Miele KFN 8997 SE ed Instructions d'exploitation

Operating and installation instructionsFrost free fridge freezerwith ice cube maker,and StayFresh compartmentKFN 8997 SE edTo avoid the risk of accide

Before connecting the appliance tothe mains supply, make sure thatthe rating on the data platecorresponds to the voltage andfrequency of the household

UseNever handle frozen food with wethands. Your hands may freeze tothe frozen food. Danger of frost burn.Do not use any electricalequipment in this ap

Do not store cooking oil in therefrigerator door. Traces of oil cancause stress cracks to occur in theplastic components in the door.Do not block the

Normal energy consumption Increased energyconsumptionInstallation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.Protected from direct s

Normal energyconsumptionIncreased energyconsumptionDefrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer ofice one centimetre thick has builtup.A layer of ice h

Before using for the first timeThe stainless steel surface has a layerof protective foil to prevent scratchingduring transportation.^Do not remove thi

Switching off^Press the appropriate On/Off buttonuntil the temperature display goesout.The cooling system is switched off. (Ifthis does not happen, th

It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in theappliance. Micro-organisms will causefood which is not stored at the correct

After setting the temperature you cansee the following information in thedisplay by pressing the +/- buttons:–When first pressed, the lasttemperature

= 5 is the default setting for theStayFresh zone. If a setting of= 1 to= 4 is selected, the temperature canfall below 0°C. Food could freeze!^Press th

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Optional accessory . . . . . . . . . .

^Press the Super freeze button again.^ lights up in the temperature display.^You can now adjust the level ofbrightness by pressing thetemperature sele

Your appliance has been fitted with awarning system which ensures that thetemperature in the freezer cannot riseunnoticed and to avoid energy beingwas

Super coolThe Super cool function can be used torapidly reduce the temperature in therefrigerator section to its lowest setting(depending on the room

Super freezeSwitch the Super freeze function onbefore putting fresh food into thefreezer section.Exceptions:–when putting in food that is alreadyfroze

Different storage zonesDue to the natural circulation of the airin the appliance, there are differenttemperature zones in the refrigeratorsection. Col

The StayFresh zone is divided into twoareas:–The dry compartment has a relativehumidity level of approx. 45 %.–The humidity controlledcompartment has

Storing food correctlyStore food covered or packaged. Thiswill prevent food smells or tastes fromaffecting other foods, and prevent foodfrom drying ou

Moving the shelvesThe shelves can be adjusted accordingto the height of the food.^Pull the shelves forward and half-wayout and then lift them upwards

Maximum freezing capacityTo ensure that fresh food placed in thefreezer freezes through to the core asquickly as possible, the maximumfreezing capacit

–Do not season fresh foods orblanched vegetables beforefreezing. Only season cooked foodlightly before freezing but careshould be taken as the taste o

Using the refrigerator section efficiently. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Different storage zones . . . . . . . . . . .

When freezing, make sure that foodalready frozen does not come intocontact with fresh food being frozenas this could cause the frozen foodto begin to

Cooling drinksDrinks are best cooled quickly in therefrigerator section using the Supercool function. If bottles are, however,placed in the freezer se

For the automatic ice cube maker tooperate it must be connected to themains water supply.Switching on^Switch on the freezer section.^Open the top left

Switching off the ice cubemakerThe ice cube maker can be switchedoff independently of the freezer sectionif you do not want the appliance tomake any i

Refrigerator section andStayFresh zoneCondensate and frost can build up onthe back wall of the refrigerator sectionand the StayFresh zone whilst in us

Never use cleaning agentscontaining abrasive substancessuch as sand, soda, acids orchemical solvents."Non-abrasive" cleaning agents arealso

Cleaning the ice cube trayThe ice cubes are formed in a traybefore they are dropped down into thedrawer.This tray should be cleaned regularly toremove

Metal grille at the back of theapplianceThe metal grille at the back of theappliance (heat exchanger) should bedusted at least once a year. A build-up

Repairs to electrical appliancesshould only be carried out by asuitably qualified and competentperson in accordance with local andnational safety regu

^the ventilation gaps are blocked.^there has been a lengthy interruptionto the power supply.Once the problem has been resolvedthe temperature display

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Cleaning the outer casing, the int

. . . the Super freeze or Super coolindicator light is not lit up althoughthe appliance is working.The indicator light is defective. Call theService D

Normal noises What causes themBrrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise canget louder for brief periods when the motor is swi

In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself, or if the appliance isunder guarantee, please contact:–Your Miele Dealeror–The Miele Service

Notes on connecting to themains water supplyConnection to the mains watersupply should only be carried out bya qualified and competent person inaccord

^The stainless steel hose should beattached to the solenoid valve at thebase of the appliance at the back.^Ensure that the hose is fitted correctlyand

Electrical connection U.K.All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson in accordance with local andnational sa

Do not place any appliance whichgives off heat, such as a toaster ormicrowave oven, on top of thisappliance, as this would increasethe appliance’s ene

Aligning the appliance^To align the appliance adjust the feetusing the spanner supplied.Installation47

The appliance is supplied right handhinged. If left hand door hinging isrequired, follow the instructions below.Removing the door handle:First the sid

^ Remove cover g, and unscrew hingebracket h.^ Fit hinge pin i in the second hole ofhinge bracket h.^ Refit bracket j and cover k turnedthrough 180° o

a Refrigerator section / StayFresh zoneOn/Off buttonb Refrigerator sectiontemperature displayc Refrigerator sectiontemperature selector buttonsleft bu

Refitting the handle:Please make sure you follow theinstructions below carefully whenyou refit the handle. The door sealwill be damaged if the handle

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

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a Butter and cheese compartmentb Interior lightingc Egg trayd Shelvese Condensate channel anddrain holef Divider *g Bottle racksh Fruit and vegetable

Optional accessoryMiele{homeThe Miele|home system gives you theability to check information about yourappliance at any time.For example, if a temperat

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly fordisposal, and

This appliance complies with allrelevant legal safety requirements.Improper use can, however, presenta risk of both personal injury andmaterial damage