Miele KFNS 37432 iD User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Fridge-freezer
To prevent 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–AU, NZ M.-Nr. 09 939 630

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
Explanation of 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 section ................................... 25
Using SuperCool and SuperFreeze.................................................................... 27
SuperCool ............................................................................................................. 27
SuperFreeze .......................................................................................................... 28
Temperature and door alarm.............................................................................. 30
Temperature alarm................................................................................................. 30
Switching the temperature alarm off early .......................................................30
Door alarm............................................................................................................. 31
Switching the door alarm off early ...................................................................31
Further settings ................................................................................................... 32
Safety lock ........................................................................................................ 32
Audible tones ................................................................................................... 33
Display brightness ............................................................................................ 34
Sabbath mode................................................................................................... 35
Using the refrigerator efficiently ........................................................................ 37
Different storage zones ......................................................................................... 37

Contents
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Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 38
What to be aware of when shopping for food....................................................... 38
Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 38
Fruit and vegetables ......................................................................................... 38
Protein rich food ............................................................................................... 38
Adjusting the interior fittings.............................................................................. 39
Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf ................................................................... 39
Moving the adjustable shelf / adjustable shelf with lighting.................................. 39
Adjusting the bottle rack ....................................................................................... 39
Moving and fitting the bottle holder ...................................................................... 40
Removing and replacing the fruit and vegetable drawer....................................... 40
Replacing the drawer .......................................................................................40
Moving the charcoal filter ...................................................................................... 41
Freezing and storing food................................................................................... 42
Freezing fresh food................................................................................................ 42
Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 42
Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 43
Adjusting the interior fittings.................................................................................. 46
Using accessories ................................................................................................. 46
Cool pack ......................................................................................................... 46
Defrosting............................................................................................................. 47
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 48
Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 48
Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 49
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 50
Cleaning the door seals......................................................................................... 51
Cleaning the air vents............................................................................................ 51
Starting up the appliance after cleaning ............................................................... 52
Replacing the charcoal filters ................................................................................ 52
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 54
Noises................................................................................................................... 63
After sales service............................................................................................... 64
Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 64
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 64
Information for Miele Experience Centres and Chartered Agents ................. 65
Demo mode........................................................................................................ 65

Contents
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Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 67
Installation advice ............................................................................................... 68
Side-by-side units ................................................................................................. 68
Location................................................................................................................. 68
Climate range ................................................................................................... 69
Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 69
Furniture door........................................................................................................ 71
Horizontal and vertical gaps.............................................................................71
Weight of the furniture door ............................................................................. 72
Before installing the appliance .............................................................................. 72
Building-in dimensions ....................................................................................... 73
Limiting the opening angle of the door ............................................................. 74
Changing the door hinging ................................................................................. 75
Installing the appliance....................................................................................... 79
Fitting the furniture doors...................................................................................... 86

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 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 suitable for outdoor use.
 This appliance is intended for cooling and storing food and drinks
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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 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible
for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.
Safety with children
 Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
 Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
 Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
 Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves in
packing material (e.g. foil) or pull it over their head with the risk of
suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.
Technical safety
 The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. This appliance
complies with all current local and national safety requirements.

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
refrigerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
– avoid any 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
– call Miele.
 The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger
the room should be in which it is installed. In the event of a leakage,
if the appliance is in a small room, there is a 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 a 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 connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a
Miele approved service technicianin order to avoid a hazard.
 Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
 If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains
connection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not
operate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to
moisture (e.g in a garage or laundry).
 This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (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 when it has
been fully installed.
 During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– the mains circuit breaker has been switched off, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
applicable), or
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket. Do not pull the mains connection cable but the mains
plug to disconnect your appliance from the mains electricity
supply.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical
appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service
technician.
 The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
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, with the result that it cannot maintain the required
temperature.
 To ensure proper air flow in and out of the appliance, the
ventilation gaps in the appliance and built-in structure must not be
covered or blocked in any way. This would also increase the energy
consumption and could 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
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). Flammable gas mixtures
can be ignited by electrical components.
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!

