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- Page 1 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Warning and Safety instructions..............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.............. - Page 3 Contents 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 ................
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Page 4: Warning And Safety Instructions
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. - Page 5 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. ...
- Page 6 - 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.
- Page 7 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.
- Page 8 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.
- Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions 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.
- Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions 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.
- Page 11 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...
- Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions 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.
- Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions 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 ...
- Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions 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.
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Page 15: Caring For The Environment
The packaging with Miele, free of charge. By law, you material used is selected from materials are solely responsible for deleting any which are environmentally friendly for personal data from the old appliance disposal and can generally be recycled. -
Page 16: Installation
*INSTALLATION* Installation This appliance should be installed in a Installation site dry, well-ventilated room. Risk of damage due to high hu- When deciding on the installation site, midity. please bear in mind that your refriger- In environments with high humidity, ation appliance will use more energy if condensation can build up on ex- installed near to a heater, a cooker or... -
Page 17: Climate Range
*INSTALLATION* Installation Climate range Ventilation requirements This refrigeration appliance is designed Risk of fire and damage due to for use within specific ambient temper- insufficient ventilation. atures (climate range). Do not use in If the refrigeration appliance is not ambient temperatures for which it is not ventilated sufficiently, the com- designed. -
Page 18: Installing Several Refrigeration Appliances
*INSTALLATION* Installation Installing several refrigeration Changing the door hinging appliances Danger of injury and damage when changing the door hinging. Risk of damage due to condens- There is an increased danger of in- ation on external appliance panels. jury and damage if the door hinging In environments with high humidity, is installed by a single person. -
Page 19: Wall Spacers
*INSTALLATION* Installation Wall spacers 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. -
Page 20: Aligning The Refrigeration Appliance
*INSTALLATION* Installation Aligning the refrigeration appliance To align the refrigeration appliance, adjust the front feet using the open spanner. -
Page 21: Appliance Dimensions
*INSTALLATION* Installation Appliance dimensions Installation dimensions/View from above All dimensions are given in mm. The refrigeration appliance will function correctly if the specified ventilation cross- sections are kept clear. 5 9 7 115° 90° 7 9 1 * Dimension with wall spacers fitted. If the wall spacers are not used, the depth of the refri- geration appliance will decrease by approx. 22 mm. - Page 22 *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions/View from above KFN 4494 ED ws/el All dimensions are given in mm. The refrigeration appliance will function correctly if the specified ventilation cross- sections are kept clear. 5 9 7 2 0 2 0 115° 90° 7 9 1 * Dimension with wall spacers fitted.
- Page 23 Installation Connections KFN 4374 ED ws/el, KFN 4391 ED el, KFN 4394 ED ws/el All dimensions are given in mm. ① ② a View from the front b Mains connection cable, length = 2400 mm A longer mains connection cable is available to order from the Miele Customer Service Department.
- Page 24 *INSTALLATION* Installation Connections KFN 4494 ED ws/el All dimensions are given in mm. ① ② a View from the front b Mains connection cable, length = 2400 mm A longer mains connection cable is available to order from the Miele Customer Service Department.
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Page 25: Electrical Connection
For safety reasons, do not use an ex- tective measures provided in the do- tension lead or multi-socket adapter. mestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must also be maintained The electrical installation must comply in isolated operation or in operation that with VDE 0100 requirements. -
Page 26: Saving Energy
Saving energy How to save energy: Installation The refrigeration appliance has to cool more often at higher am- site bient temperatures and consumes more energy in the process. Therefore, you should: - Install the refrigeration appliance in a well-ventilated room. - Do not install the refrigeration appliance near to a heat source (heater element, cooker). - Page 27 Saving energy - When installing the refrigeration appliance, leave a small gap between the appliance and the wall on the right-hand side (viewed from the front) in order to keep the energy consump- tion as low as possible.
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Page 28: Guide To The Appliance
Guide to the appliance Appliance overview DailyFresh ExtraCool DailyFresh NoFrost This drawing is for illustration purposes only. - Page 29 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Interior lighting c Fan with air outlet vents in the rear wall d Shelf with egg tray in the appliance door e Adjustable shelf f Flexible bottle rack g Cold control for the ExtraCool drawer h Space for a baking tray (ComfortSize) i Bottle shelf with bottle holder j DailyFresh ExtraCool drawer with low temperature for food which goes off...
- Page 30 Guide to the appliance a Temperature alarm display in the freezer section b For setting the temperature in the refrigerator section, For switching the SuperCool function on/off and For switching Eco mode on/off in the refrigerator section c SuperCool display d Temperature display for fridge zone e Eco mode display in the refrigerator section...
