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Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge freezer
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance
it is essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the first time.
en - GB
M.-Nr. 09 942 920

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en - GB M.-Nr. 09 942 920...

  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposing of the packaging Disposing of your old materials appliance The packaging is designed to protect Electrical and electronic appliances the appliance from damage during often contain valuable materials. They transportation. The packaging materials also contain materials which, if handled used are selected from materials which or disposed of incorrectly, could be are environmentally friendly for disposal...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment ......... . 2 Guide to the appliance .
  • Page 4 Contents Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone ......41 Dry compartment , ..........42 Humidity controlled compartment ,, .
  • Page 5 Miele|home ........

  • Page 6: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off sensor e For setting the temperature for the whole appliance (X = colder), Selector sensor in settings mode b Optical interface f For confirming a selection (OK (for Service technician use only) sensor) c For selecting the refrigerator and g For setting the temperature...
  • Page 7 Choice of sensor tone and door and temperature alarm tone < Miele|home Only visible when a communication module is fitted and signed on (see "Miele|home"). Display brightness For adjusting the brightness of the display setting PerfectFresh Pro For altering the temperature in the...
  • Page 8 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Door shelf/Egg tray d Adjustable shelves e Adjustable shelves with lighting (FlexiLight) f Bottle shelf g PerfectFresh Pro zone interior lighting h PerfectFresh Pro zone, dry compartment i Condensate channel and drain hole j Regulator for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled...

  • Page 9: Optional Accessories

    Bottle rack glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals. Optional accessories are available from Miele or via the internet. Bottles can be stored horizontally using the bottle rack to save space. The bottle rack can be placed at...

  • Page 10: Warning And Safety Instructions

    They contain important information on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content.
  • Page 11 The appliance is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation. The appliance can only be used by people with reduced...
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety The coolant system is tested for leaks. The appliance complies with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU guidelines. This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect.
  • Page 13 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a multi-socket adapter or an extension lead.
  • Page 14 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger to users. Installation, maintenance and repairs work must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. The ice cube maker is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply.
  • Page 15 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g.
  • Page 16 Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer's packaging regarding storage conditions and "use-by" dates. Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance. Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
  • Page 17 Warning 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 appliance.
  • Page 18 Warning and Safety instructions Transporting the appliance Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its original transport packaging to prevent damage in transit. Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is heavy and must be transported by two people. Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable.

  • Page 19: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
  • Page 20 How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Drawers, shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the door necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.

  • Page 21: Switching On And Off

    ^ Immediately after removing the shelf, as shown. protective foil, treat stainless steel – Cool pack surfaces with the Miele stainless steel Place the cool pack in the top drawer of conditioning agent supplied with the the freezer section. The cool pack will appliance.

  • Page 22: Operating The Appliance

    Switching on and off Operating the appliance When the refrigerator door is opened, the interior lighting will come on and the A light touch of the finger on the adjustable shelf LED lighting will sensors is all that is required to operate become brighter until it has reached its this appliance.

  • Page 23: Switching Off

    Switching on and off Switching off Individual settings can be selected for each section. ^ Touch the On/Off sensor. If this does not work, the safety lock is still activated. ^ Touch the sensor for the section you The temperature will go out and the want to select the settings for.

  • Page 24: To Switch The Refrigerator Section On Again

    Switching on and off Switching off for longer To switch the refrigerator section on again periods of time The refrigerator section can also be If the appliance is not going to be used switched back on again separately. for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday: ^ switch the appliance off, ^ disconnect it from the mains,...

  • Page 25: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Dynamic cooling temperature for storing food in the The dynamic cooling fan switches on appliance. Micro-organisms will cause automatically when the cooling system food which is not stored at the correct for the refrigerator section switches on.

  • Page 26: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature in the refrigerator / freezer sections In normal operation the temperature The temperatures in the refrigerator and display shows the average, current freezer sections are set independently temperature in the refrigerator of one another. section and the temperature in the warmest area of the freezer section.
  • Page 27 The correct temperature The following information shows in the Temperature range display when the sensors are touched: The temperature can be adjusted: – Touching a sensor once: the last – In the refrigerator section from 3 °C temperature selected flashes. to 9 °C.