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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.
 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. Danger of injury!
 Do not refreeze thawed or partially thawed food. Defrosted food
should be used up as quickly as possible, as food soon loses its
nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
 Food stored for too long may present a 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. Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer's
packaging regarding storage conditions and use-by dates.
 Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or
accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be
invalidated, 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 this appliance.
Steam could reach the 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, or accelerate the defrosting process,
– separate frozen foods and 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 might contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could
cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Transporting the appliance
 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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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 refrigerant 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 transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally 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. Ensure that any plastic
wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of
safely and kept out of the reach of
babies and young children. Danger of
suffocation!
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials,
compounds and components, which
were essential for their correct function
and safety. These could be hazardous
to human health and to the environment
if disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic
appliances, or contact Miele. You are
also responsible for deleting any
personal data that may be stored on the
appliance being disposed of.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of the appliance before or
during transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out 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/
Maintenance
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
room.
Protected from direct
sunlight.
In direct sunlight.
Not situated near a heat
source (radiator, oven).
Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20°C.
Where there is a high room
temperature.
Ventilation gaps kept
uncovered and free of dust.
Where the ventilation gaps
are covered or dusty.
Temperature
settings
Refrigerator 4 to 5°C The lower the temperature in
the appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.
Freezer section -18°C

How to save energy
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Operation 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 works harder
to cool down and the
compressor runs for longer
periods.
Take an insulated 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
works harder to cool down
and the compressor runs for
longer periods.
Store food covered or
packaged.
The evaporation or
condensation of liquids will
cause a loss of coldness in
the refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not overfill 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 only)
cFor selecting the refrigerator or
freezer section
dOn/Off sensor for the SuperCool and
SuperFreeze functions
eFor setting the temperature
( colder),
selection sensor in settings mode
fFor confirming a selection (OK
sensor)
gFor setting the temperature
( warmer),
selection sensor in settings mode
hFor selecting and deselecting the
settings mode
iFor switching the temperature and
door alarms on and off
jDisplay with temperature display and
symbols (symbols are only visible in
settings mode if an alarm is
sounding, or if a message appears;
for an explanation of the symbols,
see the following chart)

Guide to the appliance
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Explanation of symbols
Symbol Meaning Function
Safety lock Secures against unintended switching off of
the appliance, unintended temperature
adjustment, unintended switching on of
SuperCool and Super Freeze, and
unintended entry of settings
Audible tones Selection options for the keypad tone and
the door and temperature alarm tones
Display brightness Setting the brightness of the display
Sabbath mode 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 when there is 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 active)
Switching off Demo mode

Guide to the appliance
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aControl panel
bFan
cEgg tray / Door shelf
dAdjustable shelf
eAdjustable shelf with
lighting (FlexiLight)
fBottle shelf
gBottle rack
hInterior lighting for
fruit and vegetable drawer
iFruit and vegetable drawer
jCondensate channel and drain hole
kFreezer 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.
Care of stainless steel
Each application of the Miele Care
product for stainless steel (in the
bottle) forms a durable protective film
that is stain and water resistant. It
gently removes water marks,
fingerprints and other stains for a
uniformly shiny surface.
Miele all purpose microfibre cloth
Light soiling and fingerprints on
stainless steel fronts, control panels
and furniture can be easily removed
with this microfibre cloth.
Bottle rack
The appliance is supplied with a bottle
rack for the refrigerator section.
Additional bottle racks can be fitted if
required.
KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal
filter with holder
The charcoal filter neutralizes
unpleasant odours in the refrigerator
section for improved air quality.
The charcoal filter holder clips onto the
protective strip at the back of the shelf
and can be moved as necessary.
KKF-RF
ActiveAirClean replacement filters
Replacement filters to fit the Active
AirClean holder are available. We
recommend replacing the charcoal
filters every 6months.
Accessories are available to order via
the Miele online shop or from Miele
directly (see back cover for contact
details).

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 trims and stainless
steel panels in the appliance have a
layer of protective foil to prevent
scratching during transportation.
Remove this protective foil after the
appliance has been installed.
Cleaning and care
Please refer to the relevant
instructions in "Cleaning and care".
Useful tip: We recommend treating
stainless steel surfaces with the Miele
Care product for stainless steel
immediately after removing the
protective foil (see "Guide to the
appliance - Optional accessories").
Important! Each application of the
care product for stainless steel forms
a durable protective film that is stain
and water resistant.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Accessories
- Bottle holder
The fins of the bottle holder jut out into
the bottle shelf and make bottles more
secure when opening and closing the
appliance door.
Attach the bottle holder to the middle
of the rear edge of the bottle shelf.
- Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top drawer
of the freezer section.
The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24hours.