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Operating instructions
Refrigerator
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen-
tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the
first time.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 12 359 900

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Refrigerator To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen- tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 12 359 900...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions..............Caring for the environment ................15 Installation......................17 Installation site..................... 17 Climate range ....................18 Ventilation requirements ..................18 Installing several refrigeration appliances ............19 Side-by-side installation................. 19 Changing the door hinging.................. 19 Fitting supplied wall spacers................20 Installing the refrigeration appliance ..............
  • Page 3 Contents The correct temperature................... 46 Temperature display .................... 47 Setting the temperature..................47 Possible temperature settings ................47 Using Super cool and DynaCool ..............48 Switching DynaCool  on and off..............49 Selecting further settings ................. 50 Explanation of the different settings..............50 Party mode ...
  • Page 4 Contents After cleaning ...................... 69 Problem solving guide ..................70 Noises......................... 77 Service........................ 78 Contact in the event of a fault ................78 EPREL database ....................78 Warranty ......................78 EU Conformity declaration ................79 UK Conformity declaration ................80...
  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place...
  • Page 6 The refrigeration appli- ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex- plosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incor- rect use or operation of the appliance. ...
  • Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children  Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the refri- geration appliance unless they are constantly supervised.  Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper- vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog- nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
  • Page 8 - Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. - Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.  The more refrigerant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap- pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/ air mixture building up.
  • Page 9 If the electrical connection cable supplied is damaged, it must only be replaced by an original spare part to prevent a hazard for the user. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when ori- ginal Miele spare parts are used.
  • Page 10  Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele ori- ginal spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.  This refrigeration appliance is supplied with a special lamp to cope with particular conditions (e.g.
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Proper installation  Change the door hinging (if necessary) as described in the install- ation instructions supplied with the appliance.  Refrigeration appliances with an “S” in the model identifier can be installed next to each other as a side-by-side combination: - Carry out installation as described in the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.
  • Page 12 Accessories and spare parts  Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, war- ranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated.  Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a min- imum of 10 years and up to 15 years following the discontinuation of...
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Transport  Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori- ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.  Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people. Disposal of your old appliance ...
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions  Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam- age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by - puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser, - bending any pipework, or - scratching the surface coating.
  • Page 15: Caring For The Environment

    Miele, free of charge. By law, you are solely responsible for deleting any personal data from the old appliance prior to disposal. You are legally obliged...
  • Page 16 Caring for the environment in free of charge. Please ensure that your old appliance poses no risk to chil- dren while being stored for disposal.
  • Page 17: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation This appliance should be installed in a Installation site dry, well-ventilated room.  Risk of damage due to high hu- When deciding on the installation site, midity. please bear in mind that your refriger- In environments with high humidity, ation appliance will use more energy if condensation can build up on ex- installed near to a heater, a cooker or...
  • Page 18: Climate Range

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Climate range Ventilation requirements This refrigeration appliance is designed  Risk of fire and damage due to for use within specific ambient temper- insufficient ventilation. atures (climate range). Do not use in If the refrigeration appliance is not ambient temperatures for which it is not ventilated sufficiently, the com- designed.
  • Page 19: Installing Several Refrigeration Appliances

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Tip: Please contact your dealer for spe- Installing several refrigeration cific information about which combina- appliances tions will work with your refrigeration  appliance. Risk of damage due to condens- ation on external appliance panels. Changing the door hinging In environments with high humidity, condensation can build up between The refrigeration appliance is supplied...
  • Page 20: Fitting Supplied Wall Spacers

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Fitting supplied wall spacers Installing the refrigeration ap- pliance The wall spacers supplied must be used in order to achieve declared en-  Risk of injury and damage due to ergy consumption values and to pre- the refrigeration appliance tipping vent the build-up of condensation at over.
  • Page 21: Aligning The Refrigeration Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation  Move the refrigeration appliance Aligning the refrigeration appliance carefully to its intended installation  Risk of damage and injury site. caused by the appliance door falling  Position the refrigeration appliance out or the refrigeration appliance tip- with the wall spacers (if used) or the ping over.
  • Page 22: Integrating The Refrigeration Appliance In A Run Of Kitchen Units

