Miele KFN 29233 D bb User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Fridge freezer
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.
en - GB, IE, ZA M.-Nr. 10 360 950

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 13
How to save energy............................................................................................. 14
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 16
Writing on the appliance doors (Blackboard edition) ............................................ 17
Accessories ......................................................................................................... 19
Accessories supplied ............................................................................................ 19
Optional accessories............................................................................................. 20
Using for the first time ........................................................................................ 21
Before using for the first time................................................................................ 21
Connecting the appliance ..................................................................................... 21
Switching on and off ........................................................................................... 22
Touch display ........................................................................................................ 22
Switching on.......................................................................................................... 22
Start screen ........................................................................................................... 23
Switching off.......................................................................................................... 24
Switching off for longer periods of time ................................................................ 26
The correct temperature..................................................................................... 27
. . . in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 27
. . . in the freezer section ....................................................................................... 27
Temperature display .............................................................................................. 28
Setting the temperature......................................................................................... 28
Temperature range ...........................................................................................29
Using Super cool, Super freeze and DynaCool ................................................ 30
Super freeze function ....................................................................................... 30
Super cool function........................................................................................... 30
DynaCool function............................................................................................ 31
Switching a function on or off ............................................................................... 31
Displaying a selected function .........................................................................32
Temperature and door alarm.............................................................................. 33
Temperature alarm................................................................................................. 33
Door alarm............................................................................................................. 34
Selecting further settings ................................................................................... 35
Settings overview .................................................................................................. 35

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Explanation of the different Settings ..................................................................... 38
Switching Party mode on or off ....................................................................38
Switching Holiday mode on / off ................................................................39
Using the minute minder (QuickCool timer) ................................................40
Activating or deactivating the safety lock .............................................. 41
Switching the appliance off......................................................................... 41
Switching Sabbath mode on/off ................................................................... 42
Setting the duration before the door alarm sounds ..................................... 43
Miele@home system settings...................................................................... 43
Switching the sensor tone on / off......................................................... 45
Setting the volume / Switching off alarms and audible tones..................... 45
Setting the display brightness..................................................................... 46
Setting the temperature unit°C/°F ................................................................... 46
Switching off Demo mode............................................................................. 46
Resetting to the factory default settings.................................................... 46
Accessing Information................................................................................... 46
Replace charcoal filter reminder.................................................................. 47
Clean ventilation grille reminder .................................................................. 47
Storing food in the refrigerator section............................................................. 48
Different storage zones ......................................................................................... 48
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 49
When shopping for food........................................................................................ 49
Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 49
Storing food in the DailyFresh drawer............................................................... 50
Regulating the humidity level in the DailyFresh drawer......................................... 50
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) ......................................... 52
Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf ................................................................... 52
Moving the shelves................................................................................................ 52
Adjusting the bottle rack ....................................................................................... 52
Removing the DailyFresh drawer and rollers......................................................... 53
Moving the storage drawer (CompactCase).......................................................... 53
Adjusting or removing the bottle holder................................................................ 54
Moving the charcoal filters .................................................................................... 54
Freezing and storing food................................................................................... 55
Maximum freezing capacity .................................................................................. 55
Freezing fresh food................................................................................................ 55
Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 55
Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 56
Adjusting the interior fittings.................................................................................. 59
Using accessories ................................................................................................. 60

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Defrosting............................................................................................................. 61
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 62
Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 62
Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 63
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 64
Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels....................................... 65
Cleaning the ventilation grille ................................................................................ 66
Cleaning the door seals......................................................................................... 66
Replacing the charcoal filters ................................................................................ 67
What to do if....................................................................................................... 68
Noises................................................................................................................... 78
Miele@home......................................................................................................... 79
After Sales / Guarantee....................................................................................... 82
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 83
Connecting the appliance ..................................................................................... 84
Installation............................................................................................................ 85
Location................................................................................................................. 85
Climate range ........................................................................................................ 86
Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 86
Fitting wall spacers supplied................................................................................. 86
Installation ............................................................................................................. 87
Building the appliance into a kitchen run .............................................................. 88
Appliance dimensions ........................................................................................... 89
Changing the door hinging ................................................................................. 90
Aligning the appliance doors............................................................................ 100

Warning and Safety instructions
5
This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Please note that inappropriate use can lead to 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 installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instruc-
tions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
 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 for domestic use only for cooling and
storing food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food, freez-
ing fresh food and for making ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
 This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medi-
cines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such materials
or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes can
cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance is not suitable
for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in-
correct use of the appliance.