Miele K 9457 iD-4 Operating And Installation Manual

Miele K 9457 iD-4 Operating And Installation Manual

Refrigerator with perfectfresh zone and dynamic cooling
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Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerator
with PerfectFresh zone
and dynamic cooling
K 9457 iD-4
K 9557 iD-3/-4
K 9757 iD-3
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. 09 016 100

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator with PerfectFresh zone and dynamic cooling K 9457 iD-4 K 9557 iD-3/-4 K 9757 iD-3 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 Caring for the environment .
  • Page 3 Contents Automatic defrost ..........29 Refrigerator section and PerfectFresh zone .
  • 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 Alarm off button...
  • Page 5 Guide to the appliance f Butter and cheese compartment a Fan for dynamic cooling g Egg tray/Condiment tray b Bottle rack h Interior lighting c Adjustable shelves d PerfectFresh zone, dry compartment i Universal container* e PerfectFresh zone, humidity j Condensate channel and controlled compartments drain hole (or compartment, depending on...
  • Page 6: 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 7: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Danger of suffocation. Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation of the appliance.
  • Page 8: Technical Safety

    (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 9 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 10: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    Warning and Safety instructions Do not use sharp edged objects to Never use a steam-cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. – remove frost and ice, Pressurised steam could reach the – separate food which has become electrical components and cause a frozen.
  • Page 11: 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 near to a heat source (radiator, Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
  • Page 12: Switching On And Off

    ^ After removing the protective foil, sufficiently cold inside the appliance, treat stainless steel surfaces with the allow the appliance to run for a few Miele stainless steel conditioning hours before placing food in it. agent supplied with the appliance (available to re-order from Switching off www.miele-shop.com).
  • Page 13: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Safety lock If you do not do this, the electronics will switch over to normal operation The safety lock can be activated to automatically after a couple of minutes. prevent the appliance being switched off inadvertently. Switching off for longer periods of time Activating or de-activating the safety...
  • Page 14: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature Dynamic cooling It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the The dynamic cooling fan automatically appliance. Micro-organisms will cause switches on when the cooling system food which is not stored at the correct for the refrigerator switches on.
  • Page 15: Temperature Range

    The correct temperature Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of The Super cool indicator light flashes, the button, the current average and a flashes in the temperature temperature of the refrigerator is display. automatically shown. If you have adjusted the temperature, wait for approx.
  • Page 16: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature ^ You can now adjust the level of Temperature display brightness by pressing the During normal operation, the temperature selector buttons. You temperature display on the control can choose from settings 1 to 5: panel shows the average temperature 1: dimmest setting, in the refrigerator.
  • Page 17: Alarm

    Alarm Switching the alarm off early Your appliance has been fitted with an alarm to avoid energy being wasted if the door is left open and to prevent stored food becoming too warm. The alarm will sound if the door is left ^ Press the alarm off button.
  • Page 18: Super Cool

    Super cool 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. 6 – 12 refrigerator section to its lowest setting hours.
  • Page 19: Storing Food In The Refrigerator

    Storing food in the refrigerator Different storage zones – pre-packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it Due to the natural circulation of air in should be kept at a temperature of the appliance, there are different approx.
  • Page 20: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storing In The Refrigerator

    Storing food in the refrigerator Food which is not suitable for Storing food correctly storing in the refrigerator Food should generally be stored covered or packaged in the refrigerator Not all food is suitable for storing in a (there are some exceptions to this rule refrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C, in the PerfectFresh zone - see below).
  • Page 21: Storing Food In The Perfectfresh Zone

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Food is stored at a lower temperature in longer period, as the water content of the PerfectFresh zone than in the the food is largely retained. refrigerator section. The humidity in the PerfectFresh zone compartment can Storing food in the also be regulated to suit the food being PerfectFresh zone...
  • Page 22: Humidity-Controlled Compartment

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone , = low humidity. Always keep these foods covered or wrapped. The regulator opens the vents to the Exception: Meat. The surface of the compartment and the humidity can meat dries out slightly, helping to escape.
  • Page 23 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Examples of fruit and vegetables which produce a large amount of this natural gas are: Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines, peaches, plums, avocados, figs, blueberries, melons and beans. Examples of fruit and vegetables which react strongly to the natural gases given off by other types of fruit and vegetables are: Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels...
  • Page 24 Storing food in the PerfectFresh 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 25: 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, and pull it forwards slightly until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support.
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Condiment Tray/Bottle Shelf

