MIELE KFN 12823 SD User Manual

Operating and installation instructions  
Frost free fridge freezer  
KFN 12823 SD (-1/-2)  
KFN 12823 SD edt/cs-1  
KFN 12923 SD (-1/-2)  
KFN 12923 SD edt/cs -1/-2  
KFN 12924 SD (-1), KFN 12924 SD edt/cs-1  
en - GB  
To avoid the risk of accidents or  
damage to the appliance, it is  
essential to read these instructions  
before it is installed or used for the  
first time.  
M.-Nr. 09 274 071  
Contents  
Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Packing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Before placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Automatic defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Cleaning the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Appliance doors, side panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Levelling the appliance door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Appliance dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Aligning the appliance doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
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Guide to the appliance  
aOn button for the whole appliance  
and  
eFreezer section temperature display  
fFreezer section temperature selector  
button  
On/Off button for independently  
switching the  
refrigerator section on and off  
gSuper freeze button and indicator  
light  
bDynamic cooling button and  
indicator light  
hAlarm off button and indicator light  
cRefrigerator section temperature  
selector button  
iMaster switch for switching  
the whole appliance on and off  
dRefrigerator section temperature  
display  
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Guide to the appliance  
aDynamic cooling fan  
bButter and cheese compartment  
cInterior lighting  
dAdjustable shelves  
eEgg tray  
fDoor shelves  
gBottle rack  
hCondensate channel and  
drain hole  
iFruit and vegetable containers  
jBottle shelf  
kFreezer drawers  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of the packing  
material  
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.  
The transport and protective packing  
has been selected from materials which  
are environmentally friendly for  
disposal, and should 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!  
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.  
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.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable  
for damage resulting from incorrect or  
improper use or operation of the  
This appliance complies with all  
relevant safety requirements.  
Improper use can, however, present  
a risk of both personal injury and  
damage to property.  
appliance.  
The appliance can only be used by  
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people with reduced physical, sensory  
or mental capabilities, or lack of  
To avoid the risk of accidents and  
damage to the appliance, please  
read these instructions carefully  
before using it for the first time. They  
contain important notes on  
experience and knowledge, if they are  
supervised whilst using it, or have been  
shown how to use it in a safe way and  
understand the hazards involved.  
installation, safety, operation and  
maintenance.  
Safety with children  
Children 8 years and older may use  
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Keep these instructions in a safe  
place and pass them on to any  
future user.  
the appliance only if they have been  
shown how to use it in a safe way and  
understand the hazards involved.  
Children under 8 years of age must  
be kept away from the appliance unless  
they are constantly supervised.  
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Correct application  
The appliance is not designed for  
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commercial use. It is intended for use in  
domestic households and in similar  
working and residential environments  
such as:  
This appliance is not a toy! To  
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prevent the risk of injury, do not allow  
children to play with it or near it, or to  
play with the controls, or to swing on  
the door.  
– Shops  
Do not allow children to play with the  
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packaging material, e.g. plastic bags  
and wrappings. Danger of suffocation.  
– Offices and showrooms  
and by residents in establishments  
such as:  
– Hostels and guest houses.  
The appliance is not intended for  
outdoor use.  
It must only be used as a domestic  
appliance to cool and store food as well  
as to store deep frozen food, freeze  
fresh food and to prepare ice.  
Any other usage is not supported by  
the manufacturer and could be  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Technical safety  
- air the room in which the appliance is  
located for several minutes and  
- contact the Service Department for  
advice.  
Before setting up the appliance,  
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check it for any externally visible  
damage. Do not install and use a  
damaged appliance.  
The more coolant there is in an  
appliance, the larger the room it should  
be installed in. In the event of a  
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It could be dangerous.  
If the connection cable is faulty it must  
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leakage, if the appliance is in a small  
room, there is the danger of  
combustible gases building up.  
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of  
room space is required. The amount of  
coolant in the appliance is stated on the  
data plate inside the appliance.  
only be replaced by a service technician  
authorised by the manufacturer to protect  
the user from danger.  
Safe operation of the appliance is  
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only assured if it has been installed and  
connected in accordance with these  
operating and installation instructions.  
This appliance contains the coolant  
Before connecting the appliance,  
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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.  
make sure that the connection data on  
the data plate (voltage and frequency)  
matches 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 adapter or an extension  
lead. These do not guarantee the  
required safety of the appliance (e.g.  
danger of overheating).  
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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,  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The electrical safety of this  
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appliance can only be guaranteed  
The appliance must be isolated from  
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the electricity supply during installation,  
when it is correctly earthed. It is most  
important that this basic safety  
maintenance and repair work.  
Faulty components must only be  
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requirement is observed and regularly  
tested 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  
replaced by genuine Miele original  
spare parts. The manufacturer can only  
guarantee the safety of the appliance  
when Miele replacement parts are  
used.  
The appliance must not be used in a  
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non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).  
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
Installation, maintenance and  
repairs may only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
In areas which may be subject to  
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infestation by cockroaches or other  
vermin, pay particular attention to  
person in strict accordance with current keeping the appliance and its  
national and local safety regulations.  
Repairs and other work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous. The  
manufacturer cannot be held liable for  
unauthorised work.  
surroundings clean at all times. Any  
damage caused by cockroaches or  
other vermin will not be covered by the  
guarantee.  
While the appliance is under  
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guarantee, repairs should only be  
undertaken by a service technician  
authorised by the manufacturer.  
Otherwise the guarantee will be  
invalidated.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Correct use  
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.  
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Do not handle frozen food with wet  
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hands. Your hands may freeze to the  
frozen food. Danger of frost burn.  
Do not take ice cubes out with your  
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When cooling drinks quickly in the  
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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.  
freezer, make sure bottles are not left in  
for more than one hour; otherwise they  
could burst. Danger of injury and  
damage to the appliance.  
Observe the "use-by" dates given on  
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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  
Do not refreeze partially or fully  
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defrosted food. Consume defrosted  
food as soon as possible, as it will lose  
its nutritional value and spoil if left for  
too long. Defrosted food may only be  
re-frozen after it has been cooked.  
manufacturer's packaging regarding  
storage conditions and "use-by" dates.  
Do not store explosive materials in  
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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 use sharp edged objects to  
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– remove frost and ice,  
– separate frozen foods and remove  
ice trays.  
They will damage the evaporator,  
causing irreversible damage to the  
appliance.  
Do not operate any electrical  
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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream  
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of  
sparking and explosion.  
Do not place electric heaters or  
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candles in the appliance to defrost it.  
