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Miele KFN 14827 SDE ed/cs Operating And Installation Instructions

Miele KFN 14827 SDE ed/cs Operating And Installation Instructions

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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.
en - AU, NZ
M.-Nr. 09 574 230

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  • Page 1 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. en - AU, NZ M.-Nr. 09 574 230...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Description of the appliance ......... 5 Caring for the environment .
  • Page 3 Contents Adjusting the interior fittings ........36 Moving the shelves .
  • Page 4 Contents Installation ............63 Location .

  • Page 5: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance a On/Off sensor for the whole f Sensor for switching between the appliance and On/Off sensor PerfectFresh and the freezer for switching the PerfectFresh sections zone on and off separately (top = "PerfectFresh" symbol; bottom = "Freezer" symbol) b SuperCool and SuperFreeze g Sensor for setting a higher sensor...
  • Page 6 Description of the appliance a PerfectFresh zone - dry compartment a Bottle rack b Adjustable shelf c Active AirClean filter holder b PerfectFresh zone - humidity-controlled compartments d Control for setting the humidity in the PerfectFresh zone compartments e Humidity-controlled compartments f Condensate channel and drain hole c Freezer section...

  • Page 7: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposing of your old material appliance The transport and protective packing Electrical and electronic appliances has been selected from materials which often contain materials which, if are environmentally friendly for disposal handled or disposed of incorrectly, and can normally be recycled.

  • Page 8: Warning And Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10 – 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.
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions 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.
  • Page 12 – 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.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions 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.
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions 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.
  • Page 15 Warning and Safety instructions 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.
  • Page 16 Warning and Safety instructions 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.

  • Page 17: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation/ In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, Maintenance unventilated room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not situated near a heat Situated near a heat source source (radiator, oven). (radiator, oven).
  • Page 18 How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Do not change the arrangement of the drawers and shelves as when delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the door necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.

  • Page 19: Switching On And Off

    (availabe from Miele or at www.miele.com.au) to stainless steel strips and frames. ^ Touch the On/Off sensor until the ^ Also apply the Original Miele Care temperature display lights up. product for stainless steel to the side panels after removing the protective If the temperatures in the appliance are foil.

  • Page 20: Switching Off

    Switching on and off Cool pack The appliance will start to cool, and the interior lighting will come on when the Place the cool pack in the top freezer PerfectFresh zone door is opened. drawer. The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the To enable the temperature to get freezer for approx.

  • Page 21: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off 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 ^ Touch the On/Off sensor until the on holiday: "PerfectFresh" symbol goes out. ^ switch the appliance off, The interior lighting will not come on ^ switch off at the wall and withdraw...

  • Page 22: Settings Mode

    Switching on and off Settings mode Switching the sensor tones on/off Certain settings on the appliance can The sensor tone which sounds each only be selected in the settings mode. time a sensor is touched can be deactivated. How to select the settings mode and how to change the settings is described in the relevant section of these instructions.

  • Page 23: Activating Or Deactivating The Safety Lock

    Switching on and off Activating or deactivating the safety You have now left the settings mode. lock The safety lock indicator will light up in the temperature display when the The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched safety lock has been activated.

  • Page 24: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature Setting the temperature in the It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the PerfectFresh zone appliance. Micro-organisms will cause The temperature in the PerfectFresh food which is not stored at the correct zone can be raised or lowered, e.g.

  • Page 25: Dynamic Cooling

    The correct temperature . . . in the freezer section – Each subsequent touch of a sensor: changes the setting incrementally. To freeze fresh food and to store frozen – Leaving a finger on the sensor: food for a long time, a temperature of changes the setting continuously.

  • Page 26: Temperature Range

    The correct temperature The temperature being set will flash in appliance may not reach the lowest the display. temperature. The following information shows in the Temperature display display when the sensors are touched: During normal operation the – Touching a sensor once: the last temperature displays on the control temperature selected flashes.
  • Page 27 The correct temperature ^ The temperature display brightness can now be changed by touching the X sensor: d 0: Maximum brightness d 1: Reduced brightness d –: Return to menu. The old setting lights up, and your newly selected setting flashes. ^ Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm the new setting.

