Miele KFNS 37692 iDE Installation Manual

Operating and Installation InstructionsFridge-Freezer CombinationTo prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, you must read allinstructions suppl

Control panela For turning the entire appliance onand off.b Optical interface(for Service use only)c For selecting the refrigerator orfreezer sectiond

Installing the appliance^Push the appliance into the nicheuntil all of the brackets are in line withthe front edge of the furniture sidewall.–n With 5

Securing the appliance in theniche^ Push the hinged side of theappliance to the cabinet wall.^Screw the particleboard screws sthrough the hinge plates

^Snap off any protruding ends fromthe mounting bracket. They are nolonger required.^ Replace covers f and u on themounting brackets.For additional sta

Installing the custom doorfrontThe cabinet door must be at least of5/8" (16 mm) thick and not exceed 3/4"(19 mm) thick.The following gap dim

Complete the following steps on bothdoors.^ A gap of 5/16" (8 mm) is set ex worksbetween the appliance door and thefixing bracket. Double check t

^Place the door panel with the outerside downwards on a stable surface.^ Using a pencil, lightly mark a linedown the center of the inside of thepanel

^Open the appliance door.^ Hang the door panel on the threadedbolts h.^ Screw the nuts c loosely onto bolts.^ Close the door and check thedistance bet

^ while holding the adjusting bolts h inplace with a screwdriver, tighten thenuts c on the appliance doors with awrench j.^ Cover strip k must be comp

^Tighten all the screws again.^ Replace top cover o, and click it intoplace.^Replace side covers p, making sureyou hear them click into place.The foll

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Explanation of symbolsSymbol Meaning Function0 Safety Lock Prevents the user from unintentionallyturning off the appliance, adjusting thetemperature,

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a Control panelb Fanc Egg tray / Door shelfd Shelfe Shelf withlighting (FlexiLight)f Bottle shelfg PerfectFresh Pro zone interiorlightingh PerfectFres

Optional accessoriesStainless steel trim with LED lightingfor shelf (FlexiLight)LED lighting b is located on thestainless steel trim, which is supplie

Normalenergy consumptionIncreasedenergy consumptionInstallation /MaintenanceIn a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed,poorly ventilated room.Protected

Normalenergy consumptionIncreasedenergy consumptionUse The drawers and shelves arein the original arrangement.Only open the doors whennecessary and fo

Before first usePackaging material^Remove all packaging material fromthe inside of the appliance.Protective filmThe stainless steel trim and panels ar

Operating the applianceThe appliance is operated with the useof touch keys activated by a finger.A tone will sound each time a button istouched. You c

Individual settings can be set for eachcooling zone.^Touch the sensor button for the zonein which you want to adjust thesettings.The selected sensor b

Turning the refrigerator section backon againThe refrigerator section can be turnedon separately.^Touch the button for the refrigeratorsection until i

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...5Guide to the appliance ...10Optional accessori

It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in theappliance. Bacteria will cause foodwhich is not stored at the correcttempera

Temperature displayIn normal operation the displayshows the current averagerefrigerator temperature and thetemperature in the warmest part ofthe freez

When you touch the buttons, you willsee the following changes in thedisplay:–When first touched: The lasttemperature selected flashes.–Each subsequent

Adjusting the temperature inthe PerfectFresh Pro zoneIn the PerfectFresh Pro zone thetemperature is maintained between32°F (0°C) and 37°F (3°C). Howev

The SuperCool function in therefrigeratorThe SuperCool function can be used torapidly reduce the temperature in therefrigerator section to its lowest

The SuperCool function in thefreezerFor best results, turn on SuperCoolbefore putting fresh food into thefreezer.Fresh food will be frozen quickly, so

Turning off SuperCoolThe SuperCool function will turn itselfoff automatically after approx. 30 - 65hours. The quantity of fresh food placedin the free

Your appliance is equipped with awarning system to ensure thattemperature increases in the freezersection do not go unnoticed and alsoprevents energy

Door alarmAn alarm will sound if the door is leftopen for too long. The alarm symbol ;will light up.The amount of time until the door alarmis triggere

Certain appliance settings can only beselected in the settings mode.While you are in settings mode, thedoor alarm and any other faultmessages are supp

High humidity level . / -...39Adjusting the interior fittings ...42Adjusting

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

^By tapping the X or Y button you cannow select °C.^Touch the OK button to confirm yourselection.The selected setting will be adopted.^ Touch the sett

