Miele KFNS 37432 iD User Manual

Operating and installation instructionsFridge-freezer combinationTo avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the applianceit is essential that you rea

~This appliance is not suitable for storing and refrigeratingmedicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other suchsubstances or products. Inc

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~Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselvesin packaging material or pull it over their heads with the risk ofsuffocation. Keep chi

~To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that theconnection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the dataplate corresponds to

~This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobileinstallations (e.g. on a ship).~A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Always check forvisi

Proper use~The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate class(room temperature range) and should not be used outside thisrange. The clim

~When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles arenot left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst.Danger of injury and

Cleaning and care~Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals.Over time, they will cause the seals to deteriorate and becomeporous.~Do not use a s

Transporting the appliance~Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in itsoriginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.~Du

Normal energyconsumptionIncreased energyconsumptionInstallation/MaintenanceIn a ventilated room. In an enclosed,unventilated room.Protected from direc

Normal energyconsumptionIncreased energyconsumptionUse Drawers and shelves arrangedas they were when theappliance was delivered.Only open the door whe

Guide to the appliance ...5Optional accessories ...8Warning and

Before using for the first timePackaging material^Remove all packaging materials fromthe inside of the appliance.Protective filmThe stainless steel tr

Operating the applianceA light touch of the sensor buttons witha finger is all that is necessary tooperate this appliance.A keypad tone will sound eac

Individual settings can be configuredfor each cooling zone.^Touch the appropriate sensor buttonto adjust the settings for the desiredzone.The selected

Switching the refrigerator back onagainThe refrigerator can be switched onseparately.^Touch the refrigerator button until itlights up yellow again.The

It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in theappliance. Microorganisms will causefood which is not stored at the correctt

Temperature displayIn normal operation, the temperaturedisplay shows the actual meanrefrigerator temperature and thecurrent temperature in the warmest

When you tap the buttons, you will seethe following changes in the display:–Tapping a button once: The lasttemperature selected flashes.–Each subseque

SuperCoolThe SuperCool function can be used torapidly reduce the temperature in therefrigerator to its lowest setting(depending on the room temperatur

SuperFreezeFor the best freezing results, switch onthe SuperFreeze function before puttingfresh food into the freezer.This helps food to freeze quickl

Switching off SuperFreezeThe SuperFreeze function switches offautomatically after approx. 30 - 65hours. The amount of time until theSuperFreeze functi

Arranging the interior ...42Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf ...42Movi

Your appliance is equipped with awarning system which ensures thattemperature increases in the freezer donot go unnoticed and also preventsenergy from

Door alarmAn alarm will sound if a door is left openfor too long. The alarm symbol ; willlight up.The amount of time until the door alarmis triggered

Certain settings on the appliance canonly be selected in the Settings mode.While you are in Settings mode, thedoor alarm and all other errormessages a

^By tapping the X or Y button, youcan now select whether the safetylock is activated or deactivated:0: The safety lock is deactivated1: The safety loc

^By tapping the X or Y button you cannow select °C.^Touch the OK button to confirm yourselection.The selected setting is applied.^ Touch the settings

Audible tones )The appliance features audible tonessuch as a keypad tone and a warningtone for the door and temperaturealarms.The keypad tone and door

Display brightness sThe display brightness can be adjustedto suit the lighting conditions of theroom.The display brightness can be changedin increment

Sabbath mode ¬To facilitate religious customs, theappliance has a Sabbath mode.The following are turned off:–The interior lighting that comes onwhen t

The selection is saved and the ¬symbol lights up.Sabbath mode is on when the ¬ symbolgoes out after 3 seconds.^Turn Sabbath mode off when theSabbath i

Different storage zonesThe natural circulation of the air in theappliance causes different temperaturezones to form in the refrigerator. Cold,heavy ai

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WARNING!Danger of fireDo not use electrical appliancesinside the food storagecompartments of the appliance,unless they are of the typerecommended by t

What to be aware of whenshopping for foodThe food's freshness when it is firstplaced in the appliance is the mostimportant factor in determining