These will damage the plastic parts.  
If storing alcohol with a high  
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percentage proof in the refrigerator,  
make sure the bottle is tightly closed  
and stored upright. Danger of  
explosion.  
Do not use defrosting sprays or  
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de-icers, as they might contain  
substances which could damage the  
plastic parts or which could cause the  
build-up of gases and pose a danger to  
health.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not use a steam-cleaning  
Stainless steel appliances  
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appliance to defrost or clean the  
appliance. Steam could reach  
electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
Do not use sticky notes, transparent  
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adhesive tape, masking tape or other  
types of adhesive on the surface of the  
door.  
Do not use any oils or grease on the These damage the surface, causing it  
to lose its dirt-repellent protective  
coating.  
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door seals, as these will cause the  
seals to deteriorate and become  
porous with time.  
The high-quality surface of the door  
If storing food which contains a lot of is susceptible to scratching.  
fat or oil in the appliance or the  
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Even fridge magnets can cause  
refrigerator door, make sure that it does scratching.  
not come into contact with plastic  
components as this could cause stress  
Disposal of your old appliance  
cracks.  
Before disposing of an old  
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appliance, first make the door latch or  
lock unusable.  
Do not block the ventilation gaps in  
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the appliance as this would impair the  
efficiency of the appliance, increase the  
electricity consumption and could  
cause damage to the appliance.  
This way you will prevent children from  
accidentally locking themselves in and  
endangering their lives.  
The appliance is designed for use  
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Be careful not to damage any part of  
the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,  
e.g. by  
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within certain climate ranges (ambient  
temperatures), and should not be used  
outside this range. The climate range  
for your appliance is stated on the data  
plate inside the appliance.  
– puncturing the refrigerant channels  
in the evaporator.  
Installing it in a room with too low an  
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,  
can lead to the appliance switching off  
for longer periods so that it cannot  
maintain the required temperature.  
– bending any pipework.  
– scratching the surface coating.  
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the  
eyes.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage caused by  
non-compliance with these Warning  
and Safety instructions.  
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How to save energy  
Normal energy  
consumption  
Increased energy  
consumption  
Installation site  
In a ventilated room.  
In an enclosed, unventilated room.  
In direct sunlight.  
Protected from direct sunlight.  
Not near to a heat source (radiator, Near to a heat source (radiator,  
oven).  
oven).  
Where the ideal ambient room  
temperature is approx. 20°C.  
Where there is a high ambient room  
temperature.  
Do not cover the ventilation gaps  
and dust them regularly.  
Temperature setting  
with a thermostat  
which is approximate  
(set in stages).  
With a medium setting of 2 to 3.  
With a high setting: the lower the  
temperature in the compartment, the  
higher the energy consumption.  
Temperature setting  
with a thermostat which  
is exact to the degree  
(digital display).  
Larder section 8 to 12 °C  
On appliances with winter setting,  
please make sure that the winter  
setting is switched off when the  
ambient temperature is warmer than  
16 °C .  
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C  
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C  
Freezer section -18 °C  
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C  
Use  
Drawers, shelves and racks  
arranged as they were when the  
appliance was delivered.  
Only open the door when necessary Frequent opening of the door for  
and for as short a time as possible. long periods will cause a loss of  
coldness.  
Store food in an organised way.  
Searching for an item will mean the  
door is open for longer.  
Allow hot food and drinks to cool  
down before placing them in the  
appliance.  
Hot food will cause the compressor  
to run for a long time, as the  
appliance will have to work harder  
to reduce the temperature.  
Store food covered or packaged.  
The evaporation or condensation of  
liquids will cause a loss of coldness  
in the refrigerator.  
Place frozen food in the refrigerator  
to defrost.  
Do not over-fill the appliance to  
allow air to circulate.  
Defrosting  
Defrost the freezer section when a A layer of ice hinders the cold from  
layer of ice 0.5 cm thick (maximum) reaching the frozen food, and  
has built up.  
increases energy consumption.  
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Switching on and off  
Before using for the first time  
Switching on  
The refrigerator and freezer sections are  
switched on together by pressing the  
master switch on the right hand side of  
the control panel, or by pressing the  
On/Off button on the left hand side of the  
control panel.  
Protective foil  
The stainless steel trim to the interior  
shelves and the door shelves has a  
layer of protective foil to prevent  
damage during transportation.  
On stainless steel appliances, the  
stainless steel door (and sides,  
depending on model) have a layer of  
protective foil to prevent damage  
during transportation.  
^ Press the master switch on the right  
hand side of the control panel.  
^ Do not remove this foil until the  
appliance has been positioned in its  
final location.  
The temperature display for the  
refrigerator section will show the  
selected temperature setting. The  
temperature display for the freezer and  
the alarm indicator light will flash until  
the freezer section has cooled down to  
the correct temperature for freezing.  
Cleaning  
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and  
the accessories with lukewarm water  
and a little washing-up liquid, and  
then dry with a soft cloth.  
The appliance will start cooling down  
and the interior light in the refrigerator  
section will come on if you open the  
door.  
To enable the temperature to get  
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,  
allow the appliance to run for a few  
hours before placing food in it. Do not  
place food in the freezer section until  
the temperature is at least -18°C.  
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Switching on and off  
Switching off  
To switch the refrigerator section on  
again  
^ Press the On/Off button on the left  
hand side of the control panel again.  
The refrigerator section temperature  
display will light up. The refrigerator  
section will start cooling. The interior  
light will come on when the door is  
opened.  
^ Press the master switch on the right  
hand side of the control panel until  
both temperature displays go out.  
The interior light will not come on when  
you open the door and the cooling  
process will be switched off.  
Switching off for longer  
periods of time  
To switch the refrigerator section off  
separately  
If the appliance is not going to be used  
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst  
on holiday:  
The refrigerator section can be  
switched off without having to switch off  
the freezer section. This is useful e.g.  
whilst on holiday.  
^ switch the appliance off,  
^ disconnect it from the mains.  
^ clean the appliance out and  
^ leave the doors ajar to air it.  
If, during a long absence, the  
^ Press the master switch on the right  
hand side of the control panel.  
appliance is switched off but not  
cleaned out and the doors are left shut,  
there is a danger of mould and odours  
building up inside the appliance.  
The temperature display will light up for  
both the refrigerator and the freezer  
sections.  
^ Press the On/Off button for the  
refrigerator section on the left hand  
side of the control panel until the  
temperature display for the  
refrigerator section goes out.  
The refrigerator section is now switched  
off.  
The temperature display for the freezer  
section will remain lit up.  