  • Page 28: Altering The Temperature In The Perfectfresh Pro Zone

    The correct temperature Altering the temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone The temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone is automatically held at 0 to 3 °C ^ You can now adjust the temperature It can be raised or lowered slightly, e.g. in the PerfectFresh Pro zone by if you want to use it for storing items like touching the X or Y sensor.

  • Page 29: Using Super Cool And Super Freeze

    Using Super cool and Super freeze Super cool Switching off Super cool The Super cool function can be used to The Super cool function will switch itself rapidly reduce the temperature in the off automatically after approx. 12 hours. refrigerator section to its lowest setting The appliance will then continue to (depending on the room temperature).

  • Page 30: Super Freeze

    Using Super cool and Super freeze Super freeze Switching on Super freeze For optimum results switch on the When freezing small quantities of food Super freeze function before putting in the freezer, the Super freeze function fresh food into the freezer section. should be switched on 6 hours beforehand.
  • Page 31 Using Super cool and Super freeze Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch itself off automatically after approx. 30 - 65 hours. The quantity of fresh food placed in the freezer will determine the duration before the Super freeze function switches off.

  • Page 32: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm This appliance has a warning system which ensures that the temperature in However, if the temperature in the the freezer section cannot rise freezer section remains above unnoticed and to avoid energy being -18 °C for a long time, check that the wasted if a door is left open.

  • Page 33: Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Door alarm Switching the alarm off early The alarm will sound if the door is left If the noise disturbs you, you can open for a long time. The alarm symbol switch the alarm off early if you wish. ;...

  • Page 34: Selecting Further Settings

    Selecting further settings Safety lock 0 Certain settings on the appliance can only be selected in settings mode. The safety lock can be activated to prevent: When in settings mode, the door alarm and other fault messages are – the appliance being switched off automatically deactivated although inadvertently, the alarm symbol ;...

  • Page 35: Acoustic Signals )

    Selecting further settings Acoustic signals ) The appliance has acoustic signals such as the sensor tone and the door and temperature alarms. ^ By touching the X or Y sensor, you You can switch off the sensor tone or can now select whether the safety the door alarm tone, but you cannot lock is activated or deactivated: deactivate the temperature alarm.

  • Page 36: Display Brightness S

    Selecting further settings Display brightness s The display brightness can be adjusted to suit the lighting conditions of the room. ^ By touching the X or Y sensor, you The display brightness can be altered can now select: in stages from 1 to 3. Option 3 0: sensor tone off;...

  • Page 37: Sabbath Mode

    Selecting further settings Sabbath mode ¬ The appliance offers a Sabbath pro- gramme for the purposes of religious observance. ^ By touching the X or Y sensor you The following are switched off: can now alter the brightness of the display: –...
  • Page 38 Selecting further settings The selected setting is applied, the ¬ Switching on Sabbath mode symbol lights up. As soon as the ¬ symbol goes out in the display, Sabbath mode is switched ^ Switch off Sabbath mode after the ^ Touch the settings sensor. Sabbath has passed.

  • Page 39: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Different storage zones – soft cheese and other dairy products, Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance, there are different – pre-packed vegetables and other temperature zones in the refrigerator fresh food with a label stating it section.

  • Page 40: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storing In A Refrigerator

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for When shopping for food storing in a refrigerator The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is an important factor Not all food is suitable for storing in a in determining how long it stays fresh, refrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C, and how long it can be kept in the...

  • Page 41: Storing Food In The Perfectfresh Pro Zone

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone The PerfectFresh Pro zone provides Take food out of the PrefectFresh Pro ideal storage conditions for fruit, zone approx. 30 - 60 minutes before vegetables, fish, meat and dairy using it. The aroma and taste do not products.

