Miele KFN 9859 iDE User manual

Operating and Installation
Instructions
Fridge-freezer Combination
It is essential to read the operating and installation instructions be-
fore
setup, installation, and commissioning.
This prevents both personal injury and damage to the appliance.
en - US, CA M.-Nr. 12 186 580

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................5
Contents
Caring for the environment........................................16
Installation......................................................17
Location ........ ............ ............. .......... .........17
Climate class .... ............ ............. ............ ...... 18
Installation niche ..................................................18
Niche floor ...... ............. ............ ............. .........18
Adjacent furniture/units .............................................18
Door hinge .......................................................18
Proper ventilation ..................................................19
Opening angle of the door .......................................... 22
Plumbing . ......................................................24
Inset installation ...................................................25
Frameless installation ..............................................26
Installing the Appliance............................................27
Installing the anti-tip brackets ........................................27
Fastening the covers ...............................................29
Pushing the appliance into the niche ..................................30
Aligning the appliance..............................................30
Securing the appliance in the niche ...................................31
Aligning the appliance door .........................................31
Aligning the drawer front ............................................32
Install the base cover with the ventilation slits............................32
Removing the mounting rails .........................................34
Installing the mounting rails on the door panel ...........................35
Installing the door panel on the appliance door ..........................35
Aligning the door panel ..........................................36
Installing the door panels on the freezer drawers .........................39
Water connection.................................................40
Electrical connection..............................................44
Guide to the Appliance ............................................46
How to save Energy...............................................48
Turning the Appliance On / Off......................................51
The Right Temperature ............................................53
...in the refrigerator ..............................................53
Automatic cold air circulation (DynaCool) ............................53

Additional Settings ...............................................60
Sabbath mode S ..................................................60
Safety lock c......................................................61
Temperature unit (Fahrenheit or Celsius) § ..............................62
Brightness of the display ^ ..........................................63
Lower hinge heating control H........................................64
Using the Refrigerator Efficiently....................................65
Different storage zones .............................................65
Arranging the Interior - Refrigerator Section ..........................67
Temperature display ...............................................53
Setting the temperature for the refrigerator and freezer ....................53
Using SuperCool in the refrigerator section ...........................56
Using SuperCool in the freezer section...............................57
Temperature and DoorAlarm .... ...................................58
...in the freezer ..................................................53
Contents
Freezing and Storing Food .........................................69
Maximum freezing capacity. .........................................69
Freezing fresh food ................................................69
Placing food in the freezer ........................................69
Thawing frozen foods ........ ............. ............ ...........70
Cooling drinks quickly ..............................................70
Making Ice Cubes.................................................71
Turning the ice cube maker On .......................................71
Setting the water quantity for the ice cube tray E .........................72
Arranging the Interior - Freezer Section ..............................74
Freezer drawers...................................................74
Adjusting the separators. .........................................74
Removing the freezer drawer containers ..... ........................75
Defrosting .......................................................76

Cleaning and Care ................................................77
Cleaning agents. ..................................................77
Before cleaning ...................................................78
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................78
Door seal ........................................................78
Ventilation slits ....................................................78
Cleaning the air filter [ .............................................79
Resetting the air filter indicator [ n....................................80
Frequently asked questions ........................................81
Noises ..........................................................89
After sales service ................................................90
Warranty ......................................................90
Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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 mainte-
nance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging
your refrigeration appliance.
Miele expressly and strongly advises that you read and follow the
instructions in the chapter on installing the refrigeration appliance
as well as in the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-
compliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future owner.
Risk of injury and damage due to tipping refrigeration appli-
ance.
This refrigeration appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards
when the doors are open.
Keep the appliance doors shut until the refrigeration appliance has
been built in and secured in its housing in accordance with the Op-
erating and Installation Instructions.

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Appropriate use
 This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and
similar residential environments such as
– staff kitchen a eas in shops, offices and other working environ-
ments
– farm houses and by clients in ho els, motels and other residential
type environments
– bed and b eakfast type environments
– ca ering and similar non-retail applications.
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 refrigeration appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping
cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations, or other simi-
lar substances or products that are subject to the Medical Device Di-
rective. 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 resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.
 This refrigeration appliance may only be used by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised while using
it.
The refrigeration appliance may only be used by these people with-
out supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way
and recognize and understand the consequences of incorrect opera-
tion.

