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Operating and installation instructions Fridge-freezer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen- tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en – GB M.-Nr. 11 448 461
Contents
Warning and Safety instructions...................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 12
Saving energy .................................................................................................... 13
Guide to the appliance ...................................................................................... 15
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 17
Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 18
Before using for the first time .............................................................................. 18
Switching off for longer periods of time .............................................................. 20
The correct temperature................................................................................... 21
... in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 21
Automatic temperature distribution (DynaCool) ............................................. 21
... in the freezer section ....................................................................................... 21
Temperature display ............................................................................................ 22
Setting the temperature in the refrigerator / freezer sections.............................. 22
Using Super cool and Super freeze ................................................................. 23
Super cool function ............................................................................................. 23
Super freeze function .......................................................................................... 24
Temperature and door alarm............................................................................ 25
Temperature alarm............................................................................................... 25
Door alarm........................................................................................................... 25
Switching the alarm off early ............................................................................... 25
Selecting further settings ................................................................................. 26
Settings mode ..................................................................................................... 26
Storing food in the refrigerator section........................................................... 28
Different storage zones ....................................................................................... 28
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ....................... 29
Notes on buying food.......................................................................................... 29
Storing food correctly.......................................................................................... 29
Adjusting the interior fittings............................................................................ 30
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ................................................................... 30
Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................. 30
Moving the shelves.............................................................................................. 30
Fruit and vegetable drawer.................................................................................. 30
Adjusting the bottle rack ..................................................................................... 31
Moving the charcoal filters .................................................................................. 31
2Contents
Freezing and storing food................................................................................. 32
Maximum freezing capacity ................................................................................ 32
Freezing fresh food.............................................................................................. 32
Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 32
Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 33
Storage time for frozen food........................................................................... 35
Defrosting frozen goods ................................................................................. 35
Cooling drinks quickly .................................................................................... 36
Using accessories ............................................................................................... 36
Adjusting the interior fittings................................................................................ 36
Defrosting........................................................................................................... 37
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 38
Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 38
Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning .............................................. 39
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................. 40
Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 41
Cleaning the ventilation gaps .............................................................................. 41
After cleaning ...................................................................................................... 41
Replacing the charcoal filters .............................................................................. 42
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 43
Noises................................................................................................................. 50
Service................................................................................................................ 51
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 51
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 51
Installation.......................................................................................................... 52
Installation ........................................................................................................... 52
Side-by-side installation................................................................................. 52
Location.......................................................................................................... 52
Ventilation ....................................................................................................... 53
Furniture door panel ....................................................................................... 55
Before installing the appliance ....................................................................... 56
Building-in dimensions ....................................................................................... 58
Adjusting the door hinges ................................................................................... 59
Limiting the opening angle of the appliance doors ........................................ 59
Changing the door hinging.................................................................................. 59
Installing the appliance........................................................................................ 62
Fitting the furniture doors ............................................................................... 71
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 77
3Warning and Safety instructions
This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety require-
ments. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
material damage.
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully be-
fore using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They con-
tain important information on safety, installation, use and mainten-
ance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging
your refrigeration appliance.
In accordance with standard IEC 60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the
chapter on installing the appliance as well as the safety instruc-
tions and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-
compliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future owner.
Correct application
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use in the home and in
similar environments, for example
– in shops, offices and similar work settings
– by the guests in hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and other typical
home settings.
This refrigeration appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling and
storing food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food, freez-
ing fresh food and for making ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
4Warning and Safety instructions
This refrigeration appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping
cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or similar
substances or products that are subject to the the Medical Device
Directive. Incorrect use of the refrigeration appliance for such pur-
poses may cause deterioration of the items stored. The refrigeration
appliance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of
explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incor-
rect use or operation of the appliance.
The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use
it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.
Safety with children
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the refri-
geration appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper-
vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog-
nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children could become en-
tangled in packaging (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their
head and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children.
5Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration appliance complies with statutory safety requirements and the ap- propriate EU directives. This refrigeration appliance contains the refrigerant isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly but flam- mable. The refrigerant does not damage the ozone layer and does not contribute to the greenhouse effect. The use of this refrigerant has, however, led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the com- pressor, you might be able to hear the refrigerant flowing around the cooling circuit. Unfortunately, this cannot be avoided, but it does not affect the performance of the refrigeration appliance. When transporting and installing the refrigeration appliance, ensure that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged. Splashes of refri- gerant can damage the eyes. In the event of damage: - Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark. - Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the mains electricity supply. - Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. - Contact the Miele Customer Service Department. The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap- pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/ air mixture building up. For every 11 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room space is required. The amount of coolant in the refrigeration appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. 6
Warning and Safety instructions
To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re-
quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-
tion tested by a qualified electrician.
Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a
multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains con-
nection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not oper-
ate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to mois-
ture (e.g in a garage or utility room).
This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during
installation, maintenance and repair work.
7Warning and Safety instructions Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un- dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the warranty is invalidated. Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele ori- ginal spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used. Correct use The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate in- side the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperat- ure. Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi- ciency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the components. 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 plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic. Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store explosive materials in the refrigeration appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of gases to ignite. Danger of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appliance. Danger of sparking and explosion. 8
Warning and Safety instructions
Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or li-
quids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could ex-
plode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are
not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, caus-
ing injury or damage.
Danger of injury. Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of
the appliance with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen
food or to the metal.
Danger of injury. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands
and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from
the freezer zone. The very low temperature of the frozen food can
cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.
Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defros-
ted 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.
Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage instruc-
tions given on 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.
Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with
this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu-
facturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil-
ity.
9Warning and Safety instructions 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 ap- pliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus- ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged or pointed objects to - remove frost and ice, - separate frozen food or remove ice trays. Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de- frost it. These can damage the plastic parts. Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health. Transport Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori- ginal 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. 10
Warning and Safety instructions
Disposal of your old appliance
If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This
will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking them-
selves in and endangering their lives.
Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam-
age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
- puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser,
- bending any pipework, or
- scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal oper-
ation.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet-
rates the airways.
11Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing mater- Disposing of your old appli-
ial ance
The packaging is designed to protect Electronic and electrical appliances
the appliance from damage during contain many valuable materials. They
transportation. The packaging materials also contain certain materials, com-
used are selected from materials which pounds and components which were
are environmentally friendly for disposal essential for their correct functioning
and should be recycled. and safety. These could be hazardous
to your health and to the environment if
Recycling the packaging reduces the
disposed of with general waste or if
use of raw materials in the manufactur-
handled incorrectly. Please do not,
ing process and also reduces the
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
amount of waste in landfill sites.
with general waste.
Instead, please make use of officially
designated collection and disposal
points to dispose of and recycle elec-
trical and electronic appliances in your
local community, with your dealer or
with Miele. By law, you are solely re-
sponsible for deleting any personal data
from the appliance prior to disposal.
Take care not to damage your refrigera-
tion appliance’s pipework before or dur-
ing transportation to an authorised col-
lection depot.
This is to ensure that coolant in the
cooling circuit and oil in the compressor
is contained, and will not leak into the
environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
poses no risk to children while being
stored prior to disposal. For further in-
formation, see “Warning and Safety in-
structions” in these operating and in-
stallation instructions.
12Saving energy
Normal energy consump- Increased energy con-
tion sumption
Installation / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
Maintenance room.
Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight.
light.
Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radi-
(radiator, oven). ator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient Where the ambient room
room temperature is approx. temperature is above 25 °C.
20 °C.
Ventilation gaps uncovered Ventilation gaps covered or
and dusted regularly. dusty.
Temperature Refrigerator section 4 to The lower the temperature,
setting 5 °C the higher the energy con-
sumption.
Freezer section -18 °C
13Saving energy
Normal energy consump- Increased energy con-
tion sumption
Use Drawers and shelves ar-
ranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when Frequent opening of doors
necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a
time as possible. Store food loss of coldness. The appli-
in an organised way. ance will try to cool down
and the compressor will run
for longer periods.
Take an insulated cool bag Hot food or food at room
when shopping, and load temperature raises the tem-
food in the appliance as perature inside the appli-
soon as possible. ance. The appliance will try
Replace any food removed to cool down and the com-
as quickly as possible, be- pressor will run for longer
fore it warms up too much. periods.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Store food well packaged or The evaporation or condens-
covered. ation of liquids in the refri-
gerator section will cause a
loss of coldness.
Place frozen food in the refri-
gerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance Poor air circulation will
to allow air to circulate. cause a loss of coldness.
14Guide to the appliance
Control panel
Controls, refrigerator section Main On/Off switch
a On/Off switch for the refrigerator sec- for the whole appliance
tion Controls, freezer section
b Temperature selector button d Temperature selector button
c Super cool button e Super freeze button
(automatic temperature distribution) Alarm off button
Display
f Mains connection symbol
g Menu symbol (Settings mode for: switching the safety lock on/off)
h Alarm symbol
i Super cool/Super freeze symbol
j Lock symbol
k Temperature display
15Guide to the appliance
a Control panel
b Fan
c Interior lighting
d Door shelf / Egg tray
e Adjustable shelf
f Bottle shelf
g Fruit and vegetable drawer
h Condensate channel
and drain hole
i Freezer drawers
This drawing is for illustration purposes only.
