Miele KFNS 37692 iDE, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...and Installation Instructions Fridge Freezer Combination To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance you must read all instructions supplied before installing for using the appliance M Nr 10 160 250 en US CA ...

Page 2: ...matic cold air circulation DynaCool 20 in the freezer section 20 Temperature display 21 Setting the temperature for the refrigerator and freezer 21 Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone 23 SuperCool 24 The SuperCool function in the refrigerator 24 The SuperCool function in the freezer 25 Temperature and door alarm 27 Temperature alarm 27 Door alarm 28 Making additional settings 29...

Page 3: ...d in the freezer 46 Thawing frozen foods 47 Cooling drinks quickly 47 Using the cool pack 47 Making ice cubes 48 Ice cube maker with integrated ice cube tray 48 Turning the ice cube maker On Off 49 Making a large amount of ice cubes 49 Changing the size of the ice cubes 50 Setting the water quantity 50 Turning the ice cube maker On Off with the On Off button 51 Automatic defrosting 52 Cleaning and...

Page 4: ...connection 81 Electrical connection 84 Installation information 86 Installation location 86 Climate class 86 Ventilation 87 Ventilation grill 88 Before installation 89 Installation dimensions 90 Adjusting the door hinge 91 Changing the door hinging 92 Installing the appliance 96 Installing the custom door front 103 Adjusting the position of the door 106 Contact details 111 Contents ...

Page 5: ...reparations 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 will not be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation Persons who lack physical sensory or metal abilities or experience with the machin...

Page 6: ... in an appliance the larger the room it should be installed in In the event of a leakage if the appliance is in a small room there is the danger of combustible gases building up For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room space is required The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance make sure that the conne...

Page 7: ...he ice cube maker is not intended to be used with a hot water supply line Repairs and other work performed by unauthorized persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original parts Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance Proper use The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate rang...

Page 8: ...y 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 refrozen after it has been cooked Use only genuine original Miele parts If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used the warranty may become invalid Cleaning and care Do not use any oil or grease ...

Page 9: ... off Remove the drawers Leave the storage shelves in the appliance so that children cannot easily climb into the appliance Danger of electric shock Cut off the plug from the power cord and discard Cut off the power cord from the discarded appliance Dispose of separately from the appliance Ensure during and after disposal that the appliance isn t stored in the vicinity of gasoline or other flammabl...

Page 10: ...e X for colder selection button in settings mode fFor confirming a selection OK button gFor setting the temperature Y for warmer selection button in setting mode hFor accessing or leaving settings mode iFor turning the temperature and door alarms off jDisplay with temperature and symbols symbols only visible in settings mode in the event of an alarm message see table for explanation of symbols Gui...

Page 11: ...ions for the keypad tone and the door and temperature alarm tones s Display Brightness Settings For adjusting the brightness of the display u PerfectFresh Pro Temperature Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone Sabbath Mode For turning Sabbath mode on and off t Power Supply Confirms that the appliance is connected to the electricity supply when it is not turned on flashes when there...

Page 12: ... Pro zone interior lighting hPerfectFresh Pro zone dry compartment iCondensate channel and drain hole jMoisture level control in the humidity controlled compartment kPerfectFresh Pro zone humidity controlled compartment lIce cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker mFreezer drawers Guide to the appliance 12 ...

Page 13: ...shelf Bottle rack Bottles can be stored horizontally using the bottle rack to save space The bottle rack can be placed at different positions in the appliance Stainless steel maintenance Each application of the Miele stainless steel conditioner forms a water and dirt repellent protective coating It gently removes water marks fingerprints and other dirt for a uniformly shiny surface Optional access...

Page 14: ...mperature is ideal i e around 68 F 20 C Where the room temperature is higher Do not block the ventilation openings and keep them free of dust Where the ventilation openings are blocked and full of dust Temperature setting 39 to 41 F 4 to 5 C in the refrigerator section With a low temperature setting the colder the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer zones the higher the energy consumption ...