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The correct temperature  
It is very important to set the correct  
temperature for storing food in the  
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause  
food which is not stored at the correct  
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.  
Temperature influences the growth rate  
of these micro-organisms. Reducing  
the temperature reduces their growth  
rate.  
. . . in the freezer section  
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen  
food for a long time, a temperature of  
-18 °C is required. At this temperature  
the growth of micro-organisms is  
generally halted. As soon as the  
temperature rises above -10 °C, the  
micro-organisms become active in the  
food again so that it cannot be kept as  
long. For this reason, partially defrosted  
or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.  
Food may be re-frozen once it has  
been cooked, as the high temperatures  
achieved when cooking destroy most  
micro-organisms.  
The temperature in the appliance will  
rise:  
– the more often the door is opened  
and the longer it is kept open,  
– the more food that is placed in it,  
– the warmer the food is which is being  
put into it,  
Setting the temperature  
The temperature is set in each zone by  
using the respective temperature  
button.  
– the higher the ambient temperature  
surrounding the appliance.  
The appliance is designed for use in  
specific ambient temperatures  
(climate ranges). Do not use in  
ambient temperatures for which it is  
not designed.  
^ Press the temperature button  
repeatedly until the indicator light for  
the temperature you want lights up in  
the display.  
. . . in the refrigerator section  
We recommend a temperature of 5 °C  
in the middle of the refrigerator.  
The first time you press the button the  
indicator light for the last temperature  
you set will flash in the display.  
Thereafter the temperature value will  
change each time you press the button  
until the highest setting is reached. It  
will then go back to the lowest setting  
again.  
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The correct temperature  
The newly selected temperature will be Temperature display  
adopted automatically after a short  
The temperature display on the  
control panel always shows the  
required temperature.  
while.  
The indicator for the temperature which  
has been set for the refrigeration  
section will light up.  
The indictator for the temperature which Temperature range  
has been set for the freezer section will  
flash until that temperature is reached.  
The temperature can be adjusted:  
– In the refrigerator section from 1 °C  
to 9 °C.  
The temperature can be set to be  
slightly colder than the temperature  
range shown on the control panel for  
the refrigeration and freezer  
sections.  
– In the freezer section from from  
-15 °C to -32 °C.  
The ambient temperature in the room  
and the installation location can affect  
the time it takes for the appliance to  
reach the lowest temperature. If the  
ambient temperature is too high, the  
appliance may not reach the lowest  
temperature.  
The following example shows how to  
set the freezer section temperature  
lower than -15 °C but not as cold as  
-18 °C:  
^ Press the temperature button  
repeatedly until the indicator light for  
-15 °C lights up in the display.  
The relevant temperature indicator  
light will flash if a different  
temperature is being set.  
^ Press it again for approx. 5 seconds  
to set the temperature below - 15 °C.  
The freezer section temperature  
indicator light will also flash if  
The temperature has now been set  
between -15 °C and -18 °C. However,  
this is not visible in the temperature  
display.  
– the temperature in the freezer  
section is not within the possible  
temperature range.  
– the temperature in the freezer  
section has risen by several degrees,  
indicating that it is warming up too  
much.  
The alarm off indicator will flash at the  
same time.  
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The correct temperature  
This loss of coldness is no cause for  
concern in the following circumstances:  
– when the door has been left open for  
a while, e.g. for removing or storing a  
large amount of food,  
– when fresh food is being frozen.  
However, if the temperature in the  
freezer section remains above  
-18 °C for a long time, check that the  
frozen food has not started to  
defrost. If it has, check that the food  
is safe to use and if it is, then use it  
as soon as possible.  
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Alarm  
Your appliance has been fitted with a  
warning system which ensures that the  
temperature in the freezer section  
cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid  
energy being wasted if a door is left  
open.  
If the temperature inside the  
appliance is warmer than -18°C for a  
longer period of time, check that the  
food has not started to thaw or  
defrost. If it has, check that it is still  
safe to eat, and use it as quickly as  
possible.  
Activating the alarm system  
The alarm system is always active. It  
does not have to be switched on  
manually.  
Once the set temperature has been  
reached in the freezer section, the  
alarm switches off and the temperature  
display and the alarm off indicator will  
stop flashing and light up constantly.  
Temperature alarm  
If the freezer section temperature  
becomes too warm, an alarm will sound  
and the freezer section temperature  
display and the alarm off indicator light  
will flash.  
The temperature the appliance is set at  
determines the temperature the  
appliance recognises as being too  
warm.  
Door alarm  
The alarm will sound if a door is left  
open for more than 60 seconds.  
The alarm will stop as soon as the door  
is closed.  
Switching the alarm off early  
If the noise disturbs you, you can  
switch the alarm off early if you wish.  
The alarm will sound and the  
temperature display and alarm off  
indicator light will flash, for example,  
^ Press the alarm off button.  
– if the freezer door has been left open  
for a while, e.g. in order to load, to  
re-arrange or to take food out.  
The alarm will stop.  
The temperature display and the  
alarm off indicator light will continue  
to flash until the set temperature has  
been reached.  
– when freezing large amounts of food  
at once.  
– in the event of a power cut.  
– the appliance is faulty.  
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Super freeze and Dynamic cooling  
Super freeze  
Switching off Super freeze  
Switch the Super freeze function on  
before putting fresh food into the  
freezer.  
The Super freeze function will switch off  
automatically after approx. 65 hours.  
The indicator light will go out and the  
appliance will run at normal power  
again.  
This helps food to freeze quickly and  
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours  
and appearance.  
To save energy the Super freeze  
function can be switched off once a  
constant temperature of -18°C or  
colder has been reached in the freezer.  
Super freeze is not necessary:  
– when placing food in the freezer that  
is already frozen.  
^ Press the Super freeze button. The  
Super freeze indicator light will go  
out, and the appliance will continue  
to operate at normal power.  
– when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food  
daily.  
Switching on Super freeze  
When freezing small quantities of food  
in the freezer, the Super freeze function  
should be switched on 6 hours  
beforehand. When freezing the  
maximum load of food the Super  
freeze function should be switched on  
24 hours beforehand.  
^ Press the Super freeze button. The  
Super freeze indicator light will come  
on.  
The appliance works at full power to  
lower the temperature in the appliance.  
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Super freeze and Dynamic cooling  
Dynamic cooling m  
Make sure the fan at the back of the  
appliance is not restricted to ensure  
unhindered air circulation.  
