Miele KFN 4374 ED ws User manual

Operating instructions
Fridge-freezer
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen-
tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the
first time.
en-GB M.-Nr. 12 072 640

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions...................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 15
Installation.......................................................................................................... 16
Installation site..................................................................................................... 16
Climate range ................................................................................................. 17
Ventilation requirements...................................................................................... 17
Installing several refrigeration appliances ........................................................... 18
Changing the door hinging.................................................................................. 18
Wall spacers........................................................................................................ 19
Installing the refrigeration appliance ................................................................... 19
Aligning the refrigeration appliance................................................................ 20
Appliance dimensions ......................................................................................... 21
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 25
Saving energy .................................................................................................... 26
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 28
Appliance overview ............................................................................................. 28
Adjusting the interior fittings................................................................................ 31
Moving the door shelf/bottle shelf ................................................................. 31
Adjusting or removing the bottle holder......................................................... 31
Moving the shelves ........................................................................................ 31
Moving the charcoal filters ............................................................................. 32
Space for a baking tray .................................................................................. 32
Moving the variable bottle rack...................................................................... 33
Accessories supplied .......................................................................................... 33
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 33
Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 35
Before using for the first time.............................................................................. 35
Switching the refrigeration appliance on............................................................. 35
The correct temperature................................................................................... 37
Temperature display ............................................................................................ 38
Setting the temperature....................................................................................... 38
Possible temperature settings........................................................................ 38
Using Super cool and Super freeze ................................................................. 39
Using Eco mode ................................................................................................ 41
Temperature and door alarm............................................................................ 42
Door alarm........................................................................................................... 43

Contents
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Storing food in the fridge zone......................................................................... 44
Different storage zones ....................................................................................... 44
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ....................... 45
Notes on buying food.......................................................................................... 45
Storing food correctly.......................................................................................... 46
Storing food in the DailyFresh zone................................................................. 47
DailyFresh ExtraCool drawer ............................................................................... 47
Setting the temperature in the DailyFresh ExtraCool drawer ......................... 47
Freezing and storing food................................................................................. 51
Freezing fresh food.............................................................................................. 51
Maximum freezing capacity ........................................................................... 51
Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 51
Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 52
Storage time for frozen food................................................................................ 53
Using accessories ............................................................................................... 54
Making ice cubes ........................................................................................... 54
Defrosting........................................................................................................... 55
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 56
Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 56
Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning .............................................. 57
Cleaning the inside of the appliance ................................................................... 57
Removing and dismantling accessories for cleaning.......................................... 58
Inserting the glass shelves and drawers into the freezer section................... 58
Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels..................................... 59
Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 59
Cleaning the ventilation gaps .............................................................................. 59
After cleaning ...................................................................................................... 60
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 61
Noises................................................................................................................. 67
Service................................................................................................................ 68
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 68
EPREL database ................................................................................................. 68
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 69

Warning and Safety instructions
4
This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety require-
ments. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
material damage.
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully be-
fore using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They con-
tain important information on safety, installation, use and mainten-
ance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging
your refrigeration appliance.
In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow all information provided
on installing the refrigeration appliance, as well as the safety notes
and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-
compliance with these instructions.
Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place
and pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
 This refrigeration appliance is intended for use in the home and in
similar environments, for example
– in shops, offices and similar work settings
– by the guests in hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and other typical
home settings.
This refrigeration appliance 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 This refrigeration appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping
cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or similar
substances or products that are subject to the Medical Device Dir-
ective. Incorrect use of the refrigeration appliance for such purposes
may cause deterioration of the items stored. The refrigeration appli-
ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex-
plosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incor-
rect use or operation of the appliance.
 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 refri-
geration appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper-
vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog-
nise 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! Whilst playing, children could become en-
tangled in packaging (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their
head and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Technical safety
 The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration
appliance complies with statutory safety requirements and the ap-
propriate EU directives.
 The refrigerant inside the appliance (details on the data plate) is
environmentally friendly but flammable.
The use of this refrigerant does, however, sometimes lead 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
around the cooling circuit. Unfortunately, this cannot be avoided, but
it does not affect the performance of the refrigeration appliance.
When transporting and installing the refrigeration appliance, ensure
that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged. Splashes of refri-
gerant can damage the eyes and leaking refrigerant can ignite.
In the event of damage:
- Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark.
- Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
- Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for
several minutes.
- Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.
 The more refrigerant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger
the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap-
pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/
air mixture building up. For every 8g of refrigerant at least 1m3 of
room space is required. The amount of refrigerant in the refrigeration
appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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 re-
quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-
tion tested by a qualified electrician.
 Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power sup-
ply system or a power supply system that is not synchronised with
the mains power supply (e.g. island networks, back-up systems) is
possible. A prerequisite for operation is that the power supply sys-
tem complies with the specifications of EN50160 or an equivalent
standard.
The function and operation of the protective measures provided in
the domestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must
also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not
synchronised with the mains power supply, or these measures must
be replaced by equivalent measures in the installation. As described,
for example, in the current version of BS OHSAS 18001–2 ISO
45001.
 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.
 If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains con-
nection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not oper-
ate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to mois-
ture (e.g in a garage or utility room).

