Miele Kfn 8995 Seed Operating And Installation Instructions

							Operating and installation instructions
Frost-free fridge / freezer
KFN 8995 SD ed-1
KFN 8996 SDE ed-1
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essentialto read these operating instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time.M.-Nr. 06 921 010en-CA
 
						

							Guide to the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warning and Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
How to save energy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Switching the appliance ON and OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Refigerator section..............................................14
Freezer section.................................................14
Safety lock.......................................................15
Switching off for extended periods of time..............................15
Door display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the contrast..............................................16
Displays.........................................................18
Selecting the correct temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
...intherefrigerator section.........................................19
Dynamic cooling................................................19
...inthefreezer section............................................19
Temperature selection.............................................19
Temperature range..............................................20
Temperature displays..............................................20
Temperature display brightness....................................21
Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Temperature alarm................................................22
Door alarm.......................................................22
Activating the alarm system..........................................22
Switching the alarm off early.........................................22
SuperCool and SuperFreeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SuperCool.......................................................23
Freezing fresh food................................................23
SuperFreeze.....................................................24
Using the refrigerator efficiently. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Different storage zones.............................................25
Food that should not be stored in a refrigerator..........................25
Storing food correctly..............................................26
Unpacked meats and vegetables..................................26
Protein-rich foods...............................................26
Meat.........................................................26
Contents
 
						

							Adjusting the interior fittings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Freezing and storing food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................28
Storing frozen food................................................28
Freezing fresh food................................................28
Tips for freezing fresh food........................................28
Packing.......................................................29
Before placing food in the freezer section............................29
Placing food in the freezer section..................................29
Freezing large items...............................................30
Freezer calendar..................................................30
Marker system for frozen food........................................30
Defrosting........................................................30
Cooling drinks....................................................31
Freezer tray......................................................31
Cool pack........................................................31
Making ice cubes (may vary by model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Automatic defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cleaning and care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cleaning the housing, interior and accessories..........................35
Cleaning the ice cube tray
(may vary by model)...............................................36
Ventilation slits....................................................37
Door seals.......................................................37
Metal grille at the back of the appliance................................37
Problem-solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Noises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
After-sales service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Plumbing (may vary by model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Connecting to the water supply.......................................44
Electrical information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Installation information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Location.........................................................47
Climate range..................................................47
Proper ventilation..................................................47
Installation.......................................................47
Contents
 
						

							Adjustments......................................................48
Changing the door hinging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Installing the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Contents
 
						

