its vitamin content appearance and taste are not impaired Food which takes a long time to freeze will lose more water f...

Page 23: ...ezing the maximum load of food the Super freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand Press the Super freeze button The Super freeze indicator light will come on The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer section Switching off Super freeze Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer section the Super freeze function will switch off automaticall...

Page 24: ...iry 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 closed and store upright Do not store cooking oil in the refrigerator door Tra...

Page 25: ...r packaged in this compartment with the exception of meat High humidity level To set a humidity level of approx 90 slide the control for the humidity controlled compartment over to the right This humidity level is suitable for storing fresh produce such as vegetables salad herbs and seasonal fruit Store these types of food uncovered in the compartment Take food out of the StayFresh zone approx 30 ...

Page 26: ...e Kiwis broccoli cauliflower Brussels sprouts mangos honeydew melons apples apricots cucumbers tomatoes pears nectarines and peaches Different types of unpacked meats and vegetables must be kept separate To avoid any microbiological cross contamination these foods may only be stored together if they are wrapped Protein rich foods Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than other...

Page 27: ...it carefully under the rear half Adjusting the door shelves Push the door shelf upwards then remove it by pulling it forwards Replace the door shelf at the required position Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position Moving the bottle divider The bottle divider can be moved to the left or right to ensure that bottles are held securely in position when the door is opened and shut StayFres...

Page 28: ... left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked 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 n...

Page 29: ...ezing on the packaging Before placing food in the freezer When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food switch on the Super freeze function for some time before placing the food in the freezer see Super freeze Placing food in the freezer section Fresh food can be placed in any drawer for freezing however it is preferable to use the upper drawers Large quantities can be placed directly on the evaporat...

Page 30: ...mber to indicate the month the food was first placed in the freezer Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways in a microwave oven in an oven using the Fan or Defrost setting at room temperature in a refrigerator in a steam oven Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry Pour it away and was...

Page 31: ...n top of food or to save space on the freezer tray The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the upper drawer so that the food will be kept cold for as long as possible When placing fresh food in the freezer section use the cool pack to separate the fresh food fr...

Page 32: ... water pipes are thoroughly flushed through before use ice cubes from the first three ice cube making processes must not be consumed This applies not only to when the appliance is installed for the first time but also if the appliance has been out of use for a longer period e g whilst on holiday Making a large amount of ice cubes The amount of ice cubes which the appliance makes depends on the tem...

Page 33: ...r section if you do not want the appliance to make any ice cubes Press the On Off button on the ice cube maker until the indicator light goes out If the ice cube maker is switched off the ice cube drawer can be used as an extra drawer for freezing fresh food and storing frozen food Ice cube maker 33 ...

Page 34: ... 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 freezer is equipped with a Frost free system The freezer defrosts automatically The moisture generated by defrosting collects in the condenser and is automatically dissipated by the condenser from time to time This enables the freezer secti...

Page 35: ... removable parts e g shelves for cleaning The stainless steel trim can be pulled off the front edge of the shelves in the refrigerator section for cleaning Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Use lukewarm water with a little washing up liquid Wash all accessories by hand only Do not wash in a dishwasher The butter dish is however dishwasher safe Clean the appliance at least once...

Page 36: ...nuing Then take the ice cube drawer out of the appliance and clean it Now clean the ice cube tray with hot water and a little washing up liquid or sterilising fluid Rinse thoroughly afterwards Press the On Off button on the ice cube maker The ice cube tray will return to its original position Then put the ice cube drawer back in the appliance and close it The ice cube maker will begin to produce i...

Page 37: ...efrigerator section and the StayFresh zone Place food back in the refrigerator section and the StayFresh zone close the appliance doors and switch on the refrigerator section and the freezer section Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer section can cool down quickly The indicator light will come on Once the temperature in the freezer has reached the required temperature place the...

Page 38: ...r is preventing the door from opening Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force the temperature in the refrigerator section or freezer section is too low Select a warmer temperature The Super freeze or Super cool function has not been switched off The respective indicator light is still on the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether the ...

Page 39: ... Depending on the temperature displayed you should check the condition of food in the freezer If it has defrosted or started to defrost check that it is still safe to use and if so use it as quickly as possible Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked The warmest temperature will show in the display for about 1 minute The actual current temperature in the freezer section will ...

Page 40: ...socket or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable Unscrew bracket a and pull it off towards you Carefully take glass panel b out Replace the lamp Lamp specification 220 240 V max 25 W E 14 fitting Screw the new lamp into the connection Ensure it goes in correctly and make sure that seal c makes a tight fit Push the glass panel carefully back int...

Page 41: ...ise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify What causes them and what can you do about them Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture Move it away Drawers ba...

Page 42: ...aler 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 the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes Service Department 42 ...

Page 43: ...vailable from the Miele Spare Parts Department and must only be fitted by a suitably qualified fitter A stopcock must be provided between the stainless steel hose and the household water supply to ensure that the water supply can be cut off if necessary The stopcock should be easily accessible after the appliance has been built in Connection to the water inlet Before making plumbing connections en...

Page 44: ...stainless steel hose must be positioned as shown in the following illustration Turn on the stopcock slowly and check the whole water system for leaks The appliance can then be connected to the electricity supply Push the appliance into its final position When doing so make sure that the stainless steel hose is not kinked or damaged After a maximum of 24 hours the first ice cubes will drop out of t...

Page 45: ...to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance s electronic unit Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and if the fu...

Page 46: ...or use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of this appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T SN ST SN T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 18 C to 38 C 18 C to 43 C 10 C to 38 C 10 C to 43 C Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch...

Page 47: ...Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Installation 47 ...

Page 48: ...liance The side section b can now be removed Pull side section b out of the guides on the mounting plate Loosen the 4 screws Torx 15 in the mounting plate and remove the handle Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty holes Changing over the doors Remove cover a With the appliance door closed unscrew lower hinge bracket b and then take the door down and off Refit co...

Page 49: ...ite side Pull bearing bush n downwards out of hinge bracket m and refit it from above into the hinge bracket Remove the plugs from the door bearing bushes in the top of the doors and refit on the opposite side Hang the upper appliance door on hinge pin i and close the appliance door Push middle hinge pin e from below through hinge bracket m into the upper appliance door Check that the upper door i...

Page 50: ...g plate c lines up correctly Then tighten all 4 fixing screws b Slide the side section of the handle d into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place It is important to check that the side section of the handle d does not come into contact with the door seal when opening the door as this would damage the door seal permanently If after you have refitted the handle you find that th...

Page 51: ...x and the ceiling to ensure that air can circulate without hindrance Otherwise the appliance has to work harder resulting in an increase in electricity consumption The larger the cross section the more efficient the appliance The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis When installed next to a wall c a distance of approx 50 mm is need...

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