Miele Kfn 8762 Sed Operating And Installation Instructions

							Refrigerator section
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
whilst it is in use. These are
automatically removed and defrosted
by the appliance.
The condensate is drained away via a
channel and drain hole into an
evaporation system at the back of the
appliance.
Ensure that the condensate channel
and drain hole are kept clean and
are never blocked so that
condensate can flow away without
hindrance.
Freezer section
This freezer is equipped with a Frost
free system. The freezer section
defrosts automatically.
The moisture generated in the
appliance collects on the condenser
and is automatically defrosted and
dissipated from time to time.
This automatic defrosting system
enables the freezer section to remain
permanently ice-free, however, the food
stored in the freezer section will not
defrost.
Defrosting
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							Never use cleaning agents
containing abrasive substances
such as sand, soda, acids or
chemical solvents. Non-abrasive
cleaning agents are also unsuitable
as they can cause matt areas to
appear.
For stainless steel surfaces, use a
proprietary stainless steel cleaning
agent.
Do not let water get into the
electronic unit, ventilation gaps or
into the light.
Do not let water get into the
drainage channel and drain hole
when cleaning.
Do not use steam cleaning
apparatus to clean the appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information which is required
in the event of a service call.
Before cleaning
^
Switch the appliance off by pressing
the master switch, switching off at the
wall socket and removing the plug.
^
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
^
Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.^The stainless steel trim can be pulled
off the front edge of the refrigerator
section shelves for cleaning.
Cleaning the outer casing, the
interior and accessories
Use warm water with a little washing up
liquid. Wash all accessories by hand
only. Do not wash in a dishwasher. The
butter dish is, however, dishwasher
safe.
^Clean the appliance at least once a
month.
^Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole frequently, so that
condensate can drain away
unhindered. Use a straw or similar to
clear the drain if necessary.
^Clean stainless steel surfaces with a
suitable cleaning agent following the
manufacturer’s instructions on the
packaging.
^
After cleaning, wipe the interior and
accessories with a damp cloth and
dry with a soft cloth. Leave the doors
open to air the appliance for a short
while.
E-Cloth
^
A microfibre E-Cloth is available
from the Miele UK Spare Parts
Department which is suitable for
cleaning surfaces such as stainless
steel, glass, plastic and chrome
without the use of chemicals.
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							Ventilation gaps
^The ventilation gaps should be
cleaned regularly with a brush or
vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust
will increase the energy consumption
of the appliance.
Door seals
Do not use any grease or oil on the
door seals as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous over time.
The door seals should be cleaned
regularly with clean water and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Metal grille at the back of the
appliance
The metal grille at the back of the
appliance (heat exchanger) should be
dusted at least once a year. A build-up
of dust will increase the energy
consumption of the appliance.
When cleaning the grille, make sure
that the pipework and other
components do not get broken or
damaged in any way.
After cleaning
^Replace all shelves and accessories
in the refrigerator section.
^Place food back in the refrigerator
section, close the appliance doors,
insert the plug in the socket and
switch the refrigerator section and
the freezer section on.
^Switch on the Super freeze function
so that the freezer section can cool
down quickly. The indicator light will
come on.
^Once the temperature in the freezer
section has reached the required
temperature place the food back in
the freezer drawers and place them
back in the freezer section.
^Switch off Super freeze by pressing
the super freeze button when the
temperature in the freezer is a
constant -18 °C or colder.
The indicator light will go out.
Cleaning and care
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							Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in accordance with local and
national safety regulations. Repairs
and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable
for unauthorised work.
Some minor problems can be corrected
without contacting the Service
Department.
What to do if . . .
. . . the refrigerator section or freezer
section does not get cool.
^Check whether the respective section
is switched on. The relevant
temperature display must be lit up.
^Check that the plug is correctly
inserted in the socket and switched
on.
^
Check that the fuse is not defective
and that the mains fuse has not
blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser-
vice Department.
. . . the door to the freezer section will
not open because it has been opened
and closed too many times in
succession.
This is not a fault. The suction caused
by opening and closing the door is
preventing the door from opening. Wait
a few minutes and then try again. It
should now open without force.. . . the temperature in the refrigerator
section or freezer section is too low.
^Select a warmer temperature.
^Check that the doors have been
closed properly.
^Has a large amount of fresh food
been put in at the same time for
freezing?
This makes the compressor run for
longer, causing the temperature in
the refrigerator section to fall
automatically.
^Super cool has not switched itself off.
Super cool only switches itself off
after 6 hours.
^Super freeze has not switched itself
off. Super freeze only switches itself
off after 30-60 hours.
. . . the appliance is switching in too
frequently and for too long.
^Check whether the ventilation gaps
have been covered over or become
too dusty.
^
Check whether, the metal grille (heat
exchanger) at the back of the
appliance has become too dusty.
^
The doors have been opened too
frequently, or a large amount of fresh
food has been put in at once for
freezing.
^
Check that the doors have been
closed properly.
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							. . . the frozen food is thawing
because the freezer section is too
warm.
^Is the room temperature lower than
the ambient temperature for which
the appliance is designed?
If so, raise the temperature of the
room.
Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the cooling system to switch
off for too long causing the freezer
section to become too warm.
...food has frozen together.
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it
apart carefully.
. . . the alarm sounds and the freezer
section temperature display flashes.