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Safety with children
 Children should be supervised in the vicinity of the appliance.
 Children ages eight and up may only use the appliance even with-
out supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe man-
ner, and if they are able to recognize and understand the potential
risks of improper use.
 Children must not clean or service the appliance unless they are
under supervision.
 To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on or
near the appliance.
 The door hinges can cause injury. Keep children well away at all
times.
 Ensure that any packing material is disposed of safely and kept
out of the reach of children. DANGER of suffocation!

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Technical safety
 The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration
appliance complies with statutory and regulatory requirements.
 The symbol is located on the compressor and indicates the dan-
ger of inflammable materials. Do not remove the label.
WARNING! This refrigeration appliance contains the refrigerant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly,
but flammable. Although it is combustible, it does not damage the
ozone layer and does not contribute to the greenhouse effect.
The use of this refrigerant has, however, led to a slight increase in
the noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the com-
pressor, 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.
WARNING! When transporting and installing the refrigeration appli-
ance, ensure that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of damage:
- Avoid open flames or anything which creates a spark.
- Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the power supply.
- Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for
several minutes.
- Contact Miele Customer Service.

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 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 3'
3" (1m)3 of room space is required. The amount of refrigerant in the
refrigeration appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appli-
ance.
 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.
 Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power sup-
ply system or a power supply system that is not synchronized with
the grid power supply (e.g., island networks, back-up systems) is
possible. A prerequisite for operation is that the power supply sys-
tem complies with national and local codes.
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
synchronized with the grid power supply, or these measures must be
replaced by equivalent measures in the installation.
 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.

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 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.
 For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
 The machine must be disconnected from the power supply during
installation, maintenance, and repair work, and installation work on
the fresh water connection. The machine is only completely isolated
from the power supply when:
- the fuses have been switched off, or
- the circuit breaker has been removed completely, or
- the power cord has been unplugged. Pull on the plug and not on
the power cord when disconnecting it from the power supply.
 Unauthorized installation, maintenance, and repairs, or a faulty
fresh water connection can cause considerable danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance, and repairs, installation work on the fresh
water connection, and all repairs on the ice/water outlet must only
ever be carried out by a Miele authorized technician.
 Any manufacturer's warranty may be void if the appliance is not
repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele re-
placement parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of
the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
 Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty con-
nection to the fresh water supply.

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 The ice cube maker must only be connected to a cold water line.
Proper installation
 Four people are required to install the refrigeration appliance.
 Only install the refrigeration appliance in a solid, rectangular, and
level housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor.
Correct use
 This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific am-
bient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient tempera-
tures 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.
 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.
 Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store any explosive materials or
products containing flammable propellants (e.g., spray cans) in the
appliance. Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of
gases to ignite.
 WARNING! Risk of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equip-
ment (e.g., an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appli-
ance. Risk of sparking and explosion.
 Risk of injury and damage. Do not store cans or bottles containing
carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer sec-
tion. Otherwise they could burst.

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 Risk of injury and damage. When chilling drinks in the freezer sec-
tion, make sure that bottles are not left in for more than one hour.
Otherwise they could burst.
 Risk 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.
 Risk of injury. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and
never place ice cubes or ice pops in your mouth straight from the
freezer section. 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 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.
 Do not lean on the freezer drawers when they are pulled out. This
could damage the refrigeration appliance.
Accessories and parts
 Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from
other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.
 Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a mini-
mum of 10years and up to 15years following the discontinuation of
your refrigeration appliance.

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Cleaning and maintenance
 Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals.
They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time.
 WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage! Do not use any me-
chanical tools or other types of aid which are not recommended by
the manufacturer to accelerate the defrosting process.
 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.
 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.

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Transport
 To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and
in its packaging.
 Risk of injury and damage. The refrigeration appliance is very
heavy and must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
 DANGER! Risk of child entrapment! Children could become
trapped in the refrigeration appliance and could suffocate.
- Remove the appliance door(s).
- 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 electrical 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.
 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).

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 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.
 Splashes of coolant can cause damage to the eyes. Be careful not
to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal, e.g. by
- puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator,
- kinking any pipework,
- 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 pene-
trates the airways.
Symbol on the rear of the appliance (depending on model)
This label or a similar one is only relevant for recycling. Do not remove the lable.
 This information refers to the foamed-in panels in the door and/or
the housing.