  • Page 42: Dry Compartment

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone Dry compartment , Humidity controlled compartment ,, . / - The dry compartment is ideal for storing foods which perish easily, such as Humidity level not increased , – Fish and seafood; At the , setting, the humidity controlled –...
  • Page 43 Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone Regulating the humidity level in the High humidity in the humidity humidity controlled compartment controlled compartment can cause The regulator is used to adjust the condensate to build up on the floor relative humidity in the humidity of the compartment as well as controlled compartment via the ,, .
  • Page 44 Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone The following tips may help if you find that food you have stored does not keep well (e.g. food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a short time): ^ Only use the appliance for storing fresh food. The condition of the food when it is first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf/bottle Adjustable shelves / shelf Adjustable shelves with LED lighting ^ Push the door/bottle shelf upwards, then remove it by pulling it forwards. The LED lighting is located in the stainless steel trim of the adjustable ^ Replace the door/bottle shelf at the shelves.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Bottle Rack

    Adjusting the interior fittings PerfectFresh Pro zone The raised edge at the back of the shelf must face upwards to prevent food compartments from touching the back of the appliance The compartments in the PerfectFresh and freezing to it. Pro zone are on telescopic runners, Stoppers prevent the shelves from and can be removed for filling, being dislodged by mistake.
  • Page 47 Adjusting the interior fittings Take care when cleaning the appliance that you do not wash the special lubricant out of the telescopic runners. Wipe them with a well-wrung out damp cloth only. ^ To replace the compartment lid, insert it from beneath into the holders, and push it back until it clicks into place.

  • Page 48: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the When buying frozen food to store in freezer section freezes through to the your freezer, check core as quickly as possible, the –...

  • Page 49: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food Home freezing lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some Only freeze fresh food which is in a spices alters when frozen. good condition. – Do not place hot food or drinks in the Hints on home freezing freezer.

  • Page 50: Before Placing Food In The Freezer Section

    Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer Please note that when removing the section drawers, the lowest freezer drawer ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of must always remain in the freezer. fresh food, switch on the Super When placing food on the glass cold freeze function some time before plate make sure it does not obstruct...

  • Page 51: Defrosting

    Freezing and storing food Defrosting Never re-freeze partially or fully Frozen food can be defrosted in defrosted food. Consume defrosted different ways: food as soon as possible as it will – in a microwave oven, lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long.

  • Page 52: Making Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes For the automatic ice cube maker to The ice cube maker and water operate it must be connected to the supply pipework must be rinsed: mains water supply. – before using for the first time, – if the ice cube maker has not been Ice cube maker with integrated used for a long time, –...

  • Page 53: Switching The Ice Cube Maker On And Off

    Making ice cubes Switching the ice cube maker Only make normal domestic on and off quantities of ice cubes with the ice cube maker. Ice cubes can only be made when the ice cube drawer is closed ^ Touch the settings sensor. completely.

  • Page 54: Altering The Size Of The Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes ^ Touch the sensors for setting the If you require a large amount of ice temperature (X or Y), repeatedly until cubes, the ice cube maker symbol ® ^ replace the full ice cube drawer with flashes. the drawer beside it on the right.

  • Page 55: Switching The Ice Cube Maker On/Off With The On/Off Button

    Making ice cubes Switching the ice cube maker on/off with the On/Off button ^ Pull the ice cube drawer out slightly. ^ Press the On/Off button a on the ice cube maker, – until the indicator light comes on. The ice cube maker symbol ® will appear in the display.

  • Page 56: Automatic Defrosting

    Automatic defrosting Refrigerator section and Freezer section PerfectFresh Pro zone This appliance is equipped with a "Frost free" system. The freezer section The refrigerator section and the defrosts automatically. PerfectFresh Pro zone defrost automatically. The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser Condensate and frost can build up on and is automatically defrosted and the back wall of the refrigerator section...

  • Page 57: Cleaning And Care

    Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short Treat stainless steel surfaces with circuit. Miele stainless steel conditioning agent (available from Miele or from www.miele-shop.com). The data plate located inside the Unlike stainless steel cleaning appliance must not be removed. It...