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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.
 This refrigeration appliance is not intended for use as a built-in ap-
pliance.
 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 warranty, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
warranty is invalidated.
 Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele ori-
ginal spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of
the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
 This refrigeration appliance is supplied with a special lamp to
cope with particular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical
resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This lamp must only
be used for the purpose for which it is intended. The lamp is not suit-
able for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a
Miele authorised technician or by the Miele Customer Service De-
partment. This refrigeration appliance contains several light sources
with at least energy efficiency classG.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Proper installation
 Change the door hinging (if necessary) as described in the install-
ation instructions supplied with the appliance.
 Two people are required to install the refrigeration appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
 This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific am-
bient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient temperat-
ures for which it is not designed. The climate range is stated on the
data plate in the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance. A
lower ambient temperature will cause the compressor to switch off
for longer periods, meaning that the refrigeration appliance is unable
to maintain the required temperature.
 Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi-
ciency 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.
 Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store explosive materials in the
refrigeration appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g.
spray cans). Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of
gases to ignite.
 Danger of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g.
an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appliance.
Danger of sparking and explosion.
 Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. Do not store cans
or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze
in the freezer zone. Otherwise they could burst.
 Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. When cooling
drinks quickly in the freezer zone, make sure bottles are not left in for
more than one hour. Otherwise they could burst.
 Danger of injury. 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Danger of injury. 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 zone. The very low temperature of the frozen food can
cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.
 Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defros-
ted 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 instruc-
tions 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.
Accessories and spare parts
 Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, war-
ranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated.
 Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a min-
imum of 10years and up to 15years following the discontinuation of
your refrigeration appliance.

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 ap-
pliance.
Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
 WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage! Do not use any mech-
anical or other types of aids which are not recommended by the
manufacturer to accelerate the defrosting process.
 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 and ice,
- separate frozen food or remove ice trays.
 Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de-
frost 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
13
Transport
 Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori-
ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
 Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration
appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
 Children playing could become trapped in the appliance and
could suffocate.
- Remove the appliance doors.
- Remove the drawers.
- Leave the adjustable shelves in the refrigeration appliance so chil-
dren cannot climb inside.
- If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This
will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking them-
selves in and endangering their lives.
 Risk of electric shock!
- Cut the power plug off the mains connection cable.
- Cut the mains connection cable off the old appliance.
 Dispose of everything separately from the old appliance.
 During and after disposal, make sure that the refrigeration appli-
ance is not placed near petrol or other flammable gases and liquids.
 Risk of fire due to escaping oil or refrigerant!
The refrigerant and oil inside the appliance are flammable. In high
enough concentrations, escaping refrigerant or oil may ignite if they
come into contact with an external heat source.
During disposal, make sure that the cooling circuit is not damaged in
order to prevent refrigerant and oil escaping in an uncontrolled man-
ner (see the data plate for details of the refrigerant).

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam-
age 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. There is no risk during normal oper-
ation.
 The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet-
rates the airways.

Caring for the environment
15
Disposing of the packaging
material
The packaging material is used for
handling and protects the appliance
from transport damage. The packaging
material used is selected from materials
which are environmentally friendly for
disposal and can generally be recycled.
Recycling the packaging material re-
duces the use of raw materials. Use
material-specific collection points for
valuable materials and take advantage
of return options. Your Miele dealer will
take the packaging material away.
Disposing of your old appli-
ance
Electrical and electronic appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials, com-
pounds and components which were
essential for their correct functioning
and safety. These could be hazardous
to human health and to the environment
if disposed of with household waste or
if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with household waste.
Take care not to damage your refrigera-
tion appliance before or during disposal
in an authorised, environmentally
friendly manner.
This is to ensure that refrigerant in the
cooling circuit and oil in the compressor
is contained, and will not leak into the
environment.
Instead, please make use of officially
designated collection and disposal
points to dispose of and recycle elec-
trical and electronic appliances in your
local community, with your dealer or
with Miele, free of charge. By law, you
are solely responsible for deleting any
personal data from the old appliance
prior to disposal. You are legally obliged
to remove any old batteries which are
not securely enclosed by the appliance
and to remove any lamps without des-
troying them, where this is possible.
These must be taken to a suitable col-
lection point where they can be handed
in free of charge. Please ensure that
your old appliance poses no risk to chil-
dren while being stored for disposal.

