Miele KFN 8762 SD ed - Manual

Disposal of the packingmaterial The transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly fordisposal, and can normally berecycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings,bags etc. are disposed of safely andkept out of the reach of babies andyoung children. Da...

This appliance complies with allrelevant legal safety requirements.Improper use can, however, presenta risk of both personal injury andmaterial damage. To avoid the risk of accidents anddamage to the appliance, pleaseread these instructions carefullybefore installation and before usingit for the fir...

Before connecting the appliance tothe mains supply, make sure that the rating on the data platecorresponds to the voltage andfrequency of the household supply.This data must correspond in order toavoid the risk of damage to theappliance. Consult a qualifiedelectrician if in any doubt. The electrical...

Normal energyconsumption Increased energyconsumption Installation In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source(radiator, oven). Situated near to a heat source(radiator, oven). Where the ideal ambient r...

Before using for the first time The stainless steel surface has a layerof protective foil to prevent scratchingduring transportation. ^ Do not remove this foil until theappliance has been installed or builtin. Start at one of the upper corners. ^ Clean stainless steel surfaces with asuitable conditi...

The refrigerator section temperaturedisplay goes out and the refrigeratorsection switches off. To switch the refrigerator section onagain ^ Press the On/Off button on the lefthand side of the control panel again. The refrigerator section temperaturedisplay lights up. The refrigeratorsection starts c...

It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in theappliance. Micro-organisms will causefood which is not stored at the correcttemperature to deteriorate rapidly.Temperature influences the growth rateof these micro-organisms. Reducingthe temperature reduces their growthrate. T...

After setting the temperature you cansee the following information in thedisplay by pressing the buttons: – When first pressed, the last temperature selected flashes. – Each subsequent press of the button adjusts the temperature shown in1 °C steps. – Keeping the button pressed in adjusts the tempera...

Temperature display brightness The appliance is supplied with thebrightness of the temperature displayset as low as possible. However, if thedoor is opened, a setting changed or ifthe alarm is sounding, the temperaturedisplay will appear much brighter forapprox. 1 minute. You can adjust the level of...

Your appliance has been fitted with awarning system which ensures that thetemperature in the freezer sectioncannot rise unnoticed.An alarm will sound and the freezersection temperature display will flash ifthe temperature in the freezer sectionbecomes too warm. The temperaturethe appliance is set at...

Super cool The Super cool function can be used torapidly reduce the temperature in therefrigerator section to its lowest setting(depending on the room temperature). Switching on Super cool Super cool is particularlyrecommended for faster chilling oflarge amounts of fresh food or drink. ^ Press the S...

Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function onbefore putting fresh food into thefreezer section. Exceptions: – when putting in food that is already frozen. – when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food daily. Switching on Super freeze When freezing small quantities of foodin the freezer section, the Super...

Dynamic cooling m When the Dynamic cooling function isnot switched on, the natural circulationof air in the appliance will causedifferent temperature zones in therefrigerator as the cold, heavy air willsink to the lowest section of theappliance. You should bear this in mindwhen placing food in the a...

Different storage zones Due to the natural circulation of the airin the appliance, there are differenttemperature zones in the refrigerator.Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowestsection of the appliance. Make use ofthe different zones when placing foodin the appliance. Warmest area The warmest area is ...

Storing food correctly Store food covered or packaged. Thiswill prevent food smells or tastes fromaffecting other foods, and prevent foodfrom drying out and also anycross-contamination of bacteria. Thegrowth of bacteria, such as salmonella,can be avoided by setting the correcttemperature and maintai...

Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted accordingto the height of the food. ^ Raise the shelf at the front, pull it outhalf way, and then lift it out. ^ With the rear barrier facing upwards,place the shelf at the requiredposition.The rear barrier must face upwards toprevent food from touching...

Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that fresh food placed in thefreezer freezes through to the core asquickly as possible, the maximumfreezing capacity must not beexceeded. The maximum freezingcapacity for freezing within a 24-hourperiod is given on the data plate“Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs”. ...

– Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables beforefreezing. Only season cooked foodlightly before freezing but careshould be taken as the taste of somespices alters when frozen. – Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer. This causes alreadyfrozen food to thaw and increasesthe energy c...

^ Make sure that the packaging andcontainers are dry to prevent themsticking together when frozen. When freezing, make sure that foodalready frozen does not come intocontact with fresh food being frozenas this could cause the frozen foodto begin to defrost. Freezer calendar The freezer calendar on t...

Never re-freeze partially or fullydefrosted food. Consume defrostedfood as soon as possible as it willlose its nutritional value and spoil ifleft for too long. Defrosted food mayonly be re-frozen after it has beencooked. Ice cubes (with or without release buttondepending on model) ^ Press down the r...

Cool pack (depending on model) The cool pack prevents thetemperature in the freezer rising tooquickly in the event of a power cut. Place the ice pack in the upper drawerdirectly on top of food or to save spaceon the freezer tray. The cool pack willbe at its most effective after it has beenin the fre...

Never use cleaning agentscontaining abrasive substancessuch as sand, soda, acids orchemical solvents. "Non-abrasive"cleaning agents are also unsuitableas they can cause matt areas toappear. For stainless steel surfaces, use aproprietary stainless steel cleaningagent. Do not let water get int...

Repairs to electrical appliancesshould only be carried out by asuitably qualified and competentperson in accordance with local andnational safety regulations. Repairsand other work by unqualifiedpersons could be dangerous. Themanufacturer cannot be held liablefor unauthorised work. Some minor proble...

. . . the frozen food is thawingbecause the freezer section is toowarm. ^ Is the room temperature lower thanthe ambient temperature for whichthe appliance is designed? If so, raise the temperature of theroom. Operating in a room which is too coldwill cause the cooling system to switchoff for too lon...

Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise canget louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulatingthrough the pipes. Click.... Clicking sounds are made when the t...

In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself, or if the appliance isunder guarantee, please contact: – Your Miele Dealer or – The Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting your Dealer or theService Department, please quote themodel and serial number of yourap...

Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance with currentlocal and national safety (BS 7671 inthe UK). The appliance is supplied with a mainscable and moulded plug ready forconnection to an a.c. single phase220-2...

Do not place any appliance whichgives off heat, such as a toaster ormicrowave oven, on top of thisappliance, as this would increasethe appliance’s energy consumption. This fridge freezer must not beinstalled "side-by-side" next toanother refrigerator or freezer.Since the appliance is not fit...

The appliance is supplied right handhinged. If left hand door hinging isrequired, follow the instructions below. Removing the door handles: First the side section of the handle mustbe removed: ^ Pull door handle a towards you. Side section b slides back, creating a gap d between side section b and m...

^ Remove cover h , and unscrew hinge bracket i . ^ Fit hinge pin j in the second hole of hinge bracket i . ^ Refit bracket k and cover l turned through 180° on the opposite side. ^ Screw hinge bracket i into the opposite side.The M4 screw has to be screwed into the left hole of the hinge bracket. ^ ...

The appliance can be installed in akitchen run. To match the height of therest of the kitchen, the appliance canbe fitted with a suitable top box a . A ventilation gap of at least 50 mmdepth must be allowed for behind theappliance and top box, if fitted, for airto circulate.A gap of at least 40 mm i...