  • Page 58: Rinsing The Ice Cube Maker

    Cleaning and care Rinsing the ice cube maker Make sure that the ice cube drawer is empty before selecting the "Rinse ice The ice cube maker and water cube maker" setting. Otherwise the supply pipework must be rinsed: water will empty onto the contents of –...

  • Page 59: Cleaning The Ice Cube Tray

    Cleaning and care ^ Touch the OK sensor to confirm your Cleaning the ice cube tray selection. Clean the ice cube tray, The selected setting is applied. The – before switching off the ice cube symbol in the display for the ice cube maker for a long time maker ®...
  • Page 60 Cleaning and care ^ Remove and clean the ice cube drawer. The ice cube tray cannot be removed and must be cleaned in situ. ^ Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes.

  • Page 61: Adjustable Shelves / Adjustable Shelves With Led Lighting

    Cleaning and care Before cleaning the appliance Adjustable shelves / Adjustable shelves with LED lighting ^ Switch off the appliance. The display will go out and the The stainless steel trim with LED cooling system will switch off. lighting or the stainless steel trim on If this does not happen the safety the adjustable shelves is not lock is active (see "Selecting further...
  • Page 62 Cleaning and care Bottle and door shelves The stainless steel trim on the bottle and door shelves is not suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher. To remove the stainless steel trim, proceed as follows: ^ Place the shelf on a worktop, with the ^ Grasp the plastic surround on the front face down.

  • Page 63: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the interior and The following are not dishwasher safe: accessories – the stainless steel trim on the bottle and door shelves The appliance should be cleaned – the stainless steel trim with LED regularly, at least once a month. lighting / stainless steel trim and the Clean the freezer section each time protective strips on the shelves...

  • Page 64: Door Seals

    ^ It is important to treat the stainless The left-hand shelf supports have steel trim with Miele stainless steel metal discs (contacts) which supply conditioning agent each time it is power to the LED lighting.

  • Page 65: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele. The following overview is designed to help you resolve these yourself. If having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem, please contact Miele. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the appliance while waiting for it to be serviced.
  • Page 66 Problem solving guide The compressor is switching on too frequently and for too long, so the temperature in the appliance is dropping. Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Set the correct The temperature The temperature inside the temperature setting. inside the appliance appliance is set too low.
  • Page 67 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Uncover the ventilation The compressor The ventilation gaps in the gaps. switches on too housing unit are covered or frequently and for dusty. ^ Dust the ventilation gaps longer. regularly. ^ Only open doors when The refrigerator door or the freezer door has been you need to and then only...
  • Page 68 Problem solving guide The compressor is switching on less frequently than it should and for shorter periods of time, so the temperature in the appliance is increasing. Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Set the correct The temperature This is not a fault. temperature setting.
  • Page 69 Problem solving guide Messages in the display Problem Possible cause Remedy F0 to F9 appears in ^ Call Miele Service. There is a fault. the display. ^ Call Miele Service. FE* appears in the There is a fault. display. ^ Turn on the water supply.
  • Page 70 Problem solving guide Messages in the display Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Rectify the cause of the The alarm symbol The temperature in the ; flashes in the section concerned has alarm. The alarm symbol ; goes out and the display together with risen higher or fallen lower sensor for the section...
  • Page 71 ^ Replace the stainless The LED lighting on the steel trim with LED stainless steel trim is faulty. lighting. This is available from Miele or from your dealer. Do not remove the lighting cover. If the cover is damaged or...
  • Page 72 ^ Push the shelf in until it clicks into place. ^ Close the door. When the door is opened again the interior lighting will come on. ^ Call Miele Service. If this is not the case, then there is a fault.
  • Page 73 15 minutes if the come on. door is left open. ^ Call Miele Service. If this is not the case, then there is a fault. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele service technician.
  • Page 74 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Use a blunt instrument, Food has frozen The packaging used was together. not dry when put into the e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it freezer section. apart carefully.
  • Page 75 ® and ; are ^ Call Miele Service. There is a fault. flashing in the display. The indicator light on the ice cube maker is also flashing.
  • Page 76 Problem solving guide Problems with the ice cuber maker Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Rinse the ice cube maker The ice cubes taste The ice cube maker is in and the water supply or smell odd. continuous use and should pipework regularly (see be cleaned regularly.

