Miele K 14827 SD User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerator
with PerfectFresh zone
and DynamicCooling
K 14827 SD
K 14827 SD ed/cs (-1)
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. 09 432 270
en - AU, NZ

Guide to the appliance .............................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................6
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7
How to save energy ...............................................15
Switching on and off ..............................................17
Before using for the first time.........................................17
Cleaning and care ..............................................17
Operating the appliance ............................................17
Settings mode ....................................................18
Switching the sensor tones on/off...................................19
Activating or de-activating the safety lock ............................19
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................20
The correct temperature ...........................................21
...intherefrigerator and the PerfectFresh zone .........................21
DynamicCooling ..................................................21
Setting the temperature .............................................21
Temperature range ..............................................22
Setting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone .........................22
Temperature display ...............................................23
Changing the temperature display brightness .........................23
Alarm...........................................................24
To switch off the door alarm whilst the door is still open ....................24
To switch on the door alarm .........................................24
SuperCool.......................................................25
The SuperCool function .............................................25
Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................26
Different storage zones .............................................26
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator .........................27
When shopping for food .............................................27
Storing food correctly ..............................................27
Unpackaged meat and vegetables .................................27
Using the PerfectFresh zone .......................................28
Storage temperature ...............................................28
Humidity level ....................................................28
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone compartments ......................28
The dry compartment ............................................28
The humidity-controlled compartment ................................29
Contents

Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................32
Moving the shelves ................................................32
Split shelf ........................................................32
Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf ...............................33
Universal container ................................................34
Moving the bottle divider ............................................34
Automatic defrost ................................................35
Refrigerator section and PerfectFresh zone .............................35
Cleaning and care ................................................36
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................37
Cleaning the door and side panels ....................................38
Ventilation gaps ...................................................39
Door seal ........................................................39
Rear of appliance - metal grille .......................................39
Active charcoal filters .............................................40
To change the active charcoal filters...................................40
Problem solving guide ............................................42
Noises ..........................................................44
After Sales ......................................................45
Information for Chartered Agents ...................................46
Demonstration mode ...............................................46
Electrical connection..............................................47
Installation ......................................................48
Side-by-side installation.............................................48
Location .........................................................48
Climate range ..................................................49
Ventilation .......................................................49
Appliance with supplied wall spacers ..................................49
Installation .......................................................50
Aligning the appliance..............................................50
Supporting the appliance door .......................................50
Appliance dimensions ..............................................51
Changing the door hinging .........................................52
Aligning the appliance door ........................................61
For appliances with height adjustable doors (stainless steel appliances)....61
Building in the appliance ..........................................62
Contents

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
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 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
6

This appliance complies with all relevant local and national safety
requirements. Improper use of the appliance 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. Miele
cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with
these Warning and Safety instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future owner.
Correct application
~This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts
and other typical living quarters. This does not include
common/shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels,
motels or bed & breakfasts.
This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use.
~This appliance is intended for the cool storage food and drinks.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
Warning and Safety instructions
7

~This appliance is not suitable for storing and refrigerating
medications, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or similar
substances or products. Incorrect use of the appliance may result in
damage to or spoiling of the food or drinks being stored.
Furthermore, the appliance must not be operated in areas where
explosions may occur.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or
incorrect 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 have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person
responsible for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of
misuse.
Safety with children
~Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
~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.
~Cleaning may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
~Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance. Keep small children away from the appliance at
all times to avoid the risk of injury.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

~Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves
in packing material or pull it over their heads with the risk of
suffocation. Keep children away from any packing material.
Technical safety
~The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. This appliance
complies with all current local and national safety requirements.
~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, and does not have any adverse
effect on the performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking
refrigerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
–avoid any flames or anything which creates a spark,
–switch off at the mains and unplug the appliance,
–ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several
minutes, and
–call Miele.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

