Miele Kfn 8997 Operating And Installation Instructions

Cooling drinks
Drinks are best cooled quickly in the
refrigerator section using the Super
cool function. If bottles are, however,
placed in the freezer section for rapid
cooling, make sure they are not left in
for more than one hour, as they could
burst.
Cool pack
The cool pack prevents the
temperature in the freezer rising too
quickly in the event of a power cut.
Place the cool pack in the upper
drawer directly on top of food or to save
space on the freezer tray. The cool
pack will be at its most...

For the automatic ice cube maker to
operate it must be connected to the
mains water supply.
Switching on
^Switch on the freezer section.
^Open the top left drawer in the
freezer section.
^Press the On/Off button on the ice
cube maker. The indicator light will
come on.
^Close the drawer.
The drawer must be completely shut
for ice cubes to be produced.
After the appliance is switched on for
the first time it can take up to 24 hours
for the first ice cubes to drop out of the
ice cube maker and collect in...

Switching off the ice cube
maker
The ice cube maker can be switched
off independently of the freezer section
if you do not want the appliance to
make any ice cubes.
^Press the On/Off button on the ice
cube maker until the indicator light
goes out.
If the ice cube maker is switched off,
the ice cube drawer can be used as an
extra drawer for freezing fresh food and
storing frozen food.
Ice cube maker
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Refrigerator section and
StayFresh zone
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
and the StayFresh zone whilst 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...

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...

Cleaning the ice cube tray
The ice cubes are formed in a tray
before they are dropped down into the
drawer.
This tray should be cleaned regularly to
remove any stale ice or water.
^Connect the appliance to the
electricity supply.
^Press the On/Off button on the ice
cube maker. The indicator light will
come on.
^Empty the ice cube drawer.
^Press the On/Off button on the ice
cube maker and hold it pressed in for
approx. 10 seconds (after about a
second the ice cube maker will
switch off and the indicator...

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 and the
StayFresh zone.
^Place food back in the refrigerator
section and the StayFresh zone,...

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.
The following can be corrected without
contacting the Miele Service
Department:
What to do if . . .
. . . the refrigerator section or freezer
section does not get cool.
^Check whether the respective section
is switched...

^the ventilation gaps are blocked.
^there has been a lengthy interruption
to the power supply.
Once the problem has been resolved
the temperature display for the freezer
section will light up constantly and the
alarm will stop.
...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 the...

. . . 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 is not working.
^Was the refrigerator section door left
open for too long? The lighting
switches itself off automatically after
approx. 15 minutes.
The lighting in the refrigerator section is
located towards the top behind a cover.
There are...