Miele KFN 14827 SDE ed/cs User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge/freezer
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. 09 574 230en - AU, NZ

Description of the appliance.........................................5
Caring for the environment..........................................7
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8
How to save energy ...............................................17
Switching on and off ..............................................19
Before using for the first time.........................................19
Cleaning and care ..............................................19
Operating the appliance ............................................19
Switching on .....................................................19
Switching off .....................................................20
To switch the PerfectFresh zone off separately ........................20
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................21
Settings mode ....................................................22
Switching the sensor tones on/off...................................22
Activating or deactivating the safety lock.............................23
The correct temperature ...........................................24
...inthePerfectFresh zone .........................................24
Setting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone .........................24
Dynamic cooling ..................................................25
Setting the temperature in the freezer section............................25
Temperature range ..............................................26
Temperature display ...............................................26
Changing the temperature display brightness .........................26
Alarm...........................................................28
Temperature alarm ................................................28
Door alarm .......................................................29
SuperCool and SuperFreeze........................................30
SuperCool .......................................................30
SuperFreeze .....................................................31
Switching on SuperFreeze ........................................31
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone................................32
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................32
What to be aware of when shopping for food ............................32
Dry compartment ..................................................34
Humidity-controlled compartments ,,.................................34
High humidity level .............................................34
Contents

Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................36
Moving the shelves ................................................36
Split shelf ........................................................36
Freezing and storing food..........................................38
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................38
Freezing fresh food ................................................38
Storing frozen food ................................................38
Home freezing ....................................................39
Hints on home freezing...........................................39
Packing .......................................................39
Before placing food in the freezer ..................................40
Placing food in the freezer ........................................40
Freezer calendar ..................................................41
Defrosting .......................................................41
Cooling drinks ....................................................42
Cool pack........................................................42
Making ice cubes .................................................43
Setting the water intake time for the ice cube maker ......................44
Defrosting .......................................................46
Cleaning and care ................................................47
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................48
Cleaning the doors and side panels ...................................48
Cleaning the ice cube tray...........................................49
Ventilation gaps ...................................................50
Door seals .......................................................50
Rear of appliance - metal grille .......................................50
Active charcoal filters .............................................51
To change the active charcoal filters...................................51
Problem solving guide ............................................53
Noises ..........................................................57
After Sales / Warranty .............................................58
Warranty ......................................................58
Mains water connection ...........................................59
Notes on connecting to the mains water supply ..........................59
Connection to the water inlet .........................................60
Electrical connection..............................................62
Contents

Installation ......................................................63
Location .........................................................63
Climate range ..................................................64
Ventilation........................................................64
Appliance with supplied wall spacers ..................................64
Installation .......................................................65
Aligning the appliance..............................................65
Appliance dimensions ..............................................66
Installing in a side-by-side combination ..............................67
Installation .......................................................67
Sliding the two appliances into position ..............................67
Joining the two appliances together ...................................68
Aligning the appliance door .........................................73
Changing the door hinging .........................................74
Aligning the appliance doors .......................................85
Building in the appliance ..........................................86
Addresses.......................................................87
Contents

aOn/Off sensor for the whole
appliance and On/Off sensor
for switching the PerfectFresh
zone on and off separately
bSuperCool and SuperFreeze
sensor
cSensor for setting a lower
temperature (X)
dSafety lock indicator light
(only visible when the
Safety lock is activated)
eTemperature display for the
PerfectFresh and freezer sections
fSensor for switching between the
PerfectFresh and the freezer
sections
(top = "PerfectFresh" symbol;
bottom = "Freezer" symbol)
gSensor for setting a higher
temperature (Y)
hAlarm off sensor
(only visible when the door or
temperature alarm sounds)
iChange active charcoal filter
indicator
(only visible when the active
charcoal filters need to be changed)
Description of the appliance
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aPerfectFresh zone - dry
compartment
aBottle rack
bAdjustable shelf
cActive AirClean filter holder
bPerfectFresh zone -
humidity-controlled compartments
dControl for setting
the humidity in the
PerfectFresh zone compartments
eHumidity-controlled compartments
fCondensate channel and
drain hole
cFreezer section
gIce cube drawer with
automatic ice cube maker
hFreezer drawers with
freezer calendar
Description of the appliance
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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
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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 of food and drink
as well as for storing deep frozen food, freezing fresh food and for
preparing ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

