Miele Refrigerator KFN 12823 SD User Manual

Operating and installation instructions  
Frost free fridge freezer  
with dynamic cooling  
KFN 12823 SD  
KFN 12923 SD  
KFN 12924 SD  
en - GB  
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.  
M.-Nr. 07 681 400  
 
Contents  
Storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Packing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Before placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Freezing large items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Automatic defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Appliance dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Aligning the appliance doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
 
Guide to the appliance  
aOn button for the whole appliance  
and  
eFreezer section temperature display  
fFreezer section temperature selector  
button  
On/Off button for independently  
switching the  
refrigerator section on and off  
gSuper freeze button and indicator  
light  
bDynamic cooling button and  
indicator light  
hAlarm off button and indicator light  
cRefrigerator section temperature  
selector button  
iMaster switch for switching  
the whole appliance on and off  
dRefrigerator section temperature  
display  
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Guide to the appliance  
aDynamic cooling fan  
bButter and cheese compartment  
cInterior lighting  
dAdjustable shelves  
eEgg tray  
fDoor shelf  
gBottle rack  
hCondensate channel and  
drain hole  
iFruit and vegetable containers  
jBottle divider*  
kBottle shelf  
lFreezer drawers  
* Depending on model  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of the packing  
material  
Disposal of your old appliance  
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 functioning of your appliance.  
Please do not therefore dispose of it  
with your household waste.  
The transport and protective packing  
has been selected from materials which  
are environmentally friendly for  
disposal, and can normally be  
recycled.  
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,  
bags etc. are disposed of safely and  
kept out of the reach of babies and  
young children. Danger of suffocation!  
Rather than just throwing these  
materials away, please ensure that they  
are recycled.  
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 children while being stored  
for disposal.  
It should be unplugged or  
disconnected from the mains electricity  
supply by a competent person.  
Take care not to damage the pipework  
at the back of it before or during  
transportation to an authorised  
collection depot.  
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework  
and oil in the compressor will be  
contained, and will not leak out into the  
environment.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Correct application  
This appliance complies with all  
relevant local and national safety  
requirements. Improper use can,  
however, present a risk of both  
personal injury and material  
damage.  
This appliance is intended for  
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domestic use only for the cool storage  
of food and drink as well as for storing  
deep frozen food, freezing fresh food  
and for preparing ice.  
Any other usage is not supported by  
the manufacturer and could be  
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot  
be held liable for damage resulting  
from incorrect or improper use or  
To avoid the risk of accidents and  
damage to the appliance, please  
read these instructions carefully  
before installation and before using  
it for the first time. They contain  
important notes on the installation,  
safety, operation and care of the  
appliance.  
operation.  
This appliance is not intended for  
use by persons (including children)  
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with reduced physical, sensory or  
mental capabilities, or lack of  
experience and knowledge, unless they  
are supervised whilst using it, or have  
been shown how to use it by a person  
responsible for their safety.  
Keep these instructions in a safe  
place and pass them on to any  
future user.  
Safety with children  
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid  
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the risk of injury, do not allow children  
to play with it or near it, or to play with  
the controls. Neither should they be  
allowed to swing on the door. Please  
supervise young children whilst you are  
using it. Older children may only use  
the appliance when its operation has  
been clearly explained to them and  
they are able to use it safely,  
recognising the dangers of misuse.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Technical safety  
The more coolant there is 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  
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Before setting up the appliance,  
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check it for any externally visible  
damage. Do not install and use a  
damaged appliance.  
combustible gases building up.  
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of  
If the connection cable is faulty it must room space is required. The amount of  
A damaged appliance is dangerous.  
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only be replaced by a service technician  
coolant in the appliance is stated on the  
authorised by the manufacturer to protect data plate inside the appliance.  
the user from danger.  
Safe operation of the appliance is  
only assured if it has been installed and  
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This appliance contains the coolant  
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which connected in accordance with these  
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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 effect on the  
performance of the appliance.  
Care must be taken during the  
transportation and installation of the  
appliance that no parts of the cooling  
system are damaged. Leaking coolant  
can damage the eyes.  
operating and installation instructions.  
Before connecting the appliance,  
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make sure that the connection data on  
the data plate (voltage and connected  
load) match the mains electricity  
supply.  
This data must correspond in order to  
avoid the risk of damage to the  
appliance. Consult a qualified  
electrician if in any doubt.  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
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mains electricity supply by a  
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.  
These do not guarantee the required  
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of  
overheating).  
In the event of any damage:  
- avoid open flames and anything  
which creates a spark,  
- disconnect from the mains,  
- air the room in which the appliance  
is located for several minutes and  
- contact the Service Department for  
advice.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The electrical safety of this  
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appliance can only be guaranteed  
The appliance must be isolated from  
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the electricity supply during installation,  
when continuity is complete between it maintenance and repair work.  
and an effective earthing system which The appliance is only completely  
complies with current local and national isolated from the electricity supply  
safety regulations. It is most important  
that this basic safety requirement is  
present and tested regularly, and  
where there is any doubt, the  
when:  
– it has been switched off at the socket  
and the plug has been withdrawn, or  
household wiring system should be  
inspected by a qualified electrician.  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for damage or injury caused by the lack  
of or inadequacy of an effective  
– the fuse from the fused spur  
connection unit has been withdrawn,  
or  
– the mains fuse has been  
disconnected, or  
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
– the screw-out fuse has been  
removed (in countries where this is  
applicable).  
Installation, maintenance and  
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repairs may only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person in strict accordance with current  
national and local safety regulations.  
Repairs and other work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous. The  
manufacturer cannot be held liable for  
unauthorised work.  
Faulty components must only be  
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replaced by genuine Miele original  
spare parts. The manufacturer can only  
guarantee the safety of the appliance  
when Miele replacement parts are  
used.  
This appliance may only be used in  
While the appliance is under  
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mobile installations such as ships, if a  
risk assessment of the installation has  
been carried out by a suitably qualified  
engineer.  
guarantee, repairs should only be  
undertaken by a service technician  
authorised by the manufacturer.  