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Integrating the refrigeration appliance in a run of kitchen units The refrigeration appliance can be sur- rounded by kitchen units. K(S)/FN(S)/KFN 4xxx X edst/cs, ws, bst, el  Top box  Refrigeration appliance, door depth = 75 mm  Housing unit  Wall A = 25 mm (with recessed grip)/60 mm (with handle) Refrigeration appliance with glass front K(S)/FN(S)/KFN 4xxx X bb, brws, bs, grgr...
  • Page 23 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Install the refrigeration appliance next  Risk of fire and damage due to to the housing unit. insufficient ventilation. - The appliance front must protrude in If the refrigeration appliance is not front of furniture fronts by at least the ventilated sufficiently, the com- door depth.
  • Page 24: Appliance Dimensions

    Appliance dimensions Installation dimensions/View from above K 4323 ED ws, K 4343 ED ws, K 4373 ED ws, KS 4383 ED ws, KS 4383 ED el All dimensions are given in mm. The refrigeration appliance will function correctly if the specified ventilation cross- sections are kept clear.
  • Page 25 *INSTALLATION* Installation Connections K 4323 ED ws, K 4343 ED ws, K 4373 ED ws, KS 4383 ED ws, KS 4383 ED el All dimensions are given in mm. a View from the front b Mains connection cable, length = 2000 mm A longer mains connection cable is available to order from the Miele Customer Service Department.
  • Page 26 *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions/View from above FNS 4382 E ws + KS 4383 ED ws, FNS 4382 E el + KS 4383 ED el For more information, see the section “Installation – Side-by-side installation” and the installation instructions supplied with the side-by-side installation kit. All dimensions are given in mm.
  • Page 27: Installation Dimensions/View From Above

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions/View from above KS 4383 ED ws N, KS 4383 ED el N All dimensions are given in mm. The refrigeration appliance will function correctly if the specified ventilation cross- sections are kept clear. * Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Appliance depth is increased by 15 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted.
  • Page 28 KS 4383 ED ws N, KS 4383 ED el N All dimensions are given in mm. a View from the front b Mains connection cable, length = 2000 mm A longer mains connection cable is available to order from the Miele Customer Service Department.
  • Page 29 *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions/View from above FNS 4382 E ws N + KS 4383 ED ws N, FNS 4382 E el N + KS 4383 ED el N For more information, see the section “Installation – Side-by-side installation”. All dimensions are given in mm. The refrigeration appliances will function correctly if the specified ventilation cross-sections are kept clear.
  • Page 30 *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions/View from above KS 4384 ED ws N, KS 4384 ED el N All dimensions are given in mm. The refrigeration appliance will function correctly if the specified ventilation cross- sections are kept clear. * Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Fitting the wall spacers supplied increases the ap- pliance depth by 15 mm.
  • Page 31 KS 4384 ED ws N, KS 4384 ED el N All dimensions are given in mm. a View from the front b Mains connection cable, length = 2100 mm A longer mains connection cable is available to order from the Miele Customer Service Department.
  • Page 32 *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions/View from above FNS 4383 E ws N + KS 4384 ED ws N, FNS 4383 E el N + KS 4384 ED el N For more information, see the section “Installation – Side-by-side installation”. All dimensions are given in mm. The refrigeration appliances will function correctly if the specified ventilation cross-sections are kept clear.
  • Page 33: Electrical Connection

    Miele product must also be maintained the cable. in isolated operation or in operation that For safety reasons, do not use an ex- is not synchronised with the mains tension lead or multi-socket adapter.
  • Page 34 *INSTALLATION* Installation Connecting the refrigeration appli- ance Back of the refrigeration appliance  Appliance plug connector  Mains plug  Plug the plug connector into the socket. Make sure that the plug connector has clicked into position correctly.  Insert the plug of the refrigeration ap- pliance into the socket.
  • Page 35: Saving Energy