16Guide to the appliance
Optional accessories KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal fil-
ters with holder
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your ap- Charcoal filters neutralise unpleasant
pliance. odours in the refrigerator section for im-
proved air quality.
Multi-purpose microfibre cloth
The microfibre cloth is suitable for re-
moving fingerprints and light soiling
from surfaces such as stainless steel,
glass, plastic and chrome without the
use of chemicals.
MicroCloth Kit
The MicroCloth Kit contains a universal
cloth, a glass cloth and a polishing
cloth. The charcoal filter holder clips onto the
These cloths are extremely resistant to protective strip at the back of the shelf
tearing and very robust. Thanks to very and can be moved as necessary.
fine microfibres these cloths achieve an
excellent cleaning performance. KKF-RF
Active AirClean replacement filters
Bottle rack
Replacement filters to the fit the Active
AirClean holder are available. We re-
commend replacing the charcoal filters
every 6 months.
Accessories are available to order via
the Miele Webshop, from Miele dir-
ectly (see back cover for contact de-
tails) or from your Miele dealer.
Bottles can be stored horizontally using
the bottle rack to save space.
The bottle rack can be placed at differ-
ent positions in the appliance.
Split shelf
In order to accommodate tall items in
the appliance, one of the shelves is di-
vided. The front section can be pushed
under the rear section.
17Switching on and off
Before using for the first time Accessories
Packaging material - Bottle holder
Remove all packaging material from The flexible ribs grip the bottles se-
the inside of the appliance. curely when the door is opened and
closed.
Protective foil
The stainless steel trim to the interior
shelves and the door shelves has a
layer of protective foil to prevent dam-
age during transportation.
Carefully remove the protective foil
from the stainless steel trim.
Cleaning
Please refer to the relevant instruc-
tions in “Cleaning and care”.
Attach the bottle holder centrally
Clean the inside of the appliance and along the rear edge of the bottle
the accessories. shelf, as shown.
18Switching on and off
Switching on Switching off
To enable the temperature to get suffi-
ciently cold inside the appliance, allow
it to run for approx. 2 hours before
placing food in it.
Do not place food in the freezer sec- To switch off the freezer section and
tion until the temperature is at least the refrigerator section, press and
-18 °C. hold the right-hand main On/Off but-
ton until the display goes out.
The freezer section and the refrigerator The refrigerator section and freezer sec-
section can be switched on at the tion are switched off. If this is does not
same time using the right-hand main happen, the safety lock is still activated
On/Off button. (see "Selecting further settings - To de-
activate the safety lock).
The refrigerator section interior lighting
will go out and the cooling process will
be switched off.
Press the right-hand main On/Off but-
ton to switch on the freezer section
and the refrigerator section.
The appliance will start to cool and the
temperature required will appear in the
temperature display. The refrigerator
section interior lighting will come on
when the door is opened.
19Switching on and off
Switching off the refrigerator section Switching off for longer peri-
separately ods of time
The refrigerator section can be
switched off without having to switch If, during a long absence, the refri-
off the freezer section. This is useful, geration appliance is switched off
e.g. whilst on holiday. but not cleaned and the door(s) left
shut, there is a risk of mould forming
inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the refrigera-
tion appliance.
To switch off the refrigerator section, If the refrigeration appliance is not go-
press the left-hand On/Off button un- ing to be used for a longer period of
til the display goes out. time, observe the following:
The interior lighting and the temperature Switch the refrigeration appliance off.
display for the refrigerator section will
go out. The refrigerator section is Switch off at the wall socket and
switched off. The temperature display withdraw the plug from the socket, or
for the freezer section will remain on. disconnect the fuse.
Clean the refrigeration appliance and
Switching the refrigerator section
leave the door ajar to air the appli-
back on again
ance and avoid odours building up in-
The refrigerator section can also be side.
switched back on again separately.
It is also advisable to carry out the last
two instructions if you are switching
the refrigerator section off for a longer
period of time.
To switch the refrigerator section on,
press the left-hand On/Off button.
The temperature display for the refriger-
ator section lights up. The refrigerator
section starts to cool and the interior
lighting comes on when the door is
opened.
20The correct temperature
It is very important to set the correct ... in the refrigerator section
temperature for storing food in the ap-
We recommend a temperature of 4 °C
pliance. Bacteria will cause food which
in the refrigerator section.
is not stored at the correct temperature
to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influ- Automatic temperature distribution
ences the growth rate of these bacteria. (DynaCool)
Reducing the temperature reduces their
growth rate. The fan switches on automatically when
the cooling system for the refrigerator
The temperature in the refrigeration ap- switches on. It distributes the temperat-
pliance will rise: ure in the appliance to all areas more
- The more often the appliance door is evenly so that all the food will be chilled
opened and the longer it is kept open to about the same degree.