Page 15: ...food in the appliance as soon as possible Replace items removed from the appliance as soon as possible before they warm up 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 covered or wrapped The eva...

Page 16: ...he Miele stainless steel conditioner forms a durable protective film that is stain and water resistant Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories Clean the ice cube maker After selecting the Rinse ice cube maker setting the ice cube maker and the water pipes are rinsed automatically with water Accessories Bottle holder The fins of the bottle holder jut out into the bottle shelf and make...

Page 17: ...lighted yellow and the current temperature in this section appears in the display 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 freezer section is turned on for the first time the sensor button for this section and the alarm symbol flash until the set temperature i...

Page 18: ...iously selected zone will remain as they were Turning the appliance off Touch the On Off button If this does not work the safety lock is activated The temperature will go out and the power supply symbol t will appear The interior lighting goes out and the cooling is turned off Turning off the refrigerator section separately The refrigerator section can be turned off without having to turn off the ...

Page 19: ...ed off When you turn the appliance back on the Sabbath mode is off Turning off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not needed for a longer period of time turn the appliance off unplug the power cord or trip the circuit breaker empty the ice cube drawer close the water shut off valve If you are not using the appliance or refrigerator section if it has been turned off separately for an ex...

Page 20: ...fectFresh Pro zone is controlled automatically and is maintained at 32 to 37 F 0 to 3 C Automatic cold air circulation DynaCool The fan automatically turns on when the cooling system for the refrigerator section turns on It distributes the temperature in the appliance to all areas more evenly so that all the food will be chilled to about the same degree in the freezer section To freeze fresh food ...

Page 21: ...display If the temperature in the freezer section remains above 0 F 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 Setting the temperature for the refrigerator and freezer The temperatures for the refrigerator section and the freezer section are set separately Select the refrigerat...

Page 22: ...he OK button to confirm your selection When you have adjusted the temperature wait for approx 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and for approx 24 hours if the appliance is full before checking the temperature display as it will take this long for the appliance to reach the temperature If after this amount of time the temperature is too high or too low adjust it again Possible setting value...

Page 23: ...es Touch the buttons for setting the temperature X or Y repeatedly until the u symbol flashes in the display Touch the OK button to confirm your selection The last selected setting flashes in the display and the u lights up You can now adjust the temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone by touching the X or Y button You can choose from settings 1 to 9 1 lowest temperature 9 highest temperature Tou...

Page 24: ...l button so that it is highlighted yellow The temperature in the appliance now begins to fall since it is operating at maximum cooling capacity Turning off SuperCool The SuperCool function turns off automatically after approx 12 hours The appliance then operates at normal cooling capacity To save energy the SuperCool function can be turned off once food and drinks are sufficiently chilled Select t...

Page 25: ... fresh food daily Turning on SuperCool When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer the SuperCool function should be turned on 6 hours beforehand When freezing the maximum load of food the SuperCool function should be turned on 24 hours beforehand Touch the sensor button for the freezer section The freezer section symbol will light up yellow Touch the SuperCool button so that it is highli...

Page 26: ...iance will run at normal cooling capacity again To save energy the SuperCool function can be switched off once a constant temperature of 0 F 18 C is reached inside the freezer section Check the temperature inside the appliance Touch the sensor button for the freezer section The freezer section symbol will light up yellow Touch the SuperCool button so that it is no longer highlighted in yellow The ...

Page 27: ...ce for example when food is being re arranged or taken out when freezing large amounts of food at once when there is a loss of power when the appliance is defective Once the set temperature has been reached in the freezer section the alarm turns off and the alarm symbol disappears The freezer section button is once again constantly illuminated However if the temperature in the freezer remains abov...

Page 28: ...nals As soon as the door is closed the audio alarm is silenced and the alarm symbol will disappear from the display If no audio alarm sounds even though a door alarm is available then the audio alarm has been turned off in settings mode see Additional settings Acoustic signals Turning off the audio alarm If the audio alarm bothers you it can be silenced Touch the button to turn off the door alarm ...