    Saving energy How to save energy: Installation The refrigeration appliance has to cool more often at higher am- site bient temperatures and consumes more energy in the process. Therefore, you should: - Install the refrigeration appliance in a well-ventilated room. - Do not install the refrigeration appliance near to a heat source (heater element, cooker).
  • Page 36: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Appliance overview This drawing is for illustration purposes only.
  • Page 37 Guide to the appliance a Display b Interior lighting c Fan d Shelves in the appliance door e Adjustable shelf f Egg tray g Bottle shelf with bottle holder h Space for a baking tray (XL interior) i Compartment lid for setting the humidity level in the DailyFresh drawer j Condensate channel and drain hole k DailyFresh drawer for fruit and vegetables (humidity-controlled) l Ventilation gap...
  • Page 38: Control Panel With Start Display

    Sensor controls for selecting a setting c OK sensor control for confirming a selection d Display for Miele@home connection status (only visible when the Miele@home function has been set up) Settings mode  In Settings mode, you can select the following appliance functions and alter their...
  • Page 39 Guide to the appliance  Change the time before the door alarm is triggered 1:00  (see “Selecting further settings”)  /  Switch the keypad tone on or off    /  Change the volume of the alarms and buzzers or switch them off entirely /level 5 (see “Selecting further settings”)
  • Page 40: Selecting The Desired Function In Settings Mode

    Guide to the appliance Selecting the desired function in Settings mode   Touch the OK sensor control on the control panel.  will appear in the display.  Use the  or  sensor control to scroll to the  symbol.  Touch OK. ...
  • Page 41: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Guide to the appliance Moving the adjustable shelves Adjusting the interior fittings The shelves can be adjusted according Moving the door shelf/bottle shelf to the height of the food. Only move the door/bottle shelves in the appliance door when they are empty.
  • Page 42: Space For A Baking Tray

    Guide to the appliance Space for a baking tray Moving the charcoal filters A baking tray can be placed above the KKF-FF charcoal filters with holder drawers. The baking tray can be no (Active AirClean) are available as op- more than 466 mm wide, 386 mm deep tional accessories (see “Optional ac- and 50 mm high.
  • Page 43: Accessories Supplied

    Bottle holder proved air quality. Optional accessories KKF-RF replacement charcoal filters A range of useful Miele accessories and (Active AirClean) care products are available for your ap- Replacement filters to the fit the holder pliance.
  • Page 44: Switching On And Off

    “Electrical connection”. To enable the temperature to get suf- Miele will then appear on the appliance ficiently cold inside the refrigeration display, followed by . appliance, allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it.
  • Page 45: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off Switching off for longer periods of time If, during a long absence, the refri- geration appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door is left shut, there is a danger of mould building up inside the appliance. It is essential to clean the refrigera- tion appliance.
  • Page 46: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct ... in the refrigerator section temperature to ensure the shelf life of We recommend a temperature of 4 °C food. Reducing the temperature re- in the refrigerator section. duces the growth rate of microorgan- isms.
  • Page 47: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature If you change the temperature set- Temperature display ting: In normal operation, the temperature  check the temperature display after a display shows the current average few hours. It will take this long for the refrigerator section temperature in- appliance to give an accurate read- side the refrigeration appliance.
  • Page 48: Using Super Cool And Dynacool

    Using Super cool and DynaCool Switching SuperCool  on and off SuperCool   Touch the OK sensor control on the When switched on, the SuperCool control panel. function  can be used to rapidly re- duce the temperature in the fridge  will appear in the display. zone to its lowest setting (depending ...
  • Page 49: Switching Dynacool  On And Off

    Using Super cool and DynaCool Switching DynaCool  on and off DynaCool   Touch the OK sensor control on the When the DynaCool function  is not control panel. switched on, the natural circulation of air in the appliance will cause different ...
  • Page 50: Selecting Further Settings

    Selecting further settings Holiday mode  Explanation of the different settings The Holiday mode function  is use- ful when you go on holiday, for ex- Only the settings that require further ex- ample, if you do not wish to switch off planation are described below.
  • Page 51: Switching On The Lock Function

    Selecting further settings  Touch the OK sensor control for ap- Switching on the lock function / prox. 6 seconds. When the lock function  is switched on, it protects the refrigeration appli-  will appear in the display. ance from being switched off inadvert- ...
  • Page 52: Sabbath Mode