- The more food that is stored in it ... in the freezer section
- The warmer the food is which is be- To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
ing put into it food for long periods, a temperature of
-18 °C is required. At this temperature
- The higher the ambient temperature
the growth of bacteria is generally hal-
surrounding the refrigeration appli-
ted. As soon as the temperature rises
ance. This refrigeration appliance is
above -10 °C, the bacteria become act-
designed for use within specific am-
ive in the food again so it cannot be
bient temperatures (climate range).
kept as long. For this reason, partially
Do not use in ambient temperatures
defrosted or defrosted food must not be
for which it is not designed.
re-frozen. Food may be re-frozen once it
has been cooked , as the high temper-
atures achieved when cooking destroy
most bacteria.
21The correct temperature
Temperature display Setting the temperature in the
In normal operation the temperature
refrigerator / freezer sections
display either shows the required The temperature can be adjusted:
temperature in the refrigerator sec-
- in the refrigerator section from 1 °C to
tion or the required temperature in
9 °C
the freezer section.
- in the freezer section from -15 °C to
Tip: To switch between temperature -26 °C.
displays, press the relevant button of
the section you wish to view. The temperatures for the refrigerator
section and the freezer section can be
The displayed temperature will flash if
adjusted using the relevant button for
a different temperature is set.
setting the temperature.
The required temperature in the
freezer section temperature display
and the alarm symbol will flash:
- If the temperature is not within the
normal temperature display range. Press the button for setting the tem-
perature repeatedly until the temper-
- The temperature in the appliance has ature you want lights up in the tem-
risen by several degrees, indicating perature display.
that the appliance is warming up too
much. At the same time an alarm will The first time you press the button the
sound. last temperature set will flash in the dis-
play.
This short-term loss of coldness is no
cause for concern in the following cir- The temperature value will change until
cumstances: the highest setting is reached. It will
then drop back to the lowest setting.
- If the appliance doors were left open
for longer than usual, e.g. when a After a short while the newly selected
large amount of food is being loaded temperature is set and will appear in the
or taken out. temperature display.
The refrigerator section temperature set
- If you have just placed fresh food in will now light up. The temperature set
the appliance for freezing. for the freezer section will now flash un-
til the temperature has been reached.
The temperature in the appliance will
now adjust slowly to the newly set tem-
perature.
22Using Super cool and Super freeze
Super cool function Switching on Super cool
The Super cool function can be used to
rapidly reduce the temperature in the
refrigerator section to its lowest setting
(depending on the room temperature).
Press the Super cool button.
Super cool is particularly recommended
for the rapid chilling of large amounts of The Super cool symbol will light up.
fresh food or drink. The appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the refrigerator
The Super cool function can be section.
switched on if the temperature in the
refrigerator section is visible in the Switching off Super cool
temperature display. The Super cool function will switch itself
off automatically after approx. 12 hours.
The Super cool symbol will go out
and the appliance will run at normal
power again.
To save energy, the Super cool function
can be switched off once food and
drinks are sufficiently chilled.
Press the Super cool button until
the symbol goes out.
The appliance will then continue run-
ning at normal power.
23Using Super cool and Super freeze
Super freeze function Switching off Super freeze
Switch on Super freeze before putting The Super freeze function will switch it-
fresh food into the freezer. self off automatically after approx.
65 hours. The Super freeze symbol
This helps food to freeze quickly and re- will go out and the appliance will run at
tain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours and normal power again.
appearance.
To save energy, you can switch the Su-
Exceptions: per freeze function off yourself before
- when placing food in the freezer that this time.
is already frozen.
- when freezing up to 1 kg fresh food
daily.
The Super freeze functiuon can be Press the Super freeze button until
switched on if the temperature in the the Super freeze symbol goes out.
freezer section is visible in the temper-
The appliance will then continue run-
ature display.
ning at normal power.
Switching on Super freeze
The Super freeze function should be
switched on 6 hours before placing
food in the freezer section. When
freezing the maximum amount of food
the Super freeze function should be
switched on 24 hours beforehand.
Press the Super freeze button briefly.
The Super freeze symbol lights up.
The appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the freezer
section.
24Temperature and door alarm
The appliance has been fitted with a Health risk caused by decom-
warning system which ensures that the posing food.
temperature in the freezer cannot rise
If the temperature in the freezer re-
unnoticed and to avoid energy being
mains above -18 °C for a long time,
wasted if the door is left open.
the frozen goods can start to defrost.
This will reduce the storage life of the
Temperature alarm food.