Adjusting the door shelf /bottle shelf^To remove the bottle shelf /door shelf, lift it up and pull it towardsyou.^Replace the bottle shelf /door shelf

Stops prevent the shelves from beingpulled out accidentally.Adjusting the bottle rack(depending on model)The bottle rack can be placed ondifferent lev

WARNING!Danger of fireDo not use electrical appliancesinside the food storagecompartments of the appliance,unless they are of the typerecommended by t

Home freezingOnly freeze fresh food that is in goodcondition.Tips for home freezing–The following types of food aresuitable for freezing:Fresh meat, p

Before placing food in the freezer^When freezing more than 2 kg offresh food, switch on theSuperFreeze function for some timebefore placing the food i

Defrosting frozen foodFrozen food can be defrosted indifferent ways:–In a microwave oven–In a regular oven using the "Fan" or"Defrost&q

Using the cool packThe cool pack prevents thetemperature in the freezer from risingtoo quickly if there is a loss of power.This can help prolong the s

WARNING! Risk of injury anddamageDo not use mechanical devices orother means to accelerate thedefrosting process, other than thoserecommended by the m

Control panela Switches the entire applianceon and offb Optical interface(for Service technicians only)c Selects the refrigerator or freezersectiond S

WARNING!Danger of electric shock.Unplug refrigerator or disconnectpower.Danger of fireDo not damage the refrigerantcircuit.Do not allow water to get i

Before cleaning^Switch the appliance offThe display goes dark and cooling isswitched off.If this is not the case, the safety lockis on (see "Addi

Door shelf and bottle shelfThe stainless steel covers on thedoor shelves and bottle shelf arenot dishwasher-safe.Proceed as follows to remove thestain

The following accessories are notdishwasher-safe:–Stainless steel covers on the doorshelves / bottle shelf–Stainless steel trim with LED lighting /sta

After cleaning^Return all shelves and accessories tothe appliance.The left-hand side support ribs for theadjustable shelves have metal discs(contacts)

Most of the problems that may occur during daily use can be easily corrected.The following guide is intended to help you identify the causes of these

The compressor runs more and more frequently and for longer periods oftime, and the temperature in the appliance drops.Problem Cause SolutionThe tempe

The compressor runs more and more frequently and for longer periods oftime, and the temperature in the appliance drops.Problem Cause SolutionThe compr

The compressor comes on less and less often and for shorter periods oftime. The temperature in the appliance rises.Problem Cause SolutionThe temperatu

Information in the displayProblem Cause SolutionThe alarm symbol; and the sensorbutton for anappliance sectionboth flash in thedisplay.The affected ap

Explanation of symbolsSymbol Meaning Function0 Safety lock Secures against unintended switching off ofthe appliance, unintended temperatureadjustment,

Interior lightingProblem Cause SolutionThe LED lighting onone of theadjustable shelvesdoes not work.The adjustable shelf is notpositioned correctly in

Interior lightingProblem Cause SolutionThe LED lighting onthe adjustableshelves does notwork.To avoid overheating, thelighting automaticallyswitches o

Interior lightingProblem Cause SolutionThe LED lighting onthe fruit andvegetable drawerdoes not work.To avoid overheating, thelighting automaticallysw

Other problemsProblem Cause SolutionFood has frozentogether.The food's packaging wasnot dry when placed in thefreezer.^Use a blunt object, e.g.th

Normal noises How are they caused?Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). Thisnoise can get louder for brief periods when the mo

In the event of a problem which youcannot resolve on your own, pleasecontact:–Your Miele dealeror–The Miele Customer Contact CentreThe telephone numbe

All tests must be carried out accordingto applicable standards andregulations.In addition, the following informationprovided by the manufacturer must

Demo mode rThis appliance can be presented inretails stores and in showrooms with thehelp of the "Demo mode." The controlsand lighting will

Switching off the Demo modeThe r is illuminated in the display.^Touch the settings button.All symbols available for selection willappear in the displa