Otherwise the guarantee will be  
invalidated.  
In countries where there are areas  
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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.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Correct use  
Do not store cans or bottles  
containing carbonated drinks or liquids  
which could freeze in the freezer. The  
cans or bottles could explode. Danger  
of injury and damage to the appliance.  
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Never handle frozen food with wet  
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hands. Your hands may freeze to the  
frozen food. Danger of frost burn.  
Do not take ice cubes out with your  
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When cooling drinks quickly in the  
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bare hands and never place ice cubes  
or ice lollies in your mouth straight from  
the freezer.  
The very low temperature of the frozen  
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the  
lips and tongue.  
freezer, make sure bottles are not left in  
for more than one hour; otherwise they  
could burst, resulting in injury or  
damage.  
Observe the "use by" dates given on  
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food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.  
Storage times will depend on several  
factors, including the freshness and  
quality of the food as well as the  
temperature at which it is stored. Follow  
the instructions given on the food  
Do not refreeze thawed or partially  
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thawed food. Defrosted food should be  
used up as quickly as possible, as food  
soon loses its nutritional value and goes  
off. Defrosted food may only be  
re-frozen after it has been cooked.  
manufacturer's packaging regarding  
storage conditions and "use-by" dates.  
Do not store explosive materials in  
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the appliance or any products  
containing propellants (e.g. spray  
cans). Thermostats switching on may  
produce sparks which could present a  
fire hazard. Flammable compounds  
could explode.  
Do not use sharp edged objects to  
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– remove frost and ice,  
– separate frozen foods and remove  
ice trays.  
They will damage the evaporator,  
causing irreversible damage to the  
appliance.  
Do not operate any electrical  
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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream  
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of  
sparking and explosion.  
Do not place electric heaters or  
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candles in the appliance to defrost it.  
These can damage the plastic parts.  
If storing alcohol with a high  
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percentage proof, make sure it is tightly  
closed and stored upright.  
Danger of explosion.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not use defrosting sprays or  
de-icers, as they might contain  
substances which could damage the  
plastic parts or which could cause the  
build-up of gases and pose a danger to  
health.  
Disposal of your old appliance  
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Before disposing of an old  
appliance, first make the door latch or  
lock unusable.  
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This way you will prevent children from  
accidentally locking themselves in and  
Do not use any oils or grease on the endangering their lives.  
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door seals, as these will cause the  
seals to deteriorate and become  
porous with time.  
Be careful not to damage any part of  
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the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,  
e.g. by  
Do not store cooking oil in the  
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– puncturing the refrigerant channels  
in the evaporator.  
refrigerator door. Traces of oil can  
cause stress cracks to occur in the  
plastic components in the door.  
– bending any pipework.  
Do not block the ventilation gaps in  
– scratching the surface coating.  
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the appliance as this would impair the  
efficiency of the appliance, increase the  
electricity consumption and could  
cause damage to the appliance.  
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the  
eyes.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage caused by  
non-compliance with these Warning  
and Safety instructions.  
The appliance is designed for use  
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within certain climate ranges (ambient  
temperatures), and should not be used  
outside this range. The climate range  
for your appliance is stated on the data  
plate inside the appliance.  
Installing it in a room with too low an  
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,  
can lead to the appliance switching off  
for longer periods so that it cannot  
maintain the required temperature.  
Do not use a steam-cleaning  
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appliance to defrost or clean this  
appliance. Steam could reach the  
electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
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How to save energy  
Normal energy  
consumption  
Increased energy  
consumption  
Installation site  
In a ventilated room.  
In an enclosed, unventilated room.  
In direct sunlight.  
Protected from direct sunlight.  
Not situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source  
(radiator, oven).  
(radiator, oven).  
Where the ideal ambient room  
temperature is approx. 20°C.  
Where there is a high ambient  
room temperature.  
Temperature setting with  
a thermostat which is  
approximate  
With a medium setting of 2 to 3.  
With a high setting: the lower the  
temperature in the compartment,  
the higher the energy  
(set in stages).  
consumption.  
Temperature setting with  
a thermostat which is  
exact to the degree  
(digital display).  
Cellar section 8 to 12°C  
On appliances with winter setting,  
please make sure that the winter  
setting is switched off when the  
ambient temperature is warmer  
than 16 °C.  
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C  
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C  
Freezer section -18°C  
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C  
Only open the doors when  
necessary and for as short a time long periods will cause a loss of  
Use  
Frequent opening of the doors for  
as possible.  
coldness.  
Store food in an organised way.  
If food is not stored in an  
organised way, searching for an  
item will mean the door is open for  
longer.  
Allow hot food and drinks to cool  
down before placing them in the  
appliance.  
Placing hot food in the appliance  
will cause the compressor to run  
for a long time, as the appliance  
will have to work harder to lower  
the temperature.  
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation  
of liquids will cause a loss of  
coldness in the refrigerator.  
Place frozen food in the  
refrigerator to defrost.  
Do not over-fill the appliance to  
allow air to circulate.  
Defrosting  
Defrost the freezer compartment  
when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick  
has built up.  
A layer of ice hinders the cold  
from reaching the frozen food, and  
causes an increase in energy  
consumption.  
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Switching on and off  
Before using for the first time  
the freezer section has cooled down to  
the correct temperature for freezing.  
The stainless steel trim to the interior  
shelves and the door shelves has a  
layer of protective foil to prevent  
damage during transportation. Please  
remove this carefully after installation.  
The appliance will start cooling down  
and the interior light in the refrigerator  
section will come on if you open the  
door.  
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and Allow the appliance to run for a few  
the accessories with lukewarm water  
and a little washing-up liquid, and  
then dry with a soft cloth.  
hours before placing food in it. This will  
ensure that the temperature is  
sufficiently low.  
^ Carefully remove the protective foil  
from the stainless steel trim.  