Installation
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Installation site
Risk of damage due to high hu-
midity.
In environments with high humidity,
condensation can build up on ex-
ternal refrigeration appliance panels.
This condensate can cause corrosion
on external appliance panels.
Install the refrigeration appliance in a
dry and/or air-conditioned room with
sufficient ventilation.
After installation please make sure
that the appliance door(s) closes/
close properly and that the specified
ventilation gaps are adhered to.
Fire risk and risk of damage from
appliances which give off heat.
Appliances which give off heat can
catch fire and set fire to the refrigera-
tion appliance.
Do not place appliances which give
off heat, such as mini-ovens, double
burner hobs or toasters on the refri-
geration appliance.
Fire risk and danger of damage
from open flames.
Open flames can set fire to the refri-
geration appliance.
Keep open flames (e.g. a candle)
away from the refrigeration appli-
ance.
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
When deciding on the installation site,
please bear in mind that your refriger-
ation appliance will use more energy if
installed near to a heater, a cooker or
other appliance that gives off heat.
Avoid direct sunlight.
The higher the ambient temperature,
the longer the compressor runs and
the higher the energy consumption is.
When installing the refrigeration appli-
ance, please note the following:
- The socket must be easily accessible
in an emergency, not concealed be-
hind the appliance.
- The mains plug and mains connec-
tion cable must not touch the rear of
the refrigeration appliance as they
could be damaged by vibrations from
the appliance.
- Do not plug in other appliances into
sockets behind this appliance.
- When installing the refrigeration ap-
pliance, make sure that the mains
connection cable does not get
trapped or damaged.
- Do not position or operate multi-
socket adapters, distributor strips or
other electronic devices (e.g. halogen
transformers) at the rear of the appli-
ance.
- The floor at the installation site must
be horizontal and level and must be
as high as the surrounding floor.

Installation
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Climate range
This refrigeration appliance is designed
for use within specific ambient temper-
atures (climate range). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is not
designed.
A lower ambient temperature leads to
the compressor switching off for longer
periods. This can cause the internal
temperature in the refrigeration appli-
ance to rise with the risk of food deteri-
orating and going off.
The climate range is stated on the data
plate in the interior cabinet of the refri-
geration appliance.
Climate range Ambient temper-
ature
SN +10to+32°C
N +16to+32°C
ST +16to+38°C
T +16to+43°C
A refrigeration appliance from the SN
climate range can operate without any
difficulties in rooms with a cooler am-
bient temperature (down to +5°C).
Ventilation requirements
Risk of fire and damage due to
insufficient ventilation.
If the refrigeration appliance is not
ventilated sufficiently, the com-
pressor will run more frequently and
for longer periods. This will result in
increased energy consumption and a
higher operating temperature for the
compressor. This may, in turn, cause
damage to the compressor.
Please ensure that there is adequate
ventilation around the refrigeration
appliance.
It is essential to observe the required
ventilation gaps.
The ventilation gaps must not be
covered or blocked in any way.
They must also be regularly dusted.
Air at the back of the refrigeration appli-
ance gets warm. Sufficient space for
proper ventilation must therefore be en-
sured (see “Installation dimensions”).

Installation
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Installing several refrigeration
appliances
Risk of damage due to condens-
ation on external appliance panels.
In environments with high humidity,
condensation can build up between
the external refrigeration appliance
panels, which can cause corrosion.
Do not place different refrigeration
appliances directly next to one an-
other.
Changing the door hinging
Danger of injury and damage
when changing the door hinging.
There is an increased danger of in-
jury and damage if the door hinging
is installed by a single person.
Always change the door hinging with
the help of a second person.
The refrigeration appliance is supplied
with hinges on the right. If left-hand
hinging is required, the hinges must be
changed (see accompanying installation
instructions).

Installation
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Wall spacers
The wall spacers  on the back of
your refrigeration appliance ensure
that moisture can be diverted away
from the appliance appropriately.
If the wall spacers are not used, the
depth of the refrigeration appliance
will decrease by approx.22mm.
Risk of damage due to high
levels of moisture at the back of the
appliance.
Removing the wall spacers can result
in increased moisture levels at the
back of the appliance.
Do not remove the wall spacers from
the back of the appliance.
The refrigeration appliance does not
require wall spacing at the side. All
drawers and shelves can still be pulled
out.
Installing the refrigeration ap-
pliance
Risk of injury and damage due to
the refrigeration appliance tipping
over.
There is an increased risk of injury
and damage if the refrigeration appli-
ance is installed by a single person.
Two people are required for installing
the refrigeration appliance.
Risk of damage to the appliance
door caused by impact.
The appliance door could hit the wall
of the room resulting in damage to
the door.
Protect the appliance door by fitting
a felt stopper, for example, to the
wall of the room.
Risk of damaging the floor.
Moving the refrigeration appliance
can cause damage to the floor.
Move the refrigeration appliance
carefully on floors that are sensitive
to scratching.
Tip: The refrigeration appliance must be
empty when it is installed.
Prepare the refrigeration appliance for
installation as close as possible to its
intended installation site.
Connect the refrigeration appliance to
the electricity supply as described in
“Electrical connection”.
Move the refrigeration appliance
carefully to its intended installation
site.

Installation
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Aligning the refrigeration appliance
To align the refrigeration appliance,
adjust the front feet using the open
spanner.