Acoustic signals )The appliance features acoustic signalssuch as a keypad tone and acousticalarm for the door and temperaturealarm.You can switch the

Display brightness sYou can adjust the brightness of thedisplay to suit the light conditions in theroom.The display brightness can be adjustedin steps

Sabbath mode ¬To facilitate religious customs, theappliance has a Sabbath mode.The following are switched off:–the interior lighting when the door iso

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

Various cooling zonesDue to the natural circulation of the airin the appliance, there are differenttemperature zones in the refrigeratorsection. Cold,

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

Due to the optimum storage conditionsin the PerfectFresh Pro zone for fruit,vegetables, fish, meat and dairyproducts, food remains fresh for longer,an

Dry compartment ,The dry compartment is suitable forstoring perishable foods such as:–fresh fish, shellfish,–meat, poultry, sausage,–salads,–dairy pro

Lead free certificate ...74Service / Warranty ...75Warranty .

If the humidity level in thehumidity-controlled compartment ishigh, condensate may collect on thefloor of the compartment orunderneath the lid. This c

If you are not satisfied with your stored food (for example the food wilts orbecomes withered after only a short storage time), check the following:^O

Adjusting the door shelf /bottle shelf^Lift up the door shelf /bottle shelf and pull it forward toremove it.^Place the door shelf /bottle shelf at any

The edge of shelf's rear stop must faceupwards so that food does not touchthe rear wall and freeze to it.Stops prevent the shelves from beingpull

Take care when cleaning theappliance that you do not wash thespecial lubricant out of thetelescopic runners.Wipe them with a well-wrung outdamp cloth.

Always follow USDA guidelines onfood safety.WARNING!Danger of fireDo not use electrical appliancesinside the food storagecompartments of the appliance

Before placing food in the freezer^When freezing more than 4.5 Ibs(2 kg) of fresh food, turn on theSuperCool function some time beforeplacing food in

Thawing frozen foodsFrozen food can be thawed in variousways:–in the microwave,–in a regular oven, using the "fan" or"defrost" set

For the automatic ice cube maker tooperate it must be connected to thewater supply.Ice cube maker with integratedice cube trayThe automatic ice cube m

Turning the ice cube makerOn/Off^Touch the settings button.All symbols available for selection willappear in the display and the 0 symbolflashes.^Touc

When using the appliance, followbasic safety precautions, includingthe following:Read all instructions beforeinstallation and use to preventaccidents

If you require a large quantity of icecubes,^replace the full ice cube drawer withthe drawer beside it on the right.The ice cube maker will begin topr

Turning the ice cube makerOn/Off with the On/Off button^Open the ice cube drawer slightly.^ Press and hold the On/Off button aon the ice cube maker– u

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

WARNING!Danger of electric shock.Unplug refrigerator or disconnectpower.Danger of fire.Do not damage the refrigerantcircuit.Do not let water get into

Rinsing the ice cube makerRinse out the ice cube maker andthe water pipes:– before using for the first time,– if the ice cube maker has not beenused f

^Touch the OK button to confirm yourselection.The selected setting will be saved. Theice cube maker symbol ® will flash inthe display and the indicato

Setting the cleaning positionThe setting can only be selected ifthe ice cube maker is turned on.^Empty the ice cube drawer.^Touch the settings button.

Before cleaning the appliance^Turn off the appliance.The display goes out and cooling isturned off.If this does not happen, then thesafety lock is sti

^Take hold of the rear part of theplastic edging on the left-hand sideof the stainless steel trim.(1) Remove the plastic edging fromthe adjustable she

Interior and accessoriesClean the appliance at least once amonth.Remove any soiling immediately sothat it does not dry up.^Clean the interior with luk

~Ensure that any packing material isdisposed of safely and kept out of thereach of children. Danger ofsuffocation!Technical safety~The coolant system

^Remove any soiling on stainless steelstrips and plinths with the Miele careproduct for stainless steel.^Always wipe these surfaces with astainless st

With the aid of the following guide minor problems can be corrected without a ser-vice call.If, having followed the suggestions below, you still canno

The compressor runs more and more often and for longer periods of time,and the temperature in the appliance drops.Problem Possible cause SolutionThe t