When the Dynamic cooling function is  
not switched on, the natural circulation  
of air in the appliance will cause  
different temperature zones in the  
refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will  
sink to the lowest section of the  
appliance. You should bear this in mind  
when placing food in the appliance  
(see "Using the refrigerator efficiently").  
However, if you are placing a large  
amount of food in the refrigerator at any  
one time, it is a good idea to switch on  
Dynamic cooling. This way you can  
distribute the temperature inside the  
appliance to all areas more evenly so  
that all the food will be chilled to about  
the same degree.  
Switching off Dynamic cooling  
^ Press the Dynamic cooling button  
m. The Dynamic cooling indicator  
light will go out.  
The fan automatically switches off  
when the door is open.  
The temperature is set as normal with  
the temperature control.  
Dynamic cooling should also be  
selected when:  
– the ambient temperature in the room  
is high (above approx. 30 °C), and  
– the room humidity level is high.  
Switching on Dynamic cooling  
^ Press the Dynamic cooling button.  
The Dynamic cooling indicator light  
will come on.  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
Different storage zones  
– pre-packed vegetables and other  
fresh food with a label stating it  
Due to the natural circulation of the air  
in the appliance, there are different  
temperature zones in the refrigerator.  
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest  
section of the appliance. Make use of  
the different zones when placing food  
in the appliance.  
should be kept at a temperature of  
approx. 4 °C.  
Do not store explosive materials in  
the appliance or any products  
containing propellants (e.g. spray  
cans). Danger of explosion.  
This appliance has Dynamic  
cooling, which helps to keep an  
even temperature when the fan is  
running. When Dynamic cooling is  
switched on, the difference between  
the various zones is less  
If storing alcohol with a high  
percentage proof, make sure it is  
tightly closed, and store upright.  
pronounced.  
If storing food which contains a lot of  
oil or fat in the refrigerator or  
refrigerator door, make sure it does  
not come into contact with plastic  
components as this could cause  
stress cracks.  
Warmest area  
The warmest area is in the top section  
of the door. Use this for storing butter  
and cheese.  
Food must not touch the back wall of  
the refrigerator, as it may freeze to  
the back wall.  
Coldest area  
The coldest area in a refrigerator is  
directly above the vegetable  
containers.  
To allow air to circulate efficiently,  
do not pack food too closely  
together in the refrigerator. Do not  
cover the fan in the rear wall of the  
refrigerator, as this is essential for  
keeping the appliance cool.  
Use this for all delicate and highly  
perishable food, e.g.  
– fish, meat, poultry,  
– sausage products, ready meals,  
– dishes or baked goods containing  
eggs or cream,  
– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or  
quiche dough,  
– soft cheese and other dairy  
products,  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
Food which should not be  
stored in a refrigerator  
Storing food correctly  
Food should generally be stored  
covered or packaged. This will prevent  
food smells from affecting other foods,  
food from drying out, and also any  
cross-contamination of bacteria. The  
growth of bacteria, such as salmonella,  
can be avoided by setting the correct  
temperature and maintaining good  
standards of hygiene.  
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration,  
as some food is sensitive to cold.  
Cucumbers, for example, become  
glassy, aubergines bitter and potatoes  
sweet. Tomatoes and oranges lose their  
aroma, and the peel on citrus fruit  
hardens.  
Food which should not be stored in a  
refrigerator includes:  
Fruit and vegetables  
– pineapple, pomegranate, bananas,  
avocado, mangos, papaya, passion  
fruit, citrus fruit  
Fruit and vegetables may be stored  
loose in the vegetable containers.  
Please be aware that not all types of  
fruit and vegetables are suitable for  
storing in the same container. Aromas  
and flavours can transfer from one type  
of food to another (e.g. carrots absorb  
the smell and flavour of onions very  
easily). Some food also gives off a  
natural gas (ethylene) which speeds up  
the rate at which other food perishes.  
– fruit which is not yet ripe  
– aubergines/egg plant, cucumbers,  
potatoes, peppers/capsicum,  
tomatoes, courgettes,  
– some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan  
When shopping for food  
– Examples of fruit and vegetables  
which produce a large amount of  
this natural gas are:  
The freshness of food when first placed  
in the appliance is an important factor  
in determining how long it stays fresh,  
and how long it can be kept in the  
refrigerator. Time out of the refrigerator,  
e.g. during transportation, should be  
kept to a minimum. For example, do not  
allow food to stay in a hot car for too  
long. Once food has started to  
Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines,  
peaches, plums, avocado, figs,  
blueberries, melons and beans.  
deteriorate, this process cannot be  
reversed. As little as two hours outside  
the refrigerator can cause food to start  
deteriorating.  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
– Examples of fruit and vegetables  
Meat  
which react strongly to the natural  
gases given off by other types of  
fruit and vegetables are:  
Meat should be stored unwrapped.  
(Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat  
loosely covered, and leave containers  
open). This permits air to circulate  
Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels  
sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons, around the meat, allowing the surface  
apples, apricots, cucumbers,  
tomatoes, pears, nectarines and  
peaches.  
to dry slightly, which helps prevent the  
growth of bacteria. To prevent the risk  
of bacterial cross-contamination and  
meat deteriorating, do not let one type  
of meat come into direct contact with  
another type.  
Example: Broccoli should not be  
stored with apples, as apples  
produce a large amount of natural  
gas to which broccoli is very  
sensitive. The result is a shorter than  
expected storage time for the  
broccoli.  
Unpacked meat and vegetables  
Unpackaged meat and vegetables  
should be stored separately. To avoid  
any microbiological cross-  
contamination, these foods may only be  
stored together if they are wrapped.  
Protein rich foods  
Please note that foods rich in protein  
deteriorate faster than others.  
Shellfish, for example, deteriorates  
faster than fish, and fish deteriorates  
faster than meat.  
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Adjusting the interior fittings  
Moving the shelves  
The shelves can be adjusted according  
to the height of the food.  
^ Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards  
slightly until the notch at the side is in  
line with the shelf support. It can then  
be raised or lowered to the required  
level.  
^ fit the two brackets onto the supports  
on either side at the required height,  
The raised edge at the back must face  
upwards to prevent food from touching  
the back of the appliance and freezing  
to it.  
^ and push the glass shelves in one  
after the other.  
The shelf with the raised edge must  
be at the back.  
Stoppers prevent the shelves from  
being dislodged by mistake.  
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle  
shelf  
Split shelf  
In order to accommodate tall items in  
the appliance, one of the shelves is  
divided. The front section can be  
pushed under the rear section.  
^ Push the door/bottle shelf upwards,  
then remove it by pulling it forwards.  