Caring for the environment
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Disposal of packaging 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.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of children. Return
the packaging to your dealer.
Disposing of your old appli-
ance
Electronic and electrical 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 your health and to the environment if
disposed of with general waste or if
handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with general waste.
Instead, please make use of officially
designated collection and disposal
points to dispose of and recycle electri-
cal and electronic appliances. By law,
you are solely responsible for deleting
any personal data from the appliance
prior to disposal.
Take care not to damage your refrigera-
tion appliance’s pipework before or dur-
ing transportation to an authorized col-
lection depot.
This is to ensure that coolant in the
cooling circuit and oil in the compressor
is contained, and will not leak into the
environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
poses no risk to children while being
stored for disposal. For additional infor-
mation, see “IMPORTANT SAFETY IN-
STRUCTIONS” in these operating and
installation instructions.

Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed
and connected in accordance with
these Operating and Installation
Instructions.
WARNING!
Danger of tipping! To avoid a
hazard secure the appliance in
accordance with these instructions.
WARNING!
This appliance is very heavy and
can tip forwards when the door /
freezer drawers are open. Keep the
appliance door shut until the
appliance has been installed and
secured in the cabinetry in
accordance with these Operating
and Installation Instructions.
The appliance should be installed
with the assistance of another
person.
This fridge/freezer combination
should not be installed side-by-side
with another fridge/freezer
combination.
The appliance does not have heated
side walls, a side-by-side
arrangement can lead to a build-up
of condensation water.
Location
The appliance should not be installed
directly next to a heat source (such as
a range or a heater) or under a window
in direct sunlight. The higher room
temperature, the more energy the
appliance requires to operate. Most
suitable is a dry, well-ventilated room.
The following should also be taken into
consideration:
– The plug must be easily accessible
and not concealed behind the
appliance so that the appliance can
be quickly disconnected from the
electrical supply in an emergency. In
addition, no other appliances should
be plugged into a socket located
directly behind this appliance.
– The power cord must not come into
contact with the back of the
appliance, it could be damaged by
vibrations from the appliance
resulting in a short circuit.
Important! When there is high
humidity there can be a build-up of
condensation on the outer surfaces
of the appliance. This can cause the
surfaces to corrode.
To prevent this, install the appliance
in a dry and/or an air-conditioned
room with sufficient ventilation.
Please ensure that doors are closing
and sealing properly after installation
and that the appliance is installed in
accordance with these installation
instructions and with the required
ventilation openings.
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Climate class
The appliance is designed for use
within a certain climate range (room
temperature range) and should not be
used outside this range. The climate
range is specified on the data plate
inside the appliance.
Climate class Room temperature
SN
N
ST
T
50 °F to 90 °F
(+10 °C to +32 °C)
61 °F to 90 °F (+16 °C to
+32 °C)
61 °F to 100 °F
(+16 °C to +38 °C)
61 °F to 109 °F
(+16 °C to +43 °C)
If the room is too cold, it will cause the
cooling system in the appliance to
remain off for too long. This can cause
the temperature in the appliance to rise,
resulting in damage.
Installation niche
Before installing the appliance, the
cabinet must be carefully aligned using
a level. The cabinet corners must be at
a 90° angle to one another, otherwise
the cabinet door will not be flush with all
4 corners of the cabinet. The sidewalls
of the installation niche must be even.
Niche floor
To ensure that the appliance is installed
safely and to assure all the functions,
the floor of the niche where the
appliance is to be installed must be
even and horizontal.
It must be made from strong, rigid
material.
The appliance is extremely heavy when
fully loaded, and for this reason it is
imperative that the floor it stands on is
able to bear its weight. If in doubt,
contact Miele.
When fully loaded, the approx. weight
of the appliance is 1200 lbs (544 kg).
Adjacent furniture/units
The new appliance will be mounted
securely to adjacent furniture/fixtures.
For this reason, it is essential that all
furniture/fixtures be connected securely
to the ground and/or wall.
Door hinge
The appliance is supplied with fixed
hinges. If the door needs to be
hinged on the opposite side, contact
Miele.
Do NOT change the door hinging
yourself!
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Proper ventilation
This appliance does not require
ventilation openings in the surrounding
cabinetry. Proper ventilation is ensured
though the ventilation slits at the base
of the appliance.
WARNING! Danger of damage from
overheating. May restrict operation.
Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
Use only the matching base cover
with the ventilation slits!
If there is insufficient ventilation, the
compressor will run more often and
over a longer period of time. This
results in higher energy
consumption and a higher
compressor temperature which can
damage the compressor.
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Before installation, ensure the building-in niche is the correct size. The specified
ventilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order to ensure the correct
functioning of the appliance.
AB C D E F
KFN 9859 iDE 3"
(76 mm)
79 13/16"
(2,027 mm)
29 13/16"
(757 mm)
24"
(610 mm)
55 5/8"
(1,413 mm)
37 1/2"
(952 mm)
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