~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.
~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.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

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 ser-
vice 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 the transportation and installation 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 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.
~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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~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 rated 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).
~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 warranty, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the warranty will be invalidated.
~This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
Warning and Safety instructions
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~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 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.
~In countries where there are 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 warranty.
~The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by a
faulty connection to the mains water supply.
~Connection to the mains water supply and any repairs to the ice
cube maker must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and
competent person.
~The ice cube maker is not suitable for connection to a hot water
supply.
~Before making plumbing connections, ensure the appliance is
disconnected from the mains electricity supply.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
~Never handle frozen food with wet hands. Your hands may freeze
to the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.
~Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place
ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer.
The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost
burn to the lips and tongue.
~Do not refreeze thawed or partially thawed food. Defrosted food
should be used up as quickly as possible, as food soon loses its
nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
~Do not 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.
~Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or
liquids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could
explode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
~When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are
not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst,
resulting in injury or damage.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~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 the food manufacturer's
packaging regarding storage conditions and "use-by" dates.
~Do not use sharp edged objects to
–remove frost and ice,
–separate frozen foods and remove ice trays.
They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to
the appliance.
~Do not 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 the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
~Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the seals 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~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, can 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 defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach the electrical components and cause
a short circuit.
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.
Transporting the appliance
~To avoid damaging the appliance, it must be transported upright
in its packaging.
~The appliance is very heavy and therefore needs to be
transported by at least two people. Danger of injury and damage!
Warning and Safety instructions
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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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Installation/
Maintenance
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
Freezer section -18 °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
Packing materials
Remove all packing materials from
inside the appliance.
Protective foil
The external surfaces of stainless steel
appliances are covered with a
protective foil.
^Remove the protective foil only after the
appliance has been installed in its
intended location.
Cleaning and care
Please read the relevant instructions
in the "Cleaning" section of this
booklet.
^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 Air Clean charcoal filters)
^Place the active charcoal filters
supplied in the holder, and place the
holder on one of the shelves in the
PerfectFresh zone (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
The PefectFresh zone and freezer
section are switched on together with
the On/Off sensor.
^Touch the On/Off sensor until the
temperature display lights up.
If the temperatures in the appliance are
not within the range that the appliance
is able to display, only bars will light up
in the temperature displays.
The "PerfectFresh" and the "Freezer"
symbols as well as the Alarm off sensor
will flash until the temperatures are
sufficiently low.
As soon as the temperatures are within
the range that the appliance is able to
display, the temperature display will
show the current temperature.
Switching on and off
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The appliance will start to cool, and the
interior lighting will come on when the
PerfectFresh zone 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.
Do not place food in the freezer
section until the temperature is at
least -18°C.
To switch between the PerfectFresh
zone and freezer section touch the
relevant sensor.
If you want to select the freezer section
(to check the temperature, for
example),
^touch the freezer sensor. It will light
up yellow.
Depending on which zone/section you
have selected, you can
–select either SuperCool or
SuperFreeze, or
–adjust the temperature.
Please refer to the relevant section for
more information.
Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top freezer
drawer. The cool pack will be at its
most effective after it has been in the
freezer for approx. 24 hours.
Switching off
^Touch the On/Off sensor until all of
the indicators go out. (If this does not
happen, the safety lock is still
activated).
If the PerfectFresh zone is switched on,
the PerfectFresh zone and the freezer
section will switch off one after the
other.
The interior lighting will not come on
when you open the door and the
cooling process will be switched off.
To switch the PerfectFresh zone off
separately
The PerfectFresh zone can be switched
off without having to switch off the
freezer section. This is useful e.g. whilst
on holiday.
^Select the PerfectFresh zone.
The "PerfectFresh" symbol will light up
yellow.
Switching on and off
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