^ Replace the door/bottle shelf at the  
required position. Ensure that it is  
securely pushed back into position.  
^ Push the rear half of the glass shelf  
up slightly from below.  
^ At the same time, pull the front half of  
the glass shelf forwards slightly and  
then push it carefully under the rear  
half.  
To move the split shelf:  
^ Take both halves of the split glass  
shelf out,  
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Freezing and storing food  
Maximum freezing capacity  
Storing frozen food  
To ensure that fresh food placed in the  
freezer freezes through to the core as  
quickly as possible, the maximum  
freezing capacity must not be  
exceeded. The maximum freezing  
capacity for freezing within a 24-hour  
period is given on the data plate:  
"Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs".  
When buying frozen food to store in  
your freezer compartment, check  
– that the packaging is not damaged,  
– the use-by date,  
– the temperature at which the frozen  
food is being stored in the shop. The  
length of time it can be kept is  
The maximum freezing capacity given  
on the data plate has been calculated  
according to DIN EN ISO 15502 Stan-  
dard.  
reduced if it has been stored at a  
temperature warmer than -18 °C.  
^ Buy frozen food once you have  
finished the rest of your shopping,  
and wrap it in newspaper or use a  
cool bag or cool box to transport it.  
Freezing fresh food  
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly  
as possible. This way the nutritional  
value of the food, its vitamin content,  
appearance and taste are not impaired.  
^ Store it in the freezer as soon as  
possible.  
Never re-freeze partially or fully  
defrosted food. Consume defrosted  
food as soon as possible as it will  
lose its nutritional value and spoil if  
left for too long. Defrosted food may  
only be re-frozen after it has been  
cooked.  
Food which takes a long time to freeze  
will lose more water from its cells, which  
then shrink.  
During the defrosting process, only  
some of this water is reabsorbed by the  
cells; the rest collects around the food.  
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have  
less time to lose moisture, so they  
shrink less. As there is not so much  
moisture loss, it is easier for the food to  
reabsorb it during the defrosting  
process, and very little water collects  
around the defrosted food.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Home freezing  
lightly before freezing, but care  
should be taken as the taste of some  
spices alters when frozen.  
Only freeze fresh food which is in a  
good condition.  
– Do not place hot foods or drinks in  
the freezer. This causes already  
frozen food to thaw, and increases  
the energy consumption  
Hints on home freezing  
– The following types of food are  
suitable for freezing:  
considerably. Allow hot foods and  
drinks to cool down before placing  
them in the freezer.  
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,  
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy  
products, pastry, leftovers, egg  
yolks, egg whites and a range of  
pre-cooked meals.  
Packing  
^ Freeze food in portions.  
– The following types of food are not  
suitable for freezing:  
Unsuitable packing material  
- wrapping paper  
- grease-proof paper  
- cellophane  
- bin bags  
- plastic carrier bags  
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour  
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their  
shells, onions, whole raw apples and  
pears.  
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,  
vegetables should be blanched after  
they have been trimmed and  
washed.  
Suitable packing material  
- plastic freezer film  
- freezer bags  
- aluminium foil  
- freezer containers  
To blanch: bring a large saucepan of  
water to the boil, immerse the  
vegetables in the fast boiling water  
for 2-3 minutes, depending on  
variety. Remove, and plunge into  
ice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain  
and pack ready for freezing.  
^ Expel as much air as possible from  
bags etc. before sealing them, to  
prevent freezer-burn on food.  
^ Close the packaging tightly with  
- rubber bands  
- plastic clips  
- string or bag ties  
- freezer tape.  
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty  
meat, and can be stored for  
considerably longer.  
– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or  
rolled meat from freezing together in  
solid blocks when packed, separate  
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.  
Freezer bags may also be sealed  
using home heat sealing kits.  
– Do not season fresh foods or  
blanched vegetables before  
freezing. Only season cooked food  
^ Make a note of the contents and the  
date of freezing on the packaging.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Before placing food in the freezer  
Please note that when removing the  
drawers, the lowest freezer drawer  
must always remain in the freezer.  
When placing food on the glass cold  
plate make sure it does not obstruct  
the ventilation gaps at the back.  
This is important for problem-free  
operation and normal energy  
consumption.  
^ When freezing more than 2 kg of  
fresh food, switch on the Super  
freeze function some time before  
placing the food in the freezer (see  
"Super freeze").  
This also helps to prevent food that is  
already in the freezer from starting to  
defrost.  
Placing food in the freezer  
– Freezing the maximum amount  
(see data plate)  
The following maximum capacities  
must be observed:  
^ Remove the upper freezer drawers.  
– freezer drawer = 25 kg  
– glass cold plate = 35 kg  
^ Place the food flat on the upper glass  
cold plates so that it freezes through  
to the core as quickly as possible.  
Food to be frozen must on no  
account touch food which is already  
frozen to avoid partial thawing.  
Once frozen:  
^ Place the frozen food in the freezer  
drawers and push them back into the  
appliance.  
^ Make sure that the packaging and  
containers are dry to prevent them  
sticking together when frozen.  
– Large items  
If you wish to freeze large items such  
as a turkey or game, the glass cold  
plates between the drawers can be  
removed.  
– Freezing small amounts of food  
Place the food in the upper freezer  
drawers.  
^ Place the food flat in the bottom of  
the drawers so that it freezes through  
to the core as quickly as possible.  
^ Remove the upper freezer drawers  
and carefully lift and slide out the  
glass cold plates.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Defrosting  
Never re-freeze partially or fully  
defrosted food. Consume defrosted  
food as soon as possible as it will  
lose its nutritional value and spoil if  
left for too long. Defrosted food may  
only be re-frozen after it has been  
cooked.  
Frozen food can be defrosted in  
different ways:  
– in a microwave oven,  
– in an oven using the "Fan" or  
"Defrost" setting,  
– at room temperature,  
Ice cubes  
– in the refrigerator (the cold given off  
by the frozen food helps to keep the  
other food cold),  
– in a steam oven.  
Poultry It is particularly important to  
observe food hygiene rules when  
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid  
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away  
and wash the container it was in, the  
sink and your hands. Danger of  
salmonella poisoning.  
^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with  
water, and place it in the bottom of  
one of the drawers.  
^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,  
for example a spoon handle, to  
remove the ice tray from the freezer.  
Ensure that meat and fish (e.g mince,  
chicken, fish fillets) do not come into  
contact with other foods while  
defrosting. Collect the liquid and  
dispose of it carefully.  
^ Ice cubes can be removed easily  
from the tray by twisting the tray  
gently or by holding it under cold  
running water for a short while.  
