Miele K 14827 SD User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerator
with PerfectFresh zone
and DynamicCooling
K 14827 SD ed
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. 07 810 090
en - AU, NZ

Guide to the appliance .............................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................6
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7
How to save energy ...............................................12
Switching on and off ..............................................13
Operating the appliance ............................................13
Settings mode ....................................................14
Switching the sensor tones on/off...................................14
Activating or de-activating the safety lock ............................15
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................15
The correct temperature ...........................................16
...intherefrigerator and the PerfectFresh zone .........................16
DynamicCooling ..................................................16
Setting the temperature .............................................16
Temperature range ..............................................17
Setting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone .........................17
Temperature display ...............................................18
Changing the temperature display brightness .........................18
Alarm...........................................................19
To switch off the door alarm whilst the door is still open ....................19
To switch on the door alarm .........................................19
SuperCool.......................................................20
The SuperCool function .............................................20
Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................21
Different storage zones .............................................21
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................22
When shopping for food ............................................22
Storing food correctly ..............................................22
Unpacked meat and vegetables ...................................22
Using the PerfectFresh zone .......................................23
Storage temperature ...............................................23
Humidity level ....................................................23
Storing food in the dry and humidity-controlled compartments ..............23
The dry compartment ............................................23
Humidity-controlled compartment ..................................24
Contents
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Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................25
Moving the shelves ................................................25
Split shelf ........................................................25
Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf ...............................26
Universal container ................................................27
Moving the bottle divider ............................................27
Automatic defrost ................................................28
Refrigerator section and PerfectFresh zone .............................28
Cleaning and care ................................................29
Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories ....................29
Ventilation gaps ...................................................30
Door seal ........................................................30
Metal grille at the back of the appliance ................................30
Active charcoal filters .............................................31
To change the active charcoal filters...................................31
Problem solving guide ............................................33
Noises ..........................................................35
After Sales ......................................................36
Electrical connection..............................................37
Electrical connection ...............................................37
Installation ......................................................38
Side-by-side installation.............................................38
Location .........................................................38
Climate range ..................................................38
Ventilation .......................................................38
Installation .......................................................39
Aligning the appliance..............................................39
Appliance dimensions ..............................................40
Changing the door hinging .........................................41
Aligning the appliance.............................................48
Building in the appliance ..........................................49
Contents
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aOn/Off sensor
bSuperCool sensor
cSensor for setting a lower
temperature (X)
dSafety lock indicator light
(only visible when Safety lock is
activated)
eTemperature display
f"Cooling" symbol
gSensor for setting a higher
temperature (Y)
hAlarm off sensor
(only visible when the door alarm
sounds)
iChange active charcoal filter
indicator
(only visible when the active
charcoal filters need to be changed)
Guide to the appliance
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aDynamicCooling fan
bCeiling lighting
cButter and cheese compartment
dUniversal container
eEgg tray/Condiment tray
fBottle rack
gActive charcoal filter holder
hAdjustable shelves
iBottle shelf
jBottle divider*
kCondensate channel and
drain hole
lPerfectFresh zone, dry compartment
mControl for setting the moisture level
in the humidity controlled
compartments
nPerfectFresh zone, humidity
controlled compartments
* Depending on model
Guide to the appliance
5

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation.
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
The plug must be rendered useless
and the cable cut off directly behind the
appliance or the machine to prevent
misuse. Take care not to damage the
pipework at the back of it before or
during transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
Caring for the environment
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This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national safety
requirements. Improper use can,
however, present a risk of both
personal injury and material
damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before installation and before using
it for the first time. They contain
important notes on the installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
Correct application
~This appliance is intended for
domestic use only for the cool storage
of food and drink.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage resulting
from the incorrect or improper use of
the appliance.
~This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it, or have
been shown how to use it by a person
responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
~This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
the risk of injury, do not allow children
to play with it or near it, or to play with
the controls. Neither should they be
allowed to swing on the door. Please
supervise young children whilst you are
using it. Older children may only use
the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
Warning and Safety instructions
7

Technical safety
~Before setting up the appliance,
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged appliance.
A damaged appliance is dangerous.
~If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a service
technician authorised by the
manufacturer to protect the user from
danger.
