Miele KFNS 37432 iD 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. 10 951 520

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 and Super freeze ................................................................... 27
Super cool function ............................................................................................... 27
Super freeze function ............................................................................................ 28
Temperature and door alarm.............................................................................. 29
Temperature alarm................................................................................................. 29
Switching the temperature alarm off early .......................................................29
Door alarm............................................................................................................. 30
Switching the door alarm off early ...................................................................30
Selecting further settings ................................................................................... 31
Safety lock........................................................................................................ 31
Audible tones................................................................................................... 32
Display brightness............................................................................................ 33
Sabbath mode................................................................................................... 34
Filter replacement indicator.............................................................................. 36

Contents
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Storing food in the refrigerator section............................................................. 37
Different storage zones ......................................................................................... 37
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 38
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 shelves / adjustable shelves 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 filters .................................................................................... 40
Freezing and storing food................................................................................... 41
Freezing fresh food................................................................................................ 41
Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 41
Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 42
Adjusting the interior fittings.................................................................................. 45
Using accessories ................................................................................................. 45
Cool pack ......................................................................................................... 45
Defrosting............................................................................................................. 46
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 47
Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 47
Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 48
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 49
Cleaning the door seals......................................................................................... 50
Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................................................................................ 50
After cleaning ........................................................................................................ 51
Replacing the charcoal filters ................................................................................ 51
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 53
Noises................................................................................................................... 62
Service.................................................................................................................. 63
Contact in case of malfunction ............................................................................. 63
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 63

Contents
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Information for dealers ....................................................................................... 64
Demo mode ........................................................................................................ 64
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 66
Installation............................................................................................................ 67
Side-by-side.......................................................................................................... 67
Location................................................................................................................. 67
Climate range ................................................................................................... 68
Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 68
Furniture door panel .............................................................................................. 70
Horizontal and vertical gaps.............................................................................70
Weight of the furniture door ............................................................................. 71
Before installing the appliance .............................................................................. 71
Building-in dimensions ...................................................................................... 72
Limiting the opening angle of the appliance doors.......................................... 73
Changing the door hinging ................................................................................. 74
Installing the appliance....................................................................................... 78
Fitting the furniture doors...................................................................................... 85

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 instruc-
tions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
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.
 This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medi-
cines, 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 in-
correct use of the appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions
6
 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 appli-
ance 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
7
Technical safety
 The coolant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complies
with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU
guidelines.
 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 green-
house 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 com-
pressor, 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
8
 The more coolant 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 combustible gases
building up. For every 11 g of coolant at least 1m3 of room space is
required. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
 To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
 The electrical safety of 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.
 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.
 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).
 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
9
 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 warranty, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
warranty is invalidated.
 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-
ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components
must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
 In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by cock-
roaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.
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 in-
side the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient
temperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperat-
ure.
 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
10
 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 li-
quids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could ex-
plode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
 When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are
not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, caus-
ing injury or damage.
 Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with
wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal.
Danger of frost burn.
 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 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
11
 Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with
this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu-
facturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil-
ity.
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.
 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 foods 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.
 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 re-
move 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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.
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. 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 them-
selves in and endangering their lives.
 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. In normal operation there is no risk.
 The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet-
rates the airways.

Caring for the environment
13
Disposal of the packing mater-
ial
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 manufactur-
ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances of-
ten contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials, com-
pounds and components, which were
essential for their correct function and
safety. These could be hazardous to hu-
man 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 com-
munity waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic ap-
pliances, or contact your dealer or
Miele for advice. You are also respons-
ible (by law, depending on country) 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 it before or during trans-
portation to an authorised collection de-
pot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be con-
tained, and will not leak into the envir-
onment.
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 consump-
tion
Increased energy con-
sumption
Installation /
Maintenance
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
room.
Protected from direct sun-
light.
In direct sunlight.
Not near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Near to a heat source (radi-
ator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20 °C.
Where the ambient room
temperature is above 25°C.
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 con-
sumption.
Freezer section -18°C

How to save energy
15
Normal energy consump-
tion
Increased energy con-
sumption
Use Drawers and shelves ar-
ranged 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, be-
fore 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 tem-
perature inside the appli-
ance. The appliance will cool
down and the compressor
will run for longer periods.
Store food covered or pack-
aged.
The evaporation or condens-
ation of liquids will cause a
loss of coldness.
Place frozen food in the refri-
gerator 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
aFor switching the
whole cooling appliance on and off
bOptical interface
(for Service technicians only)
cFor selecting the refrigerator and
freezer sections
dFor switching the SuperCool and Su-
perFreeze functions on and off
eFor setting the temperature
( = colder),
selection button in settings mode
fFor confirming a selection (OK but-
ton)
gFor setting the temperature
( = warmer),
selection button in settings mode
hFor selecting and deselecting set-
tings mode
iFor switching the temperature or
door alarm off
jDisplay with temperature and sym-
bols (symbols only visible in settings
mode, in the event of an alarm/mes-
sage; 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, Super cool
and Super freeze being switched on and
settings being altered by mistake.
Audible tones Choice of sensor tone and door and tem-
perature alarm tone
Display brightness set-
tings
For adjusting the brightness of the display
Filter replacement in-
dicator (Active
AirClean)
This function must be activated after fitting
an odour filter; it lights up to remind you to
replace it
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
eAdjustable shelf with
lighting (FlexiLight)
fBottle shelf
gBottle rack
hInterior lighting
Fruit and vegetable drawer
iFruit and vegetable drawer
jCondensate channel and drain hole
kFreezer drawers

Guide to the appliance
19
Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your ap-
pliance.
Stainless steel care
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 uni-
formly shiny surface.
Multi-purpose microfibre cloth
The microfibre cloth is suitable for re-
moving 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. Addi-
tional bottle racks can be fitted if re-
quired.
KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal fil-
ters with holder
Charcoal filters neutralise unpleasant
odours in the refrigerator section for im-
proved 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 the fit the Active
AirClean holder are available. We re-
commend replacing the charcoal filters
every 6months.
Accessories are available to order via
the Miele Webshop, from Miele dir-
ectly (see back cover for contact de-
tails) 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 on the interior
shelves and door shelves in the appli-
ance has a layer of protective foil to
prevent scratching in transit.
Carefully remove the protective foil
from the stainless steel trim/panels.
Cleaning and care
Please refer to the relevant instruc-
tions in “Cleaning and care”.
Tip: We recommend treating stainless
steel surfaces with the Miele stainless
steel conditioning agent immediately
after removing the protective foil, (see
“Guide to the appliance - Optional ac-
cessories”).
Important! Each time it is used the
Miele stainless steel conditioning
agent forms a water-repellant and dirt-
repellant protective coating.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Clean the ice cube maker: after se-
lecting 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 se-
curely 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 effect-
ive after it has been in the freezer for
approx. 24 hours.