Cool pack  
Place the cool pack in the top drawer of  
the freezer. The cool pack will be at its  
most effective after it has been in the  
freezer for approx. 24 hours.  
Important:  
To ensure the correct functioning of  
the appliance, let it stand for  
between 1½ and 2 hours after  
transporting it to its final location  
before connecting it to the mains.  
Switching off  
Switching on  
The refrigerator and freezer sections are  
switched on together by pressing the  
master switch on the right hand side of  
the control panel, or by pressing the  
On/Off button on the left hand side of the  
control panel.  
^ Press the master switch on the right  
hand side of the control panel until  
both temperature displays go out.  
The interior light will not come on when  
you open the door and the cooling  
process will be switched off.  
^ Press the master switch on the right  
hand side of the control panel.  
The temperature display for the  
refrigerator section will show the  
selected temperature setting. The  
temperature display for the freezer and  
the alarm indicator light will flash until  
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Switching on and off  
To switch the refrigerator section off Switching off for longer  
separately  
periods of time  
The refrigerator section can be  
switched off without having to switch off  
the freezer section. This is useful e.g.  
whilst on holiday.  
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  
^ Press the master switch on the right  
hand side of the control panel.  
^ leave the doors ajar to air it.  
The temperature display will light up for  
both the refrigerator and the freezer  
sections.  
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.  
^ Press the On/Off button for the  
refrigerator section on the left hand  
side of the control panel until the  
temperature display for the  
refrigerator section goes out.  
The refrigerator section is now switched  
off.  
The temperature display for the freezer  
section will remain lit up.  
To switch the refrigerator section on  
again  
^ Press the On/Off button on the left  
hand side of the control panel again.  
The refrigerator section temperature  
display will light up. The refrigerator  
section will start cooling. The interior  
light will come on when the door is  
opened.  
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The correct temperature  
It is very important to set the correct  
temperature for storing food in the  
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause  
food which is not stored at the correct  
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.  
Temperature influences the growth rate  
of these micro-organisms. Reducing  
the temperature reduces their growth  
rate.  
. . . in the freezer section  
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  
generally halted. As soon as the  
temperature rises above -10 °C, the  
micro-organisms become active in the  
food again so that it cannot be kept as  
long. For this reason, partially defrosted  
or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.  
Food may be re-frozen once it has  
been cooked, as the high temperatures  
achieved when cooking destroy most  
micro-organisms.  
The temperature in the appliance will  
rise:  
– the more often the door is opened  
and the longer it is kept open,  
– the more food that is stored in it,  
– the warmer the food is which is being  
put into it,  
Setting the temperature  
The temperature is set in each zone by  
using the respective temperature  
button.  
– the higher the ambient temperature  
surrounding the appliance.  
The appliance is designed for use in  
specific ambient temperatures  
(climate ranges). Do not use in  
ambient temperatures for which it is  
not designed.  
^ Press the temperature button  
repeatedly until the indicator light for  
the temperature you want lights up in  
the display.  
. . . in the refrigerator section  
We recommend a temperature of 5 °C  
in the middle of the refrigerator.  
The temperature changes each time  
you press the button.  
The temperature being set will flash in  
the display as you do this.  
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The correct temperature  
Temperature display  
The temperature display will flash if  
– the temperature in the appliance is  
not within the possible temperature  
range,  
The temperature display on the  
control panel always shows the  
required temperature.  
– a different temperature is being set,  
Temperature range  
– the temperature in the appliance has  
risen by several degrees, indicating  
that the appliance is warming up too  
much.  
The temperature can be adjusted:  
– In the refrigerator section from 1 °C  
to 9 °C  
This loss of coldness is no cause for  
concern in the following circumstances:  
– In the freezer section from -15 °C to  
-32 °C.  
– when the door has been left open for  
a while, e.g. for removing or storing a  
large amount of food,  
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.  
– 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 defrost. If it has  
started thawing, check that the food is  
safe to use and if it is, use it as quickly  
as possible.  
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Alarm  
Your appliance has been fitted with a  
warning system which ensures that the  
temperature in the freezer section  
cannot rise unnoticed.  
Activating the alarm system  
The alarm system is always active. It  
does not have to be switched on  
manually.  
An alarm will sound and at the same  
time the temperature display for the  
freezer section will flash if the  
temperature becomes too warm. The  
temperature the appliance is set at  
determines the temperature the  
appliance recognises as being too  
warm.  
Switching the alarm off early  
Once the set temperature has been  
reached in the freezer, the alarm  
switches off and the temperature  
display stops flashing and lights up  
constantly. However, if the noise  
disturbs you, you can switch the alarm  
off before this if you wish.  
The alarm will sound and the alarm  
indicator light will flash,  
– if the freezer door has been left open  
for a while, e.g. in order to load, to  
re-arrange or to take food out.  
^ Press the alarm off button.  
– when freezing large amounts of food  
at once.  
The alarm will stop. The temperature  
display will continue to flash until the  
set temperature has been reached.  
The display then stops flashing and  
lights up constantly. The alarm  
Door alarm  
If either of the doors is left open for  
more than approx. 60 seconds, the  
alarm will sound.  
system is now fully active once more.  
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Super freeze and Dynamic cooling  
Super freeze  
Switching off Super freeze  
Switch the Super freeze function on  
before putting fresh food into the  
freezer.  
The Super freeze function will switch off  
automatically after approx. 65 hours.  
The indicator light will go out and the  
appliance will run at normal power  
again.  
This helps food to freeze quickly and  
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours  
and appearance.  
To save energy the Super freeze  
function can be switched off once a  
constant temperature of -18°C or  
colder has been reached in the freezer.  
Super freeze is not necessary:  
– when placing food in the freezer that  
is already frozen.  
^ Press the Super freeze button. The  
Super freeze indicator light will go  
out, and the appliance will continue  
to operate at normal power.  
– when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food  
daily.  
Switching on Super freeze  
When freezing small quantities of food  
in the freezer, the Super freeze function  
should be switched 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 indicator light will come  
on.  