If the temperature in the freezer be- Check whether the frozen goods
comes too warm, the temperature dis- have started to defrost. If they have,
play and the alarm symbol will flash. check that the food is safe to use
An alarm tone will also sound. and if it is, use it as soon as possible
The temperature the refrigeration appli- or cook it before freezing it again.
ance is set at determines the temperat-
ure the appliance recognises as being Door alarm
too warm.
The alarm will sound if a door is left
Audible and visual signals will be activ- open for more than 60 seconds.
ated, for example:
It will stop as soon as the door is
- When the refrigeration appliance is closed.
switched on, if the temperature in the
temperature zone differs greatly from Switching the alarm off early
the set temperature. If the noise disturbs you, you can
- If a lot of room air enters the freezer switch the alarm off if you wish.
when frozen goods are being loaded,
rearranged or taken out.
- When freezing large amounts of food
at once.
Press the Alarm off button.
- When freezing fresh food which is still
warm. The alarm will stop.
If the alarm is due to the temperature
- In the event of a power cut. rising, the alarm symbol will stay on
- If the refrigeration appliance has a until the set temperature has been
fault. reached.
The alarm will stop and the alarm sym-
bol will go out when the temperature
reaches the correct level again. The
temperature display will light up again
constantly.
25Selecting further settings
Settings mode Activating or deactivating the lock
The alarm can be activated or deactiv- The lock can be activated to prevent
ated in settings mode. the appliance being switched off by
mistake.
Activating or deactivating the
lock – To activate the lock
Settings mode is indicated by the menu
symbol in the display.
See below for instructions on how to
activate and deactivate the lock. Press the Super freeze button for ap-
prox. 5 seconds.
The menu symbol will light up and
will start flashing in the display.
Settings mode is now activated.
Press the Super freeze button briefly
to access the lock function.
will appear in the display.
Press the Super freeze button briefly
to activate the lock.
The lock symbol will light up.
Press the On/Off button to exit Set-
tings mode.
The temperature will appear in the dis-
play.
26Selecting further settings
– To deactivate the lock
Press the Super freeze button for ap-
prox. 5 seconds.
The lock symbol and the Menu sym-
bol will light up and will start flash-
ing in the display.
Settings mode is now activated.
Press the Super freeze button briefly
to access the lock function.
will appear in the display.
Press the Super freeze button briefly
to deactivate the lock.
The lock symbol will go out.
Press the On/Off button to exit Set-
tings mode.
The temperature will appear in the dis-
play.
27Storing food in the refrigerator section
Risk of explosion due to flam- Tip: Do not store food in such a way
mable mixes of gases. that it touches the rear wall of the refri-
gerator section as it may freeze to the
Electrical components can cause
rear wall.
flammable mixes of gases to ignite.
Do not store explosive materials in This appliance has automatic Dynamic
the refrigeration appliance or any cooling, which helps to keep an even
products containing propellants (e.g. temperature when the fan is running,
spray cans). making the difference between the
various zones is less pronounced.
Risk of damage due to greasy or
oily food. Warmest area
If storing food which contains a lot of The warmest area in the refrigerator
fat or oil in the refrigeration appliance section is at the top in the front area
or the appliance door, make sure and in the door. Use this for storing but-
that it does not come into contact ter and cheese.
with plastic components as this
could cause stress cracks or break Coldest area
the plastic. The coldest area in the refrigerator sec-
Make sure that no fat or oil leaks tion is directly above the fruit and ve-
onto the plastic parts of the refrigera- getable drawer and at the back of the
tion appliance. appliance.
Use these areas to store all delicate and
Different storage zones highly perishable food such as:
Due to natural air circulation, there are - Fish, meat, poultry
different temperature zones in the refri-
- Cold cuts, ready meals
gerator section.
- Dishes or baked goods containing
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest sec-
eggs or cream
tion of the refrigeration section. Make
use of the different zones when placing - Fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or
food in the appliance. quiche dough
Tip: To allow air to circulate efficiently, - Raw milk cheese and other raw milk
do not pack food too closely together in products
the appliance.
- Pre-packed vegetables
If there is insufficient air circulation, - Other fresh food (with a label stating
the cooling performance will de- it should be kept at a temperature of
crease and energy consumption will approx. 4 °C)
increase.
Do not cover the fan in the rear wall
of the appliance.
28Storing food in the refrigerator section
Food which is not suitable for Storing food correctly
storage in the refrigerator sec- Ensure that food stored in the fridge
tion zone is covered or wrapped properly.
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration This will prevent food odours from af-
at temperatures below 5 °C, because it fecting other foods, stop food from dry-
may be sensitive to cold. Depending on ing out and also prevent any cross-con-
the type of food, the appearance, con- tamination of bacteria. This is particu-
sistency, flavour and/or vitamin content larly important when storing meat
may be altered if stored at too cold a products. Make sure that food such as
temperature. raw meat and fish in particular does not
come into contact with other food.