Page 29: ...l setting options for the ice cube maker are described in Making ice cubes and Cleaning and care Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone is described in The correct temperature chapter All other setting options are described below Safety lock 0 The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off by mistake the temperature being changed by mistake unwanted se...

Page 30: ...proximately one minute The 0 symbol will appear in the display when the safety lock is activated Temperature unit Celsius or Fahrenheit The temperature can be displayed in either Fahrenheit F or Celsius C The factory default is Fahrenheit F Setting the temperature display to Celsius Touch the settings button All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes To...

Page 31: ...ols available for selection will appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes Touch the buttons for setting the temperature X or Y repeatedly until C and F flash in the display Touch the OK button to confirm your selection C flashes in the display By tapping the X or Y button you can now select F Touch the OK button to confirm your selection The selected setting will be adopted Touch the setting...

Page 32: ...hes Tap the buttons for setting the temperature X or Y repeatedly until the symbol flashes in the display Tap the OK button to confirm your selection The last selected setting flashes in the display and the lights up By tapping the X or Y button you can now select 0 button tone off door alarm off 1 button tone off door alarm on after 4 minutes 2 button tone off door alarm on after 2 minutes 3 butt...

Page 33: ...he temperature X or Y repeatedly until the symbol flashes in the display Tap the OK button to confirm your selection The last selected setting flashes in the display and the s lights up By tapping the X or Y button you can now alter the brightness of the display 1 dimmest setting 2 medium setting 3 brightest setting Tap the OK button to confirm your selection The selected setting will be adopted a...

Page 34: ...rnings are turned off make sure the doors are closed properly There is no warning if a power supply failure occurs After a power supply failure the appliance will come back on in Sabbath mode Switching on Sabbath mode Tap the settings button All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes Tap the buttons for setting the temperature X or Y repeatedly until th...

Page 35: ...en the symbol goes out after 3 seconds Turn Sabbath mode off when the Sabbath is over Switching off Sabbath mode Tap the settings button to leave Sabbath mode The temperature will appear in the display and the interior lighting will come on Making additional settings 35 ...

Page 36: ...he door Use this for storing butter so that it remains spreadable and cheese so that it retains its flavor Coldest area The coldest area in the refrigerator section is directly above the dividing plate of the PerfectFresh Pro zone and against the rear wall However inside the PerfectFresh Pro zone is even colder Use these areas in the refrigerator section and in the PerfectFresh Pro zone for all de...

Page 37: ...greasy foods in the appliance or the appliance door make sure that no oil or grease leaks onto the plastic parts of the appliance This can cause the plastic to crack and break Food must not touch the back wall of the appliance as it may freeze to wall To allow air to circulate efficiently do not pack food too closely together in the refrigerator Make sure that the fan at the back of the appliance ...

Page 38: ...s to be in good condition from the start to get good storage results Take food out of the PerfectFresh Pro zone approx 30 60 minutes before using it The aroma and flavor do not fully develop until the food has reached room temperature The PerfectFresh Pro zone is divided into two compartments The upper dry compartment has a temperature of between 32 37 F 0 3 C The humidity level in this compartmen...

Page 39: ...s able to escape see Dry compartment High humidity level Both settings are suitable for storing fruit and vegetables If you are storing a large quantity of fruit and vegetables in the humidity controlled compartment the setting is recommended the slide control partially closes the openings to the compartment so that a portion of the humidity is retained If you are storing a small quantity of fruit...

Page 40: ...e humidity controlled compartment Use the slide control to regulate the humidity level in this compartment to or Push the slide control all the way to the back and then slowly release it The slide control automatically clicks into the position To select either the or setting push the slide control to the back again and release it so that it clicks into the or position Storing food in the PerfectFr...