The appliance works at full power to  
lower the temperature in the appliance.  
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Super freeze and Dynamic cooling  
Dynamic cooling m  
Make sure the fan at the back of the  
appliance is not restricted to ensure  
unhindered air circulation.  
When the Dynamic cooling function is  
not switched on, the natural circulation  
of air in the appliance will cause  
different temperature zones in the  
refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will  
sink to the lowest section of the  
appliance. You should bear this in mind  
when placing food in the appliance  
(see "Using the refrigerator efficiently").  
However, if you are placing a large  
amount of food in the refrigerator at any  
one time, it is a good idea to switch on  
Dynamic cooling. This way you can  
distribute the temperature inside the  
appliance to all areas more evenly so  
that all the food will be chilled to about  
the same degree.  
Switching off Dynamic cooling  
^ Press the Dynamic cooling button  
m. The Dynamic cooling indicator  
light will go out.  
The fan automatically switches off  
when the door is open.  
The temperature is set as normal with  
the temperature control.  
Dynamic cooling should also be  
selected when:  
– the ambient temperature in the room  
is high (above approx. 30 °C), and  
– the room humidity level is high.  
Switching on Dynamic cooling  
^ Press the Dynamic cooling button.  
The Dynamic cooling indicator light  
will come on.  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
Different storage zones  
– pre-packed vegetables and other  
fresh food with a label stating it  
should be kept at a temperature of  
approx. 4 °C.  
Due to the natural circulation of the air  
in the appliance, there are different  
temperature zones in the refrigerator.  
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest  
section of the appliance. Make use of  
the different zones when placing food  
in the appliance.  
Do not store explosive materials in  
the appliance or any products  
containing propellants (e.g. spray  
cans). Danger of explosion.  
This appliance has Dynamic  
cooling, which helps to keep an  
even temperature when the fan is  
running. When Dynamic cooling is  
switched on, the difference between  
the various zones is less  
If storing alcohol with a high  
percentage proof, make sure it is  
tightly closed, and store upright.  
pronounced.  
Do not store cooking oil in the  
refrigerator door. Traces of oil can  
cause stress cracks to occur in the  
plastic components in the door.  
Warmest area  
The warmest area is in the top section  
of the door. Use this for storing butter  
and cheese.  
Food must not touch the back wall of  
the refrigerator, as it may freeze to  
the back wall.  
Coldest area  
The coldest area in a refrigerator is  
directly above the vegetable  
containers.  
To allow air to circulate efficiently,  
do not pack food too closely  
together in the refrigerator. Do not  
cover the fan in the rear wall of the  
refrigerator, as this is essential for  
keeping the appliance cool.  
Use this for all delicate and highly  
perishable food, e.g.  
– fish, meat, poultry,  
– sausage products, ready meals,  
– dishes or baked goods containing  
eggs or cream,  
– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or  
quiche dough,  
– soft cheese and other dairy  
products,  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
Food which should not be  
stored in a refrigerator  
Storing food correctly  
Food should generally be stored  
covered or packaged. This will prevent  
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration,  
as some food is sensitive to cold.  
Cucumbers, for example, become  
glassy, aubergines bitter and potatoes  
sweet. Tomatoes and oranges lose their  
aroma, and the peel on citrus fruit  
hardens.  
food smells from affecting other foods,  
food from drying out, and also any  
cross-contamination of bacteria. The  
growth of bacteria, such as salmonella,  
can be avoided by setting the correct  
temperature and maintaining good  
standards of hygiene.  
Food which should not be stored in a  
refrigerator includes:  
Fruit and vegetables  
– pineapple, pomegranate, bananas,  
avocado, mangos, papaya, passion  
fruit, citrus fruit  
Fruit and vegetables may be stored  
loose in the vegetable containers.  
Please be aware that not all types of  
fruit and vegetables are suitable for  
storing in the same container. Aromas  
and flavours can transfer from one type  
of food to another (e.g. carrots absorb  
the smell and flavour of onions very  
easily). Some food also gives off a  
natural gas (ethylene) which speeds up  
the rate at which other food perishes.  
– fruit which is not yet ripe  
– aubergines/egg plant, cucumbers,  
potatoes, peppers/capsicum,  
tomatoes, courgettes,  
– some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan  
When shopping for food  
– Examples of fruit and vegetables  
which produce a large amount of  
this natural gas are:  
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. Time out of the refrigerator,  
e.g. during transportation, should be  
kept to a minimum. For example, do not  
allow food to stay in a hot car for too  
long. Once food has started to  
Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines,  
peaches, plums, avocado, figs,  
blueberries, melons and beans.  
deteriorate, this process cannot be  
reversed. As little as two hours outside  
the refrigerator can cause food to start  
deteriorating.  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
– Examples of fruit and vegetables  
which react strongly to the natural  
gases given off by other types of  
fruit and vegetables are:  
Meat  
Meat should be stored unwrapped.  
(Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat  
loosely covered, and leave containers  
open). This permits air to circulate  
Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels  
sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons, around the meat, allowing the surface  
apples, apricots, cucumbers,  
tomatoes, pears, nectarines and  
peaches.  
to dry slightly, which helps prevent the  
growth of bacteria. To prevent the risk  
of bacterial cross-contamination and  
meat deteriorating, do not let one type  
of meat come into direct contact with  
another type.  
Example: Broccoli should not be  
stored with apples, as apples  
produce a large amount of natural  
gas to which broccoli is very  
sensitive. The result is a shorter than  
expected storage time for the  
broccoli.  
Unpacked meat and vegetables  
Unpackaged meat and vegetables  
should be stored separately. 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 others.  
Shellfish, for example, deteriorates  
faster than fish, and fish deteriorates  
faster than meat.  
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Adjusting the interior fittings  
Moving the shelves  
The shelves can be adjusted according  
to the height of the food.  
^ Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards  
slightly until the notch at the side is in  
line with the shelf support. It can then  
be raised or lowered to the required  
level.  
