Miele KFN 7734 C - User Manual

Warning and Safety instructions 7  Warning: fire hazard/flammable materials. This symbol is on the compressor and indicates flammable materials. Do not remove thissticker.The refrigerant inside the appliance (details on the data plate) isenvironmentally friendly but flammable.The use of this refrig...

Warning and Safety instructions 9  While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise thewarranty is invalidated.  Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele original spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the...

Warning and Safety instructions 10  If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or the door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plasticcomponents as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.  Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store explosive mater...

Warning and Safety instructions 11 Cleaning and care  Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.  Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this appliance. Steam could reach electrical components and ca...

Warning and Safety instructions 12 Transport  Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.  Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people. Di...

Warning and Safety instructions 13 Symbol on the compressor (depending on model) This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normaloperation.  The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penetrates the airways.

Caring for the environment 14 Disposing of the packagingmaterial The packaging material is used forhandling and protects the appliancefrom transport damage. The packagingmaterial used is selected from materialswhich are environmentally friendly fordisposal and can generally be recycled.Recycling the...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 15 Installation site  Risk of damage and danger of injury due to the refrigerationappliance tipping over.This refrigeration appliance is veryheavy and can tip forwards when theappliance door is open.Keep the appliance door(s) closeduntil the refrigeration appliance hasbe...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 17 Climate range This refrigeration appliance is designedfor use within specific ambienttemperatures (climate range). Do notuse in ambient temperatures for whichit is not designed. The climate range isstated on the data plate in the interiorcabinet of the refrigeration ap...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 18 Changing the door hinging  Danger of injury and damage to the appliance due to heavy door.There is an increased risk of injuryand damage if the door hinging isinstalled by a single person.Always change the door hinging withthe help of a second person. The refrigeratio...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 19 Appliancefurnituredoorthickness A [mm] Gap X [mm] for different edge radii B R0 R1.2 R2 R3 ≥ 16–19 min. 3 20 5 4 4 3.5 21 5.5 5 4.5 4 22 6.5 6 5.5 5 Adjoining kitchen furniture front A = Furniture front thicknessB = Edge radiusX = Gap Adjoining side wall A = Furniture ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 20 Building-in dimensions Installation in a tall unit/side view All dimensions are given in mm. * The declared energy consumption was calculated in a 560 mm deep niche. Therefrigeration appliance is fully functional in a 550 mm niche but the energyconsumption will be slig...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 21 Connections and ventilation All dimensions are given in mm. The specified ventilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order to ensure thecorrect functioning of the refrigeration appliance. a View from the front b Mains connection cable, length = 2200 mm c Ventilat...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 23 Electrical connection The refrigeration appliance must only beconnected to an earthed socket usingthe mains connection cable supplied.The socket must be easily accessibleafter the refrigeration appliance hasbeen installed. If the socket is not easilyaccessible, ensure ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 24 Connecting the refrigeration appliance  Insert the plug connector into thesocket at the back of the refrigerationappliance. Make sure that the plug connector hasclicked into position correctly.  Insert the plug of the refrigerationappliance into the socket. The refri...

Saving energy 25 How to save energy: Installation site The refrigeration appliance has to cool more often at higherambient temperatures and consumes more energy in theprocess. Therefore, you should: - Install the refrigeration appliance in a well-ventilated room. - Do not install the refrigeration a...

Guide to the appliance 26               

Guide to the appliance 28 Control panel with start display OK < >  °C 5 -18 °C 1 2 3 4 5 a Temperature display for fridge zone b Temperature display for freezer section c Sensor controls for selecting a setting d OK  sensor control for confirming a selection and entering Settings mode   e Di...

Guide to the appliance 30 Selecting the desired function in Settings mode    Touch the OK  sensor control on the control panel.  will appear in the display (refrigerator section is selected).  Use the   or   sensor control to scroll to the   symbol.  Touch OK .  Select the function you want...

Guide to the appliance 31 Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the door shelf/bottle shelf Only move the door/bottle shelves inthe appliance door when they areempty.  Push the door/bottle shelvesupwards, then remove them by pullingthem forwards.  Replace the door/bottle shelves atthe required he...

Guide to the appliance 32  Raise the shelf slightly at the frontand pull it forwards a little.  Lift it until the notches at the side arein line with the shelf supports. Theshelf can then be raised or lowered tothe required level.  Push the shelf in. Stoppers prevent the shelves frombeing dislodg...

Guide to the appliance 33 Moving the charcoal filters KKF-FF charcoal filters with holder(Active AirClean) are available asoptional accessories (see “Optionalaccessories”). When storing very strong smellingfood (e.g. very ripe cheese): - Place the holder with the charcoal filters on the shelf where ...

Guide to the appliance 34 KKF-FF charcoal filter with holder(Active AirClean) Charcoal filters neutralise unpleasantodours in the fridge zone for improvedair quality. KKF-RF replacement charcoal filters(Active AirClean) Replacement filters to the fit the holderare available. We recommend replacingth...

