Miele KFN 8701 SE ed-1 Operations Instructions

Operating and installation instructionsFrost free fridge freezerwith StayFresh zoneand ice cube makerKFN 8701 SE ed-1To avoid the risk of accidents or

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 block the ventilation grillesin the appliance as this wouldimpair the efficiency of the appliance,increase the electricity consumptionand could

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 and thedecor strips have a protective cover toprevent scratching duringtransportation.^Do n

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

. . . in the freezer sectionTo freeze fresh food and to store frozenfood for a long time, a temperaturecolder than -18 °C is required. At thistemperat

Temperature displaysDuring normal operation thetemperature displays on the controlpanel show the average temperature inthe StayFresh zone and thetempe

^Press the Super freeze button to savethe setting.^Press the freezer section On/Offbutton to come out of the settingmode.The electronics will then swi

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Caring for the environment . . . . . .

Your appliance has been fitted with awarning system which ensures that thetemperature in the freezer sectioncannot rise unnoticed and to avoidenergy b

Super coolThe Super cool function can be used torapidly reduce the temperaturethroughout the StayFresh zone to itslowest setting (depending on the roo

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

A temperature of between 0 - 3 °Ccombined with a high humidity levelprovides the optimum storageconditions for fresh food, enabling it tobe kept fresh

Low humidity level ,^To set a humidity level of approx.45 % slide the control for the humiditycontrolled compartment over to theleft ,.This humidity l

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

Split shelfIn order to accommodate tall items inthe appliance one of the shelves isdivided. The front section can bepushed under the rear section.^Pul

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

^Make sure that the packaging andcontainers are dry to prevent themsticking together when frozen.When freezing, make sure that foodalready frozen does

Adjusting the interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Freezing and storing food. . . . . . .

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

StayFresh zoneCondensate and frost can build up onthe back wall of the StayFresh zonewhilst in use. These are automaticallyremoved and defrosted by th

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

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 freezer section door has beenopened too frequently, or largeamounts of fresh food have been putin at once for freezing.^the ventilation gaps are

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

Installing in a side-by-side combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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 strict accordance with currentlocal

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

To avoid a build-up of condensationand resultant damage, refrigerators andfreezers should not normally beinstalled side-by-side.However, this applianc

^Align both appliances using a spiritlevel.–Align front feet c using a spannerd.– Align the back feet using adjustingdevice e and socket wrench f.Turn

^Remove covers j from bothappliances.^Loosely attach large upper bracketk using long screws l.^ Push the two appliances together,and align them again.

^Push short trim p into the gap at thetop. Make sure that the gap in thetrim faces the front. The trim must sitflush with the top of the appliances at

a StayFresh zone On/Off buttonb StayFresh zone temperature displayc StayFresh zonetemperature selector buttonsleft hand button: warmerright hand butto

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

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

In the following illustration the lowerdoor is not shown in the closedposition to make it easier to seewhat happens next.^ Turn door support b around,

It is important to check that the sidesection of the handle d does notcome into contact with the door sealwhen opening the door, as thiswould damage t

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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k Bottle rackl Interior lightingm Shelvesn Condensate channel anddrain holeo StayFresh zone, dry compartmentp Control for setting the moisture levelin

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

This machine complies with allrelevant legal safety requirements.Improper use of the appliance can,however, present a risk of bothpersonal injury and

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