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Page 31: Adjusting The Interior Fittings
Guide to the appliance Moving the shelves Adjusting the interior fittings The shelves can be adjusted according Moving the door shelf/bottle shelf to the height of the food. Only move the door/bottle shelves in Pull the shelf towards you and tilt it the appliance door when they are up to remove it. -
Page 32: Moving The Charcoal Filters
Guide to the appliance Open the appliance door as far as it Moving the charcoal filters will go. KKF-FF charcoal filters with holder (Active AirClean) are available as op- tional accessories (see “Optional ac- cessories”). When storing very strong smelling food (e.g. -
Page 33: Moving The Variable Bottle Rack
Flexible bottle rack Bottle holder Ice cube tray Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your ap- pliance. Lift the bottle rack slightly at the back Multi-purpose microfibre cloth and pull it out to the front. - Page 34 We recommend replacing the charcoal filters every 6 months. Optional accessories can be ordered from the Miele webshop. They can also be ordered from the Miele Cus- tomer Service Department (see end of this booklet for contact details) or from your Miele dealer.
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Page 35: Switching On And Off
Switching on and off Before using for the first time Switching the refrigeration ap- pliance on Remove all packaging material and protective film. After you have connected the refrigera- tion appliance to the electrical supply, Clean the inside of the appliance and an alarm tone sounds and the temper- the accessories (see “Cleaning and ature alarm display in the freezer sec-... - Page 36 Switching on and off Switching off for longer periods of time If, during a long absence, the refri- geration appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door is left shut, there is a danger of mould building up inside the appliance. It is essential to clean the refrigera- tion appliance.
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Page 37: The Correct Temperature
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct ... in the refrigerator section temperature to ensure the shelf life of We recommend a temperature of 4 °C food. Reducing the temperature re- in the refrigerator section. duces the growth rate of microorgan- isms. -
Page 38: Temperature Display
The correct temperature If you change the temperature set- Temperature display ting: The temperature display on the control Check the temperature again after a panel always shows the required tem- few hours. It will take this long for the perature. -
Page 39: Using Super Cool And Super Freeze
Using Super cool and Super freeze SuperCool SuperFreeze When switched on, the SuperCool When switched on, the SuperFreeze function can be used to rapidly re- function can be used to rapidly re- duce the temperature in the refriger- duce the temperature in the freezer ator section to its lowest setting (de- section to its lowest setting (depend- pending on the ambient temperature). - Page 40 Using Super cool and Super freeze Tip: To save energy, you can switch the SuperFreeze function off yourself once food and drinks are sufficiently chilled. You do not need to switch on the Su- perFreeze function : - If you are placing food that is already frozen in the freezer - If you only freeze up to 2 kg of fresh food daily...
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Page 41: Using Eco Mode
Using Eco mode Turning Eco mode on and off for the Eco mode is useful when you go on freezer zone holiday, for example, if you do not wish to switch off the refrigeration appliance Press the button for setting the tem- completely or do not need a high de- perature ... -
Page 42: Temperature And Door Alarm
Temperature and door alarm The audible and visual signals may be Health risk caused by decom- activated in the following situations: posing food. If the temperature in the freezer re- - You switch on the refrigeration ap- mains above -18 °C for a long time, pliance and the temperature differs the frozen food can start to defrost. -
Page 43: Door Alarm
Temperature and door alarm Door alarm The refrigeration appliance is fitted with a warning system to avoid in- creased energy consumption and food becoming warm if the appliance door is left open. An alarm tone will sound if the appli- ance door has been left open for longer than 1 minute. -
Page 44: Storing Food In The Fridge Zone
Storing food in the fridge zone Different storage zones Risk of explosion due to flam- mable mixes of gases. Due to natural air circulation, there are Electrical components can cause different temperature regions in the re- flammable mixes of gases to ignite. frigerator section. -
Page 45: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator Section
Storing food in the fridge zone Coldest area Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator sec- The coldest area in the fridge zone is in front of the air outlet vents in the rear tion wall and in the DailyFresh ExtraCool Not all food is suitable for refrigeration drawer. -
Page 46: Storing Food Correctly
Storing food in the fridge zone Storing food correctly Ensure that food stored in the fridge zone is in packaging or covered prop- erly (some exceptions apply in the DailyFresh drawer). This will prevent food odours from af- fecting other food, stop food from dry- ing out and also prevent any cross-con- tamination of bacteria. -
Page 47: Storing Food In The Dailyfresh Zone
Storing food in the DailyFresh zone Setting the temperature in the DailyFresh ExtraCool drawer DailyFresh ExtraCool drawer The DailyFresh ExtraCool drawer is You can also adjust the temperature in ideal for storing food which goes off the DailyFresh ExtraCool drawer using quickly, such as: the cold control above the DailyFresh - Fresh fish and shellfish... - Page 48 Storing food in the DailyFresh zone The DailyFresh drawer provides good Storing mainly fruit/mixed load storage conditions for fruit and veget- ables. The humidity level in the DailyFresh drawer can also be regulated to suit the food being stored. Food retains its own moisture if stored at a higher humidity and so does not dry out as quickly.
- Page 49 Storing food in the DailyFresh zone Storing mainly vegetables Slide the control to the front. The compartment cover is closed and the humidity remains in the compart- ment. Select this setting if: - A small amount of food is being stored in the drawer - Most of the food being stored in the drawer is vegetables...
- Page 50 Storing food in the DailyFresh zone Observe the following tips if you find that food you have stored does not keep well (e.g. food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a short time): Only place fresh food in the appliance. The initial condition of the food is crucial to maintaining freshness.