The freezer section temperature has
risen above the set temperature
because
^
the freezer section door has been
opened too frequently, or large
amounts of fresh food have been put
in at once for freezing.
^
the ventilation gaps are blocked.
Once the problem has been resolved
the freezer section temperature display
will light up constantly and the alarm
will go off....a bar is lit up or flashing in the
temperature displays.
Check the temperature displays about
6 hours after switching on the
appliance. The display will not show a
temperature until the temperature in the
appliance has reached a certain level.
. . . the following appear in one of the
temperature displays F1 to F5.
There is a fault. Call the Service
Department.
...nA appears in the freezer
section temperature display.
The freezer section temperature has
risen too high at some point during the
last couple of days because of a power
cut.
^Press the alarm off button whilst 
nA
is lit up in the display.
The alarm will stop and the
temperature display will show the
warmest temperature recorded in the
freezer section during the power cut.
Depending on the temperature
displayed, you should check the
condition of food in the freezer. If it has
defrosted or started to defrost, check
that it is still safe to use and if so use it
as soon as possible. Defrosted food
may only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.
The warmest temperature will show in
the display for about 1 minute. The
display will then revert to showing the
actual current temperature in the
freezer section.
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							At the end of a power cut, the
appliance will start operating again at
the last temperature setting selected.
. . . the super freeze or super cool
indicator light is not lit up although
the appliance is working.
The indicator light is defective. Call the
Service Department.
...you cannot switch the appliance
off.
The safety lock has been activated.
. . . . the interior light in the
refrigerator section is not working.
^Was the refrigerator section door left
open for too long? The lighting
switches itself off automatically after
approx. 15 minutes.
If this is not the case, then the lamp is
defective:
^Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable.
^
Press the sides of the lamp cover
inwards (1), disengage the cover (2)
and unclip it at the rear.^Replace the lamp.
Lamp specification:
220 - 240 V, max. 25 W, E 14 fitting.
^Screw the new lamp into the
connection. Ensure it goes in
correctly and make sure that seal (3)
makes a tight fit.
^Replace the cover by clipping it in at
the rear and then pressing it in at the
sides.
. . . the floor of the refrigerator
section is wet.
The drain hole is blocked.
^Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole.
If you still cannot remedy the fault
having followed these suggestions,
please contact the Miele Service
Department.
To prevent unnecessary loss of
temperature it is advisable not to
open the door while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.
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							Normal noises What causes them
Brrrrr...Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can
get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.
Blubb, blubb....A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.
Click....Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
motor on and off.
Sssrrrrr....On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
Noises that you can
easily rectifyWhat causes them, and what can you do about
them?
Rattling, vibrating The appliance is uneven:Realign the appliance using a spirit
level,  by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the
appliance.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of
furniture:Move it away.
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking:Check
all removable items and refit them correctly.
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against
each other?Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of
the appliance:Remove the clips.
Noises
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							In the event of a fault which you cannot
correct yourself, or if the appliance is
under guarantee, please contact:
–Your Miele Dealer
or
–The Miele Service Department (see
back cover for address).
When contacting your Dealer or the
Service Department, please quote the
model and serial number of your
appliance. This information is given on
the data plate.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded for
training purposes.
After sales service
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							Electrical connection U.K.
All electrical work should be carried out
by a suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
local and national safety (BS 7671 in
the UK).
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for
connection to an a.c. single phase
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.
The voltage and frequency are given on
the data plate. Please ensure that these
match the household mains supply. The
fuse rating is quoted on the plug.
Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible. For extra safety it is
advisable to install a residual current
device (RCD) with a trip current of 30
mA (in accordance with DIN VDE 0664,
VDE 0100, Section 739).
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).
The appliance must not be connected
to an inverter and must not be used
with a plug adapter as these can cause
damage to the appliance’s electronic
unit.Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)
The fuse cover must be re-fitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
is lost, the plug must not be used until a
suitable replacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is
embossed in words in the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of the
plug fitted).
Replacement fuses should be ASTA
approved to BS 1362 and have the
correct rating. Replacement fuses and
fuse covers may be purchased from
your local electrical supplier.
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
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							Do not place any appliance which
gives off heat, such as a toaster or
microwave oven, on top of this
appliance, as this would increase
the appliance’s energy consumption.
This fridge freezer must not be
installed side-by-side next to
another refrigerator or freezer.
Since the appliance is not fitted with
side wall heating, side-by-side
installation next to another
refrigerator or freezer could cause a
build-up of condensation.
Further information is available from
your dealer.
Location
The appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
The room temperature should not go
above or below the climate range for
which the appliance is designed.
The higher the ambient temperature of
the room, the more energy the
appliance requires to operate.
It should not be installed where it is
exposed to direct sunlight or directly
adjacent to a heat-producing appliance
such as an oven or a radiator.Climate range
The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges (ambient
temperatures), and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range of
the appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Climate range Ambient room
temperature
SN
N
ST
T
SN-NT
SN-T+10°C to +32°C
+16°C to +32°C
+18°C to +38°C
+18°C to +43°C
+10°C to +38°C
+10°C to +43°C
Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the cooling system to switch
off for too long, causing the internal
temperature in the appliance to rise
with the risk of food deteriorating and
going off or frozen food defrosting.
Ventilation
Air at the back of the appliance gets
warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,
the ventilation gaps must not be
covered over. The air inlet and outlet
must not be covered or blocked in any
way. They should be dusted on a
regular basis.
Installation
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