    Selecting further settings Sabbath mode   Health risk caused by decom- The refrigeration appliance offers a posing food. Sabbath mode for the purposes of reli- As power failures are not indicated gious observance. while Sabbath mode  is active, food may be exposed to increased If Sabbath mode ...
  • Page 53: Information On Sabbath Mode

    Selecting further settings Information on Sabbath mode  Adjusting the volume of alarms and  buzzers / This product is certified by Star-K, an international institute for kosher certific- You can adjust the volume of alarms ation. and buzzers (e.g. in the event of a door You can find the Star-K certification ver- alarm or fault message).
  • Page 54: Adjusting The Display Brightness

     will show on the Tip: This data is important when report- display when the refrigeration appli- ing an appliance fault to the Miele Cus- ance is switched on. tomer Service Department (see “Ser-  Touch the OK sensor control on the vice”).
  • Page 55: Cleaning Mode

    Selecting further settings Cleaning mode  Cleaning mode  makes it easier to clean the fridge zone (see “Cleaning and care”). The interior lighting re- mains switched on, even though the fridge zone is switched off. The buzzer will stop and the symbols on the dis- play will also go out.
  • Page 56: Door Alarm

    Door alarm Switching the door alarm off early The refrigeration appliance is fitted with a warning system to avoid in- If the alarm disturbs you, it can be creased energy consumption and food turned off early. becoming warm if the appliance door ...
  • Page 57: Storing Food In The Fridge Zone

    Storing food in the fridge zone Different storage zones  Risk of explosion due to flam- mable mixes of gases. Due to natural air circulation, there are Electrical components can cause different temperature regions in the re- flammable mixes of gases to ignite. frigerator section.
  • Page 58: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the fridge zone Coldest area Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator sec- The coldest area in the fridge zone is directly above the DailyFresh drawer tion and at the back of the appliance. Not all food is suitable for refrigeration at temperatures below 5 °C, because it A temperature setting of 4 °C com-...
  • Page 59: Storing Food Correctly

    Storing food in the fridge zone Storing food correctly Ensure that food stored in the fridge zone is in packaging or covered prop- erly (some exceptions apply in the DailyFresh drawer). This will prevent food odours from af- fecting other food, stop food from dry- ing out and also prevent any cross-con- tamination of bacteria.
  • Page 60: Storing Food In The Dailyfresh Drawer

    Storing food in the DailyFresh drawer Selecting low humidity  The DailyFresh drawer provides good storage conditions for fruit and veget- The appliance is delivered with in- ables. creased humidity and the compart- The humidity level in the DailyFresh ment cover pushed backwards . drawer can also be regulated to suit the Only change this position if the food being stored.
  • Page 61 Storing food in the DailyFresh drawer Observe the following tips 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 place fresh food in the appliance. The initial condition of the food is crucial to maintaining freshness.
  • Page 62: Defrosting

    Defrosting Fridge zone and DailyFresh drawer The fridge zone and the DailyFresh drawer defrost automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the fridge zone and the DailyFresh drawer whilst the com- pressor is running. You do not need to remove this.
  • Page 63: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents The data plate located inside the in- terior cabinet of the refrigeration appli- Cleaning and conditioning agents ance must not be removed. It contains used in the interior cabinet of the re- information which is required in the frigeration appliance must be food event of a fault.
  • Page 64: Preparing The Refrigeration Appliance For Cleaning

    Cleaning and care Preparing the refrigeration ap- Cleaning the inside of the ap- pliance for cleaning pliance Tip: Switch Cleaning mode  on. The The refrigeration appliance should be cooling system in the fridge zone is cleaned regularly (at least once a switched off, but the interior lighting re- month).
  • Page 65: Cleaning Accessories By Hand Or In The Dishwasher