							aRefrigerator section On/Off button
bRefrigerator section temperature
display
cRefrigerator section
temperature selector buttons
(+ for warmer; – for colder)
dSuperCool button and indicator light
eSafety lock indicator lightfFreezer section On/Off button
gFreezer section temperature display
hFreezer section
temperature selector buttons
(+ for warmer; – for colder)
iSuperFreeze button and indicator
light
jAlarm Off button
Guide to the appliance
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							aDoor display
bButter and cheese compartment
cDynamic cooling fan
(Dynamic cooling is automatic)
dEgg tray
eShelves with LED lighting
fDoor shelves with LED lighting
gBottle rack
hCondensate channel and
drain hole
iFruit and vegetable containers
jBottle divider*
kIce cube drawer with
automatic ice cube maker*
lFreezer drawers with
freezer calendar
mMarker system for frozen food
* (may vary by model)
Guide to the appliance
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							Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials that
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 simply throwing these
materials away, please ensure that they
are recycled.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials that, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be
potentially hazardous to human health
and to the environment. However, these
materials are essential for the correct
functioning of your appliance.
Therefore, please do not dispose of
your old appliance with your regular
household waste.
Instead, contact your local community
waste collection / recycling centre to
arrange for disposal, and ensure that
there is no danger to children while the
appliance is awaiting disposal.
The appliance should be unplugged or
disconnected from the power supply by
a competent person.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of the appliance before or
during transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
This will keep the refrigerant in the
pipework and the oil in the compressor,
so that they do not leak out into the
environment.
Caring for the environment
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							This appliance complies with all
applicable safety legislation.
However, improper use of the
appliance can present a risk of both
personal injury and material
damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, read the
operating instructions carefully
before installation and before using
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 use
~This appliance is intended for
domestic use only, specifically for the
cool storage of foodstuffs, for storing
deep-frozen food, for freezing fresh
food and for preparing ice.
Any other use is not condoned by the
manufacturer and could be dangerous.
The manufacturer will not be held liable
for damage caused by incorrect or
improper use of the appliance.
~This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
the risk of injury, do not allow children
to play on or near it, or to play with the
controls. Supervise use of the
appliance by the elderly or infirm.
Technical safety
~This appliance contains the coolant
R134a, which is an environmentally
acceptable, non-flammable
hydrofluorocarbon (HFC). It does not
damage the ozone layer. For more
information on the coolant, refer to the
information plate posted on the inside
of the refigerator section. When
transporting and installing the
appliance, care must be taken not to
damage any part of the cooling system.
If damage does occur:
- unplug the appliance from the socket,
- air the room where the appliance is,
for several minutes,
- contact the Miele Service Department
for advice.
~Before plugging in the appliance,
you must make sure that the electrical
rating (voltage and frequency,
indicated on the model plate)
corresponds to the household electrical
supply. These ratings must match, in
order to avoid damaging the
applicance. If in doubt, please contact
a qualified electrician.
~Before connecting the appliance,
ensure that the connection data on the
data plate matches the household
electricity supply.
This data MUST correspond, in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. If in any doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.
Warning and Safety Instructions
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							~The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed if it
is properly grounded in compliance
with all applicable local and national
safety regulations. It is absolutely
essential that this basic safety
requirement be respected; in case of
any doubt, the household wiring system
should be inspected by a qualified
electrician. The manufacturer will not be
held liable for the consequences of an
inadequate grounding system (e.g.,
electric shock).
~Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
~This equipment may only be used in
mobile installations such as ships,
motor homes, aircraft, etc., if a risk
assessment of the installation has been
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
~Installation work, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by
suitably qualified and competent
persons in accordance with national
and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous and the
manufacturer will not be held liable.
Ensure that no power is supplied to the
appliance until after maintenance or
repair work has been completed.Model-specific characteristics
~The manufacturer will not be held
liable for damage caused by a faulty
connection to the main water supply.
~Connection to the main water supply
and any repairs to the ice cube maker
must only be carried out by a suitably
qualified and competent person.
~The ice cube maker is not suitable
for connection to a hot water supply.
~Before making any plumbing
connections, ensure that the appliance
is disconnected from the main
electricity supply.
~The appliance is only completely
disconnected from the power supply
when:
– it has been switched off and
unplugged from the wall socket,
– the main fuse is withdrawn, or the
screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
~Do NOT use an extension cord to
connect the appliance to the power
supply.
Extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.,
danger of overheating).
Warning and Safety Instructions
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							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 pops in your mouth straight from
the freezer.
The very low temperature of the frozen
ice or pops can cause frost burn to the
lips and tongue.
~Do not allow children to play with the
appliance, for example to climb inside
the drawers or to swing on the door.
~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
spoils. Do not refreeze defrosted food
until after it has been cooked.
~Do not store explosive materials in
this appliance, nor any products
containing propellants (e.g., spray
cans). Thermostats switching on may
produce sparks, which could pose a
fire hazard. Flammable compounds
could explode.
~Do not use any electrical equipment
in this appliance, e.g., ice cream
makers. Danger of sparking and
explosion!
~If storing high-proof alcohol, make
sure it is tightly closed and stored
upright.
Danger of explosion.
~Do not store cans or bottles
containing carbonated drinks or liquids
that 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.
~To avoid the risk of food poisoning,
observe the best before dates
indicated on food packaging.
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 food manufacturers instructions for
storage conditions and the best
before date.
~Do not use sharp-edged objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice
trays. They will damage the
evaporator, causing irreversible
damage to the appliance.
~Never place electric heaters or
candles in the appliance to defrost it.
These can damage the plastic parts.
Warning and Safety Instructions
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