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Miele KFN 8996 SDE ed-1 Operating And Installation Manual

Frost free fridge freezer with led shelf lighting, dynamic cooling and ice cube maker
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Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge freezer
with LED shelf lighting,

Dynamic cooling

and Ice cube maker
KFN 8996 SDE ed-1
G
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. 06 809 380

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  • Page 1: Dynamic Cooling

    Frost free fridge freezer with LED shelf lighting, Dynamic cooling and Ice cube maker KFN 8996 SDE ed-1 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Miele{home ........
  • Page 3 Contents Storing food correctly..........28 Unpacked meats and vegetables .
  • Page 4 Contents Electrical connection ..........48 Electrical connection U.K.

  • Page 5: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Please ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while The transport and protective packing being stored for disposal. has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for It should be unplugged or disposal, and can normally be...

  • Page 6: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance a Refrigerator section On-Off button f Freezer section On/Off button b Refrigerator section temperature g Freezer section temperature display display h Freezer section c Refrigerator section temperature selector buttons temperature selector buttons (+ for warmer; – for colder) (+ for warmer;...
  • Page 7 Guide to the appliance a Door display b Butter and cheese compartment c Dynamic cooling fan (Dynamic cooling is automatic) d Egg tray e Shelves with LED lighting f Door shelves with LED lighting g Bottle rack h Condensate channel and drain hole i Fruit and vegetable containers j Bottle divider*...

  • Page 8: Miele{Home

    Miele{home Optional accessory The Miele|home system gives you the ability to check information about your appliance at any time. For example, if a temperature alarm, power cut or other fault message occurs, this information will be relayed directly to the Miele|home system.

  • Page 9: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety This appliance complies with all This appliance contains the coolant relevant legal safety requirements. Isobutane (R600a), a gas which Improper use can, however, present breaks down naturally. Although it is a risk of both personal injury and flammable, it does not damage the material damage.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Before connecting the appliance, Ensure current is not supplied to the ensure that the connection data on appliance until after maintenance or the data plate match the mains repair work has been carried out. electricity supply. The manufacturer cannot be held This data must correspond in order to liable for damage caused by a...
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or Never handle frozen food with wet liquids which could freeze in the hands. Your hands may freeze to freezer. The cans or bottles could the frozen food. Danger of frost burn. explode.
  • Page 12 Do not use a steam-cleaning refrigerator door. If damaged, they appliance to defrost or clean this must be replaced by a Miele approved appliance. Pressurised steam could service technician. reach the electrical components and Never look directly into the cause a short circuit.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old machine Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives. Disconnect it from the mains, cut off the cable near the appliance and render any plug unusable.

  • Page 14: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
  • Page 15 How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of A layer of ice hinders the cold ice one centimetre thick has built from reaching the frozen food, and causes an increase in energy consumption.

  • Page 16: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Before using for the first time section starts cooling. The interior light will come on if the door is opened. The stainless steel surface has a layer of protective foil to prevent scratching Freezer section during transportation. ^ Do not remove this foil until the appliance has been installed or built in.

  • Page 17: Safety Lock

    Switching on and off Switching off The safety lock indicator light will light up when the safety lock has been ^ Press the appropriate On/Off button activated. until the temperature display goes out. The cooling system is switched off. (If this does not happen, the safety lock is ^ Press the freezer section On/Off still activated).

  • Page 18: Door Display

    Door display Adjusting the contrast The display on the outside of the appliance door If you want to change the contrast of - shows the current temperatures of the the display: refrigerator and freezer sections, ^ Open the refrigerator door. - shows if the Super cool or Super freeze functions are switched on, and - tells you if there is a problem with the...
  • Page 19 Door display If the refrigerator door is not opened, the process is cancelled, and the original contrast setting restored. To come out of the setting mode: ^ Press the On/Off button for the freezer section on the control panel in the inside of the appliance.

  • Page 20: Displays

    Door display Displays The door display can show the following symbols: Symbol Meaning Temperature display over 0 °C. + °C Temperature display under 0 °C. - °C The temperatures in the appliance have not yet reached the temperature ranges which can be displayed. The appliance is locked.