Page 41: ... low or high humidity An increased humidity level in the humidity controlled compartment is achieved through the moisture contained within the food being stored i e the more food the more moisture there is If too much moisture collects in the compartment on the setting and this is affecting the food select Otherwise remove the condensate with a cloth If the humidity level is too high despite the s...

Page 42: ...ting The LED lighting is located on the stainless steel trim of the shelf By adjusting the position of the shelf in the refrigerator section you can change the illumination in this section according to your needs If the lighting does not work check that the shelf is correctly positioned in the shelf supports The shelf has metal discs contacts on the front left corner to enable electricity to be su...

Page 43: ...ttles touching the rear wall The bottle rack has stoppers at the sides to prevent the rack being pulled out unintentionally PerfectFresh Pro zone compartments The compartments in the PerfectFresh Pro zone are on telescopic rails and can be removed for filling emptying or cleaning purposes To make it easier to pull out the drawers remove the bottle shelf from the appliance door Pull out the drawer ...

Page 44: ...s Wipe them with a well wrung out damp cloth To refit the drawer insert the compartment lid from beneath into the holders and push it back into place To replace the drawer Place the drawer on the fully extended telescopic runners Push the drawer in until it clicks into place Adjusting the interior fittings 44 ...

Page 45: ...ng process only some of this water is reabsorbed by the cells In practical terms this means that the food loses a substantial amount of liquid which can be seen by the fact that a large pool of water collects around it 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 def...

Page 46: ...bottom of the freezer drawer so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible When removing the upper freezer drawers please note The bottom drawer must always remain in the appliance When placing food in the drawers make sure that you do not block the ventilation cross sections in the back wall of the appliance They are important for trouble free operation of the appliance and normal...

Page 47: ... Never re freeze partially or fully defrosted food Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Cooling drinks quickly When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst Using the cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut This can help pr...

Page 48: ...ce cube maker b The ice cube tray automatically empties into the drawer as soon as ice cubes are produced Rinse the ice cube maker along with the water pipes before installation if the ice cube maker has not been used for a longer period of time during regular daily use at least once a month to remove ice residues from the system this will avoid a blockage in the water pipes and before the ice cub...

Page 49: ...ubes to be produced After the appliance is turned on for the first time it can take up to 24 hours for the first ice cubes to drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the drawer Thereafter when the ice cube maker is turned off and then on again it will take up to a maximum of 6 hours for ice cubes to be produced The ice cube maker can be turned off independently of the freezer section if you ...

Page 50: ...he setting can only be selected if the ice cube maker is turned on Touch the settings button All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes Touch the buttons for setting the temperature X or Y repeatedly until the symbol for the ice cube maker flashes in the display Touch the OK button to confirm your selection The X and Y buttons can be used to set whether...

Page 51: ...a on the ice cube maker until the indicator light comes on The symbol for the ice cube maker will appear in the display The ice cube maker is now on until the indicator light goes out The symbol for the ice cube maker will disappear from the display The ice cube maker is now off Close the ice cube drawer Making ice cubes 51 ...

Page 52: ...with the warmth generated by the appliance The condensate is drained away through a channel and drain hole then fed into an evaporation system at the back of the appliance It is important to keep the condensate channel and drain hole clean and free of blockages so that the condensate can flow away properly Freezer section The appliance is equipped with a NoFrost system for automatic defrosting as ...

Page 53: ...s scouring powder scouring liquid or pumice stones cleaners containing solvents stainless steel cleaners dishwasher detergent oven sprays hard abrasive sponges and brushes such as pot scrubbers eraser sponges sharp metal scrapers Glass cleaners may be used to clean the exterior However do not allow them to sit or puddle this can cause damage to the surface Remove the cleaner promptly To clean stai...

Page 54: ... in the ice cube drawer a Ensure the ice cube drawer is empty before selecting the Rinse the ice cube maker setting The water will otherwise flow onto the contents of the drawer Rinse the ice cube maker can only be selected when the ice cube maker is switched on Touch the settings button All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes Touch the buttons for s...