  • Page 77: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blubb, blubb ... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.

  • Page 78: Miele|Home

    Miele|home a Miele|home communication enabled appliance b Miele|home communication module XKM3000Z c Miele|home communication enabled Master appliance with SuperVision functionality d Miele|home Gateway XGW3000 e WiFi router f Connection to a Home automation system g Smartphone, Tablet PC, Laptop h Internet connection...
  • Page 79 Smartphone can be used within the Further information regarding reception area of a household WLAN Miele|home is available on the internet e to display status information about and in the instruction manuals of the signed on appliances and carry out various components, e.g.

  • Page 80: After Sales / Guarantee

    Guarantee: Other countries contact details. For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please contact Miele. please quote the model and serial See end of this booklet for contact number of your appliance.

  • Page 81: Note For Test Institutes

    Note for test institutes Testing must be carried out in The PerfectFresh Pro compartments accordance with the relevant Norms satisfy requirements of a chill and Directives. compartment to EN ISO 15502. In addition, the following manufacturer's instructions should be observed when preparing and carrying out tests: –...

  • Page 82: Information For Dealers

    Information for dealers Demo mode r The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in "demo mode". In this mode the controls and ^ Place your finger on the X sensor, interior lighting work but the and leave it there. compressor remains switched off.
  • Page 83 Information for dealers Deactivating demo mode The r symbol is lit up in the display. ^ Touch the X or Y sensor, until 0 appears (this means: demo mode is deactivated). ^ Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes.

  • Page 84: Mains Water Connection

    Mains water connection Notes on connecting to the Connection to the household water mains water supply supply must comply with current national and local safety regulations Connection to the mains water in the country in which the appliance supply should only be carried out by is being installed.

  • Page 85: Connection To The Water Inlet

    " thread. A faulty stainless steel hose must only be replaced by a genuine Miele replacement hose (available from Miele). Make sure that the water hose is suitable for food use. A stopcock must be provided between...
  • Page 86 Mains water connection ^ The stainless steel hose should be attached to the solenoid valve at the base of the appliance at the back. ^ Secure the stainless steel hose to the housing with the clip. Ensure that all connections are watertight.

  • Page 87: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. If the connection cable has to be replaced, this must be done by a All electrical work should be carried out suitably qualified and competent by a suitably qualified and competent person. person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations Do not plug other appliances in behind (BS 7671 in the UK).

  • Page 88: Installation

    Installation Important. In environments with This appliance must be built in, high humidity condensation can otherwise it could tip up. build up on the exterior of the appliance. This can cause corrosion Location of the appliance walls. This appliance should not be installed For prevention, it is advisable to where it is exposed to direct sunlight or install the appliance with sufficient...

  • Page 89: Ventilation

    Installation Ventilation – The cross-sectional area for ventilation in the plinth and the Specified ventilation gaps must be housing unit and also beneath the maintained. Otherwise the ceiling needs to be at least 200 cm compressor will come on more throughout to ensure that warm air can be drawn through unhindered.

  • Page 90: Before Installing The Appliance

    Installation Before installing the appliance ^ Take the accessory pack which includes installation parts and other accessories out of the appliance and remove the packaging strap holding the door in place. ^ Do not remove the following from the back of the appliance: ^ Open the appliance door, and remove the red safety catch a (depending on model).

  • Page 91: Building-In Dimensions

    Before installing the appliance make sure the housing unit is the correct size. Specified ventilation gaps must be maintained in order to ensure the appliance functions correctly. Niche height [mm] Freezer section KFN 37692 iDE 1772 – 1788 KFNS 37692 iDE 1772 – 1788...

  • Page 92: Adjusting The Door Hinges

    Adjusting the door hinges The door hinges are set ex-works to enable the door to be opened wide. However, if the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this. –...