Food which is sensitive to cold in- By ensuring that the temperature set-
cludes: tings are correct and by taking appro-
- Pineapples, avocados, bananas, priate hygiene measures you can pro-
pomegranates, mangoes, melons, long the storage life of your food con-
papayas, passionfruit, citrus fruit siderably and avoid food waste.
such as lemons, oranges, mandarins, Fruit and vegetables
grapefruit
Fruit and vegetables can be stored
- Fruit (which is not yet ripe) loose in the fruit and vegetable drawer.
- Aubergines, cucumbers, potatoes, Protein-rich food
peppers, tomatoes, courgettes
Please note that food rich in protein de-
- Hard cheeses (e.g. Parmesan, moun- teriorates faster than other types of
tain cheese) food. Shellfish, for example, deterior-
ates faster than fish, and fish deterior-
Notes on buying food ates faster than meat.
The freshness of the food when it is first
placed in the appliance is the most im-
portant factor for how long it stays
fresh.
Take into account the use-by date and
the correct storage temperature.
Time out of the refrigerator, e.g. trans-
porting food in a warm car, should be
kept to a minimum.
29Adjusting the interior fittings
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle Moving the shelves
shelf The shelves can be adjusted according
Tip: Only move door shelves/bottle to the height of the food.
shelves in the appliance door when they
are empty.
Push the door shelf/bottle shelf up-
wards, then remove it by pulling it for-
wards.
Replace the shelf at the required
height. Ensure that it is securely Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards
pushed back into position. slightly until the notch at the side is in
line with the shelf support. It can then
Adjusting the bottle holder be raised or lowered to the required
level.
The raised edge on the protective strip
at the back must face upwards to pre-
vent food from touching the back of the
appliance and freezing to it.
Stoppers prevent the shelves from be-
ing dislodged by mistake.
The bottle holder can be moved left or
right to create more room for drink car- Fruit and vegetable drawer
tons.
The fruit and vegetable drawer is on
The bottle holder can be removed com- rollers and can be removed for filling,
pletely (e.g. for cleaning): emptying or cleaning purposes.
Push the bottle shelf upwards, then
remove it by pulling it forwards
Pull the bottle holder upwards to re-
move it from the rear edge of the
bottle shelf.
30Adjusting the interior fittings
Adjusting the bottle rack Moving the charcoal filters
The bottle rack is available as an op- Charcoal filters and a KKF-FF (Active
tional accessory (see “Accessories - AirClean) holder are available as op-
optional accessories”). tional accessories (see “Accessories -
optional accessories”).
When storing very strong smelling
food (e.g. very ripe cheese):
- Place the holder with the charcoal fil-
ters on the shelf where this food is
kept.
- Change the filters sooner if neces-
sary.
The bottle rack can be placed at differ-
ent positions in the appliance. - Use more charcoal filters (with hold-
ers) in the appliance (see “Accessor-
Raise the bottle rack slightly at the ies – Optional accessories”).
front, and pull it forwards a little until
the notch at the side is in line with the The holder for the charcoal filters sits
shelf support. It can then be raised or on the protective strip at the back of the
lowered to the required level. shelf.
The rear rail must face upwards to pre- To move the charcoal filters, pull the
vent bottles from touching the back of holder upwards to remove it from the
the appliance. protective strip.
Stoppers prevent the bottle rack from
being dislodged by mistake.
Refit the holder on the protective strip
of the shelf you wish to use it on.
31Freezing and storing food
Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food
To ensure that fresh food placed in the Never re-freeze partially or fully de-
freezer freezes through to the core as frosted food. Defrosted food may
quickly as possible, the maximum only be re-frozen after it has been
freezing capacity must not be ex- cooked.
ceeded. The maximum freezing capa-
city for freezing within a 24-hour period When buying frozen food to store in
is given on the data plate: “Freezing ca- your freezer, check:
pacity ....kg/24 hrs”.
- That the packaging is not damaged
The maximum freezing capacity given
on the data plate has been calculated - The use-by date
according to DIN EN ISO 15502 Stand- - The temperature at which the frozen
ard. food is being stored in the shop.
Freezing fresh food The length of time food can be kept
is reduced if it has been stored at a
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly temperature warmer than -18 °C.
as possible. This way the nutritional
Buy frozen food once you have fin-
value of the food, its vitamin content,
ished the rest of your shopping and
appearance and taste are not impaired.
wrap it in newspaper or use a cool
Food which takes a long time to freeze bag or cool box to transport it.
will lose more water from its cells,
Put it into the freezer as soon as pos-
which then shrink. During the defrosting
sible.
process, only some of this water is re-
absorbed by the cells. What this means
in practice is that the food loses more
moisture. You can see this in the large
amount of water that collects around
the food when it defrosts.
