Miele KFN 12823 SD ed User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Fridge-freezer combination
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance
it is essential that you read these instructions
before installing the appliance and using it for the first time.
M.-Nr. 09 852 800en-CA

Guide to the machine ..............................................3
Caring for the environment..........................................5
Warning and safety Instructions .....................................6
How to save energy ...............................................15
Switching the appliance on and off ..................................17
Switching off the refrigerator separately..............................18
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................18
The correct temperature ...........................................19
...intherefrigerator ...............................................19
...inthefreezer ..................................................19
Setting the temperature .............................................19
Temperature display ...............................................20
Possible setting values for the temperature ...........................20
Audible alarm ....................................................22
Temperature alarm ................................................22
Door alarm .......................................................22
Using SuperFreeze and DynaCool ...................................23
SuperFreeze .....................................................23
DynaCool m.....................................................24
Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................25
Different storage zones .............................................25
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................26
What to be aware of when shopping for food ............................27
Storing food correctly ..............................................27
Fruit and vegetables .............................................27
High-protein foods ..............................................27
Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................28
Moving the shelves ................................................28
Split shelf ........................................................28
Moving the door shelf / bottle shelf ....................................28
Freezing and storing food..........................................29
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................29
Freezing fresh food ................................................29
Storing prepackaged frozen food .....................................29
Contents
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Home freezing ....................................................30
Tips for home freezing ...........................................30
Packaging.....................................................30
Before placing food in the freezer ..................................31
Placing food in the freezer ........................................31
Defrosting frozen food ..............................................32
Making ice cubes .................................................32
Cooling drinks quickly ..............................................32
Automatic defrosting..............................................33
Cleaning ........................................................34
Interior and accessories ............................................35
Appliance doors, side walls..........................................35
Ventilation openings ...............................................36
Door seal ........................................................36
Troubleshooting..................................................37
Noises ..........................................................40
Customer Service / Warranty .......................................41
Warranty period and conditions ....................................41
Information for test institutes .......................................42
Electrical connection..............................................45
Installation information ............................................47
Location .........................................................47
Climate class ..................................................48
Ventilation .......................................................48
Appliances with supplied wall spacers .................................48
Installing the appliance .............................................49
Aligning the appliance..............................................49
Supporting the appliance door .......................................49
Appliance dimensions ..............................................50
Reversing the door hinging ........................................51
Aligning the appliance doors .......................................57
Installing the appliance ............................................58
Contact information ..............................................62
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aOn button for entire appliance and
On/Off button for independently
switching refrigerator on and off
bDynaCool button (Dynamic Cooling)
and indicator light
cButton for setting the refrigerator
temperature
dRefrigerator temperature display
eFreezer temperature display
fButton for setting the freezer
temperature
gSuperFreeze button and indicator
light
hAlarm off button and indicator light
iMaster button for switching
the entire appliance on and off
Guide to the machine
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aFan
bButter and cheese compartment
cInterior lighting
dAdjustable shelf
eEgg tray
fDoor shelf
gBottle rack
hCondensate channel
and drain hole
iFruit and vegetable drawers
jBottle shelf
kFreezer drawers
Guide to the machine
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Disposing of packaging
materials
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transport. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites. You can return the packaging to
your Miele dealer.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Old electrical and electronic equipment
often still contain valuable materials.
However, they may also include harmful
substances that were essential for
proper functioning and safe use.
Improperly disposing of these items in
your household waste can be harmful
to your health and the environment.
Therefore, please do not dispose of
your old appliance in your regular
household waste.
Instead, please dispose of your old
appliance at your local community
waste collection / recycling centre.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of the appliance before or
during transport to an authorized
collection depot.
By doing so, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained and will not leak into the
environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
does not pose a danger to children
while being stored prior to disposal.
See "Warning and safety instructions"
for more information.
Caring for the environment
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This appliance conforms to current safety requirements. However,
improper use can result in personal injury and damage to
property.
To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, please read
these instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage occurring as a result of
non-compliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
Intended use
~This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
It is not intended for outdoor use.
~This appliance is intended to be used only for the cool storage of
food and drink as well as for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food
and for making ice under normal household conditions.
All other use occurs at the owner's own risk and may be dangerous.
Warning and safety Instructions
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~This appliance is not suitable for storing and refrigerating
medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such
substances or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such
purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance
is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage occurring as a result of
incorrect or improper use or operation.
~Persons who are unable to safely operate the appliance due to
limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or because of a lack
of experience or knowledge, may only use the appliance if they are
supervised while doing so.
These persons may only use the appliance without supervision if
they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner, and if they are
able to recognize and understand the potential risks of improper
use.
Safety with children
~Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
~Children ages 8 and up may only use the appliance unsupervised
if they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner, and if they
are able to recognize and understand the potential risks of improper
use.
~Children must not be allowed to clean or service the appliance
without supervision.
~Please supervise any children in the vicinity of the appliance and
do not let them play with it.
Warning and safety Instructions
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~Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves
in packaging material or pull it over their heads with the risk of
suffocation. Keep children away from all packaging materials.
Technical safety
~The cooling system has been checked for leaks. This appliance
complies with all applicable local, provincial and national safety
requirements.
~This appliance contains the refrigerant 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 refrigerant 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 refrigerant flowing
throughout the system. Though this is unavoidable, it does not have
any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the transport and installation/setup of the
appliance so that no parts of the cooling system are damaged.
Refrigerant spurting out of the cooling system can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
–Avoid open flames and anything that creates sparks,
–Disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply,
–Ventilate the room in which the appliance is located for several
minutes,
–Contact Miele.
Warning and safety Instructions
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~The more refrigerant there is in an appliance, the larger the room
it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, there is a danger
of combustible gases building up if the appliance is in too small of a
room.
For every8gofrefrigerant, at least 1 m3of room space is required.
The amount of refrigerant contained in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
~To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the building's electricity supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. When
in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
~The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when it is properly grounded. Compliance with this essential safety
requirement is absolutely necessary. If in any doubt, please have
the building's electrical system tested by a qualified electrician.
~If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by an
authorized Miele technician in order to protect the user from harm.
~Do not use a power strip or extension cord to connect the
appliance to the electric power supply. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required level of appliance safety.
~Do not use the appliance in areas where there may be moisture
or splashing water (e.g. garage or utility room).
Moisture can reach live components or the electrical connection and
cause a short circuit.
Warning and safety Instructions
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