Fruit should be defrosted at room  
temperature in its packaging, or in a  
covered bowl.  
Cooling drinks  
Most vegetables can be cooked while  
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling  
water or hot fat. The cooking time is  
slightly less than that of fresh  
vegetables due to changes in the cell  
structure.  
Do not store cans or bottles containing  
carbonated drinks or liquids which  
could freeze in the freezer. The cans or  
bottles could explode.  
When cooling non-carbonated drinks  
quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles  
are not left in for more than one hour,  
otherwise they could burst.  
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Automatic defrost  
Refrigerator section  
Freezer section  
The refrigerator defrosts automatically.  
This appliance is equipped with a "Frost  
free" system. The freezer section  
defrosts automatically.  
Condensate and frost can build up on  
the back wall of the refrigerator section  
whilst it is in use. You do not need to  
remove this, as it will defrost and  
evaporate automatically with the  
The moisture generated in the  
appliance collects on the condenser  
and is automatically defrosted and  
dissipated from time to time.  
warmth generated by the appliance.  
The condensate is drained away via a  
channel and drain hole into an  
evaporation system at the back of the  
appliance.  
This automatic defrosting system  
enables the freezer section to remain  
permanently ice-free, however, the food  
stored in the freezer section will not  
defrost.  
Ensure that the condensate channel  
and drain hole are kept clean and  
are never blocked so that  
condensate can flow away without  
hindrance.  
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Cleaning and care  
– sharp metal scrapers.  
Do not let water get into the  
electronic unit, into the light or into  
the ventilation gaps.  
Before cleaning  
^ Switch the appliance off.  
Do not let water get into the  
condensate channel and drain hole  
when cleaning.  
^ Disconnect the appliance from the  
mains.  
^ Take any food out of the appliance  
and store it in a cool place.  
Do not use steam cleaning  
apparatus to clean the appliance.  
Steam could reach electrical  
components and cause a short  
circuit.  
^ Remove the compartments and the  
lid from the PerfectFresh zone (see  
"Adjusting the interior fittings -  
PerfectFresh zone compartments")  
^ Pull the dividing plate out with both  
hands.  
The data plate located inside the  
appliance must not be removed. It  
contains information which is  
required in the event of a service  
call.  
^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.  
shelves, for cleaning.  
To avoid damaging the surface of  
your appliance, do not use:  
– cleaning agents containing soda,  
ammonia, acids or chlorides,  
– cleaning agents containing  
descaling agents,  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.  
powder cleaners and cream  
cleaners,  
– solvent-based cleaning agents,  
– stainless steel cleaning agents,  
– dishwasher cleaner,  
– oven sprays,  
– glass cleaning agents,  
– hard, abrasive sponges and  
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,  
– melamine eraser blocks,  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning the interior and  
accessories  
^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and  
accessories with a damp cloth and  
dry with a soft cloth.  
Leave the door open to air the  
appliance for a short while.  
^ Clean the appliance at least once a  
month.  
Remove soiling immediately to  
prevent it from drying on.  
Appliance doors, side panels  
Remove any soiling from the  
appliance doors and side panels im-  
mediately.  
Use lukewarm water with a little  
washing-up liquid.  
The following are dishwasher safe:  
If this is not done, it might become  
impossible to remove and could  
cause the surface to alter or  
discolour.  
– the butter dish, egg trays, ice cube  
tray, freezer tray (supplied as stan-  
dard, depending on model)  
– the shelves and bottle shelf in the  
door  
All surfaces are susceptible to  
scratching.  
Contact with unsuitable cleaning  
agents can alter or discolour the  
surfaces.  
– the butter and cheese compartment  
The temperature of the dishwasher  
programme must not exceed 55 °C.  
Contact with some foodstuffs, such  
as carrots, tomatoes or ketchup can  
cause plastic items to discolour.  
However, this discolouration will not  
affect the stability of plastic items.  
^ The surfaces should be cleaned  
using a solution of hot water and a  
little washing-up liquid applied with a  
soft sponge. They can also be  
cleaned with a damp microfibre cloth  
(without using any cleaning agent).  
^ Clean the interior shelves, dividing  
plate, compartments and  
compartment lid by hand. These are  
not suitable for cleaning in a  
dishwasher.  
^ After cleaning, wipe with clean water  
and dry with a soft cloth.  
^ 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.  
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Cleaning and care  
Stainless steel appliance doors:  
Door seal  
The appliance doors have a high  
quality, special finish which is resistant  
to soiling and is very easy to clean.  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
door seal as these will cause the  
seal to deteriorate and become  
porous over time.  
Do not use the following to  
clean/condition the doors  
– stainless steel cleaning agent:  
this will damage the surface.  
– Miele stainless steel conditioning  
agent:  
The door seal should be cleaned  
regularly with clean water and then  
wiped dry with a soft cloth.  
After cleaning  
this will cause noticeable smearing.  
^ Push the dividing plate in until it  
clicks into place.  
Ventilation gaps  
^ Replace all shelves and accessories  
in the refrigerator section.  
^ 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.  
^ Put the food back in the refrigerator  
section.  
^ Reconnect to the mains and switch  
the appliance back on.  
Back of appliance -  
compressor and metal grille  
^ Switch on the Super freeze function  
so that the freezer can cool down  
quickly.  
The compressor and the metal grille at  
the back of the appliance (heat  
exchanger) must be dusted at least  
once a year. A build-up of dust will  
increase the energy consumption of the  
appliance.  
^ Once the temperature in the freezer  
has reached the required  
temperature, place the food back in  
the freezer.  
^ Make sure that the cable and other  
components do not get broken off,  
bent or damaged in any way during  
cleaning.  
^ Switch off Super freeze by pressing  
the Super freeze button.  
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Problem solving guide  
^ Has a large amount of fresh food  
been frozen at the same time?  
This makes the compressor run for  
longer, causing the temperature in  
the refrigerator section to fall  
automatically.  
Repairs to electrical appliances  
should only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person in strict accordance with  
current local and national safety  
regulations. Repairs and other work  
by unqualified persons could be  
dangerous. The manufacturer  
cannot be held liable for  
. . . the compressor is switching in  
too frequently and for too long.  
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps  
have been covered over or become  
dusty.  
unauthorised work.  
What to do if . . .  
^ Check whether the metal grille (heat  
exchanger) at the back of the  
appliance has become too dusty.  
. . . the appliance does not get cool.  
^ Check whether the appliance has  
been switched on. The temperature  
display must be lit up.  
