Miele KF 9757 iD-3 Specification sheet

Operating and installation instructions
Fridge-freezer
with PerfectFresh zone
and Dynamic cooling
KF 9757 iD-3
KF 9757 iD-4
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 09 308 800
en-GB

Guide to the appliance .............................................5
Caring for the environment..........................................7
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8
How to save energy ...............................................13
Switching on and off ..............................................14
To switch the refrigerator section off separately........................15
Safety lock .......................................................15
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................16
The correct temperature ...........................................17
...intherefrigerator and the PerfectFresh zone .........................17
Dynamic cooling ..................................................17
...inthefreezer section ............................................17
Setting the temperature in the refrigerator section / freezer section ...........18
Temperature range ..............................................18
Setting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone .........................18
Temperature display ...............................................19
Temperature display brightness....................................20
Alarm...........................................................21
Activating the alarm system..........................................21
Switching the alarm off early .........................................21
Super cool and Super freeze .......................................22
Super cool .......................................................22
Super freeze .....................................................22
Storing food in the refrigerator......................................24
Different storage zones .............................................24
Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator .....................25
When shopping for food .............................................25
Storing food correctly ..............................................25
Unpacked meat and vegetables ..................................25
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone................................26
Storage temperature ...............................................26
Humidity level ....................................................26
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone compartments ......................26
Dry compartment ...............................................26
Humidity-controlled compartment ..................................27
Contents

Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................30
Moving the shelves ................................................30
Split shelf ........................................................30
Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf ...............................31
Universal container ................................................32
Moving the bottle divider ............................................32
Freezing and storing food..........................................33
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................33
Freezing fresh food ................................................33
Storing frozen food ................................................33
Home freezing ....................................................34
Hints on home freezing...........................................34
Packing .......................................................34
Before placing food in the freezer section ............................35
Placing food in the freezer ........................................35
Freezer calendar ..................................................36
Defrosting .......................................................36
Ice cubes ........................................................37
Cooling drinks ....................................................37
Cool pack........................................................37
Defrosting the appliance ...........................................38
Refrigerator and PerfectFresh zone....................................38
Freezer section ...................................................38
Cleaning and care ................................................40
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................41
Ventilation gaps ...................................................42
Door seals .......................................................42
Problem solving guide ............................................44
Noises .........................................................48
After Sales / Guarantee ............................................49
Electrical connection..............................................50
Installation ......................................................51
Location .........................................................51
Climate range ..................................................51
Ventilation .......................................................51
Before installing the appliance .......................................52
Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism? ..............52
Contents

Building-in dimensions ...........................................53
Adjusting the door hinges .........................................54
Changing the door hinging .........................................55
Building in the appliance ..........................................58
Weight of the furniture doors .........................................58
Building into a peninsular run ........................................58
Fitting the furniture doors............................................63
Contents

aOn/Off button for switching the
refrigerator section / PerfectFresh
zone on and off separately.
bRefrigerator section temperature
display
cRefrigerator section
temperature selector buttons
(+ for warmer; – for colder)
dSuper cool button and
indicator light
eSafety lock indicator light
fMaster switch for switching
the whole appliance on and off
gFreezer section temperature display
hFreezer section
temperature selector buttons
(+ for warmer; – for colder)
iSuper freeze button and indicator
light
jAlarm off button
Guide to the appliance
5

aFan for Dynamic cooling
bAdjustable shelves
cPerfectFresh zone, dry compartment
dControl for setting the moisture level
in the humidity controlled
compartment
ePerfectFresh zone, humidity
controlled compartment
fButter and cheese compartment
gEgg tray/Condiment tray with
universal container
hInterior lighting
iBottle divider
jBottle shelf
kCondensate channel and
drain hole
lFreezer drawers with
freezer calendar
Guide to the appliance
6

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and should 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!
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.
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.
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.
Caring for the environment
7

This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national safety
requirements. Improper use of the
appliance can present a risk of both
personal injury and damage to
property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
contain important notes on the
installation, safety, operation and
care of the appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
Correct application
~This appliance is not designed for
commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and in similar
working and residential environments
such as:
–Shops
–Offices and showrooms
and by residents in establishments
such as:
–Hostels and guest houses.
This appliance is not intended for
outdoor use.
It must only be used as a domestic
appliance to cool and store food as well
as to store deep frozen food, freeze
fresh food and to prepare ice.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation of the
appliance.
~This appliance is not intended for
use by people 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
correctly by a person responsible for
their safety.
Safety with children
~This appliance is not a toy! To
prevent the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play with it, for example to
play with the controls, to climb inside
the drawers or to swing on the door.
~Children under 8 years of age must
be kept away from the appliance unless
they are constantly supervised.
~Children 8 years and older may use
the appliance only if they have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