Switching on and off 35 Before using for the first time  Remove all packaging material andprotective film.  Clean the inside of the appliance andthe accessories (see “Cleaning andcare”). Connecting the refrigeration appliance  Connect the refrigeration appliance tothe electricity supply as descri...

Switching on and off 37 Switching off for longer periods oftime If, during a long absence, therefrigeration appliance is switched offbut not cleaned and the door is leftshut, there is a danger of mouldbuilding up inside the appliance.It is essential to clean therefrigeration appliance before a longp...

The correct temperature 38 It is very important to set the correcttemperature to ensure the shelf life offood. Reducing the temperature reducesthe growth rate of microorganisms.Food does not spoil as quickly.The temperature in the refrigerationappliance will rise: - The more often the appliance door...

The correct temperature 39 Temperature display In normal operation, the temperaturedisplay shows the current average refrigerator section temperature and the maximum freezer section temperature . Depending on the ambient temperatureand the temperature setting, it can takethe appliance a few hours to...

Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling 40 SuperCool   When switched on, the SuperCoolfunction   can be used to rapidly reduce the temperature in the fridge zone to its lowest setting (depending on the ambient temperature). Therefrigeration appliance will work at fullpower and lower the...

Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling 41 SuperFreeze   When switched on, the SuperFreezefunction   can be used to rapidly reduce the temperature in the freezer section to its lowest setting (depending on the ambienttemperature). The refrigerationappliance will work at full power andlo...

Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling 42 DynaCool   When the DynaCool function  is not switched on, the natural circulation ofair in the appliance will cause differenttemperature zones in the fridge zone,as the cold, heavy air will sink to thelowest section of the appliance. Youshould...

Selecting further settings 43 Explanation of the differentsettings Only the settings that require furtherexplanation are described below. The door alarm and other warnings areautomatically suppressed when youare in Settings mode   . Party mode   The Party mode function   is recommended if you wis...

Selecting further settings 47 Availability of the WiFi connection The WiFi connection shares a frequencyrange with other appliances (includingmicrowave ovens and remote controltoys). This can give rise to sporadic oreven complete connection failures.Therefore, the availability of featuredfunctions c...

Selecting further settings 48 Resetting the network configuration  In Settings mode   , use the   or   sensor control to scroll to the   symbol.  Touch OK .  Use the   sensor control to scroll to the   symbol.  Touch OK .  Use the   sensor control to scroll to the   symbol.  Touch OK ....

Selecting further settings 49 Adjusting the display brightness   You can adjust the display brightness tosuit the lighting conditions in the room.  In Settings mode   , use the   or   sensor control to scroll to the   symbol.  Touch OK .  Use the   and   sensor controls to select the displ...

Selecting further settings 50 Resetting the settings to their defaultsettings   All settings made on the refrigerationappliance will be reset to defaultsettings (for settings, see “Guide to theappliance”).  In Settings mode   , use the   or   sensor control to scroll to the   symbol.  Touch O...

Temperature and door alarm 51  Health risk caused by decomposing food.If the temperature in the freezerremains above -18 °C for a long time,the frozen food can start to defrost.This will reduce the storage life of thefood.Check whether the frozen food hasstarted to defrost. If it has, check thatthe...

Temperature and door alarm 52 Door alarm The refrigeration appliance is fittedwith a door alarm to avoid increasedenergy consumption and foodbecoming warm if the door is leftopen. If an appliance door is left open for alonger period of time,    will appear on the relevant temperature display. Anal...

Storing food in the fridge zone 53  Risk of explosion due to flammable mixes of gases.Electrical components can causeflammable mixes of gases to ignite.Do not store explosive materials inthe refrigeration appliance or anyproducts containing propellants (e.g.spray cans). The spray cans inquestion ca...

Storing food in the fridge zone 54 Coldest area The coldest area in the fridge zone isdirectly above the DailyFresh drawerand at the back of the appliance. A temperature setting of 4 °Ccombined with appropriate hygienemeasures delays the propagation ofbacteria, e.g. salmonella and listeria,which can...

Storing food in the fridge zone 55 Storing food correctly Ensure that food stored in the fridgezone is in packaging or covered properly(some exceptions apply in theDailyFresh drawer). This will prevent food odours fromaffecting other food, stop food fromdrying out and also prevent any cross-contamin...

Storing food in the DailyFresh drawer 56 The DailyFresh drawer provides goodstorage conditions for fruit andvegetables.The humidity level in the DailyFreshdrawer can also be regulated to suit thefood being stored. Food retains its ownmoisture if stored at a higher humidityand so does not dry out as ...

Freezing and storing food 58 Freezing fresh food  Health risk caused by decomposing food.If the temperature in the freezerremains above -18 °C for a long time,the frozen food can start to defrost.This will reduce the storage life of thefood.Check whether the frozen food hasstarted to defrost. If it...

