Miele KFNS 3917 S ed, Operating And Installation Instruction

Page 1: ...nstructions Refrigerator with StayFresh section K 8967 S ed 1 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time G M Nr 06 777 930 ...

Page 2: ...ure display 17 Temperature display brightness 17 Alarm 18 Switching the alarm off early 18 Switching on the alarm system 18 Super cool 19 Using the refrigerator efficiently 20 Different storage zones 20 Warmest area 20 Coldest area 20 StayFresh zone 20 Low humidity level 21 High humidity level 21 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 21 Storing food correctly 22 Fruit and vegetables 22...

Page 3: ... Problem solving guide 27 Noises 29 After sales service 30 Electrical connection 31 Installation 32 Location 32 Climate range 32 Side by side installation 32 Ventilation 32 Installation 33 Aligning the appliance 33 Changing the door hinging 34 StayFresh zone compartments 37 Building in the appliance 38 Contents ...

Page 4: ...icator light bOn Off button cTemperature display dControls for setting the temperature left hand button warmer right hand button colder eSuper cool button and indicator light fAlarm off button Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...f eFruit and vegetable containers fBottle shelf gStayFresh zone dry compartment hCondensate channel and drain hole iControl for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled compartment jStayFresh zone humidity controlled compartment Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ... 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 7: ...as 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 unavoidable but does not have any adverse effec...

Page 8: ...alified engineer Installation work maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent persons in accordance with current national and local safety regulations 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 until after maintenance or repair work has been ca...

Page 9: ...with plastic components These can cause stress cracks to occur in the plastic components Do not block the ventilation gaps in the appliance as this would impair the efficiency of the appliance increase 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...

Page 10: ...ance Cut off the cable and render any plug unusable 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 The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety instruction...

Page 11: ...sure 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 se...

Page 12: ...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 12 ...

Page 13: ...ooling The interior light will come on when the door is opened Allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low Switching off Press the On Off button until the temperature display goes out The cooling system is switched off If this does not happen the safety lock is still activated Safety lock The safety lock can be acti...

Page 14: ...er periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time e g whilst on holiday switch the appliance off switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug clean the appliance out and leave the door ajar to air the appliance If during a long absence the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the door is left shut there is a danger of mould and odours build...

Page 15: ...nd in the StayFresh zone We recommend a temperature of 4 C in the refrigerator section The temperature in the StayFresh zone is controlled automatically and is maintained at approx 0 C Setting the temperature in the refrigerator section Use the two buttons underneath the temperature display to set the temperature for the refrigerator section Press the left hand button to raise the temperature righ...

Page 16: ...ayFresh zone is automatically held at approx 0 C It can be raised or lowered e g if you want to use it for storing items like fish Press and hold the Super cool button for approx 5 seconds The Super cool indicator light flashes and a flashes in the temperature display Press one of the temperature selector buttons repeatedly until a appears in the display Press the Super cool button again lights up...

Page 17: ...mperature display set as low as possible However if the door is opened a setting changed or if the alarm is sounding the temperature display will appear much brighter for approx 1 minute You can adjust the level of brightness Press and hold the Super cool button pressed in for approx 5 seconds The Super cool indicator light flashes and a flashes in the temperature display Press one of the temperat...

Page 18: ... seconds The alarm will stop as soon as the door is closed If you want to keep the door open for more than approx 60 seconds intentionally we recommend that you switch the alarm off Switching the alarm off early Press the alarm button The alarm will stop Switching on the alarm system The alarm system switches back on automatically as soon as the door is closed It does not have to be switched on ma...

Page 19: ...icator light will come on The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance Switching off Super cool The Super cool function switches itself off automatically after approx 6 hours The indicator light goes out and the appliance continues running at normal power To save energy the Super cool function can be switched off once food and drinks are sufficiently chilled Press th...

Page 20: ... 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 If storing bottles of oil or food containing high levels of fat or oil in the appliance take care...

Page 21: ...ll fish meat poultry sausage dairy products and salads Keep food covered or 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 u...

Page 22: ...s are 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 o...

Page 23: ...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 Depending on model 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 24: ...st in use These are automatically removed and defrosted 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 hole are kept clean and are never blocked so that condensate can flow away without hindrance Automatic defrost 24 ...

Page 25: ...ppliance and store it in a cool place Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning The stainless steel trim can be pulled off the front edge of the refrigerator section shelves for cleaning Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Clean the refrigerator section and the StayFresh zone at least once a month Accessories and shelves should all be hand washed The butter dish is h...

Page 26: ...a soft cloth Metal grille at the back of the appliance The metal grille at the back of the appliance heat exchanger should be dusted at least once a year A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance When cleaning the grille make sure that the pipework and other components do not get broken or damaged in any way After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the r...

Page 27: ... long Check whether the ventilation gaps have been covered over or become dusty Check whether the metal grille heat exchanger at the back of the appliance has become too dusty The door has been opened too frequently or a large amount of food has been put in at once Check that the door has been closed properly The temperature display is flashing The temperature has risen by several degrees in the r...

Page 28: ...e care when removing the lamp cover Do not look at the LEDs with optical instruments Disconnect the appliance from the mains Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable Press the lamp cover a to the ceiling and then pull it forward to release it Unscrew the lighting component b and disc...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...ler 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 After sales service 30 ...

Page 31: ...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 fuse cover is l...

Page 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 off for too long causing the internal temperature in the appliance to rise with the risk of food deteriorating and going off Side by side installation To avoid a build up of condensation and resultant damage refrigerators and freezers should not generall...

Page 33: ...l parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance Carefully push the appliance into position The appliance can be placed directly against a wall Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Installation 33 ...

Page 34: ...et the spoon handle slip causing damage to the appliance 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 door Open the appliance door Use a screwdriver to lever plinth a out then pu...

Page 35: ...h in the door and refit on the opposite side Unscrew tappet m Keep it in a safe place just in case you ever decide to change the door hinging back to right hand hinging Screw the tappet supplied n into the opposite side using the same screw o Hang the door on hinge pin h and then close the appliance door In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier t...

Page 36: ...lush with the side of the appliance If this is not the case Tighten both grub screws a with the allen key provided until mounting 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 ...

Page 37: ...d over b and fit it back on the runners Push the lid in until it engages c To put the compartment back in pull the runners a right out and place the compartment on top of the runners close up against the door opening side The front of the runners must be right up against the front of the compartment b The compartment will click into position You can now push the compartment back in c Make sure tha...

Page 38: ...n an increase in electricity consumption The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis When built into a kitchen run max depth 580 mm the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit The appliance door b will protrude in front of furniture fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by 51 mm in the middle of the doo...

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