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a Control panelb Fanc Egg tray / Door shelfd Adjustable shelfe Adjustable shelf with lighting(FlexiLight)f Bottle shelfg Bottle rackh Interior lightin

Installation instructionsInformation is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the mostcurrent product specification, technical &

Disposing of packagingmaterialsThe packaging is designed to protectthe appliance from damage duringtransport. The packaging materialsused are selected

,Failure to follow theseinstructions can result in death, fire,or electrical shock.Improper connection of theequipment grounding conductormay result i

The appliance must be connected to anelectrical outlet that is properlygrounded. The electrical installationmust comply with the applicableelectrical

Safe operation of the appliance isonly assured if it has been installedand connected in accordance withthese operating and installationinstructions.WA

Climate classThe appliance is designed for usewithin a certain climate class (roomtemperature) and should not be usedoutside this range. The climate c

Top ventilation openingThere are different options available forconstructing the top ventilationopening:a Directly above the appliance with avent gril

Before installing the appliance^Before installation, remove theaccessories bag with the installationcomponents and other accessoriesfrom the appliance

Before installation, make sure that the cabinet space matches the requireddimensions. The specified measurements for the ventilation openings must bea

The factory setting for the door hingesallows them to open at a wide angle.However, if the opening angle of thedoor needs to be limited for any reason

Optional accessoriesStainless steel trim with LED lightingfor adjustable shelf (FlexiLight)The LED lighting b is located on thestainless steel trim an

When reversing the door hinging,always enlist the help of anotherperson.The appliance comes with right-handdoor hinging. If left-hand hinging isrequir

^ Slightly loosen the screws e and fon the hinges.^ Slide the doors g and h outwardsand take them off their hinges.^ Remove the screws e completely.^

Carry out the following steps on bothdoors.Removing the soft-close mechanismCaution! When removed from theappliance, the soft-closemechanism will snap

Attaching the soft-close mechanism^Now turn over the appliance door sothat it lies face down.^ Screw the mount k onto the hingeand firmly tighten.^ Pu

Two people are required to install theappliance.^The appliance must be installed in astable, solid cabinet unit that ispositioned on an even and level

You will need the followinginstallation componentsEach installation component isdesignated by a number. Thecomponent's number can also be foundin

^ Slide the cover strip tabs a intoposition.^Screw the mounting bracket d ontothe pre-drilled holes in the appliancedoor using the hex screw e.Securel

^ Remove the cover f.^ Loosely screw the mounting bracketg onto the top left corner of theappliance using the screws h.Donot tighten the screws; the b

Installing the appliance^Slide the appliance into the cabinetspace until the covers of themounting brackets touch the frontedge of the cabinet side wa

Securing the appliance in thecabinet space^ Push the hinged side of theappliance against the cabinet wall.^Screw the particleboard screws sthrough the

This appliance conforms to current safety requirements. However,improper use can result in personal injury and damage toproperty.To prevent accidents

^Snap the protruding ends off of themounting brackets. They are nolonger needed and can now bedisposed of.^ Attach the covers f and u to thecorrespond

Mounting the cabinet doors.The cabinet door must have a minimumthickness of 5/8" (16 mm) and amaximum thickness of 3/4" (19 mm).The followin

Carry out the following steps on bothdoors.^ The factory setting for the distancebetween the appliance door and themounting frame is 8 mm. Doublecheck

^Lay the cabinet door face down on astable surface.^ Using a pencil, lightly mark a linedown the centre of the inside of thecabinet door e.^ Hang the

^Open the appliance door.^ Hang the cabinet door onto thealignment bolts h.^ Loosely screw the nuts c onto theadjustment bolts.^Close the door and che

^ Tighten the nuts c on each of theappliance doors using a box-endwrench j while holding thealignment bolts c in place using ascrewdriver.^ The cover

^Tighten all screws again.^ Replace each of the top covers o,and click it into place.^Replace the side covers p, makingsure you hear them click into p

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