Freezing and storing food 59 Home freezing Before placing food in the freezer  When freezing more than 2 kg of freshfood, switch on the SuperFreezefunction   for 6 hours before placing the food in the freezer.  When freezing even larger amounts offood, switch on the SuperFreezefunction   for 24 ...

Freezing and storing food 60  Place the food flat in the bottom ofthe upper freezer drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quicklyas possible. – VarioRoom: freezing the maximumamount of food (see data plate) If the ventilation slots are blocked,the cooling performance willdecrease and en...

Freezing and storing food 61 Cooling drinks quickly To cool drinks quickly in the refrigeratorsection, switch on the SuperCoolfunction   . If you want to cool a large amount ofdrinks, or if you want to cool drinks inthe freezer section, select Party mode   in Settings mode   . When cooling drinks...

Defrosting 62 Refrigerator section andDailyFresh drawer The refrigerator section and theDailyFresh drawer defrost automatically.Condensate and frost can build up onthe back wall of the refrigerator sectionwhilst the compressor is running. Youdo not need to remove this.The condensate drains through a...

Cleaning and care 63 The data plate located inside theinterior cabinet of the refrigerationappliance must not be removed. Itcontains information which is requiredin the event of a fault. Do not let water get into theelectronic unit or the lighting.  Risk of damage due to moisture ingress.The steam ...

Cleaning and care 64 Preparing the refrigerationappliance for cleaning Cleaning the refrigerator section only: Switch Cleaning mode   on. The cooling system in the refrigeratorsection is switched off, but the interiorlighting remains switched on.  In Settings mode   , use the   or   sensor cont...

Cleaning and care 65 Cleaning the inside of theappliance The refrigeration appliance should becleaned regularly (at least once amonth). If soiling is left on for any length oftime, it may become impossible toremove under certain circumstances.Surfaces may suffer discolouration ordamage.It is therefo...

Cleaning and care 66 - Adjustable shelves (without the trim or printing) - The glass shelves (without protective trims) - The holder for the charcoal filter (available as an optional accessory) Removing and dismantlingaccessories for cleaning Dismantling the door shelf/bottle shelf Remove the stainl...

Cleaning and care 67 Removing a drawer  Pull the drawer forwards and out.  After cleaning, slide the drawer backin again. Removing the compartment cover  Lift the cover at the front and pull itout.  After cleaning, slide the compartmentcover back in again. Removing the drawers and glassshelves f...

Cleaning and care 68 Replacing the charcoal filters (optionalaccessory) Replace the charcoal filters in the holderevery 6 months.The   symbol in the start display reminds you to replace the charcoalfilter. Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filterscan be obtained from the MieleCustomer Service Department,...

Cleaning and care 69 Cleaning the door seal  Risk of damage as a result of incorrect cleaning.If you treat the door seal with oils orgrease, it can become porous.Do not use any oils or grease on thedoor seal.  The door seal should be cleanedregularly with clean water, and thenwiped dry with a soft...

Problem solving guide 70 Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easilyremedied. You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to callthe Miele Customer Service Department.Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/serv...

Problem solving guide 73 Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The floor of the refriger-ator section is wet. The condensate drain hole is blocked.  Clean the condensate channel and drain hole. Food has frozen to-gether. The food packaging was not dry when placed in thefreezer.  Use a blunt inst...

Problem solving guide 76 Message Cause and remedy    lights up in the dis- play and an alarm alsosounds. Indication of an interruption to the power supply: thetemperature in the freezer section over the last fewdays or hours has risen too high because of a powercut or interruption to the power sup...

Problem solving guide 78 Interior lighting  Risk of electric shock due to exposed, live electrical components. When removing the lighting cover, there is a risk of coming into contact with liveelectrical components.Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired orreplaced b...

Noises 79 The refrigeration appliance is producing various noises during operation. If the cooling performance is low, the refrigeration appliance will conserve energybut operate for longer. The volume will be lower. Food will be chilled faster if the cooling performance is high. The volume will be ...

Service 81 Information to help you rectify faultsyourself and about Miele spare partscan be found at www.miele.com/service. Contact in the event of a fault In the event of a fault which you cannotremedy yourself, please contact yourMiele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can book a Miele Custome...

EU Conformity declaration 82 Miele hereby declares that this fridge-freezer complies with Directive2014/53/EU. The complete text of the EU declarationof conformity is available from one ofthe following internet addresses: - Products, Download from www.miele.ie - For service, information, operating i...

UK Conformity declaration 83 Miele hereby declares that this fridge-freezer complies with UK Radio EquipmentRegulations 2017, as amended. The complete text of the UK declaration of conformity is available from one of thefollowing internet addresses: - Products, Download from www.miele.co.uk- For ser...

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