Page 55: ...ube tray is not removable and can only be cleaned when in place Dry the ice cube tray b with a soft cloth As soon as the ice cube maker is turned on the ice cube tray rotates back to its original position Cleaning the ice cube tray Clean the ice cube maker before switching off the ice cube maker for an extended period of time regularly to remove any ice and water residues If you have already selec...

Page 56: ...s turned off 1 Ice cube maker is turned on 2 Set the water quantity 3 Set cleaning position for the ice cube tray 4 Rinse the ice cube maker Touch the OK button to confirm your selection The selected setting is saved and you will hear the ice cube tray moving into a slanted position Wait until the rotation has stopped before continuing The ice cube maker will then switch off The symbol for the ice...

Page 57: ... compartments Remove the glass plate from the divider panel Take all removable parts out for cleaning Adjustable shelf Adjustable shelf with lighting The stainless steel strip with LED lighting and the stainless steel strips on the shelves are not dishwasher safe The stainless steel strip with LED lighting on the shelf must not be immersed in water Proceed as follows to remove the stainless steel ...

Page 58: ...el strip and the protective strip in reverse order Door shelves and bottle shelves The stainless steel facia panels on the door shelves and bottle shelves are not dishwasher safe To remove the stainless steel plinths proceed as follows Place the door bottle shelf with the front side on the work surface Remove one end of the plinth and pull it off the shelf Then remove the entire stainless steel pl...

Page 59: ...rots tomatoes and ketchup may discolor the plastic parts in the dishwasher This discoloring does not affect the stability of the parts The following parts cannot be cleaned in a dishwasher the stainless steel plinths on the door shelf bottle shelf the stainless steel strips with LED lighting stainless steel strips and protective strips on the shelves the bottle rack PerfectFresh Pro zone drawers w...

Page 60: ...ning Put all shelves and accessories back into the appliance The left hand support ribs for the adjustable shelves have metal discs contacts inside the receiving gaps to supply the LED lighting with electricity Ensure these contacts are clean and dry before inserting the adjustable shelf with lighting Push in the shelf until it audibly locks into place Only in this way can the lighting work Connec...

Page 61: ...k The appliance is not turned on and the power supply symbol t is lit up in the display Touch the On Off button The plug is not properly plugged into the electrical outlet Insert the plug correctly into the socket The power supply symbol t appears in the display when the appliance is turned off Check whether the fuse has tripped There could be a fault with the appliance the household electrical wi...

Page 62: ...d The SuperCool function for the refrigerator is still turned on It will turn itself off automatically after approx 12 hours To save energy you can turn SuperCool off yourself Press the SuperCool button The SuperCool function for the freezer is still turned on It will turn itself off automatically after approx 30 65 hours You can turn off the SuperCool function earlier to save energy Press the Sup...

Page 63: ...sible After a while the temperature will return to normal by itself The appliance doors are not closed properly A thick layer of ice may have developed in the freezer section Close the door After a while the temperature will return to normal by itself If a thick layer of ice has formed it will decrease the cooling capacity and increase the energy consumption Defrost the freezer section and clean i...

Page 64: ...h This is not a fault Correct the temperature setting Check the temperature again after 24 hours The food begins to thaw The room temperature is too low for this appliance The compressor turns on less frequently when the room temperature is too low This can result in the freezer section becoming too warm See Installation location Increase the room temperature Frequently asked questions 64 ...

Page 65: ... cube maker is turned on The water supply line is not open Open the water intake The and symbols flash The indicator light on the ice cube maker also flashes The is a fault with the ice cube maker Contact Miele Technical Service The alarm symbol lights up in the display together with a refrigerator section button and an acoustic alarm can be heard The door alarm has been activated Close the applia...

Page 66: ...fore freezing again The acoustic alarm sounds and the power failure symbol t appears in the display The temperature display will show the warmest temperature recorded in the freezer section during the power failure or interruption to the power supply The temperature in the appliance in the previous days or hours has risen too high because of a power failure or interruption to the power supply The ...