^ fit the two brackets onto the supports  
on either side at the required height,  
The raised edge at the back must face  
upwards to prevent food from touching  
the back of the appliance and freezing  
to it.  
^ and push the glass shelves in one  
after the other.  
The shelf with the raised edge must  
be at the back.  
Stoppers prevent the shelves from  
being dislodged by mistake.  
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle  
shelf  
Split shelf  
In order to accommodate tall items in  
the appliance, one of the shelves is  
divided. The front section can be  
pushed under the rear section.  
^ Push the door/bottle shelf upwards,  
then remove it by pulling it forwards.  
^ Replace the door/bottle shelf at the  
required position. Ensure that it is  
securely pushed back into position.  
^ Push the rear half of the glass shelf  
up slightly from below.  
^ At the same time, pull the front half of  
the glass shelf forwards slightly and  
then push it carefully under the rear  
half.  
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.  
To move the split shelf:  
^ Take both halves of the split glass  
shelf out,  
The bottle divider can be removed  
completely (e.g. for cleaning).  
^ To do this, push up the front edge of  
the bottle divider, and disengage it.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Maximum freezing capacity  
Storing frozen food  
To ensure that fresh food placed in the  
freezer freezes through to the core as  
quickly as possible, the maximum  
freezing capacity must not be  
exceeded. The maximum freezing  
capacity for freezing within a 24-hour  
period is given on the data plate:  
"Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs".  
When buying frozen food to store in  
your freezer compartment, check  
– that the packaging is not damaged,  
– the use-by date,  
– the temperature at which the frozen  
food is being stored in the shop. The  
length of time it can be kept is  
The maximum freezing capacity given  
on the data plate has been calculated  
according to DIN EN ISO 15502 Stan-  
dard.  
reduced if it has been stored at a  
temperature warmer than -18 °C.  
^ Buy frozen food once you have  
finished the rest of your shopping,  
and wrap it in newspaper or use a  
cool bag or cool box to transport it.  
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.  
^ Store it in the freezer as soon as  
possible.  
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 after it has been  
cooked.  
Food which takes a long time to freeze  
will lose more water from its cells, which  
then shrink.  
During the defrosting process, only  
some of this water is reabsorbed by the  
cells; the rest collects 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.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Home freezing  
lightly before freezing, but care  
should be taken as the taste of some  
spices alters when frozen.  
Only freeze fresh food which is in a  
good condition.  
– Do not place hot foods or drinks in  
the freezer. This causes already  
frozen food to thaw, and increases  
the energy consumption  
Hints on home freezing  
– The following types of food are  
suitable for freezing:  
considerably. Allow hot foods and  
drinks to cool down before placing  
them in the freezer.  
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,  
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy  
products, pastry, leftovers, egg  
yolks, egg whites and a range of  
pre-cooked meals.  
Packing  
^ Freeze food in portions.  
– The following types of food are not  
suitable for freezing:  
Unsuitable packing material  
- wrapping paper  
- grease-proof paper  
- cellophane  
- bin bags  
- plastic carrier bags  
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour  
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their  
shells, onions, whole raw apples and  
pears.  
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,  
vegetables should be blanched after  
they have been trimmed and  
washed.  
Suitable packing material  
- plastic freezer film  
- freezer bags  
- aluminium foil  
- freezer containers  
To blanch: bring a large saucepan of  
water to the boil, immerse the  
vegetables in the fast boiling water  
for 2-3 minutes, depending on  
variety. Remove, and plunge into  
ice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain  
and pack ready for freezing.  
^ Expel as much air as possible from  
bags etc. before sealing them, to  
prevent freezer-burn on food.  
^ Close the packaging tightly with  
- rubber bands  
- plastic clips  
- string or bag ties  
- freezer tape.  
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty  
meat, and can be stored for  
considerably 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.  
Freezer bags may also be sealed  
using home heat sealing kits.  
– Do not season fresh foods or  
blanched vegetables before  
freezing. Only season cooked food  
^ Make a note of the contents and the  
date of freezing on the packaging.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Before placing food in the freezer  
When freezing, make sure that food  
already frozen does not come into  
contact with fresh food being frozen  
as this could cause the frozen food  
to begin to defrost.  
^ 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").  
This helps food that is already in the  
freezer section to stay frozen.  
Freezing large items  
If you wish to freeze large items such  
as a turkey or game, the glass cold  
plates between the drawers can also  
be removed. To do this:  
Placing food in the freezer  
Food to be frozen can be placed  
anywhere in the freezer.  
^ Remove the top two freezer drawers,  
and carefully lift and slide out the  
glass cold plates.  
Large quantities should be placed  
directly on the glass cold plates to  
freeze the food quickly. To do this first  
take out the top two freezer drawers.  
When removing the top drawer, make  
sure that you do not block the  
ventilation slits in the back wall of the  
appliance. They are important for  
trouble-free operation of the appliance.  
Defrosting  
Frozen food can be defrosted in  
different ways:  
– in a microwave oven,  
– in an oven using the "Fan" or  
"Defrost" setting,  
The lowest freezer drawer must always  
remain in the appliance.  
– at room temperature,  
Each drawer and glass cold plate  
can take a maximum of 25 kg.  
– in the refrigerator (the cold given off  
by the frozen food helps to keep the  
other food cold),  
^ Place the food flat in the bottom of  
the freezer drawers or on the glass  
cold plates so that it freezes through  
to the core as quickly as possible.  
– 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 wash the container it was in, the  
sink and your hands. Danger of  
salmonella poisoning.  
^ Make sure that the packaging and  
containers are dry to prevent them  
sticking together when frozen.  
Fruit should be defrosted at room  
temperature in its packaging, or in a  
covered bowl.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Most 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.  
Freezer tray  
The freezer tray is useful for freezing  
small items such as berries, herbs and  
vegetables. They can be frozen  
individually and therefore maintain their  
shape when defrosted.  
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 after it has been  
cooked.  
^ Space the food out loosely on the  
tray.  
Ice cubes  
^ Hang the tray in one of the upper  
freezer drawers.  