^ 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 plug is correctly  
inserted into the socket and switched  
on.  
^ Check that the doors have been  
closed properly.  
^ Check that the fuse is not defective  
and the mains fuse has not tripped. If  
it has there could be a fault with the  
household electrical wiring, the fridge  
freezer or another electrical  
. . . 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?  
appliance. Contact a qualified  
electrician or Miele.  
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator  
section or freezer section is too low.  
If so, raise the temperature of the  
room.  
^ Set a warmer temperature.  
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.  
^ The Super freeze function is still on  
and the Super freeze indicator light is  
on.  
The Super freeze function switches  
itself off automatically after approx.  
65 hours.  
^ Check that the doors have been  
closed properly.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . food has frozen together.  
. . . the Super freeze indicator light  
and one of the temperature display  
lights are flashing at the same time.  
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon  
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it  
apart carefully.  
There is a fault. Call the Service  
Department.  
. . . the door to the freezer section  
will not open because it has been  
opened and closed too many times in refrigerator section is not working.  
. . . the interior lighting in the  
succession.  
^ Was the refrigerator section door left  
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.  
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.  
. . the alarm sounds.  
Has one of the the appliance doors  
been open for longer than 60 seconds?  
^ Close the door.  
. . . 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 stop.  
^ Grip the lamp cover a at the front  
and unhook it at the back.  
^ Unscrew the lamp b and replace it  
with a new one.  
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Problem solving guide  
Lamp specification:  
220 - 240 V, E 14 fitting  
See the old lamp for the Wattage  
required.  
^ Replace the lamp cover a.  
. . . the floor of the refrigerator 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 doors while waiting for the  
appliance to be serviced.  
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Noises  
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....  
Click....  
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating  
through the pipes.  
Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the  
motor on and off.  
Sssrrrrr....  
Creak ...  
On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just  
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.  
Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the  
appliance expands.  
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the  
system is unavoidable.  
Noises that you can  
easily rectify  
What 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.  
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After Sales / Guarantee  
In the event of a fault which you cannot  
correct yourself, or if the appliance is  
under guarantee, please contact:  
– your Miele Dealer  
or  
– Miele  
(see back cover for contact details).  
When contacting your Dealer or Miele,  
please quote the model and serial  
number of your appliance. This  
information is given on the data plate  
inside your appliance.  
Please note that telephone calls may  
be monitored and recorded for  
training purposes.  
N.B. A call-out charge will be applied  
for service visits where the problem  
could have been resolved as described  
in these instructions.  
Guarantee  
For information on the appliance  
guarantee specific to your country  
please contact Miele. See back cover  
for contact details.  
In the U.K. your appliance is  
guaranteed for 2 years from the date of  
purchase. However, you must activate  
your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or  
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Electrical connection  
Electrical connection U.K.  
Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)  
All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when  
by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover  
person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a  
local and national safety regulations  
(BS 7671 in the UK).  
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).  
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.  
Please ensure that the connection data  
quoted on the data plate match the  
household mains supply.  
Replacement fuses should be ASTA  
approved to BS 1362 and have the  
correct rating. Replacement fuses and  
fuse covers may be purchased from  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable switched socket which is easily your local electrical supplier.  
accessible. For extra safety it is  
advisable to protect the appliance with  
a suitable residual current device  
WARNING  
(RCD).  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
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).  
This appliance must not be connected  
to the inverter of an autonomous power  
supply, e.g. a solar power system.  
When switching the appliance on, a  
surge in power could trigger the safety  
cut-out mechanism. This could damage  
the electronic unit.  
The appliance must not be used with  
so-called energy saving devices. These  
reduce the energy supply to the  
appliance which could then become  
too warm. Using such devices could  
alter the specification of the product.  
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Installation  
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  
Important: tropical / humid  
environments  
During periods of high humidity,  
some condensation may appear on  
outside surfaces of cooling  
consumption.  
appliances. This condensation will  
disappear when humidity levels  
drop. For prevention, it is advisable  
to install the appliance with sufficient  
ventilation in a dry and/or an  
air-conditioned room.  
This appliance must not be installed  
directly next to another refrigerator  
or freezer.  
It does not have side-wall heating,  
so installation next to another  
refrigerator or freezer could cause a  
build-up of condensation between  
them.  
Please ensure that doors are closing  
and sealing properly.  
Please ensure that the appliance is  
installed in accordance with these  
installation instructions and that the  
handle is fitted correctly. Should you  
require further assistance please  
contact your Miele customer service  
centre.  
Further information is available from  
your dealer.  
Location  
This appliance should be installed in a  
dry, well-ventilated room. 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. 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.  
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Installation  
Climate range  
Aligning the appliance  
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.  
^ To align the appliance, adjust the feet  
using the spanner supplied.  
Levelling the appliance door  
Climate range  
Ambient room  
temperature  
SN  
N
ST  
T
SN-ST  
SN-T  
+10°C to +32°C  
+16°C to +32°C  
+16°C to +38°C  
+16°C to +43°C  
+10°C to +38°C  
+10°C to +43°C  
^ Ensure that you unscrew adjusting  
foot a from the hinge plate until it sits  
on the floor. Then unscrew the foot by  
a further 90°.  
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 frozen food deteriorating  
and going off.  
Ventilation  
Air at the back of the appliance gets  
warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,  
the ventilation gaps must not be  
covered or blocked in any way. They  
should be dusted on a regular basis.  
Installation  
^ Remove the cable clip from the back  
of the appliance.  
^ Check that all parts at the back of the  
appliance are unhindered. Carefully  
remove any hindrance.  
^ Carefully push the appliance into  
position with the back against the  
wall.  
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Installation  
Appliance dimensions  
A
B
C
KFN 12823 SD (-1/-2)  
KFN 12823 SD edt/cs-1  
1817  
600 mm  
630 mm  
KFN 12923 SD (-1/-2)  
KFN 12923 SD edt/cs -1/-2  
KFN 12924 SD (-1)  
2010  
600 mm  
630 mm  
41  
Changing the door hinging  
The appliance is supplied right-hand  
hinged. If left-hand door hinging is  
required, follow the instructions below.  
To change the door hinging you will  
need the following tools:  
– a cross-slotted screwdriver,  
– a flat-bladed screwdriver,  
– a selection of Torx screwdrivers,  
– a spanner.  
Two people are needed for  
changing the door hinging.  
Removing the door handles  
^ Pull door handle a towards you. Side  
section b slides back.  
^ Pull side section b firmly back out of  
the guides on the mounting plate.  
^ Undo the 4 screws (Torx 15) in the  
mounting plate, and remove the  
handle.  
