Miele KFN 37232 iD User manual

Operating and Installation Instructions
Fridge-freezer Combination
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be-
fore installation or use.
en – US, CA M.-Nr. 10 516 570

Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 4
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 12
How to save energy............................................................................................. 13
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 15
Control panel......................................................................................................... 15
Optional accessories............................................................................................. 17
Switching on and off ........................................................................................... 18
Before first use ...................................................................................................... 18
Turning off for longer periods of time .................................................................... 20
The correct temperature..................................................................................... 21
. . . in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 21
Automatic cold air circulation (DynaCool) ........................................................ 21
. . . in the freezer section ....................................................................................... 21
Temperature display .............................................................................................. 21
Setting the temperature for the refrigerator and freezer........................................ 22
Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze ................................................. 23
The Automatic SuperCool function in the refrigerator........................................... 23
The Automatic SuperCool function in the freezer ................................................. 24
Temperature and door alarm.............................................................................. 25
Temperature alarm................................................................................................. 25
Door alarm............................................................................................................. 25
Turning off the acoustic alarm ............................................................................... 25
Selecting additional settings.............................................................................. 26
Settings mode ....................................................................................................... 26
Storing food in the refrigerator section............................................................. 29
Various cooling zones ........................................................................................... 29
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 30
What to be aware of when shopping for food....................................................... 31
Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 31
Adjusting the interior fittings.............................................................................. 32
Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf ................................................................... 32
Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................... 32
Moving the shelves................................................................................................ 32
Fruit and vegetable drawer.................................................................................... 32

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Freezing and storing food................................................................................... 33
Maximum freezing capacity .................................................................................. 33
What happens when you freeze fresh food?......................................................... 33
Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 33
Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 34
Defrosting ......................................................................................................... 36
Making ice cubes ............................................................................................. 37
Adjusting the interior fittings.................................................................................. 37
Defrosting............................................................................................................. 38
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 39
Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 39
Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 40
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 41
Cleaning the door seal .......................................................................................... 42
Cleaning the ventilation grilles............................................................................... 42
After cleaning ........................................................................................................ 42
Frequently asked questions ............................................................................... 43
Causes of noises ................................................................................................. 49
Technical Service................................................................................................. 50
Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 50
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 50
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 51
Installation information....................................................................................... 53
Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 54
Cabinet doors........................................................................................................ 56
Calculating cabinet door sizes ......................................................................... 56
Before installing the appliance .............................................................................. 59
Installation dimensions....................................................................................... 60
Adjusting the door hinge .................................................................................... 62
Building in the appliance .................................................................................... 65
Fitting the cabinet doors ....................................................................................... 72

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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.
Use
 This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and
similar residential environments.
This appliance is not intended for use outdoors, in damp environ-
ments or in places exposed to rain.
 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
medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such ma-
terials 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.

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 People who lack physical, sensory or metal abilities, or experience
with the appliance should not use it without supervision
or have been instructed how to use it in a safe way and recognize
and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
Children
 To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on or
near the appliance.
 Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children could become en-
tangled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it
over their head and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from
children.
Technical safety
 The refrigerant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complies
with statutory safety requirements.
 This appliance contains the refrigerant Isobutane (R600a), a natu-
ral gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is combustible,
it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the green-
house 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 com-
pressor, you might be able to hear the refrigerant 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
refrigerant can cause severe irritation to the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
– avoid open flames and anything that creates a spark,
– disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply,
– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several min-
utes, and

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– contact Miele Technical Service.
 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 every 11g of coolant at least 1m3 of room space is required. The
amount of coolant 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 household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
 The electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly grounded. It is essential that this standard safety re-
quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-
tion tested by a qualified electrician.
 Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
 If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele au-
thorized technician in order to protect the user from harm.
 Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply with a power
bar or extension cord. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance.
 If moisture gets into electrical components or into the power cord,
it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not operate the machine
in areas where there may be moisture or splashing water (e.g.,
garages, laundry rooms).
 This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile in-
stallations (e.g. on a ship).
 Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.

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 For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
 During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the electrical power supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– the circuit breaker has been tripped, or
– the screw-type fuses on the electrical service panel have been re-
moved or
– the power cord has been unplugged. Pull on the plug and not on
the cord when removing it from the outlet.
 Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per-
formed by a Miele-authorized service technician.
Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the
warranty.
 Any manufacturer's warranty will be void if the appliance is not re-
paired by a Miele approved service technician.
 Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original
parts. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the
safety of the appliance.

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Proper use
 The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range
(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.
The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate in-
side the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient
temperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required tempera-
ture.
 WARNING! Danger of overheating! Do not cover or block the air
vents. This can impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the
power consumption and cause damage to the appliance.
 If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance,
make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic compo-
nents as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
 Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components could
cause flammable vapors to ignite.
Danger of fire and explosion.
 Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice cream
maker) inside the appliance.
Danger of sparking and explosion.
 Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liq-
uids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could ex-
plode.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
 When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are
not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, caus-
ing injury or damage.
 Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with
wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal.
Danger of frost burn!

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 Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place
ice cubes or popsicles in your mouth straight from the freezer sec-
tion. The very low temperature of the frozen ice or popsicles can
cause frost burn to the lips and tongue. Danger of injury.
 Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume de-
frosted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value
and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be refrozen af-
ter it has been cooked.
 When eating stored food, there is a danger 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. Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage in-
structions.
 Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from
other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.
Cleaning and care
 Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals.
They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time.
 Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
 Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-
ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged or
pointed objects to
– remove frost or ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.
 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 could contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
California Proposition 65
 Appliances could produce or may contain some products which
are known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive
harm. California law requires all businesses to warn customers of po-
tential exposure of such substances. To minimize exposure to these
substances, always install, operate, and maintain this product ac-
cording to the Operating and Installation manual.
Transport
 To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and
in its packaging.
 Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and
must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
 Children could become trapped in the machine and could suffo-
cate.
– Remove the machine doors.
– Remove the drawers.
– Leave the adjustable shelves in the machine so children cannot
climb inside.
 Danger of electric shock!
– Cut the plug off the power cord.
– Cut the power cord off the old appliance.
Dispose of them separately from the appliance.
 Ensure that the appliance is not stored in the vicinity of gasoline or
inflammable gases and liquids during and after disposal.