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 pro-
cess, and very little water collects
around the defrosted food.
32Freezing and storing food
Home freezing - Placing hot foods or drinks in the
freezer causes food that is already
Only freeze fresh food which is in a frozen to partially thaw and increases
good condition. energy consumption. Allow hot foods
and drinks to cool down before pla-
Hints on home freezing cing them in the freezer.
- The following types of food are suit-
Packaging food for freezing
able for freezing:
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, ve- Freeze food in portions.
getables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy – Suitable packing material
products, cakes, leftovers, egg yolks,
egg whites and a range of pre- - Plastic freezer bags
cooked meals. - Tubular polythene freezer bags
- The following types of food are not - Aluminum foil
suitable for freezing:
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, soured - Freezer containers
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their – Unsuitable packing material
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears. - Wrapping paper
- To retain colour, taste, aroma and vit- - Greaseproof paper
amin C, vegetables should be - Cellophane
blanched before they are frozen. To
do so place them portion by portion - Bin bags
into boiling water for 2–3 minutes. - Plastic carrier bags
Remove, and plunge into ice-cold
water to cool quickly. Drain and pack Expel as much air as possible from
ready for freezing. the packaging.
- Lean meat freezes better than fatty Close the packaging tightly with
meat, and can be stored for consid- - Rubber bands
erably longer.
- Plastic clips
- Separate chops, steaks, cutlets etc.
with a sheet of plastic freezer film. - String
This prevents them from freezing to- - Freezer tape
gether in a block.
Tip: Freezer bags may also be sealed
- Do not salt or season raw food or using home heat sealing kits.
blanched vegetables before freezing.
Cooked food should only be lightly Make a note of the contents and the
salted and seasoned. Some herbs in- date of freezing on the packaging.
tensify the taste of food when frozen.
33Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the appliance – Freezing the maximum amount of When freezing more than 1 kg of food (see data plate) fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze If the ventilation slots are blocked the function for some time before placing cooling performance will decrease the food in the freezer (see “Using and energy consumption will in- SuperCool and SuperFreeze – Super- crease. Freeze function”). When placing food in the freezer, This helps food which is already stored make sure that the ventilation slots in the freezer to stay frozen. are not blocked. Placing food in the freezer Remove the upper freezer drawers. If the food is too heavy, this can Place the food flat on the upper glass cause damage. shelves so that it freezes through to Loading food which is too heavy can the core as quickly as possible. cause damage to the freezer draw- Once frozen: ers/glass shelves. Do not exceed the relevant maximum Place the frozen food in the freezer load: drawer and push it back in. – freezer drawer = 25 kg – glass shelf = 35 kg Unfrozen food should not touch frozen food as this will cause frozen food to begin to thaw. Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen. – Freezing small amounts of food Place the food in the lower freezer drawers. Place the food flat in the bottom of the freezer drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as pos- sible. 34
Freezing and storing food
Storage time for frozen food Defrosting frozen goods
The storage life of food is very variable, Never re-freeze partially or fully de-
even at a constant temperature of frosted food. Defrosted food may only
-18 °C. Decomposition processes also be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
take place in frozen food, albeit at a
very reduced speed. For example, fat Frozen goods can be defrosted in differ-
can become rancid from contact with ent ways:
oxygen in the air. This is why lean meat - In a microwave oven
can be stored approx. twice as long as
fatty meat. - In an oven using “Fan heat” or the
“Defrost” setting
The storage times quoted are guide val-
ues for the storage life of different food - At room temperature
groups in the freezer zone. - In the refrigerator zone (the cold
Food group Storage given off by the frozen food helps to
time keep the other food cold)
(Months) - In a steam oven
Ice cream 2 to 6 Flat pieces of partially thawed meat
Bread, baked goods 2 to 6 or fish can be placed directly into a hot
frying pan.
Cheese 2 to 4
Meat and poultry (e.g. mince, chicken,
Fish, oily 1 to 2 fish fillets) should not come into contact
with other foods while defrosting. Catch
Fish, lean 1 to 5
the liquid from defrosting and dispose
Sausage, ham 1 to 3 of it carefully.
Game, pork 1 to 12 Fruit should be defrosted at room tem-
perature in its packaging, or in a
Poultry, beef 2 to 10
covered bowl.
Vegetables, fruit 6 to 18 Most vegetables can be cooked while
Herbs 6 to 10 still frozen. Just put straight into boiling
water or hot fat. The cooking time is
For standard freezing results, follow the slightly less than that of fresh veget-
advice on packaging. ables due to changes in the cell struc-
ture.