  • Page 93: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging ^ Open both appliance doors. Two people are needed for changing ^ Remove all shelves from the the door hinging. refrigerator door. The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below. To change the door hinging you will need the following tools: ^ Remove covers a, b, c and d.
  • Page 94 Changing the door hinging ^ Remove screws e. ^ Slightly loosen screws e and f in the hinges. ^ Fit bracket i to the opposite side, and loosely fit screws e. ^ Push doors g and h outwards and take them off their hinges. ^ Unscrew fixing screws f completely, and loosely screw them into the holes on the opposite side.
  • Page 95 Changing the door hinging Carry out the following steps on both doors. To remove the soft-close mechanism Warning. The soft-close mechanism snaps shut when dismantled. Danger of injury. ^ Place the door with the outer side ^ Undo ball joint l using a screwdriver downwards on a stable surface.
  • Page 96 Changing the door hinging To secure the soft-close mechanism ^ Turn the appliance door over again so that the outer side is now facing downwards. ^ Screw holder k onto the hinge and tighten securely. ^ Push doors g and h onto pre-fitted ^ Open out soft-close mechanism j screws e and f, then tighten and hook it into the ball joint.

  • Page 97: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance To install the appliance you will need Two people are needed for installing the following tools: this appliance. ^ The appliance must be installed in stable and correctly aligned kitchen furniture on a level surface. ^ The housing unit must be secured against the risk of tipping.
  • Page 98 Installing the appliance The following installation parts are – required for fitting the furniture required door: All installation parts are number coded. This coding is also used in the installation instructions. – required for installing the appliance in its housing unit: All fitting instructions given are for a right-hand hinged appliance.
  • Page 99 Installing the appliance ^ Push the appliance two-thirds of the way into its niche. When doing this, make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped. Tip to help you push it into position: Secure a length of string to the plug to "increase"...
  • Page 100 Installing the appliance ^ Screw in adjustable feet l completely. ^ Remove cover f. ^ Secure part g using screws h loosely into the top left-hand side of the appliance. Do not tighten the screws so that you can adjust the position of this part.
  • Page 101 Installing the appliance ^ Check the position of the fixing Installing the appliance bracket at the top and bottom front ^ Push the appliance into the niche edge of the furniture side wall again. until all fixing brackets are in line with the front edge of the furniture side This will create a gap all round of wall.

  • Page 102: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    Installing the appliance Securing the appliance in the niche ^ Push the loose bracket up against the furniture wall. ^ Attach fixing bracket j to the ^ Press the appliance against the side housing unit side wall with screw s. of the housing unit on the hinge side.
  • Page 103 Installing the appliance For additional stability of the appliance in the unit, push the rods supplied in underneath the appliance between it and the floor of the housing unit. ^ Snap off any protruding ends from the fixing bracket. They are no longer required.

  • Page 104: Fitting The Furniture Doors

    If fitted in a run of units make sure that KFN 37692 iDE the top edge of the furniture door is at KFNS 37692 iDE the same height as neighbouring unit doors.
  • Page 105 Installing the appliance Carry out the following steps on both doors. Tip: Push fitting aids b together with the furniture front up to the height adjoining unit furniture doors. ^ A gap of 8 mm is set ex-works between the appliance door and the fixing bracket.
  • Page 106 Installing the appliance ^ Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ^ Fit the side cover q over the fixing bracket on the hinge side. ^ Turn the furniture door over and attach the handle if required. ^ Using a pencil, lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door e.

  • Page 107: Aligning The Door

    Installing the appliance ^ Open the appliance door. Aligning the door ^ Hang the furniture door onto – Side adjustments (X) adjusting bolts h. ^ Slide the furniture door. ^ Loosely attach nuts c on the – Height adjustment (Y) adjusting bolts.
  • Page 108 Installing the appliance ^ Drill holes l in the furniture door and ^ Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts fit screws m. h with a screwdriver, tighten nuts c Make sure the two metal edges are on the appliance door with ring aligned (Symbol II).
  • Page 109 Installing the appliance ^ Tighten all screws again. To make sure the appliance is correctly fitted: – The doors must close properly. – The doors must not touch the housing unit. – The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly.
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