Leave the food for 10-12 hours to  
freeze thoroughly on the tray. Transfer it  
to a freezer bag or suitable container  
once frozen. Place the bag or container  
in the freezer drawer.  
^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with  
water, and place it in the bottom of  
one of the drawers.  
^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,  
for example a spoon handle, to  
remove the ice tray from the freezer.  
^ Ice cubes can be removed easily  
from the tray by twisting the tray  
gently or by holding it under cold  
running water for a short while.  
Cooling drinks  
When placing bottles in the freezer  
section for rapid cooling, make sure  
they are not left in for more than one  
hour as they could burst.  
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Automatic defrost  
Refrigerator section  
Freezer section  
The refrigerator defrosts automatically.  
This appliance is equipped with a "Frost  
free" system. The freezer section  
defrosts automatically.  
Condensate and frost can build up on  
the back wall of the refrigerator section  
whilst it is in use. You do not need to  
remove this, as it will defrost and  
evaporate automatically with the  
The moisture generated in the  
appliance collects on the condenser  
and is automatically defrosted and  
dissipated by the condenser from time  
to time.  
warmth generated by the appliance.  
The condensate is drained away via a  
channel and drain hole into an  
evaporation system at the back of the  
appliance.  
This automatic defrosting system  
enables the freezer section to remain  
permanently ice-free, however, the food  
stored in the freezer section will not  
defrost.  
Ensure that the condensate channel  
and drain hole are kept clean and  
are never blocked so that  
condensate can flow away without  
hindrance.  
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Cleaning and care  
^ A range of Miele branded cleaning  
and conditioning agents including a  
microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from  
the Miele UK Spare Parts  
Department, or via the internet at  
Before cleaning  
^ Switch the appliance off, switch off at  
the wall socket and withdraw the  
plug.  
^ Take any food out of the appliance  
and store it in a cool place.  
Never use cleaning agents  
containing abrasive substances  
such as sand, soda, acids chlorides  
or chemical solvents.  
"Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are  
also unsuitable as they can cause  
matt areas to appear.  
^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.  
shelves, for cleaning.  
Cleaning the outer casing, the  
interior and accessories  
Use warm water with a little washing-up  
liquid. Wash all accessories and  
drawers by hand only. Do not wash in a  
dishwasher.  
Do not let water get into the  
electronic unit, into the light or into  
the ventilation grille.  
^ Clean the appliance at least once a  
month.  
Do not let water get into the  
drainage channel and drain hole  
when cleaning.  
^ Clean the condensate channel and  
drain hole frequently, so that  
condensate can drain away  
Do not use steam cleaning  
apparatus to clean the appliance.  
Steam could reach the electrical  
components and cause a short  
circuit.  
unhindered. Use a straw or similar to  
clear the drain if necessary.  
^ After cleaning wipe the outer casing,  
interior and accessories with a damp  
cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Leave  
the doors open to air the appliance  
for a short while.  
The data plate located inside the  
appliance must not be removed. It  
contains information which is  
required in the event of a service  
call.  
Ventilation gaps  
^ The ventilation gaps should be  
cleaned on a regular basis with a  
brush or vacuum cleaner. A build up  
of dust will increase the appliance's  
energy consumption.  
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Cleaning and care  
Metal grille at the back of the  
appliance  
After cleaning  
^ Replace all shelves and accessories  
in the refrigerator section.  
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  
^ Place food back in the refrigerator  
section, close the appliance doors,  
insert the plug in the socket and  
switch the appliance on.  
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.  
^ Switch on the Super freeze function  
so that the freezer section can cool  
down quickly.  
^ Once the temperature in the freezer  
has reached the required  
temperature, place the food back in  
the freezer.  
Door seals  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
door seals as these will cause the  
seals to deteriorate and become  
porous over time.  
^ Switch off Super freeze by pressing  
the Super freeze button.  
The door seals should be cleaned  
regularly with clean water and then  
wiped dry with a soft cloth.  
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Problem solving guide  
This makes the compressor run for  
longer, causing the temperature in  
the refrigerator section to fall  
automatically.  
Repairs to electrical appliances  
should only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person in strict accordance with  
current local and national safety  
regulations. Repairs and other work  
by unqualified persons could be  
dangerous. The manufacturer  
cannot be held liable for  
. . . the compressor is switching in  
too frequently and for too long.  
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps  
have been covered over or become  
dusty.  
unauthorised work.  
^ Check whether the metal grille (heat  
exchanger) at the back of the  
appliance has become too dusty.  
What to do if . . .  
. . . the appliance does not get cool.  
^ The doors have been opened too  
frequently, or a large amount of fresh  
food has been put in at once for  
freezing.  
^ Check whether the appliance has  
been switched on. The temperature  
display must be lit up.  
^ Check that the doors have been  
closed properly.  
^ Check that the plug is correctly  
inserted into the socket and switched  
on.  
. . . the frozen food is thawing  
because the freezer section is too  
warm.  
^ Check that the fuse is not defective  
and that the mains fuse has not  
tripped. If it has, contact the Miele  
Service Department.  
^ Is the room temperature lower than  
the ambient temperature for which  
the appliance is designed?  
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator  
section or freezer section is too low.  
If so, raise the temperature of the  
room.  
^ Set a warmer temperature.  
^ The Super freeze function is still on  
and the Super freeze indicator light is  
on.  
The Super freeze function switches  
itself off automatically after approx.  
65 hours.  
Operating in a room which is too cold  
will cause the cooling system to switch  
off for too long, causing the freezer  
section to become too warm.  
^ Check that the doors have been  
closed properly.  
^ Has a large amount of fresh food  
been frozen at the same time?  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . food has frozen together.  
. . . the Super freeze indicator light  
and one of the temperature display  
lights are flashing at the same time.  
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon  
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it  
apart carefully.  
There is a fault. Call the Service  
Department.  
. . . the door to the freezer section  
will not open because it has been  
opened and closed too many times in refrigerator section is not working.  