  • Page 28: Alarm

    Alarm Switching the temperature Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the alarm off early temperature in the appliance cannot If the noise disturbs you, you can rise unnoticed and to avoid energy switch the alarm off early if you wish. being wasted if a door is left open.

  • Page 29: Door Alarm

    Alarm Door alarm The alarm will sound if a door is left open for more than approx. 2 minutes. The alarm off sensor will light up red and the symbol for the section which has the opened door will flash. The alarm will stop and the indicators will go out as soon as the door is closed.

  • Page 30: Supercool And Superfreeze

    SuperCool and SuperFreeze SuperCool Switching off SuperCool The SuperCool function can be used to The SuperCool function will switch itself rapidly reduce the temperature off automatically after approx. 6 hours. throughout the PerfectFresh zone to its The appliance will then continue to lowest setting (depending on the room work at normal power.

  • Page 31: Superfreeze

    SuperCool and SuperFreeze SuperFreeze The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer Switch the SuperFreeze function on section. before putting fresh food into the freezer section. Switching off SuperFreeze This helps food to freeze quickly and Depending on the amount of food retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours placed in the freezer section, the...

  • Page 32: Storing Food In The Perfectfresh Zone

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone What to be aware of when Do not store explosive materials in shopping for food the appliance or any products The freshness of food when first placed containing propellants (e.g. spray in the appliance is an important factor cans).
  • Page 33 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Optimum storage conditions are The PerfectFresh zone is divided created within the PerfectFresh zone for into two sections: fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and dairy – The upper dry compartment has a products. Food remains fresh for temperature range of 0 - 3 °C, with longer, and flavour and vitamins are low humidity.

  • Page 34: Dry Compartment

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Dry compartment Humidity-controlled compartments ,, . The dry compartment is particularly suitable for storing perishable foods: Each humidity-controlled compartment has a regulator that you can use to – Fresh fish and shellfish regulate the humidity in the –...
  • Page 35 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone If you are not satisfied with the results of your stored food (e.g. food loses firmness and wilts shortly after placing in the appliance), keep in mind the following instructions: ^ Only place fresh food in the appliance as the initial condition of the food is crucial to maintaining freshness.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves To move the split shelf: ^ Take both halves of the split glass The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. shelf out, ^ Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards slightly until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support.
  • Page 37 Adjusting the interior fittings PerfectFresh zone compartments The compartments in the PerfectFresh zone are on telescopic rails, and can be removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes. ^ Pull out the compartment as far as it will go, and then lift it up and out. Push the runners back in again to avoid injury or damage.

  • Page 38: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the When buying frozen food to store in freezer freezes through to the core as your freezer section, check quickly as possible, the maximum –...

  • Page 39: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food Home freezing lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some Only freeze fresh food which is in a spices alters when frozen. good condition. – Do not place hot foods or drinks in Hints on home freezing the freezer.

  • Page 40: Before Placing Food In The Freezer

    Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer When removing freezer drawers, ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of please note: fresh food, switch on the The lowest freezer drawer must SuperFreeze function for some time always remain in the appliance. before placing the food in the freezer Place the food on the glass plate so (see "SuperFreeze").

  • Page 41: Freezer Calendar

    Freezing and storing food Freezer calendar Defrosting The freezer calendar on the freezer Frozen food can be defrosted in drawer gives the length of time in different ways: months which various foods can be – in a microwave oven, stored for effectively. –...

  • Page 42: Cooling Drinks

    Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks To cool drinks quickly, place them in the refrigerator section, and switch on the SuperCool function. If bottles are, however, placed in the freezer section for rapid cooling, make sure they are not left in for more than one hour, as they could burst.