Problem Possible cause SolutionThe compressor isturning on morefrequently and forlonger periods.The ventilation slits in thecabinetry have beencovered

The compressor comes on less and less often and for shorter periods oftime, the temperature in the appliance rises.Problem Possible cause SolutionThe

Indication in the displayProblem Possible cause Solution"F0 to F9" appears inthe display.There is a fault.^Contact Miele TechnicalService.&q

Indication in the displayProblem Possible cause SolutionThe alarm symbol; and a refrigeratorsection sensorbutton are flashingin the display.The affect

Interior lightingProblem Possible cause SolutionThe LED lighting onthe shelves doesnot work.To avoid overheating, thelighting turns itself offautomati

Interior lightingProblem Possible cause SolutionThe LED lighting onone of the shelvesdoes not work.The shelf is not sittingcorrectly in the shelfsuppo

Interior lightingProblem Possible cause SolutionThe LED lighting forthe PerfectFreshPro zone does notwork.To avoid overheating, thelighting turns itse

~Do not use the appliance in areaswhere there may be moisture orsplashing water (e.g. garages, laundryrooms, etc.).Moisture can reach the electricalco

Other problemsProblem Possible cause SolutionFood has frozentogether or to thewall.The food packaging wasnot dry when loaded in thefreezer.^Use a blun

Problems with the ice cube makerProblem Possible cause SolutionYou cannot turnthe ice cube makeron.The appliance is notconnected to the powersupply or

Problems with the ice cube makerProblem Possible cause SolutionThe ice cube makeris producing onlysmall ice cubes?The size of ice cubesproduced depend

Normal noises What causes themBrrrrr... This noise may get louder for brief periods when the motorkicks on.Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be hear

This product is tested and certified by WQA against ORD0902 for California"lead free" compliance.Miele & Cie. KGCarl-Miele-Straße29D-333

In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself, please contact–your Miele dealeror–Miele Technical Service.See back cover of the this manual

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

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

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

~Do not operate any electricalequipment (e.g. an electric ice creammaker) inside the appliance. Danger ofsparking and explosion!~Do not store cans or

Disposing of the packagingmaterialsThe packaging is designed to protectthe appliance from damage duringtransportation. The packaging materialsused are

Information regarding thewater connectionAll plumbing work should be carriedout by a suitable qualified person, inaccordance with local and nationalre

The water connection can be found atthe back of the appliance. The solenoidvalve b has a 3/4" connection thread.The connection parts included wit

^ Secure the water line g using theretaining clip j.^ Slowly open the water shut-off valveand check for leaks.^The appliance can now beconnected to th

,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

To avoid tipping over, the appliancemust be properly installed andsecured.WARNING!Danger of tilting! To avoid a hazarddue to instability of the applia

VentilationWARNING! Danger of damage fromoverheating. May restrict operation.Keep ventilation openings, in theappliance enclosure or in the built-inst

Top ventilation grilleThe ventilation grille at the top of theappliance can be constructed indifferent ways:a directly above the appliance with aventi

Before installation^Before installation, remove theaccessories bag containinginstallation components andaccessories from the appliance, andremove the

~Rinse the ice cube maker and thewater pipes:–before using for the first time,–if the ice cube maker hasn't beenused for a long time,–regularly i

Before installation, ensure the building-in niche is the correct size. The specifiedventilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order to ensure t

The door hinges are factory set so thatthe door can be opened wide.However if the opening angle of thedoor needs to be limited for any reason,the hing

Always change the door hinging withthe assistance of another person.The appliance is supplied right-handhinged. If left-hand hinging is required,the h

^ 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.Unscrew the door closing dampersCaution. When removed from theunit, the soft-close mechanismsnaps shut. Ris

Fastening the soft-close mechanism^Now turn over the appliance door sothat the outer side faces downwards.^ Screw the mount k onto the hingeand firmly

Two people are required to install theappliance.^Install the appliance in a stable, solidhousing unit, positioned on an evenand level floor.^Secure th

Parts required for installationAll installation parts are number coded.This coding is also used in theinstallation instructions.–Required for installi

^ Fit the straps of the compensationstrip a into the strut seats from thefront.^Screw fixing bracket d using hexscrew e to the pre-drilled holes inthe

^ Remove the cover f.^ Secure the fastening part g usingscrews h loosely into the topleft-hand side of the appliance. Donot tighten the screws so that