Miele KFN 37452 iDE 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 M.-Nr. 09 941 010

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 13
How to save energy............................................................................................. 14
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 16
Control panel......................................................................................................... 16
Symbols................................................................................................................. 17
Optional accessories............................................................................................. 19
Switching on and off ........................................................................................... 20
Before using for the first time................................................................................ 20
Operating the appliance........................................................................................ 21
Switching on.......................................................................................................... 21
Switching off.......................................................................................................... 22
Switching off the refrigerator section separately.............................................. 22
Switching the refrigerator section back on again............................................. 23
Switching off the appliance in Sabbath mode .................................................23
Switching off for longer periods of time ................................................................ 23
The correct temperature..................................................................................... 24
. . . in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 24
. . . in the freezer section ....................................................................................... 24
Temperature display .............................................................................................. 25
Setting the temperature in the refrigerator / freezer sections................................ 25
Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling .................................... 27
Super cool function ............................................................................................... 27
Super freeze function ............................................................................................ 28
Dynamic cooling function...................................................................................... 29
Temperature and door alarm.............................................................................. 31
Temperature alarm................................................................................................. 31
Switching the temperature alarm off early .......................................................31
Door alarm............................................................................................................. 32
Switching the door alarm off early ...................................................................32
Selecting further settings ................................................................................... 33
Safety lock........................................................................................................ 33
Audible tones................................................................................................... 34
Display brightness............................................................................................ 35
Sabbath mode................................................................................................... 36

Contents
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Storing food in the refrigerator section............................................................. 38
Different storage zones ......................................................................................... 38
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 39
When shopping for food........................................................................................ 39
Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 39
Fruit and vegetables......................................................................................... 39
Protein rich food............................................................................................... 39
Adjusting the interior fittings.............................................................................. 40
Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf ................................................................... 40
Moving the adjustable shelves / adjustable shelves with lighting......................... 40
Adjusting the bottle rack ....................................................................................... 40
Moving and fitting the bottle holder ...................................................................... 41
Removing and replacing the fruit and vegetable drawer....................................... 41
Replacing the drawer .......................................................................................41
Freezing and storing food................................................................................... 42
Maximum freezing capacity .................................................................................. 42
Freezing fresh food................................................................................................ 42
Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 42
Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 43
Adjusting the interior fittings.................................................................................. 46
Using accessories ................................................................................................. 46
Cool pack ......................................................................................................... 46
Making ice cubes ................................................................................................ 47
Ice cube maker with integrated ice cube tray ....................................................... 47
Water container ..................................................................................................... 48
Filling the water container ................................................................................ 49
Switching the ice cube maker on and off.............................................................. 49
Making a large amount of ice cubes ..................................................................... 50
Altering the size of the ice cubes .......................................................................... 50
Setting the water volume..................................................................................50
Switching the ice cube maker on/off with the On/Off button................................ 51
Defrosting............................................................................................................. 52
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 53
Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 53
Rinsing the ice cube maker................................................................................... 54
Cleaning the ice cube tray..................................................................................... 56
Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 57
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 59
Cleaning the door seal .......................................................................................... 60

Contents
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Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................................................................................ 60
After cleaning ........................................................................................................ 61
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 62
Noises................................................................................................................... 73
Miele@home......................................................................................................... 74
After Sales / Guarantee....................................................................................... 76
Information for dealers ....................................................................................... 77
Demo mode ........................................................................................................ 77
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 79
Installation............................................................................................................ 80
Location................................................................................................................. 80
Climate range ...................................................................................................80
Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 81
Before installing the appliance .............................................................................. 82
Building-in dimensions ...................................................................................... 84
Limiting the opening angle of the door ............................................................. 85
Changing the door hinging ................................................................................. 86
Installing the appliance....................................................................................... 90
Fitting the furniture doors...................................................................................... 97

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
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.
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,
freezing 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
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
incorrect use of the appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use
it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.
Safety with children
 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance
unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way
and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect
operation.
 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
 Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be
kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children
could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and
suffocate.
Technical safety
 The coolant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complies
with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU
guidelines.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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 naked flames or anything which creates a spark,
– disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply,
– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several
minutes, and
– contact the Miele Service Department.
 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 8 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 this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical
installation tested by a qualified electrician.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.
 Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a
multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
 Do not use in a damp or wet environment (e.g. garage or utility
room). Moisture could reach live components or the electrical
connection and cause a short circuit.
 This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
 Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
 For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
 The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during
installation, maintenance and repair work.
 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a
Miele authorised technician.
 While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
guarantee is invalidated.
 Please note the following advice for ice cube production:
– Only use cold, fresh tap water to fill the water container. Hot water
and other liquids could damage the water container or the ice
cube maker.

Warning and Safety instructions
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– To produce fresh ice cubes, the water should be changed on a
regular basis, and always before switching on the ice cube maker.
This will prevent the build-up of mould in the water container.
– Do not use water from a reverse osmosis unit in this appliance.
This would damage it.
 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when
genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty
components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
Correct 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
inside 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
temperature.
 Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and
could cause damage to the components.
 If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic
components 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 vapours 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
liquids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could
explode.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are
not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst,
causing 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.
 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 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.
 Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage
instructions 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.
 Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with
this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other
manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept
liability.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Cleaning and care
 Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
 Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this
appliance.
Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
 Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp
edged or pointed objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.
 Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to
defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
 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.
 Rinse the ice cube maker and the water pipes:
– before using for the first time,
– if the ice cube maker has not been used for a long time,
– regularly when in continuous use (at least once a month), to
remove ice residues from the system (to avoid a blockage of the
water supply) and
– before switching the ice cube maker off for a long time.
 Rinse the ice cube maker by filling the water container with hand-
hot drinking water only. Do not use hot or boiling water. Do not add
any detergents such as washing-up liquid.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Transporting the appliance
 Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its
original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
 Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and
must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
 Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking
themselves in and endangering their lives.
 Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to
damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser,
– bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. In normal operation there is no risk.
 The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it
penetrates the airways.