Page 67: ... on the stainless steel strip is faulty Replace the stainless steel strip with LED lighting It can be ordered from Miele Technical Ser vice or your dealer Do not remove the light cover If the cover is damaged or has been removed as a result of being damaged use caution Never use optical instruments magnifying glass or similar devices to view the lighting as it contains lasers class 1M laser radiat...

Page 68: ...pports A safety cut out turns the interior lighting off Wipe the stainless steel strip with LED lighting with a damp cloth and dry it with a soft cloth or let it dry outside the appliance Clean the metal discs contacts in the same way Ensure that the contacts are clean and dry before refitting the shelves with LED lighting Push in the shelf until it clicks into position Close the appliance door Wh...

Page 69: ...there is a fault Contact Miele Technical Service The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by Miele Technical Service There are live electrical components under the lighting cover Danger of injury and damage to the appliance Do not remove the cover If the cover is damaged or needs to be removed due to damage use caution There are lasers in the lighting laser beam class 1M which you should ...

Page 70: ... off in settings mode see Selecting additional settings Acoustic signals None The appliance cannot be turned off The safety lock is activated The 0 symbol is lit up in the display Turn off the safety lock see Selecting settings deactivating the safety lock The external walls of the appliance feel warm This is not a fault The warmth created by the evaporator is used to prevent condensation None The...

Page 71: ...er intake The drawer of the ice cube maker is not closed properly Push the drawer all the way in The ice cube tray is not positioned correctly Correct the position of the ice cube tray The temperature in the freezer section is too high Select a lower temperature The symbol flashes and the indicator light on the ice cube maker flashes when the ice cube maker is turned on The water supply line is no...

Page 72: ...se the ice cube maker and water supply regularly see Cleaning and care rinsing the ice cube maker The ice cube maker is seldom used If you do not use it very often ice cubes that are stored for a long period can absorb the taste and smell of other items Empty the ice cube drawer if you are not going to use the ice cube maker for a long time Rinse the ice cube maker and water supply regularly see C...

Page 73: ...noise can be heard when the appliance materials expand Keep in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable from the compressor and the refrigerant circulating through the system Noises that you can easily eliminate Possible cause Solution Rattling clinking The appliance is not level Realign the appliance using a level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The applia...

Page 74: ...This product is tested and certified by WQA against ORD0902 for California lead free compliance Miele Cie KG Carl Miele Straße 29 D 33332 Gütersloh Lead free certificate 74 ...

Page 75: ...act details When contacting Miele Technical Ser vice please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance Warranty For additional information please refer to your warranty booklet See the end of these operating and installation instructions for this telephone number Service Warranty 75 ...

Page 76: ...does not work the safety lock is still activated The temperature will go out and the mains connection symbol t will appear Place your finger on the X button and hold it there At the same time briefly tap the On Off button without letting go of the X button Keep your finger on the X button until the r symbol appears in the display Then take your finger off the X button Demo mode is switched on and ...

Page 77: ...election 1 flashes in the display Demo mode is active and the r symbol is illuminated Tap the X or Y button so that 0 appears in the display Demo mode is inactive Tap the OK button to confirm your selection The selected setting will be adopted and the s symbol will flash Tap the settings button to leave the settings mode Otherwise the appliance exits the settings mode automatically after approxima...

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Page 79: ...formation is subject to change Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification technical warranty information To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use ...

Page 80: ...er Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials Please take care not to damage the pipework while the appliance is being stored for transport to a waste disposal facility By protecting the pipework you help keep the coolants and compressor oil from contaminat...

Page 81: ...systems used to supply water to the appliance must also comply with the applicable requirements of the respective country The appliance must be connected to a cold water line that is directly connected to the fresh water supply in order to ensure a circulation of the water in the cold water line Avoid using a water line in which the water is allowed to pool This can affect the taste of water and i...