  • Page 21: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature . . . in the freezer section It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the To freeze fresh food and to store frozen appliance. Micro-organisms will cause food for a long time, a temperature food which is not stored at the correct colder than -18 °C is required.

  • Page 22: Temperature Range

    The correct temperature Temperature displays You can make changes to the temperature displays behind the door During normal operation the by pressing the buttons as follows: temperature displays on the control – When first pressed, the last panel show the temperature in the temperature selected flashes.

  • Page 23: Temperature Display Brightness

    The correct temperature Temperature display brightness The appliance is supplied with the brightness of the temperature display behind the door set as low as possible. ^ Press the freezer section On/Off However, if the door is opened, a button to come out of the setting setting changed or if the alarm is mode.

  • Page 24: Alarm

    Alarm Activating the alarm system Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the The alarm system is always active. It temperature in the freezer section does not have to be switched on cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid manually.

  • Page 25: Super Cool And Super Freeze

    Super cool and Super freeze Super cool Freezing fresh food The Super cool function can be used to Fresh food should be frozen as quickly rapidly reduce the temperature in the as possible. This way the nutritional refrigerator to its lowest setting value of the food, its vitamin content, (depending on the room temperature), appearance and taste are not impaired.

  • Page 26: Super Freeze

    Super cool and Super freeze Super freeze Switching off Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on Depending on the amount of food before putting fresh food into the placed in the freezer section, the Super freezer section. freeze function will switch off automatically after approx.

  • Page 27: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones Do not store explosive materials in Due to the natural circulation of the air the appliance or any products in the appliance, there are different containing propellants (e.g. spray temperature zones in the refrigerator. cans).

  • Page 28: Storing Food Correctly

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Storing food correctly Unpacked meats and vegetables Store food covered or packaged. This Different types of unpacked meats and will prevent food smells or tastes from vegetables must be kept separate. To affecting other foods, and prevent food avoid any microbiological from drying out and also any cross-contamination, these foods may...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves Adjusting the bottle rack The shelves can be adjusted according The bottle rack can be removed easily, to the height of the food. and replaced under one of the other shelves. ^ Pull out the shelf together with the glass-edge lighting half-way, then Moving the bottle divider raise it or lower it to remove.

  • Page 30: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Home freezing To ensure that fresh food placed in the Only freeze fresh food which is in a freezer freezes through to the core as good condition. quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be Hints on home freezing exceeded.

  • Page 31: Packing

    Freezing and storing food ^ Make a note of the contents and the – Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before date of freezing on the packaging. freezing. Only season cooked food lightly before freezing, but care Before placing food in the freezer should be taken as the taste of some section spices alters when frozen.

  • Page 32: Freezing Large Items

    Freezing and storing food Freezing large items Use the markers to indicate the type of food being frozen, and turn the dials to To freeze a large item such as a turkey the appropriate number to indicate the or joint of meat, the glass cold plates month the food was first placed in the between the freezer drawers can be freezer.

  • Page 33: Cooling Drinks

    Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks Cool pack Drinks are best cooled quickly in the (depending on model) refrigerator section using the Super The cool pack prevents the cool function. If bottles are, however, temperature in the freezer rising too placed in the freezer section for rapid quickly in the event of a power cut.

  • Page 34: Ice Cube Maker

    Ice cube maker For the automatic ice cube maker to To ensure that the water pipes are operate it must be connected to the thoroughly flushed through before mains water supply. use, ice cubes from the first three ice cube making processes must not be consumed.
  • Page 35 Ice cube maker Switching off the ice cube maker The ice cube maker can be switched off independently of the freezer section if you do not want the appliance to make any ice cubes. ^ Press the On/Off button on the ice cube maker until the indicator light goes out.

  • Page 36: Defrosting

    Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer section Condensate and frost can build up on This freezer is equipped with a "Frost the back wall of the refrigerator section free" system. The freezer section whilst it is in use. These are defrosts automatically. automatically removed and defrosted The moisture generated in the by the appliance.

  • Page 37: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning the outer casing, the conditioning agent for stainless steel interior and accessories such as Neoblank (available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Use warm water with a little washing up Department). Follow the liquid. Wash all accessories by hand manufacturer’s instructions on the...