~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. The use of this
coolant has, however, led to a slight
increase in the noise level of the
appliance. In addition to the noise of
the compressor, you might be able to
hear the coolant flowing around the
system. This is unavoidable, but does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance. Care
must be taken during transportation
and setting up of the appliance that no
parts of the cooling system are
damaged. Leaking coolant can
damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
- avoid open flames and anything
which creates a spark,
- disconnect from the mains,
- air the room in which the appliance is
located for several minutes and
- contact the Service Department for
advice.
~The more coolant there is in an
appliance, the larger the room it should
be installed in. In the event of a
leakage, if the appliance is in a small
room, there is the danger of
combustible gases building up.
For every8gofcoolant at least 1 m3of
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
~Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
~Before connecting the appliance,
make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and connected
load) match the mains electricity
supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
~Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
Warning and Safety instructions
8

~The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and tested regularly, and
where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage or injury caused by the lack
of or inadequacy of an effective
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~Installation, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
~While the appliance is under
guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.
~The appliance must be isolated from
the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
–it has been switched off at the wall
socket and the plug has been
withdrawn, or
–the fuse from the fused spur
connection unit has been withdrawn,
or
–the mains fuse has been
disconnected, or
– the screw-out fuse has been
removed (in countries where this is
applicable).
~Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
~This appliance may only be used in
mobile installations such as ships if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
~In areas which may be subject to
infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance and its
surroundings in a clean condition at all
times. Any damage which may be
caused by cockroaches or other vermin
will not be covered by the guarantee.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
~Never store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray
cans). Thermostats switching on may
produce sparks which could present a
fire hazard. Flammable compounds
could explode.
~Do not operate any electrical
equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.
~If storing alcohol with a high
percentage proof, make sure it is tightly
closed and stored upright.
Danger of explosion.
~Observe the "use by" dates given on
food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several
factors, including the freshness and
quality of the food as well as the
temperature at which it is stored. Follow
the instructions given on food
manufacturer's packaging on storage
conditions required, as well as the "use
by" date.
~Do not use sharp edged objects to
–remove frost and ice,
–separate food which has become
frozen.
They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
~Do not use defrosting sprays or
de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts or which could cause a
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
~Do not use mechanical devices or
other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
~Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seal, as these will cause the seal
to deteriorate and become porous with
time.
~Do not store cooking oil in the
refrigerator door. Traces of oil can
cause stress cracks to occur in the
plastic components in the door.
~Do not block the ventilation gaps in
the appliance as this would impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the
electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.
~The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges (ambient
temperatures), and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range
for your appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Installing it in a room with too low an
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,
will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the required temperature.
~Do not use a steam-cleaning
appliance to clean this appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical
components and cause a short circuit.
Warning and Safety instructions
10

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. by
–puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator.
–bending any pipework.
– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
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
(radiator, oven).
Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20°C.
Where there is a high ambient
room temperature.
Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
approximate
(set in stages).
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the
temperature in the compartment,
the higher the energy
consumption.
Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
exact to the degree
(digital display).
Cellar section 8 to 12°C On appliances with winter setting,
please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer
than 16 °C.
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18°C
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
Use Only open the doors when
necessary and for as short a time
as possible.
Frequent opening of the doors for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an
organised way, searching for an
item will mean the door is open for
longer.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run
for a long time, as the appliance
will have to work harder to lower
the temperature.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation
of liquids will cause a loss of
coldness in the refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
Defrosting
(not applicable for
Frost Free models with
Automatic Defrost)
Defrost the freezer compartment
when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick
has built up.
A layer of ice hinders the cold
from reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.
How to save energy
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Before using for the first time
The stainless steel external and internal
surfaces of the appliance have a layer
of protective foil to prevent scratching
during transportation.
^Do not remove this foil until the
appliance has been installed or built
in.
^After removing the protective foil,
treat stainless steel surfaces with a
suitable stainless steel conditioning
agent (available from
www.miele-shop.com) (depending on
country).
Important: A stainless steel
conditioner gives long lasting
protection, and helps to prevent
resoiling.
^Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.
Active charcoal filters
(Active AirClean filters)
^Place the active charcoal filters
supplied in the holder, and place the
holder on one of the shelves inside
the refrigerator (see "Active charcoal
filters").