^ Remove the cover caps from the  
opposite side, and fit them into the  
empty holes.  
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Changing the door hinging  
Removing the doors  
^ Rotate retaining plate f by 180°.  
^ Then fit cover e from the front over  
retaining plate f, and slide it over to  
the right. The writing must be visible.  
Make sure the door shelves are  
empty.  
^ Close the upper door.  
^ Remove cover g, then rotate it by  
180° and fit it on the opposite side.  
^ Then fit cover e together with  
retaining plate f on the opposite  
side.  
^ Remove cover a by sliding it  
forwards from the back and then  
lifting it off.  
^ Remove cover b by pulling it  
upwards.  
Caution. The upper door is not  
secure as soon as the upper hinge  
plate is removed.  
^ Loosen screws d in upper hinge  
plate c and pull it upwards and off.  
^ Carefully lift the upper door off and  
place it to one side.  
^ Carefully ease off cover e from  
above using a screwdriver and then  
take it off together with retaining plate  
f.  
^ Then separate retaining plate f from  
cover e, by pushing it slightly to the  
left and then pulling the cover  
forwards and off.  
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Changing the door hinging  
^ Close the lower appliance door.  
Caution. The lower door is not  
secure as soon as the middle hinge  
plate is removed.  
^ Remove cap l from the bearing  
bush in the door and refit on the  
opposite side.  
^ Pull the middle hinge pin i upwards  
to remove it.  
^ Carefully lift the lower door off and  
place it to one side.  
^ Pull cover j off.  
^ Unscrew hinge plate k, turn it  
through 180° and fit it on the opposite  
side.  
^ Pull off plastic cap h, turn it through  
180° and fit it back on to hinge plate  
k.  
^ Refit cover j on the opposite side.  
^ Using a screwdriver, remove spring  
clamp m from underneath the door  
and fit it on the opposite side.  
44  
Changing the door hinging  
Changing over the doors  
^ Screw hinge plate f into position on  
the opposite side using the two outer  
long slots only. To make it possible to  
align the door later, do not replace  
the centre screw at this stage.  
^ Pull hinge pin a together with disc b  
and adjustable foot c upwards and  
off.  
^ Remove cover cap d.  
^ Important. Screw the adjustable foot  
c into hinge pin a as far as it will go.  
^ Undo screws e and take hinge plate  
f off.  
^ Refit hinge pin a together with disc  
b and adjustable foot c. Important.  
The notch at the bottom of the hinge  
pin should face towards the back.  
^ Undo the screw of hinge part h on  
hinge plate f slightly. Fit it into the  
hole opposite in hinge plate f and  
tighten up the screw.  
^ Place the door onto hinge pin a.  
^ Refit cover cap d in the other hole.  
^ Close the lower appliance door.  
^ Remove cover g and fit it into the  
holes on the opposite side.  
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Changing the door hinging  
^ Fit hinge pin i into middle hinge  
plate k in the lower door. The ridge  
on the hinge pin will fit into the notch  
in the hinge plate.  
^ Align the door with the appliance  
housing using the long slots in the  
lower hinge plate. Then tighten the  
screws.  
^ Then fit the upper door on middle  
hinge pin i.  
^ Close the upper door.  
^ Fit hinge plate c onto the opposite  
side and secure it with screws d.  
If necessary drill pilot holes for the  
screws or use a battery operated  
screwdriver.  
^ Fit covers a and b to their opposite  
sides.  
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Changing the door hinging  
Refitting the handles  
It is important to check that the side  
section of the handle d does not  
come into contact with the door seal  
when opening the door, as this  
would damage the door seal  
permanently.  
Please make sure you follow the  
instructions below carefully when  
you refit the handles. The door seal  
will be damaged if the handle is  
fitted incorrectly.  
If, after you have refitted the handle,  
you find that the side section does  
touch the door seal when the door is  
opened:  
^ Realign mounting plate c with grub  
screws a until the mounting plate  
and the side section of the handle d  
are at the correct angle and the side  
section does not touch the door seal  
when the door is opened.  
^ Loosely attach the handle to the  
opposite side of the door with the two  
front screws b.  
Mounting plate c must be positioned  
on the side of the door so that when the  
door is closed it is flush with the side of  
the appliance.  
If this is not the case,  
^ tighten both grub screws a with a  
suitable allen key until mounting plate  
c lines up correctly.  
^ Then tighten all 4 screws b.  
^ Slide the side section of the handle  
d into the guides on the mounting  
plate until it clicks into place.  
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Aligning the appliance doors  
The appliance doors can be aligned  
with the housing after they have been  
fitted.  
To align the upper door use the long  
outer slots in the middle hinge plate:  
In the following illustration the door  
is not shown in the closed position to  
make it easier to see what you have  
to do.  
To align the lower door use the long  
outer slots in the lower hinge plate:  
^ Slightly loosen both screws c.  
^ Align the door by sliding the hinge  
plate to the left or right.  
^ Then tighten screws c.  
^ Remove centre screw a from the  
hinge plate.  
^ Slightly loosen both outer screws b.  
^ Align the door by sliding the hinge  
plate to the left or right.  
^ Then tighten screws b again. Screw  
a does not need to be used again.  
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Building in the appliance  
The air inlet and outlet must not be  
covered or blocked in any way.  
They should be dusted on a regular  
basis.  
When built into a kitchen run (max.  
depth 580 mm) the appliance can be  
installed directly next to a kitchen  
furniture housing unit. The appliance  
door will protrude in front of furniture  
fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by  
55 mm in the middle of the door. This  
enables the doors to be opened and  
shut without being obstructed.  
When installed next to a wall d a  
distance of approx. 55 mm must be  
maintained on the hinge side between  
the wall d and the appliance b, so  
that the doors and the handles have  
sufficient space for opening.  
aTop box  
bAppliance  
cHousing unit  
dWall  
The appliance can be installed in a  
kitchen run. To match the height of the  
rest of the kitchen, the appliance can  
be fitted with a suitable top box a.  
A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm  
depth must be allowed for behind the  
appliance across the entire width of the  
top box for air to circulate.  
The cross section of the air outlet under  
the room ceiling must be at least  
300 cm2 to ensure that air can circulate  
without hindrance. Otherwise the  
appliance has to work harder, resulting  
in an increase in electricity  
consumption.  
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M.-Nr. 09 274 071 / 01  
KFN12823SD(-x), KFN12823SDedt/cs-x, KFN12923SD(-x), KFN12923SDedt/cs-x, KFN12924SD-x  

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