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Page 51: Freezing And Storing Food
Freezing and storing food - The use-by date Freezing fresh food - That the temperature at which the Health risk caused by decom- frozen food is being stored in the posing food. shop is -18 °C or colder If the temperature in the freezer re- ... -
Page 52: Home Freezing
Freezing and storing food Packaging food for freezing Home freezing Freeze food in portions. Before placing food in the freezer Tip: Use suitable packaging to avoid When freezing more than 2 kg of freezer burn (such as freezer contain- fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze ers). -
Page 53: Storage Time For Frozen Food
Freezing and storing food – Freezing small amounts of food Storage time for frozen food Place the food in the lower freezer Food group Storage time drawers. (Months) Place the food flat in the bottom Ice cream 2 to 6 freezer drawer so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as pos- Bread, baked goods 2 to 6 sible. -
Page 54: Using Accessories
Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly To cool drinks quickly, place them in the refrigerator section and switch on the Super cool function. When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour. Otherwise they could burst. -
Page 55: Defrosting
Defrosting Refrigerator section and Freezer zone DailyFresh drawer The appliance is equipped with a “NoFrost” system. The refrigeration ap- The refrigerator section and the pliance defrosts automatically. DailyFresh drawer defrost automatically. The moisture generated in the appli- Condensate and frost can build up on ance collects on the condenser and is the back wall of the refrigerator section automatically defrosted and dissipated... -
Page 56: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care Cleaning agents The data plate located inside the in- terior cabinet of the refrigeration appli- Cleaning and conditioning agents ance must not be removed. It contains used in the interior cabinet of the re- information which is required in the frigeration appliance must be food event of a fault. -
Page 57: Preparing The Refrigeration Appliance For Cleaning
Cleaning and care Preparing the refrigeration ap- Cleaning the inside of the ap- pliance for cleaning pliance Switch the refrigeration appliance off. The refrigeration appliance should be cleaned regularly (at least once a Take any food out of the refrigeration month). -
Page 58: Removing And Dismantling Accessories For Cleaning
Cleaning and care Removing the drawers Removing and dismantling ac- cessories for cleaning Lift the drawer slightly at the front and pull it out. Dismantling the door shelf/bottle Removing the compartment cover on shelf the DailyFresh drawer Remove the trim in S/S look before ... -
Page 59: Cleaning The Front Of The Appliance And The Side Panels
(you could Therefore, it is best to remove soiling use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting from the appliance front and side brush, for example). panels immediately. -
Page 60: After Cleaning
Cleaning and care After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigeration appliance. Switch the refrigeration appliance on. Switch the SuperFreeze function on for a while so that the freezer zone can cool down quickly. Switch on the SuperCool function for a while so that the fridge zone can cool down quickly. -
Page 61: Problem Solving Guide
You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to call the Miele Customer Service Department. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ser- vice. The following tables are designed to help you to find the cause of a malfunction or a fault and to resolve it. - Page 62 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor is The ventilation gaps have been covered or become switching on more fre- too dusty. quently and for longer Do not block the ventilation gaps. periods of time. The Dust the ventilation gaps regularly. temperature in the refri- The appliance doors have been opened too fre- geration appliance is...
- Page 63 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor comes This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too on less and less often high. and for shorter periods Correct the temperature setting. of time. The temperat- Check the temperature again after 24 hours. ure in the refrigeration The frozen food begins to defrost.
- Page 64 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy Food has frozen to- The food packaging was not dry when placed in the gether. freezer. Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully. The front panels of the Some areas of the front panels of the refrigeration refrigeration appliance...
- Page 65 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy There is so much ice The freezer section door was left open for a very long build-up in the freezer time. section that it no longer Remove the frozen food and wrap it in several lay- defrosts automatically.
- Page 66 When removing the lighting cover, there is a risk of coming into contact with live electrical compon- ents. Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by the Miele Customer Service Department. Danger of injury from LED lighting.
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Page 67: Noises
Noises The refrigeration appliance is producing various noises during operation. If the cooling performance is low, the refrigeration appliance will conserve energy but operate for longer. The volume will be lower. Food will be chilled faster if the cooling performance is high. The volume will be higher. -
Page 68: Service
In the event of any faults which you eprel.ec.europa.eu/. You will be asked cannot remedy yourself, please contact to enter the model identifier. your Miele dealer or the Miele Customer Service Department. The model identifier can be found on the data plate inside the refrigeration... -
Page 69: Warranty
The appliance warranty is valid for 2 years from date of purchase. In the UK, you must activate your cover by calling 0330 160 6640 or registering online at www.miele.co.uk. For more information on country-spe- cific warranty terms and conditions, please contact Miele Customer Service. - Page 71 United Kingdom Miele Co. Ltd., Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW Tel: 0330 160 6600, Internet: www.miele.co.uk, E-mail: info@miele.co.uk Australia Ireland Singapore Miele Australia Pty. Ltd. Miele Ireland Ltd. Miele Pte. Ltd. ACN 005 635 398 2024 Bianconi Avenue...
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