Miele K 9554 iDF Operating And Installation Instruction

Refrigerator with freezer compartment and dynamic cooling
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Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerator
with freezer compartment and

Dynamic cooling

K 9554 iDF
en - GB
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.
M.-Nr. 07 469 840

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  • Page 1: Dynamic Cooling

    Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator with freezer compartment and Dynamic cooling K 9554 iDF en - GB 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Guide to the appliance ..........4 Optional accessories .
  • Page 3 Contents Home freezing ........... . 28 Hints on home freezing.
  • Page 4: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance a Safety lock indicator light d Temperature selector buttons (+ for warmer; – for colder) b On/Off button e Super cool button and c Refrigerator temperature display indicator light f Dynamic cooling button and indicator light...
  • Page 5 Guide to the appliance a Freezer compartment g Butter and cheese compartment b Dynamic cooling fan h Egg tray / Condiment tray c Bottle rack * i Interior lighting d Adjustable shelves j Universal container * e Condensate channel and k Bottle shelf drain hole l Bottle divider *...
  • Page 6: Optional Accessories

    Guide to the appliance Optional accessories Bottle rack (depending on model) This bottle rack is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your dealer.
  • Page 7: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment.
  • Page 8: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and Safety instructions Correct application This appliance complies with all This appliance is intended for relevant legal safety requirements. domestic use only for the cool storage Improper use of the appliance can, of food and drinks as well as for storing however, present a risk of both deep frozen food, freezing fresh food personal injury and material...
  • Page 9: Technical Safety

    - contact the Service Department for of or inadequacy of an effective advice. earthing system (e.g. electric shock). If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Safe operation of the appliance is In countries where there are areas only assured if it has been installed and which may be subject to infestation by connected in accordance with these cockroaches or other vermin, pay operating and installation instructions.
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions If storing alcohol with a high Do not use defrosting sprays or percentage proof, make sure it is tightly de-icers, as they might contain closed and stored upright. substances which could damage the Danger of explosion. plastic parts or which could cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to Do not store cans or bottles...
  • Page 12: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives. Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g.
  • Page 13: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
  • Page 14: Switching On And Off

    To enable the temperature to get removing the foil (available from the sufficiently cold inside the appliance, Miele Spare Parts department or via allow the appliance to run for a few the internet on www.miele.co.uk). hours before placing food in it.
  • Page 15: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off Switching off for longer Activating or de-activating the safety lock periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday: ^ switch the appliance off, ^ Press and hold the Super cool button ^ switch off at the wall socket and pressed in for approx.
  • Page 16: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature . . . For the freezer It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the compartment appliance. Micro-organisms will cause To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food which is not stored at the correct food for a long time, a temperature of temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
  • Page 17: Temperature Range

    The correct temperature Temperature display When pressing the buttons, the following information shows in the During normal operation, the display: temperature display on the control – When first pressed, the last panel shows the average temperature temperature selected flashes. in the refrigerator. –...
  • Page 18 The correct temperature ^ You can now adjust the level of brightness by pressing the temperature selector buttons. You can choose from settings 1 to 5: 1: dimmest setting, 5: brightest setting. ^ Press the Super cool button to save the setting.
  • Page 19: Super Cool And Dynamic Cooling

    Super cool and Dynamic cooling Dynamic cooling m Super cool The Super cool function can be used to When the Dynamic cooling function is rapidly reduce the temperature in the not switched on, the natural circulation refrigerator section to its lowest setting of air in the appliance will cause (depending on the room temperature).
  • Page 20 Super cool and Dynamic cooling Switching off Dynamic cooling ^ Press the Dynamic cooling button m. The Dynamic cooling indicator light will go out. The fan automatically switches off when the door is open.
  • Page 21: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones – pre-packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it Due to the natural circulation of the air should be kept at a temperature of in the appliance, there are different approx.
  • Page 22: Food Which Should Not Be Stored In A Refrigerator

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Food which should not be Storing food correctly stored in a refrigerator Food should generally be stored covered or packaged. This will prevent Not all food is suitable for refrigeration, food smells from affecting other foods, as some food is sensitive to cold.
  • Page 23: Unpacked Meat And Vegetables

    Using the refrigerator efficiently – Examples of fruit and vegetables Meat which react strongly to the natural Meat should be stored unwrapped. gases given off by other types of (Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat fruit and vegetables are: loosely covered, and leave containers Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels open).
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves To move the split shelf: ^ Take both halves of the split glass The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. shelf out, ^ Raise the shelf, pull it forwards slightly until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support.
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Condiment Tray/Bottle Shelf

    Adjusting the interior fittings Fruit and vegetable containers Adjusting the condiment on telescopic runners tray/bottle shelf ^ Lift the tray/shelf up and out of the (depending on model) stainless steel frame to remove. The fruit and vegetable containers are ^ Push up the stainless steel frame, pushed in and out on telescopic runners, and can be completely and remove.
  • Page 26: Moving The Bottle Divider

    Adjusting the interior fittings Universal container Moving the bottle divider (depending on model) (depending on model) The universal container can be used The bottle divider can be moved to the both to store and serve food. left or right to ensure that bottles are held securely in position when the door is opened and shut.
  • Page 27: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Using the freezer compartment Storing frozen food Use the freezer compartment to: When buying frozen food to store in your freezer, check – store frozen food, – that the packaging is not damaged, – make ice cubes, –...
  • Page 28: 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 foods or drinks in Hints on home freezing the freezer.
  • Page 29: Before Placing Food In The Freezer Compartment

    Freezing and storing food Defrosting Before placing food in the freezer compartment Frozen food can be defrosted in ^ Set the temperature to a lower setting different ways: (e. g. 3 °C) about four hours before – in a microwave oven, filling the freezer compartment with food.
  • Page 30: Ice Cubes