Technical safety
~Before setting up the appliance,
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged appliance.
It could be dangerous.
~If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a service
technician authorised by the
manufacturer to protect the user from
danger.
~This appliance contains the coolant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which
is environmentally friendly. Although it
is flammable, it does not damage the
ozone layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect. The use of this
coolant has, however, led to a slight
increase in the noise level of the
appliance. In addition to the noise of
the compressor, you might be able to
hear the coolant flowing around the
system. This is unavoidable, and does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the
transportation and setting up of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling
system are damaged. Leaking coolant
can damage the eyes.
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.
~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
combustible gases building up.
For every8gofcoolant at least 1 m3of
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
~Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
~Before connecting the appliance,
make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and frequency)
matches 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
mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension
lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
Warning and Safety instructions
9

~The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed if
correctly earthed. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
observed and tested regularly, and
where there is any doubt, the
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
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~Installation, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by a
service technician authorised by the
manufacturer 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.
~While the appliance is under
guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.
~The appliance must be isolated from
the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
~Faulty components must only be
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 must not be used in
a non-stationary location (e.g. on a
ship).
~In areas which may be subject to
infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, play 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
10

Correct use
~Never handle frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food. Danger of frost burn.
~Do not take ice cubes out with your
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.
~Do not refreeze thawed or partially
thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used up as
quickly as possible as food soon loses
it nutritional value and goes off.
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
~Do not store explosive materials in
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 operate any electrical
equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.
~If storing alcohol with a high
percentage proof, make sure it is tightly
closed and stored upright. Danger of
explosion.
~Do not store cans or bottles
containing carbonated drinks or liquids
which could freeze in the freezer
section. The cans or bottles could
explode. Danger of injury and damage
to the appliance.
~When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer section, make sure bottles are
not left in for more than one hour,
otherwise they could burst, causing
injury or damage.
~Observe the "use-by" dates given on
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
manufacturer's packaging regarding
storage conditions and "use-by" dates.
~Do not use sharp edged objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods and remove
ice trays.
They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
~Never place electric heaters or
candles in the appliance to defrost it.
These can damage the plastic parts.
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~Do not use defrosting sprays or
de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts or which could cause a
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
~Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seals, as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous with time.
~If storing food which contains a lot of
fat or oil, make sure that it does not
come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress
cracks.
~Do not block the ventilation gap in
the plinth or the top of the appliance
housing unit as this would impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the
electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.
~This appliance is designed for use
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.
~Never use a steam-cleaning
appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
Disposal of your old appliance
~Before disposing of an old
appliance, first make the door latches
or locks unusable.
This way you will prevent children from
accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering their lives.
~Be careful not to damage any part of
the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,
e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator.
– bending any pipework.
– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
12

Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.
Not near to a heat source (radiator,
oven).
Near to a heat source (radiator,
oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20°C.
Where there is a high ambient room
temperature.
Do not cover the ventilation gaps
and dust them regularly.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat
which is approximate
(set in stages).
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the
temperature in the compartment, the
higher the energy consumption.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat which
is exact to the degree
(digital display).
Larder 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
Use Drawers, shelves and racks
arranged as they were when the
appliance was delivered.
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. 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.
Hot food will cause the compressor
to run for a long time, as the
appliance will have to work harder
to reduce 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 section when a
layer of ice 0.5 cm thick (maximum)
has built up.
A layer of ice hinders the cold from
reaching the frozen food, and
increases energy consumption.
How to save energy
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Before using for the first time
Protective foil
The stainless steel trim to the interior
shelves and the door shelves has a
layer of protective foil to prevent
scratching during transportation.
^Carefully remove the protective foil
from the stainless steel trim.
Cleaning and care
^After removing the protective foil,
treat stainless steel surfaces with the
Miele stainless steel conditioning
agent supplied with the appliance
(available to re-order from
www.miele-shop.com).
Important. Each time it is used, the
Miele stainless steel conditioning
agent forms a water and dirt repellent
protective coating.
^Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.
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.
^Press the master switch on the right
hand side of the control panel.
The temperature display for the
refrigerator section lights up, and the
interior lighting comes on when the door
is opened.
Bars light up in the temperature display
for the freezer section until the set
temperature is reached.
The appliance starts cooling.
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,
allow the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it.
Cool pack
Insert the cool pack into the slots in the
roof of the freezer cabinet. To do this:
^Remove the top freezer drawer.
^Push the cool pack in at the back
and then press it upwards at the front
until it clicks into position.
The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24 hours.
Switching on and off
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Switching off
^Press the master switch on the right
hand side of the control panel until
both temperature displays go out.
The cooling system is switched off. If
this does not happen, then the safety
lock has been activated.
To switch the refrigerator section off
separately
The refrigerator section can be
switched off without having to switch off
the freezer section. This is useful e.g.
whilst on holiday.
^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 then
switched off without having to switch off
the freezer section.
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 lights up. The refrigerator
section will start cooling. The interior
light will come on when the door is
opened.
Safety lock
The safety lock can be activated to
prevent the appliance being switched
off inadvertently.
Activating or deactivating the safety
lock
^Press and hold the Super freeze
button for approx. 5 seconds.
The Super freeze indicator light flashes,
and ;flashes in the temperature
display.
^Then press the Super freeze button
again.
;will light up in the display.
^You can now choose between ;0
and ;1by pressing the temperature
selector buttons:
0: the safety lock is deactivated,
1: the safety lock is activated.
^Press the Super freeze button to save
the setting.
The safety lock indicator light Xwill
light up when the safety lock has been
activated.
Switching on and off
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^Press the master switch on the right
hand side of the control panel to
come out of the setting mode.
If you do not do this, the electronics will
switch over to normal operation
automatically after a couple of minutes.
Switching off for longer
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,
^disconnect it from the mains.
^defrost the freezer section, clean the
appliance and
^leave the doors ajar to air the
appliance.
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.
Switching on and off
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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.
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 the
appliance,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
– 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.
...intherefrigerator and the
PerfectFresh zone
We recommend a temperature of 4°C
in the refrigerator.
The temperature in the PerfectFresh
zone is controlled automatically, and is
maintained at 0to3°C.
Dynamic cooling
The dynamic cooling fan automatically
switches on when the cooling system
for the refrigerator switches 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.
...inthefreezer 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.
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Setting the temperature in the
refrigerator section / freezer
section
Use the two buttons underneath the
respective temperature displays to set
the temperature for the refrigerator and
freezer sections.
Press the
+ button: to raise the temperature
(it gets warmer)
– button: to reduce the temperature
(it gets cooler).
The temperature being set will flash in
the display.
When pressing the buttons, the
following information shows in the
display:
– When first pressed, the last
temperature selected flashes.
–Each subsequent press of the button
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.
–Keeping the button pressed in
adjusts the temperature continually.
Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of
the button the current, average
temperature of the refrigerator or
freezer section is automatically shown.
If 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
display to give an accurate reading. If,
after this time, the temperature is still
too high or too low, you will need to
adjust it again.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted:
–In the refrigerator section from 4 °C
to9°C
–In the freezer section from -16 °C to
-26 °C.
The ambient temperature in the room
and the installation location can affect
the time it takes for the appliance to
reach the lowest temperature. If the
ambient temperature is too high, the
appliance may not reach the lowest
temperature.
Setting the temperature in the
PerfectFresh zone
The temperature in the PerfectFresh
zone is automatically held at 0 to 3 °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 freeze
button for approx. 5 seconds.
The Super freeze indicator light will
start flashing, and a ;will flash in the
temperature display.
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^Press one of the temperature selector
buttons repeatedly until a =appears
in the display. Then press the Super
freeze button again.
=lights up in the display.
^You can now adjust the temperature
in the PerfectFresh zone by pressing
the temperature selector buttons. You
can choose from settings 1to 9:
1: lowest temperature,
9: highest temperature.
=5is the default setting for the
PerfectFresh zone. If a setting of =1
to =4is selected, the temperature
can fall below 0°C. Food could
freeze!
^Press the Super freeze button to save
the setting.
^Press the master switch on the right
hand side of the control panel to
come out of the setting mode.
Otherwise the electronics will revert
to normal operation after a couple of
minutes.
The new temperature setting for the
PerfectFresh zone takes effect
gradually.
Temperature display
During normal operation, the
temperature displays on the control
panel show the temperature in the
middle of the refrigerator section and
the temperature in the warmest part of
the freezer section.
If the temperatures in the appliance are
not within the range that the appliance
is able to display, bars will flash in the
temperature displays.
The temperature displays flash if
–a different temperature is being set,
– the temperature in the appliance has
risen by several degrees, indicating
that the appliance is warming up too
much.
This loss of coldness is no cause for
concern in the following circumstances:
– when the door has been left open for
a while, e.g. for removing or storing a
large amount of food,
–when fresh food is being frozen.
However, if the temperature in the
freezer section remains above -18 °C
for a long time, check that the frozen
food has not started to 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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Temperature display brightness
The appliance is supplied with the
brightness of the temperature 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.
The level of brightness can be
adjusted:
^Press and hold the Super freeze
button for approx. 5 seconds.
The Super freeze indicator light flashes
and a ;flashes in the temperature
display.
^Press one of the temperature selector
buttons repeatedly until ^appears in
the display.
^Then press the Super freeze button
again.
^lights up in the display.
^You can now adjust the level of
brightness by pressing the
temperature selector buttons. You
can choose from settings 1to 5:
1: dimmest setting,
5: brightest setting.
^Press the Super freeze button to save
the setting.
^Press the master switch on the right
hand side of the control panel to
come out of the setting mode.
Otherwise the electronics will revert
to normal operation after a couple of
minutes.
The correct temperature
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