Page 82: ...orrectly can cause damage Place the water filter e on top of the adapter e as shown in the picture Do not over tighten the union nut damage can result Connect the union nut d to the solenoid valve b and tighten it If you want to divert the water line by 90 screw on the elbow f In case of a water line with a 1 4 thread Connect the water line g e g copper using the clamping ring h and the nut i on t...

Page 83: ...ical connection Slide the appliance into the desired position When doing so make sure that the water does not get kinked or damaged After a maximum of 24 hours the first ice cubes will drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the drawer Caution Risk of damage to the ice cube maker During the operation of the ice cube maker do not interrupt the water supply Plumbing 83 ...

Page 84: ...o guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system It is imperative that this basic safety requirement be met If there is any doubt have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician This appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug to prevent shock hazards It should be plugged directl...

Page 85: ...sult in a short circuit Do not use an extension cord to connect the appliance to the power supply Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g they pose a danger of overheating Do not connect the appliance to stand alone inverters such as those used with an autonomous energy source e g solar power systems Otherwise when the appliance is switched on peak loads in the sy...

Page 86: ...back of the appliance as they could be damaged by vibrations from the appliance This may result in a short circuit Important In environments with high humidity condensation can build up on the appliance exterior and ultimately cause corrosion on the outer walls To prevent this from happening we recommend installing the appliance in a dry and or an air conditioned room with sufficient ventilation O...

Page 87: ... unit must be constructed to allow sufficient space for ventilation see Installation dimensions Air intake a occurs via the plinth at the bottom of the appliance and the air escapes at the top b at the rear of the housing unit A ventilation gap of at least 1 5 8 40 mm depth must be provided behind the appliance for air to circulate The ventilation grilles in the plinth housing unit and above the a...

Page 88: ...g unit and the ceiling cthrough a suspended ceiling Ventilation grill During construction the ventilation grill can be built in Cut an opening into the plinth b as shown in the illustration above Place the ventilation grill a into the cut out Slide the clips c from the back into the ventilation grill until the hooks connect with the plinth Install the plinth with the inserted ventilation grill Ins...

Page 89: ... 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 are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance Open the appliance door and remove the red safety catch a depending on model Spacers on the back If the depth of the unit is less than 21 3 4 553 mm remove the spacers ...

Page 90: ...e correct size The specified ventilation cross sections must be adhered to in order to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance Niche height mm A Freezer section mm B KFNS 37692 iDE 69 3 4 70 3 8 1772 1788 mm 27 3 8 695 mm Installation dimensions 90 ...

Page 91: ...ason the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this If for instance when it is opened the appliance door would hit an adjacent wall you should limit the opening angle of the appliance door to 90 Insert the limit pins provided into the hinges from above This will limit the opening angle of the appliance door to 90 Adjusting the door hinge 91 ...

Page 92: ...plied right hand hinged If left hand hinging is required the hinges must be changed You will need the following tools for changing the door hinging Open both appliance doors Remove the shelves bottle shelf from the appliance door Pull off the covers a b c and d Changing the door hinging 92 ...

Page 93: ...ews e completely Place the mounting bracket i on the opposite side and loosely screw in the screws e Remove screws e completely and loosely screw them in on the opposite side If you had inserted pins into the hinges to limit the door s opening angle Remove the locking pins from the top of the hinges Changing the door hinging 93 ...

Page 94: ...e mechanism j from the ball joint Unscrew the mount k and pull the soft close mechanism j towards you to remove it Using a screwdriver remove the ball joint l and screw it into the adjacent hole Now turn over the appliance door so that outer side faces upwards hinges remain open Do not close the hinges Danger of injury Remove the screws e Place each hinge in the corner diagonally opposite from its...

Page 95: ...mly tighten Pull the soft close mechanism so that it extends j and hook it onto the ball joint Slide the appliance doors g and h onto the premounted screws e and f and firmly tighten the screws e and f Replace the covers a b c and d Refit the locking pins into the top of the hinges to prevent the doors opening too far Changing the door hinging 95 ...