    Adjusting the interior fittings PerfectFresh zone To replace the compartment compartments ^ place it back on the fully extended runners. The compartments in the PerfectFresh zone are on telescopic runners, and ^ Push the compartment back into the can be removed for filling, emptying or appliance until it clicks into position.
  • Page 27: Universal Container

    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 28: Automatic Defrost

    Automatic defrost Refrigerator section and PerfectFresh zone The refrigerator section and the PerfectFresh zone defrost automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section and the PerfectFresh zone whilst in use. You do not need to remove this, as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the warmth generated by the appliance.
  • Page 29: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care To avoid damaging the surface of A range of Miele branded cleaning your appliance, do not use: and conditioning products is – cleaning agents containing soda, available to order from Miele or ammonia, acids or chlorides, www.miele-shop.com.
  • Page 30: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care ^ Remove the compartments and the Before cleaning lid from the PerfectFresh zone (see ^ Switch the appliance off. "Adjusting the interior fittings - ^ Disconnect it from the mains. PerfectFresh zone compartments") ^ Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place.
  • Page 31: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    ^ Any soiling on stainless steel not suitable for cleaning in a surfaces can be removed with Miele dishwasher. stainless steel conditioning agent. ^ This will provide a protective coating The temperature of the dishwasher and help prevent resoiling.
  • Page 32: Ventilation Gaps

    Cleaning and care Ventilation gaps ^ The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance. Door seal Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time.
  • Page 33: Super Cool

    Department. refrigerator or another electrical appliance. Contact a qualified . . . you cannot switch the appliance electrician or Miele. off. The safety lock has been activated..the temperature in the refrigerator is too low.
  • Page 34 If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, The self-closing mechanism will now please contact the Miele Service function correctly and the compartment Department. will close automatically again..the interior lighting is not...
  • Page 35: 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 36: After Sales / Guarantee

    – your Miele Dealer – Miele (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 37: 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 38: Installation

    Should you require further assistance please Side-by-side contact your Miele customer service centre. To avoid a build-up of condensation and resultant damage, refrigerators Climate range with PerfectFresh zones should not...
  • Page 39: Ventilation

    Installation Ventilation Before installing the appliance ^ Before installation remove the cover Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. The appliance housing unit must strip, sealing strip and other be constructed to allow sufficient space accessories from inside the for ventilation.
  • Page 40: Does Your Old Appliance Have A Different Hinging Mechanism

    They are no longer required because the furniture door is now fitted to the appliance door. All the necessary parts are supplied or can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Department. Stainless steel front (depending on model) The old door can be replaced by a stainless steel front if required.
  • Page 41: Building-In Dimensions

    Building-in dimensions Niche height [mm] K 9457 iD-4 1220 - 1236 K 9557 iD-3/-4 1397 - 1413 K 9757 iD-3 1772 - 1788...
  • Page 42: Adjusting The Door Hinges

    Adjusting the door hinges The door hinges are set ex-works to enable the doors to be opened wide. However, if the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinges can be adjusted to accommodate this. For example, if the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened, the opening angle can be limited to 90°.
  • Page 43: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging ^ Slide the door outwards and lift it off Before building the appliance in, you will need to decide on which side the door is to be hinged. If left hand door ^ Unscrew the fixing screws d hinging is required, follow the completely, and loosely screw them instructions below.
  • Page 44 Changing the door hinging ^ Unscrew mounting b and pull To secure the soft-close mechanism soft-close mechanism c downwards ^ Place the door with the outer side to remove it. downwards on a stable surface. ^ Undo ball joint d using a spanner and remove it.
  • Page 45 Changing the door hinging ^ Push the appliance door onto the pre-fitted screws, and then tighten the screws. ^ Replace covers a, b and c. ^ Replace the locking pins into the top of the hinges to prevent the doors opening too far.
  • Page 46: Building In The Appliance

    Maximum weight of Appliance furniture door in kg The housing unit must be carefully K 9457 iD-4 aligned using a spirit level before K 9557 iD-3/-4 installing the appliance. The unit corners must be at right angles, as...
  • Page 47: Preparing The Appliance

    Building in the appliance ^ Open the appliance door. Preparing the appliance ^ 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. ^ Using a screwdriver, remove cover ^ Position the mains electricity cable so c from the top corner of the...
  • Page 48 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 49: 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 50: 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 51 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 52 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 53 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.
  • Page 56 Alteration rights reserved / 2712 M.-Nr. 09 016 100 / 01 K 9457 iD-4, K 9557 iD-3/-4, K 9757 iD-3...

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