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Ice Cube Tray

    E-Cloth ^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome ^ Wait until the ice cube tray has without the use of chemicals.

  • Page 39: Ventilation Gaps

    Cleaning and care Ventilation gaps After cleaning ^ The ventilation gaps should be ^ Replace all shelves and accessories cleaned on a regular basis with a in the refrigerator section. brush or vacuum cleaner. A build up ^ Place food back in the refrigerator of dust will increase the energy section, close the doors, and switch consumption of the appliance.

  • Page 40: Problem Solving Guide

    Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon and that the mains fuse has not handle or plastic scraper, to prise it blown. If it has, contact the Miele apart carefully. Service Department..light-coloured lines appear in the .
  • Page 41 Problem solving guide ^ Check that the plug connector . . . the alarm sounds, the temperature display for the freezer between the appliance door and the section is flashing, and §% is appliance is working properly: flashing in the door display. –...
  • Page 42 Problem solving guide . . . "nA" appears in the temperature . . . The ice cube maker is not display, and < appears in the door producing any ice cubes. display. ^ Was the water inlet pipe purged of air by a qualified and competent person The freezer section temperature has risen too high at some point during the...
  • Page 43 ^ 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...

  • Page 44: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can Brrrrr... get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb..A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.

  • Page 45: After Sales Service

    In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.

  • Page 46: Mains Water Connection

    ^ Ensure that it is screwed into position long. This may only be lengthened correctly. by means of a Miele extension hose. Before using the appliance for the first This extension hose is available from time the water inlet pipe should be...
  • Page 47 Mains water connection ^ Turn on the stopcock slowly and check the whole water system for leaks. ^ The appliance can then be connected to the electricity supply. ^ Push the appliance into its final position. When doing so, make sure that the ^ The stainless steel hose should be stainless steel hose is not kinked or damaged.

  • Page 48: Electrical Connection

    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 (BS 7671 in suitable replacement is obtained.

  • Page 49: Installation

    Installation Do not place any appliance which Climate range Ambient room temperature gives off heat, such as a toaster or microwave oven, on top of this +10 °C to +32 °C +16 °C to +32 °C appliance, as this would increase +18 °C to +38 °C the appliance’s energy consumption.

  • Page 50: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation Aligning the appliance ^ To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied.

  • Page 51: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging The side section b can now be The appliance is supplied right hand hinged. If left hand door hinging is removed. required, follow the instructions below. ^ Pull side section b out of the guides on the mounting plate. Check that the appliance has been ^ Loosen the 4 screws in the mounting disconnected from the electricity...
  • Page 52 Changing the door hinging Removing the refrigerator section door: ^ Open the plug holder out towards ^ Remove the bearing block cover on you and use it to pull the plug out. top of the appliance. To do this: Using a screwdriver, carefully lever the bearing block cover off from behind.
  • Page 53 Changing the door hinging ^ Close the refrigerator section door. ^ Fit the spacer bushes at the back of the bearing block on the opposite side. ^ Screw the bearing block onto the opposite side. ^ Remove the two screws from the top of the bearing block.
  • Page 54 Changing the door hinging Refitting parts in the upper appliance door: Exchange cover h in the middle of the appliance with hinge bracket i. To do ^ Pull the bearing bush approx. 2 cm this: out of the door (1). ^ Unscrew cover h and hinge bracket ^ Using a screwdriver, carefully remove the covers from both sides.
  • Page 55 Changing the door hinging Refitting the appliance doors: ^ Fit the stoppers into the top of the freezer section door. ^ Using flat-nosed pliers carefully pull the insert out together with the entire cable loop. Do not pull on the cable to remove the insert - you could damage it! ^ Hang the lower door on hinge pin j and then close the appliance door.
  • Page 56 Changing the door hinging ^ Secure the appliance door to the ^ The cable should lie close to the bearing block using both top screws. guides in the bearing block. Push the bearing bush up to the bearing block until the screws connect with the thread.
  • Page 57 Changing the door hinging 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 the two grub screws a with the allen key provided until mounting plate c lines up correctly.

  • Page 58: Building In The Appliance

    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 installed next to a wall c a distance of approx. 50 mm is needed on the hinge side between the wall and the appliance b, so that the doors and the handles have sufficient space for...
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