    Cleaning and care - Adjustable shelves (without the trim Cleaning accessories by hand or printing) or in the dishwasher - The holder for the charcoal filter The following components must be (available as an optional accessory) cleaned by hand only: - The stainless steel trim Removing and dismantling ac- cessories for cleaning...
  • Page 66 Cleaning and care Dismantling an adjustable shelf Removing the dividing plate Before cleaning the shelf remove the stainless steel trim at the front and the protective strip at the back of the shelf. To do this:  Place the shelf on a worktop covered with a soft material (e.g.
  • Page 67 The  symbol in the start display re- minds you to replace the charcoal filter. Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters can be obtained from the Miele Cus- tomer Service Department, from your  Place the holder in the middle of the dealer or from Miele’s website.
  • Page 68: Cleaning The Front Of The Appliance And The Side Panels

     Clean the surfaces with a clean brush or vacuum cleaner (you could use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting sponge and a solution of warm water brush, for example). and washing-up liquid. A clean, damp microfibre cloth without cleaning agent can also be used.
  • Page 69: After Cleaning

    Cleaning and care After cleaning  Touch the OK sensor control on the control panel.  will appear in the display.  Touch OK. When Cleaning mode  is switched off, the dot in the upper corner of the display goes out.  Use the  and  sensor controls to scroll to the  symbol and touch OK.
  • Page 70: Problem Solving Guide

    You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to call the Miele Customer Service Department. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ser- vice. The following tables are designed to help you to find the cause of a malfunction or a fault and to resolve it.
  • Page 71  Check whether the door seal is damaged. The door seal is dam- No tools are required to change the door seal. aged or needs to be re-  Change the door seal. A replacement is available placed. from Miele or from specialist retailers.
  • Page 72 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The floor of the refriger- The condensate drain hole is blocked. ator section is wet.  Clean the condensate channel and drain hole. There is no audible This is not a fault. The alarm was switched off in Set- alarm even though the tings mode.
  • Page 73 Demo mode has been activated.   lights up on the  Touch OK. display, the refri- geration appli- Miele will appear initially in the display, followed by ance does not the start screen. get cold even  Touch OK. though the con- ...
  • Page 74 Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy The lock function has been activated.   is lit up on the  Unlock the refrigeration appliance temporarily or display and the appliance cannot switch the lock function off completely (see “Se- be used. lecting further settings –...
  • Page 75  lights up in the  Switch the alarm off by touching OK. display and a fault code F with  Call the Miele Customer Service Department. numbers may ap- To report the fault, you need the fault code and also pear. An alarm the model designation and serial number of your re- will also sound.
  • Page 76 When removing the lighting cover, there is a risk of coming into contact with live electrical components. Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or re- placed by the Miele Customer Service Department.  Risk of injury from LED lighting.
  • Page 77: Noises

    Noises The refrigeration appliance is producing various noises during operation. If the cooling performance is low, the refrigeration appliance will conserve energy but operate for longer. The volume will be lower. Food will be chilled faster if the cooling performance is high. The volume will be higher.
  • Page 78: Service

    In the event of any faults which you eprel.ec.europa.eu/. You will be asked cannot remedy yourself, please contact to enter the model identifier. your Miele dealer or the Miele Customer Service Department. The model identifier can be found on the data plate.
  • Page 79: Eu Conformity Declaration

    EU Conformity declaration Miele hereby declares that this refriger- ator complies with Directive 2014/53/ The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity is available from one of the following internet addresses: - Products, Download from www.miele.ie - For service, information, operating in- structions etc: go to www.miele.ie/...
  • Page 80: Uk Conformity Declaration

    UK Conformity declaration Miele hereby declares that this refriger- ator complies with UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017, as amended. The complete text of the UK declaration of conformity is available from one of the following internet addresses: - Products, Download from www.miele.co.uk...
  • Page 83 United Kingdom Miele Co. Ltd., Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW Tel: 0330 160 6600, Internet: www.miele.co.uk/service, E-mail: info@miele.co.uk Australia Ireland Singapore Miele Australia Pty. Ltd. Miele Ireland Ltd. Miele Pte. Ltd. ACN 005 635 398 2024 Bianconi Avenue...
  • Page 84 K 4323 ED ws, K 4343 ED ws, K 4373 ED ws, KS 4383 ED ws, KS 4383 ED el, KS 4383 ED ws N, KS 4383 ED el N, KS 4384 ED ws N, KS 4384 ED el N en-GB M.-Nr.

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