    Freezing and storing food Ice cubes ^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water and place it on the bottom of the freezer compartment. ^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument, for example a spoon handle, to remove the ice tray from the freezer. ^ Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold...
  • Page 31: Defrosting The Appliance

    Defrosting the appliance Refrigerator section Freezer compartment The refrigerator defrosts automatically. The freezer compartment does not defrost automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section In normal use, ice and frost will form on whilst it is in use.
  • Page 32 Defrosting the appliance To defrost After defrosting ^ Clean the appliance, and then dry it Carry out the defrosting procedure thoroughly. as quickly as possible if food has Do not let water get into the not been placed in another freezer. condensate channel and drain hole.
  • Page 33: Cleaning And Care

    ^ Switch the appliance off, switch off at stainless steel (available from the the socket and remove the plug. Miele Spare Parts Department or via ^ Take any food out of the appliance the internet on www.miele.co.uk). and store it in a cool place.
  • Page 34: Ventilation Gaps

    Cleaning and care After cleaning ^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and accessories with a damp cloth and ^ Replace all shelves and accessories dry with a soft cloth. Leave the doors in the appliance. open to air the appliance for a short ^ Insert the plug in the socket, and while.
  • Page 35: Problem Solving Guide

    ^ Check that the fuse is not defective compartment doors have been and that the mains fuse has not opened too frequently, or a large tripped. If it has, contact the Miele amount of fresh food has been Service Department. placed inside and/or frozen at the same time.
  • Page 36 Problem solving guide . . . the frozen food is thawing . . . the following messages show in because the freezer compartment is the temperature display "F0" to "F5". too warm. There is a fault. Call the Service ^ Is the room temperature lower than Department.
  • Page 37 Problem solving guide If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Department. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature, it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
  • Page 38: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can Brrrrr... get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb..A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.
  • Page 39: After Sales / Guarantee

    – your Miele Dealer – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance.
  • Page 40: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363) All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a local and national safety regulations suitable replacement is obtained.
  • Page 41: Installation

    Should you outlet must be at least 200 cm require further assistance please ensure that air can circulate without contact your Miele customer service hindrance. Otherwise the appliance has centre. to work harder, resulting in an increase...
  • Page 42: Before Installation

    All the necessary parts are supplied or from the external rear wall of the can be ordered from the Miele Spare appliance. Parts Department. Stainless steel front...
  • Page 43: Building-In Dimensions

    Building-in dimensions Niche height [mm] K 9554 iDF 1397 - 1413...
  • Page 44: Adjusting The Door Hinges

    Adjusting the door hinges The door hinges are set ex-works to – If you would like the appliance door enable the door to be opened wide. to be cushioned so that it opens more softly, the spring tension on the However, if the opening angle of the appliance door can be adjusted.
  • Page 45: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging Before building the appliance in, you in at the top and bottom on the opposite side of the appliance f. will need to decide on which side the door is to be hinged. If left hand door If you have put locking pins into the hinging is required, follow the hinges to stop the door opening too far:...
  • Page 46 Changing the door hinging ^ Undo ball joint d using a spanner To secure the soft-close mechanism and remove it. ^ Place the door with the outer side ^ Stand the appliance door up, and downwards on a stable surface. slacken the hinges at the front (the hinges remain open).
  • Page 47: Freezer Compartment Door

    Changing the door hinging Freezer compartment door ^ Lower the cover on hinge plate a. ^ Unscrew hinge plate b, and remove freezer compartment door c together with the hinge plate. ^ Unscrew door catch d. ^ Push the appliance door onto the pre-fitted screws, and then tighten the screws.
  • Page 48: Building In The Appliance

    Maximum weight of Appliance furniture door in kg The housing unit must be carefully K 9554 iDF aligned using a spirit level before installing the appliance. The unit corners must be at right angles, as otherwise the furniture door will not align correctly with the 4 corners of the appliance.
  • Page 49 Building in the appliance Preparing the appliance ^ Open the appliance door. ^ Slide cover strip a into the holder in the middle of the appliance as illustrated with the bumps facing downwards. The bumps will fit into the keyhole slots. ^ Position the mains electricity cable so that the appliance can be connected easily once installed.
  • Page 50 Building in the appliance Building in the appliance ^ Fit cover g onto fixing bracket h. ^ Secure fixing bracket h to the bottom of the appliance with screws i (M5 x 15). ^ Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip j. –...
  • Page 51: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    Building in the appliance Securing the appliance in the On furniture with door fittings (e.g. stubs, seals etc) the dimension of niche these must be taken into account when making sure there is a gap all round of 42 mm. ^ Pull the appliance forwards by the dimension of the door fitting to keep the gap at 42 mm all round.
  • Page 52: Fitting A Furniture Door

    Building in the appliance ^ Break off the protruding end of bottom cover e. It is no longer required. ^ Fit angled cover g onto bottom fixing bracket c. ^ Close the appliance door. Fitting a furniture door ^ Loosen screws b on the top and bottom fixing brackets c.
  • Page 53 Building in the appliance ^ Using a pencil, lightly mark a line ^ Hang the furniture door onto adjusting bolts h. down the centre of the inside of the furniture door. ^ Loosely attach nuts c on the ^ Hang fixing bracket d with the fitting adjusting bolts.
  • Page 54 Building in the appliance Securing the appliance door to the furniture door: ^ Close the door and align it with ^ Screw fixing bracket a into the neighbouring furniture doors. pre-drilled holes in the appliance ^ Whilst counterholding the adjusting door using hexagonal screw b.
  • Page 55 Building in the appliance ^ Replace all the covers. To make sure the appliance is correctly fitted: – The door must close properly. – The door must not touch the furniture carcase. – The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly.
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