. . . the interior lighting in the  
succession.  
^ Was the refrigerator section door left  
This is not a fault. The suction caused  
by opening and closing the door is  
preventing the door from opening. Wait  
a few minutes and then try again. It  
should now open without force.  
open for too long? The lighting  
switches itself off automatically after  
approx. 15 minutes.  
If this is not the case, then the lamp is  
defective:  
^ 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.  
. . the alarm sounds.  
Has one of the the appliance doors  
been open for longer than 60 seconds?  
^ Close the door.  
. . . the alarm sounds and the freezer  
section temperature display flashes.  
The freezer section temperature has  
risen above the set temperature  
because  
^ the freezer section door has been  
opened too frequently, or large  
amounts of fresh food have been put  
in at once for freezing.  
^ the ventilation gaps are blocked.  
Once the problem has been resolved  
the freezer section temperature display  
will light up constantly and the alarm  
will stop.  
^ Grip the lamp cover a at the front  
and unhook it at the back.  
^ Unscrew the lamp b and replace it  
with a new one.  
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Problem solving guide  
Lamp specification:  
220 - 240 V, E 14 fitting  
See the old lamp for the Wattage  
required.  
^ Replace the lamp cover a.  
. . . the floor of the refrigerator is wet.  
The drain hole is blocked.  
^ Clean the condensate channel and  
drain hole.  
If you still cannot remedy the fault  
having followed these suggestions,  
please contact the Miele Service  
Department.  
To prevent unnecessary loss of  
temperature it is advisable not to  
open the doors while waiting for the  
appliance to be serviced.  
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Noises  
Normal noises  
What causes them  
Brrrrr...  
Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can  
get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.  
Blubb, blubb....  
Click....  
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating  
through the pipes.  
Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the  
motor on and off.  
Sssrrrrr....  
On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just  
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.  
Remember that the noise 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, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check  
all removable items and refit them correctly.  
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against  
each other? Separate them.  
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of  
the appliance: Remove the clips.  
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After Sales / Guarantee  
In the event of a fault which you cannot  
correct yourself, or if the appliance is  
under guarantee, please contact:  
– your Miele Dealer  
or  
– Miele  
(see back cover for contact details).  
When contacting your Dealer or Miele,  
please quote the model and serial  
number of your appliance. This  
information is given on the data plate  
inside your appliance.  
Please note that telephone calls may  
be monitored and recorded for  
training purposes.  
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 the date of  
delivery. However, you must activate  
your cover by calling 08706 080028 or  
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Electrical connection  
Electrical connection U.K.  
Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)  
All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when  
by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover  
person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a  
local and national safety regulations  
(BS 7671 in the UK).  
suitable replacement is obtained. The  
colour of the correct replacement cover  
is that of the coloured insert in the base  
of the plug, or the colour that is  
embossed in words in the base of the  
plug (as applicable to the design of the  
plug fitted).  
The appliance is supplied with a mains  
cable and moulded plug ready for  
connection to an a.c. single phase  
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.  
Please ensure that the connection data  
quoted on the data plate match the  
household mains supply.  
Replacement fuses should be ASTA  
approved to BS 1362 and have the  
correct rating. Replacement fuses and  
fuse covers may be purchased from  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable switched socket which is easily your local electrical supplier.  
accessible. For extra safety it is  
advisable to install a suitable residual  
current device (RCD).  
WARNING  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
Do not connect the appliance 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.  
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Installation  
Do not place any appliance which  
gives off heat, such as a toaster or  
microwave oven, on top of this  
appliance, as this would increase  
the appliance's energy  
Important: tropical / humid  
environments  
During periods of high humidity,  
some condensation may appear on  
outside surfaces of cooling  
consumption.  
appliances. This condensation will  
disappear when humidity levels  
drop. For prevention, it is advisable  
to install the appliance with sufficient  
ventilation in a dry and/or an  
air-conditioned room.  
This appliance must not be installed  
directly next to another refrigerator  
or freezer.  
It does not have side-wall heating,  
so installation next to another  
refrigerator or freezer could cause a  
build-up of condensation between  
them.  
Please ensure that doors are closing  
and sealing properly.  
Please ensure that the appliance is  
installed in accordance with these  
installation instructions and that the  
handle is fitted correctly. Should you  
require further assistance please  
contact your Miele customer service  
centre.  
Further information is available from  
your dealer.  
Location  
This appliance should be installed in a  
dry, well-ventilated room. It should not  
be installed where it is exposed to  
direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a  
heat-producing appliance such as an  
oven or a radiator. The room  
temperature should not go above or  
below the climate range for which the  
appliance is designed. The higher the  
ambient temperature of the room, the  
more energy the appliance requires to  
operate.  
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Installation  
Climate range  
Installation  
The appliance is designed for use  
within certain climate ranges (ambient  
temperatures), and should not be used  
outside this range. The climate range of  
the appliance is stated on the data  
plate inside the appliance.  
^ Remove the cable clip from the back  
of the appliance.  
^ Check that all parts at the back of the  
appliance are unhindered. Carefully  
remove any hindrance.  
^ Carefully push the appliance into  
position with the back against the  
wall.  
Climate range  
Ambient room  
temperature  
SN  
N
ST  
T
SN-ST  
SN-T  
+10°C to +32°C  
+16°C to +32°C  
+16°C to +38°C  
+16°C to +43°C  
+10°C to +38°C  
+10°C to +43°C  
Aligning the appliance  
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 frozen food deteriorating  
and going off.  
^ To align the appliance, adjust the feet  
using the spanner supplied.  
Ventilation  
Air at the back of the appliance gets  
warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,  
the ventilation gaps must not be  
covered over. The air inlet and outlet  
must not be covered or blocked in any  
way. They should be dusted on a  
regular basis.  
^ Also unscrew support a from the  
bearing block, to level the appliance  
door.  