Caring for the environment
13
Disposal of the packing
material
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. 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.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic equipment
often contain valuable materials. They
also 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.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, coolant in the pipework and
oil in the compressor will be contained,
and will not leak into the environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
presents no danger to children while
being stored awaiting disposal. See
"Warning and Safety instructions" for
more information.

How to save energy
14
Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Installation site /
Maintenance
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.
Ventilation gaps uncovered
and dusted regularly.
Ventilation gaps covered or
dusty.
Temperature
setting
Refrigerator section 4 to
5°C
The lower the temperature,
the higher the energy
consumption.
Freezer section -18°C

How to save energy
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Use Drawers and shelves
arranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible. Store food
in an organised way.
Frequent opening of the
door for long periods will
cause a loss of coldness.
The appliance will cool down
and the compressor will run
for longer periods.
Take an insulated cool bag
when shopping and load
food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Replace any food removed
as quickly as possible,
before it begins to thaw.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the
temperature inside the
appliance. The appliance will
cool down and the
compressor will run for
longer periods.
Store food covered or
packaged.
The evaporation or
condensation of liquids will
cause a loss of coldness.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.

Guide to the appliance
16
Control panel
aOn/Off sensor
for the whole appliance
bOptical interface
(for Service technicians only)
cFor selecting the refrigerator and
freezer sections
dOn/Off sensor for the Dynamic
cooling function (automatic
temperature distribution)
eOn/Off sensor for the Super cool and
Super freeze functions
fFor setting the temperature
( = colder)
Selector sensor in settings mode
gOK sensor for confirming a selection
hFor setting the temperature
( = warmer)
Selector sensor in settings mode
iSensor for accessing or leaving
settings mode
jFor switching off the temperature or
door alarm
kDisplay with temperature and
symbols (symbols only visible in
settings mode, in the event of an
alarm/message; see table for
explanation of symbols)

Guide to the appliance
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Symbols
Symbol Meaning Function
Safety lock Prevents the appliance being switched off,
the temperature being altered, Dynamic
cooling, Super cool and Super freeze being
switched on and settings being altered by
mistake.
Ice cube maker For switching the ice cube maker on and
off; for setting the water volume; for rinsing
the ice cube maker; for setting the cleaning
position of the ice cube tray; flashes if there
is a fault with the ice cube maker
Audible tones Choice of sensor tone and door and
temperature alarm tone
Miele@home Only visible when a communication module
or communication stick is fitted and signed
on (see "Miele@home")
Display brightness
settings
For adjusting the brightness of the display
Sabbath mode For switching Sabbath mode on and off
Mains connection Confirms that the appliance is connected to
the electricity supply when it is not
switched on; flashes in the event of a
power cut
Alarm Lights up when there is a door alarm;
flashes when there is a temperature alarm,
power cut or a fault
Demo mode
(only visible when
Demo mode is
switched on)
For switching off Demo mode

Guide to the appliance
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aControl panel
bFan
cDoor shelf / Egg tray
dAdjustable shelf with
lighting (FlexiLight)
eAdjustable shelf
fBottle rack
gWater container
hBottle shelf
iCondensate channel and drain hole
jInterior lighting
Fruit and vegetable drawer
kFruit and vegetable drawer
lIce cube drawer with automatic ice
cube maker
mFreezer drawers

Guide to the appliance
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Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your
appliance.
Stainless steel care
The stainless steel cleaning cloth is
impregnated with stainless steel
conditioner for optimum cleaning and
protection.
Each application of the stainless steel
conditioner (supplied in a bottle) forms
a water and dirt repellent protective
coating. It gently removes water marks,
fingerprints and other dirt for a
uniformly shiny surface.
Multi-purpose microfibre cloth
The microfibre cloth is suitable for
removing fingerprints and light soiling
from surfaces such as stainless steel,
glass, plastic and chrome without the
use of chemicals.
Bottle rack
The appliance is supplied with a bottle
rack for the refrigerator section.
Additional bottle racks can be fitted if
required.
Accessories are available to order via
the Miele Webshop, from Miele
directly (see back cover for contact
details) or from your Miele dealer.

Switching on and off
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Before using for the first time
Packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
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
Please refer to the relevant
instructions in "Cleaning and care".
Tip: We recommend treating stainless
steel surfaces with Miele stainless steel
conditioning agent immediately after
removing the protective foil, (see "Guide
to the appliance - Optional
accessories").
Important. Each time it is used, the
Miele stainless steel conditioning
agent forms a water and dirt repellant
protective coating.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Clean the ice cube maker: after
selecting the "Rinse ice cube maker"
setting the ice cube maker and the
water supply pipework will be rinsed
automatically.
Accessories
- Bottle holder
The flexible ribs grip the bottles
securely when the door is opened and
closed.
Attach the bottle holder centrally
along the rear edge of the bottle
shelf, as shown.
- Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top freezer
drawer.
The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24 hours.