Page 96: ...evel to align the housing unit The corners of the housing unit must be at a 90 angle to each other otherwise the cabinet door will not align correctly with all 4 corners of the housing unit The required ventilation cross sections must be ensured see Installation Ventilation and Installation dimensions To install the appliance you will need the following tools Installing the appliance 96 ...

Page 97: ...e appliance in its housing unit Required for fitting the cabinet door All installation 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 Preparing the appliance Position the appliance in front of the housing unit Installing the appliance 97 ...

Page 98: ...wo thirds of the way into the installation space Ensure that the power cord does not get caught Tip to help you push it into position Tie a piece of string around the plug to increase the length of the power cord 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 Only in the case of 5 8 16 mm thick unit walls Cl...

Page 99: ...j using screws k loosely into the bottom of the appliance Do not tighten the screws so that you can adjust the position of this part Now screw the adjustable feet l all the way in Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip m Fix sealing strip m flush with the front of the appliance on the door opening side 1 Position the sealing strip flush with the lower edge of the top fixing 2 Stic...

Page 100: ...ith door fittings e g stubs seals etc the dimension of these must be taken into account when making sure there is a gap all round of 1 5 8 42 mm Pull the appliance forward the appropriate amount to suit the installed dimensions The hinges and covers will now be positioned to suit the dimensions Tip Remove the door fittings This will ensure that the door is flush with the surrounding kitchen unit c...

Page 101: ...e cabinet wall Secure mounting bracket j to the housing unit side wall with screw s Drill holes in the housing unit side walls if necessary Secure bracket g to the housing unit side walls using screws t Drill holes in the housing unit side walls if necessary Attention Push the protruding bracket using your thumb towards the housing unit wall while tightening the screws The appliance must not pull ...

Page 102: ...he appliance between it and the floor of the housing unit Then secure handle v to one of the rods w Use the handle to push the rod into the guide as far as it will go Remove the handle and fit it to the other rod and push this into its 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 Ins...

Page 103: ...ge of the cabinet door is at the same height as neighboring unit doors The door panel must be installed correctly and not under tension Installing a door front which is heavier than the maximum permitted could damage the hinges This can cause damage Before installing door fronts ensure that the weight of the door does not exceed the maximum permitted Appliance Max weight of upper cabinet door in l...

Page 104: ...up to the height of the cabinet door the lower edge X of the installation aids must be at the same height as the upper edge of the cabinet door being fitted see on the diagram Tip Push installation aids b together with the cabinet front up to the height of the adjoining unit cabinet doors Remove the nuts c and take the mounting bracket d off together with installation aids b Installing the applian...

Page 105: ... the bracket centrally Attach the mounting bracket securely using at least 6 short particle board screws f Drill holes in the cabinet door if necessary Pull the installation aids upwards to remove them g Turn them around and fit them into the middle slots on the bracket for safe keeping Secure the side cover q to the bracket on the opposite side of the hinge Turn the door over and attach the handl...

Page 106: ... the door and neighboring cabinet doors The gaps should be even Adjusting the position of the door Side adjustments X Adjust the door panel Height adjustment Y Tighten the nuts with a wrench h A gap of 3 8 8 mm is factory set between the appliance door and the bracket This must only be adjusted within its permitted range Installing the appliance 106 ...

Page 107: ...in the door panel and fit screws m Make sure the two metal edges are aligned Symbol II Close the appliance door and the cabinet door Adjusting the position of the door Depth adjustment Z Loosen screws i at the top of the appliance door and screw n on the mounting bracket at the bottom By moving the cabinet door create a gap of 1 16 2 mm between the cabinet door and the housing unit Installing the ...

Page 108: ...e covers p making sure you hear them click into place The following confirms that the appliance is correctly installed The doors close properly The doors do not touch the housing unit The seal at the upper corner of the side with the handle contacts tightly Installing the appliance 108 ...

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