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Installation  
Appliance dimensions  
A
B
C
KFN 12823 SD  
1820 mm  
2010 mm  
600 mm  
600 mm  
630 mm  
630 mm  
KFN 12923 SD,  
KFN 12924 SD  
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Changing the door hinging  
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:  
– a cross-slotted screwdriver,  
– a flat-bladed screwdriver,  
– a selection of Torx screwdrivers,  
– a spanner.  
Two people are needed for  
changing the door hinging.  
Removing the door handles:  
^ Pull door handle a towards you. Side  
section b slides back.  
^ Pull side section b out of the guides  
on the mounting plate.  
^ Undo 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.  
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Changing the door hinging  
To remove the doors:  
^ Then fit cover e from the front over  
retaining plate f, and slide it over to  
the right. The writing must be visible.  
Make sure the door shelves are  
empty.  
^ Remove cover g, then rotate it by  
180° and fit it on the opposite side.  
^ Close the upper door.  
^ Then fit cover e together with  
retaining plate f on the opposite  
side.  
^ Remove cover a by sliding it  
forwards from the back and then  
lifting it off.  
^ Remove cover b by pulling it  
upwards.  
Caution. The upper door is not  
secure as soon as the upper hinge  
plate is removed.  
^ Loosen screws d in upper hinge  
plate c and pull it upwards and off.  
^ Carefully lift the upper door off and  
place it to one side.  
^ Carefully loosen cover e from above  
using a screwdriver and then take it  
off together with retaining plate f.  
^ Then separate retaining plate f from  
cover e, by pushing it slightly to the  
left. Then pull the cover forwards and  
off.  
^ Rotate retaining plate f by 180°.  
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Changing the door hinging  
^ Close the lower appliance door.  
^ Pull plastic cover h off.  
^ Pull the middle hinge pin i upwards  
to remove it.  
^ Carefully lift the lower door off and  
place it to one side.  
^ Remove cap l from the bearing  
bush in the door and refit on the  
opposite side.  
^ Pull cover j off.  
^ Unscrew hinge plate k, turn it  
through 180° and fit it on the opposite  
side.  
^ Remove spring clamp m from  
underneath the door and fit it on the  
opposite side.  
^ Turn plastic cover h 180° and refit it  
in the centre of hinge plate k.  
^ Refit cover j on the opposite side.  
42  
 
Changing the door hinging  
Changing over the doors:  
^ Screw hinge plate e into position on  
the opposite side using the two outer  
long slots only. Do not use the middle  
hole because you will not be able to  
align the door later on.  
^ Remove cover a by pulling it  
forwards.  
^ With the help of another person,  
carefully tilt the appliance backwards  
and pull hinge pin b out.  
^ Using a second person, carefully tip  
the appliance backwards and then fit  
hinge pin b together with hinge bush  
c from below into hinge plate e on  
the left hand side.  
^ Do not lose hinge bush c.  
^ Undo screws d and take hinge plate  
e off.  
^ Refit cover a on the left.  
^ Remove cover f and fit it into the  
holes on the opposite side.  
^ Place the lower door onto hinge pin  
b.  
^ Unscrew bearing g from hinge plate  
e and screw it into the hole on the  
other side of hinge plate e.  
^ Close the lower appliance door.  
^ Fit hinge pin i into middle hinge  
plate k in the lower door.  
^ Then fit the top door on middle hinge  
pin i.  
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Changing the door hinging  
Refitting the handle:  
Please make sure you follow the  
instructions below carefully when  
you refit the handle. The door seal  
will be damaged if the handle is  
fitted incorrectly.  
^ Fit hinge plate c onto the opposite  
side and secure it with screws d.  
If necessary drill pilot holes for the  
screws or use a battery operated  
screwdriver.  
^ Fit covers a and b to their opposite  
sides.  
^ Align the door with the appliance  
housing using the long slots in the  
lower hinge plate. Then tighten the  
screws.  
^ Loosely attach the handle to the  
opposite side of the door with the two  
front screws b.  
Mounting plate c must be positioned  
on the side of the door so that when the  
door is closed it is flush with the side of  
the appliance.  
If this is not the case,  
^ tighten both grub screws a with a  
suitable allen key 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.  
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Changing the door hinging  
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 the side section does  
touch the door seal when the door is  
opened:  
Realign mounting plate c with grub  
screws a until the mounting plate and  
the side section of the handle d are at  
the correct angle and the side section  
does not touch the door seal when the  
door is opened.  
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Aligning the appliance doors  
The appliance doors can be aligned  
with the housing at a later date.  
To align the upper door use the long  
outer slots in the middle hinge plate:  
In the following illustration the door  
is not shown in the closed position to  
make it easier to see what happens  
next.  
To align the lower door use the long  
outer slots in the lower hinge plate:  
^ Remove centre screw a from the  
hinge plate.  
^ Slightly loosen both outer screws b.  
^ Align the door by sliding the hinge  
plate to the left or right.  
^ Then tighten screws b again. Screw  
a does not need to be refitted.  
^ Remove centre screw a from the  
hinge plate.  
^ Slightly loosen both outer screws b.  
^ Align the door by sliding the hinge  
plate to the left or right.  
^ Then tighten screws b again. Screw  
a does not need to be refitted.  
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Building in 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 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 will protrude in front of furniture  
fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by  
55 mm in the middle of the door. This  
enables the doors to be opened and  
shut without being obstructed.  
When installed next to a wall d a  
distance of approx. 55 mm must be  
maintained on the hinge side between  
the wall d and the appliance b, so  
that the doors and the handles have  
sufficient space for opening.  
aTop box  
bAppliance  
cHousing unit  
dWall  
The appliance can be installed in a  
kitchen run. To match the height of the  
rest of the kitchen, the appliance can  
be fitted with a suitable top box a.  
A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm  
depth must be allowed for behind the  
appliance across the entire width of the  
top box for air to circulate.  
The cross section of the air outlet under  
the room ceiling must be at least  
300 cm2 to ensure that air can circulate  
without hindrance. Otherwise the  
appliance has to work harder, resulting  
in an increase in electricity  
consumption.  
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