Important:
To ensure the correct functioning of
the appliance, let it stand for
between 1½ and 2 hours after
transporting it to its final location
before connecting it to the mains.
Operating the appliance
A light touch of the finger on the
sensors is all that is required to operate
this appliance.
Switching on
^Touch the On/Off sensor until the
temperature display comes on.
The appliance will start to cool, and the
interior lighting will come on when the
door is opened.
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,
allow the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it.
Switching off
^Touch the On/Off sensor until all of
the indicators go out.
The interior light will not come on when
you open the door and the cooling
process will be switched off. (If this
does not happen, the safety lock is still
activated).
Switching on and off
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Settings mode
Certain settings on the appliance can
only be selected in the settings mode.
How to select the settings mode and
how to change the settings is
described in the relevant section of
these instructions.
Overview of functions that can be
selected in the settings mode:
To enter or leave the settings
mode c
To switch the sensor tones
on/off
(see "Switching on and off")
b
To confirm that the active
charcoal filters have been
changed (see "Active charcoal
filters")
^
To switch the safety lock on/off
(see "Switching on and off") u
To change the brightness of
the temperature display
(see "The correct temperature")
d
To adjust the temperature in
the PerfectFresh zone
(see "The correct temperature")
§
The door alarm is automatically
disabled when the appliance is in
the settings mode. As soon as the
door is closed, the door alarm is
activated again.
Switching the sensor tones on/off
The sensor tone which sounds each
time a sensor is touched can be
deactivated.
^Touch and leave your finger on the X
sensor.
^At the same time, briefly touch the
On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the Xsensor).
^Leave your finger on the Xsensor for
another 5 seconds until cappears in
the display.
^Touch the Xsensor repeatedly until b
appears in the display.
^Touch the On/Off sensor again.
^By touching the Xsensor, you can
now select whether the sensor tones
are switched on or off:
b0: Sensor tones are switched off
b1: Sensor tones are switched on
b–: Return to menu.
The old setting lights up, and your
newly selected setting flashes.
^Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm a
new setting.
^Touch the Xsensor repeatedly until c
appears in the display.
^Touch the On/Off sensor.
You have now left the settings mode.
Switching on and off
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Activating or de-activating the safety
lock
The safety lock can be activated to
prevent the appliance being switched
off inadvertently.
^Touch and leave your finger on the X
sensor.
^At the same time, briefly touch the
On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the Xsensor).
^Leave your finger on the Xsensor for
another 5 seconds until cappears in
the display.
^Touch the Xsensor repeatedly until u
appears in the display.
^Touch the On/Off sensor again.
^By touching the Xsensor, you can
now select whether the safety lock is
switched on or off:
u0: The safety lock is deactivated
u1: The safety lock is activated
u–: Return to menu.
The old setting lights up, and your
newly selected setting flashes.
^Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm a
new setting.
^Touch the Xsensor repeatedly until c
appears in the display.
^Touch the On/Off sensor.
You have now left the settings mode.
The safety lock indicator Xwill light up
in the temperature display when the
safety lock has been activated.
Switching off for longer
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,
^switch off at the wall socket and
withdraw the plug,
^clean the appliance out and
^leave the door ajar to air the
appliance.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the door is left shut,
there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
Switching on and off
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It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro-organisms. Reducing
the temperature reduces their growth
rate.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
–the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
– the more food that is stored in it,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
...intherefrigerator and the
PerfectFresh zone
We recommend a temperature of 4°C
in the middle of the refrigerator.
The temperature in the PerfectFresh
zone is controlled automatically, and is
maintained at 0to3°C.
DynamicCooling
The DynamicCooling fan automatically
switches on when the cooling system
for the refrigerator switches on. It
distributes the temperature in the
appliance to all areas evenly so that all
the food will be chilled to about the
same degree.
Setting the temperature
The temperature inside the appliance
can be selected by touching the arrow
sensors on either side of the
temperature display.
By touching the
Xsensor: the temperature will get
colder
Ysensor: the temperature will get
warmer.
The temperature being set will flash in
the display.
When touching the sensors, the
following information shows in the
display:
–When first touched, the last
temperature selected flashes.
–Each subsequent touch of a sensor,
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.
