Miele Kfn 12823 Sded Operating And Installation Instructions

							Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge freezer
with dynamic cooling
KFN 12823 SD (-1)
KFN 12923 SD
KFN 12924 SD
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essentialto read these instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time.M.-Nr. 07 681 401en-GB
 
						

							Guide to the appliance.............................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................6
Warning and Safety instructions.....................................7
How to save energy...............................................12
Switching on and off..............................................13
To switch the refrigerator section off separately........................14
Switching off for longer periods of time.................................14
The correct temperature...........................................15
...intherefrigerator section.........................................15
...inthefreezer section............................................15
Setting the temperature.............................................15
Temperature display...............................................16
Temperature range..............................................16
Alarm...........................................................17
Temperature alarm................................................17
Door alarm.......................................................17
Super freeze and Dynamic cooling..................................18
Super freeze.....................................................18
Dynamic coolingm...............................................19
Using the refrigerator efficiently....................................20
Different storage zones.............................................20
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................21
When shopping for food............................................21
Storing food correctly..............................................21
Fruit and vegetables.............................................21
Unpacked meat and vegetables...................................22
Protein rich foods...............................................22
Meat.........................................................22
Adjusting the interior fittings.......................................23
Moving the shelves................................................23
Split shelf........................................................23
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf...................................23
Moving the bottle divider............................................23
Freezing and storing food..........................................24
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................24
Freezing fresh food................................................24
Storing frozen food................................................24
Contents
 
						

							Home freezing....................................................25
Hints on home freezing...........................................25
Packing.......................................................25
Before placing food in the freezer..................................26
Placing food in the freezer........................................26
Freezing large items...............................................26
Defrosting.......................................................26
Ice cubes........................................................27
Cooling drinks....................................................27
Freezer tray......................................................27
Cool pack........................................................28
Automatic defrost................................................29
Cleaning and care................................................30
Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories....................30
Ventilation gaps...................................................30
Door seals.......................................................31
Problem solving guide............................................32
Noises.........................................................35
After Sales / Guarantee............................................36
Electrical connection..............................................37
Installation......................................................38
Location.........................................................38
Climate range..................................................39
Ventilation.......................................................39
Installation.......................................................39
Aligning the appliance..............................................39
Appliance dimensions..............................................40
Changing the door hinging.........................................41
Aligning the appliance doors.......................................47
Building in the appliance..........................................48
Contents
 
						

							aOn button for the whole appliance
and
On/Off button for independently
switching the
refrigerator section on and off
bDynamic cooling button and
indicator light
cRefrigerator section temperature
selector button
dRefrigerator section temperature
displayeFreezer section temperature display
fFreezer section temperature selector
button
gSuper freeze button and indicator
light
hAlarm off button and indicator light
iMaster switch for switching
the whole appliance on and off
Guide to the appliance
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							aDynamic cooling fan
bButter and cheese compartment
cInterior lighting
dAdjustable shelves
eEgg tray
fDoor shelf
gBottle rack
hCondensate channel and
drain hole
iFruit and vegetable containers
jBottle divider*
kBottle shelf
lFreezer drawers
* Depending on model
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							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.
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!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure that they
are recycled.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
It should be unplugged or
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply by a competent person.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it 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.
Caring for the environment
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							This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national safety
requirements. Improper use can,
however, present a risk of both
personal injury and material
damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before installation and before using
it for the first time. They contain
important notes on the installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
Correct application
~This appliance is intended for
domestic use only for the cool storage
of food and drink as well as for storing
deep frozen food, freezing fresh food
and for preparing ice.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage resulting
from incorrect or improper use or
operation.
~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
are supervised whilst using it, or have
been shown how to use it correctly by a
person responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
~This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
the risk of injury, do not allow children
to play with it or near it, or to play with
the controls. Neither should they be
allowed to swing on the door. Please
supervise young children whilst you are
using it. 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.
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							Technical safety
~Before setting up the appliance,
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged appliance.
A damaged appliance is dangerous.
~If the connection cable is faulty it must
only be replaced by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer to protect
the user from danger.
~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, but does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the
transportation and installation 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 open flames and anything
which creates a spark,
- disconnect from the mains,
- air the room in which the appliance
is located for several minutes and
- contact the Service Department for
advice.
~The more coolant there is in an
appliance, the larger the room it should
be installed in. In the event of a
leakage, if the appliance is in a smallroom, there is the danger of
combustible gases building up.
For every8gofcoolant at least 1 m
3of
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
~Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
~Before connecting the appliance,
make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and connected
load) match the mains electricity
supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
~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).
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							~The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and tested regularly, and
where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage or injury caused by the lack
of or inadequacy of an effective
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~Installation, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
~While the appliance is under
guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.
~The appliance must be isolated from
the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
–it has been switched off at the socket
and the plug has been withdrawn, or
–the fuse from the fused spur
connection unit has been withdrawn,
or
–the mains fuse has been
disconnected, or
– the screw-out fuse has been
removed (in countries where this is
applicable).
~Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
~This appliance may only be used in
mobile installations such as ships, if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
~In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.
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							Correct use
~Never handle frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food. 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 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.
~Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray
cans). Thermostats switching on may
produce sparks which could present a
fire hazard. Flammable compounds
could explode.
~Do not operate any electrical
equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.
~If storing alcohol with a high
percentage proof, make sure it is tightly
closed and stored upright.
Danger of explosion.
~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, resulting in injury or
damage.
~Observe the use by dates 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. Follow
the instructions given on the food
manufacturers packaging regarding
storage conditions and use-by dates.
~Do not use sharp edged objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods and remove
ice trays.
They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
~Do not place electric heaters or
candles in the appliance to defrost it.
These can damage the plastic parts.
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