~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.
~Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, make sure
that the rating on the data plate corresponds to the voltage and
frequency of the household supply. This data must correspond in
order to avoid risk of damage to the appliance.
Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
~The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing
system which complies with 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.
~If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a
Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.
~Do not connect the appliance to the mains 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).
~If moisture gets into electrical components, it could cause a short
circuit.
Therefore, do not operate this appliance in areas which are exposed
to moisture.
~This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
Warning and Safety instructions
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~A damaged appliance is dangerous. Check your appliance for
any visible damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged
appliance.
~During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
–the mains fuse has been disconnected, or
–the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
applicable), or
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket, or it is switched off at the isolator.
~Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Installation work and repairs to electrical appliances
must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician.
~The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
~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.
Correct use
~The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range
(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.
The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside
the appliance. Installing the appliance in a room with too low an
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage, can lead to the appliance
switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the
required temperature.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~To ensure proper air flow in and out of the appliance, the air vents
must not be covered or blocked in any way.
Were the air vents to be blocked, it would increase the electricity
consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.
~Make sure that any oil, or foods containing oil, do not come into
contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks.
~Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Flammable gases can
ignite if they come into contact with electrical components. Danger
of fire and explosion!
~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 in the refrigerator. Danger of
explosion!
~Food stored for too long may present a 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 the food
manufacturer's packaging regarding storage conditions and "use
by" dates.
~Use only Miele Original spare parts. If spare parts or accessories
from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be invalidated,
and Miele cannot accept liability.
Warning and Safety instructions
12

The following applies to stainless steel appliances:
~Do not place sticky notes, adhesive tape, masking tape or any
other adhesive agent on the treated surface of the door. The coating
will become damaged and lose its protective properties against
soiling.
~The high quality treated surface of the door is susceptible to
scratching and even magnets can cause damage to the surface.
Cleaning and care
~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 use a steam-cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
~Do not use sharp edged objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods.
They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to
the appliance.
~Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to
defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
~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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Disposal of your old appliance
~Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door 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 condenser,
–bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can harm the eyes.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Installation/Maint-
enance
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed,
unventilated room.
Protected from direct
sunlight.
In direct sunlight.
Not situated near a heat
source (radiator, oven).
Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20 °C.
Where the room temperature
is high.
Where the cross-section of
the air inlet and outlet is not
covered and kept free of
dust.
Where the air inlets and
outlets are covered or dusty.
The compressor and the
metal grille (heat exchanger)
on the rear wall of the
appliance must be dusted at
least once a year.
Dust deposits on the
compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger) increase
energy consumption.
Temperature
settings
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C The lower the temperature in
the appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.
How to save energy
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Use Do not change the
arrangement of the drawers
and shelves as when
delivered.
Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible.
Store food in an organised
way.
Frequent opening of the door
for long periods will cause a
loss of coldness. The
appliance will try to cool down
and the running time of the
compressor will increase.
Take a cooler bag when
shopping and load food in the
appliance as quickly as
possible on your return home.
When food is taken out of the
refrigerator, be sure to put it
back before it becomes warm.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Warm food and food brought
in from room temperature add
heat to the appliance.
The appliance will try to cool
down and the running time of
the compressor will increase.
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 overfill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
How to save energy
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Before using for the first time
Protective foil
The stainless steel strips and frames
have a layer of protective foil to prevent
scratching during transportation.
The external surfaces of stainless steel
appliances are also covered with a
protective foil.
^Remove the protective foil only after the
appliance has been installed in its
intended location.
Cleaning and care
^Immediately after removing the
protective foil, apply the Original
Miele care product for stainless steel
(availabe from Miele or at
www.miele.com.au) to stainless steel
strips and frames.
^Also apply the Original Miele care
product for stainless steel to the side
panels after removing the protective
foil.
Appliance doors have a special
coating that is not susceptible to
soiling. Do not apply this product to
doors.
Important! Each time the Original
Miele care product for stainless steel
is used, it forms a protective film
against dirt and water.
^Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with lukewarm water
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").
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 on and off
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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).
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 on and off
18

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.
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.
Switching on and off
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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 and withdraw
the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable,
^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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