The correct temperature
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–Leaving a finger on the sensor,
adjusts the temperature
continuously.
When the highest or lowest
temperature in the range is reached,
the Xor Ysensor disappears.
Approx. 5 seconds after taking your
finger off the sensor, the average,
current temperature inside the
appliance is automatically shown.
If you have adjusted the temperature,
wait for approx. 6 hours if the
appliance is not very full and for
approx. 24 hours if the appliance is
full before checking the temperature
display, as it will take this long for the
display to give an accurate reading. If,
after this time, the temperature is still
too high or too low, you will need to
adjust it again.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted from
4°Cto9°C.
The ambient temperature in the room
and the installation location can affect
the time it takes for the appliance to
reach the lowest temperature. If the
ambient temperature is too high, the
appliance may not reach the lowest
temperature.
Setting the temperature in the
PerfectFresh zone
The temperature in the PerfectFresh
zone is automatically held at 0 to 3 °C.
It can be raised or lowered, e.g. if you
want to use it for storing items like fish.
^Touch and leave your finger on the X
sensor.
^At the same time, briefly touch the
On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the Xsensor).
^Leave your finger on the Xsensor for
another 5 seconds until cappears in
the display.
^Touch the Xsensor repeatedly until §
appears in the display.
^Touch the On/Off sensor.
^You can now adjust the temperature
in the PerfectFresh zone by touching
the Xsensor. You can choose from
settings 1to 9:
§1: Lowest temperature,
§9: Highest temperature.
§–: Return to menu.
The old setting lights up, and your
newly selected setting flashes.
^Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm a
new setting.
^Touch the Xsensor repeatedly until c
appears in the display.
^Touch the On/Off sensor.
You have now left the settings mode.
The correct temperature
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§5is the default setting for the
PerfectFresh zone. If a setting of §1
to §4is selected, the temperature
can fall below 0°C. Food could
freeze!
Temperature display
During normal operation, the
temperature display on the control
panel shows the average temperature
in the refrigerator.
The temperature display will flash if
– the temperature is not within the
possible temperature range (0 °C to
19 °C),
– a different temperature is being set.
Changing the temperature display
brightness
The temperature display brightness can
be adjusted to suit the lighting
conditions of the room.
^Touch and leave your finger on the X
sensor.
^At the same time, briefly touch the
On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the Xsensor).
^Leave your finger on the Xsensor for
another 5 seconds until cappears in
the display.
^Touch the Xsensor repeatedly until d
appears in the display.
^Touch the On/Off sensor again.
^The temperature display brightness
can now be changed by touching the
Xsensor:
d0: Maximum brightness
d1: Reduced brightness
d–: Return to menu.
The old setting lights up, and your
newly selected setting flashes.
^Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm a
new setting.
^Touch the Xsensor repeatedly until c
appears in the display.
^Touch the On/Off sensor.
You have now left the settings mode.
The correct temperature
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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
open for more than approx. 2 minutes.
The Alarm off sensor will light up red
and the "Cooling" symbol will flash.
The alarm will stop and the indicators
will go out as soon as the door is
closed.
To switch off the door alarm
whilst the door is still open
If you want to keep the door open
intentionally for more than approx.
2 minutes, you can switch the alarm off.
^Touch the Alarm off sensor.
The alarm will stop.
The Alarm off sensor will light up
constantly and the "Cooling" symbol
will continue to flash until the door
has been closed.
To switch on the door alarm
The alarm system switches back on
automatically as soon as the door is
closed. It does not have to be switched
on manually.
Alarm
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The SuperCool function
The SuperCool function can be used to
rapidly reduce the temperature in the
refrigerator to its lowest setting
(depending on the room temperature).
Switching on SuperCool
SuperCool is particularly recommended
for the faster chilling of large amounts
of fresh food or drink.
^Touch the SuperCool sensor. It will
light up yellow.
The appliance will then work at full
power to lower the temperature.
Switching off SuperCool
The SuperCool function will switch itself
off automatically after approx. 6 hours.
The appliance will then continue to
work at normal power.
To save energy, the SuperCool function
can be switched off once food and
drinks are sufficiently chilled.
^Touch the SuperCool sensor so that
the yellow indicator is dimmed.
The appliance will continue running at
normal power.
SuperCool
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