35Freezing and storing food
Cooling drinks quickly Adjusting the interior fittings
When cooling drinks quickly in the
Removing the drawers and glass
freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
plates from the freezer
for more than one hour; otherwise
they could burst, causing injury and The drawers can be removed for filling,
damage. emptying or cleaning purposes.
You can also use the space in the
Using accessories freezer more flexibly. If you wish to
Making ice cubes freeze large items such as a turkey or
game, the glass cold plates between
the drawers can be removed.
Pull out the drawers as far as they will
go, and then lift them up and out.
Lift the glass plate slightly, pull it for-
wards and out.
Fill the ice cube tray three quarters
full with water and place it on the bot-
tom of one of the freezer drawers.
Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,
for example a spoon handle, to re-
move the ice tray from the freezer if it
is stuck.
Tip: Ice cubes can be removed easily
from the tray by holding it under running
water for a short time.
36Defrosting
Refrigerator section Freezer section
The refrigerator section defrosts auto- The appliance is equipped with a
matically. “NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts
automatically.
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section The moisture generated in the appli-
whilst the compressor is running. You ance collects on the condenser and is
do not need to remove this, as it will de- automatically defrosted and dissipated
frost and evaporate automatically with from time to time.
the warmth generated by the com-
This automatic defrosting system en-
pressor.
ables the freezer to remain permanently
The condensate drains through a chan- ice-free. Food stored in the freezer will
nel and drain pipe into an evaporation not defrost with this system.
system at the back of the refrigeration
appliance.
Keep the condensate channel and
drain hole clean to enable this. Con-
densate must be able to drain away
unhindered at all times.
37Cleaning and care
Do not let water get into the elec- Cleaning agents
tronic module or the lighting.
Cleaning and conditioning agents
used inside the appliance must be
Risk of damage due to moisture food safe.
ingress.
The steam from a steam cleaner can To avoid damaging all the surfaces of
damage plastic and and electrical your appliance, do not use:
components.
- cleaning agents containing soda, am-
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean monia, acids or chlorides
the refrigeration appliance.
- cleaning agents containing descaling
Cleaning water must not get into the agents
drain hole. - abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream cleaners
The data plate located inside the in-
terior cabinet of the refrigeration appli- - solvent-based cleaning agents
ance must not be removed. It contains - stainless steel cleaning agents
information which is required in the
event of a fault. - dishwasher cleaner
- oven sprays
- glass cleaning agents
- hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,
e.g. pot scourers
- melamine eraser blocks
- sharp metal scrapers
We recommend using a clean sponge,
lukewarm water with a little washing-up
liquid to clean surfaces of the appli-
ance.
The following pages contain important
information on cleaning.
38Cleaning and care
Preparing the refrigeration ap- Dismantling an adjustable shelf
pliance for cleaning Place the shelf on a worktop covered
Switch the refrigeration appliance off. with a soft material (e.g. a tea towel).
The display goes out and the cooling
function is switched off.
Take any food out of the refrigeration
appliance and store it in a cool place.
Remove the shelves and bottle shelf
from the door.
Take out all other removable parts for
cleaning. Remove the trim:
1. Pull the stainless steel trim off the
shelf beginning at one side.
2. Then pull the protective strip off.
After cleaning the shelf reattach the
trim and the protective strip.
39Cleaning and care
Cleaning the interior and ac- The following parts are suitable for
cessories cleaning in a dishwasher:
The refrigeration appliance should be The maximum temperature of the
cleaned regularly (at least once a dishwashing programme selected
month). must not exceed 55 °C.
Remove soiling immediately to pre- Contact with natural dyes from car-
vent it from drying on. rots, tomatoes and ketchup may dis-
colour the plastic parts in the dish-
Clean the interior with a clean washer.
sponge, lukewarm water and a little This discolouration does not affect the
washing-up liquid. stability of the parts.
After cleaning, wipe with clean water - the bottle holder, egg tray, ice cube
and dry with a soft cloth. tray
(depending on model)
The stainless steel parts on the
- the shelves and bottle shelf in the
shelves are not dishwasher safe.
door
Remove the trim before placing the
shelves in the dishwasher. - the adjustable shelves (with the trim
and strips removed)
The following parts cannot be cleaned
- the rollers underneath the fruit and
in a dishwasher:
vegetable drawer
- the stainless steel trim
- the holder for the charcoal filter (op-
- the protective strips at the back of tional accessory)
the adjustable shelves
Clean the condensate channel and
- all drawers and drawer lids (depend- drain hole frequently so that con-
ing on model) densate can drain away unhindered.
Use a straw or similar to clear the
These accessories should all be hand
drain if necessary.
washed.
Leave the door open to air the appli-
ance for a short while and to prevent
odours building up.
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