  • Page 43: Making Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes For the automatic ice cube maker to To ensure that the water pipes are operate it must be connected to the thoroughly flushed through before mains water supply. use, ice cubes from the first three ice cube making processes must not be consumed.

  • Page 44: Setting The Water Intake Time For The Ice Cube Maker

    Making ice cubes Switching off the ice cube Setting the water intake time maker for the ice cube maker The ice cube maker can be switched The size of the ice cubes produced off independently of the freezer section depends on the water pressure present if you do not want the appliance to and the water intake time which has make any ice cubes.
  • Page 45 Making ice cubes ^ The length of the water intake time for the ice cube maker can now be adjusted by touching the X sensor: E 1: Shortest water intake time, E 8: Longest water intake time, E – : Return to menu. The old setting lights up, and your newly selected setting flashes.

  • Page 46: Defrosting

    Defrosting PerfectFresh zone Freezer section Condensate and frost can build up on This freezer is equipped with a "Frost the back wall of the PerfectFresh zone free" system. The freezer section whilst in use. These are automatically defrosts automatically. removed and defrosted by the The moisture generated by defrosting appliance.

  • Page 47: Cleaning And Care

    – hard, abrasive sponges and special coating that is not brushes, e.g. pot scourers, susceptible to soiling. – dirt erasers, Do not apply the Original Miele Care product for stainless steel to – sharp metal scrapers. the doors as visible smearing will occur.

  • Page 48: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    – Stainless steel cleaners: Leave the door open to air the The coating will be damaged. appliance for a short while. – Miele Original Care product for stainless steel: Cleaning the doors and side Visible smearing will form on the panels door.

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Ice Cube Tray

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the ice cube tray ^ Wait until the ice cube tray has completed this rotation before The ice cubes are formed in a tray continuing. before they are dropped down into the ^ Remove the ice cube drawer. drawer.

  • Page 50: Ventilation Gaps

    Cleaning and care After cleaning If you have used a solution of water ^ Replace all shelves and accessories and washing-up liquid to clean the in the PerfectFresh zone. ice cube maker, discard the ice ^ Place food back in the refrigerator, cubes from the first three ice cube making processes, as they are not close the doors, insert the plug in the...

  • Page 51: Active Charcoal Filters

    If you do not have new active charcoal filters, you can order them from your Miele Chartered Agent or from the Miele Spare Parts Department. You can switch off the Change active charcoal filter indicator early if you would prefer not to have the red indicator showing.
  • Page 52 (in holders) in the appliance. Active charcoal filters and holders ^ At the same time, briefly touch the can be obtained from your Miele Chartered Agent or from the Miele On/Off sensor (without letting go of the X sensor).

  • Page 53: Problem Solving Guide

    Contact a qualified electrician or Miele. ^ The doors have been opened too frequently, or a large amount of fresh . . . the door to the freezer section...
  • Page 54 Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it You can order replacement filters via apart carefully. your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department..the alarm sounds and the alarm off sensor is flashing.
  • Page 55 Problem solving guide The warmest temperature will show in If the ice cube maker is only producing the display for about 1 minute. The small ice cubes the water pressure is display will then revert to showing the low. current temperature in the freezer. ^ Lengthen the water intake time for the ice cube maker (see "Making ice .
  • Page 56 ^ Clean the condensate channel and drain hole. If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Department. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the doors while waiting for the...

  • Page 57: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can Brrrrr ... get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb..A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.

  • Page 58: After Sales / Warranty

    After Sales / Warranty In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, please contact: – Miele The contact details for Miele are given on the back cover of these operating instructions. When contacting Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.

  • Page 59: Mains Water Connection

    Mains water connection Notes on connecting to the This appliance has to be installed in mains water supply accordance with AS/NZS 3500.1 and AS/NZS 3500.2. Connection to the mains water Back flow prevention is already supply should only be carried out by integrated in the appliance.

  • Page 60: Connection To The Water Inlet

    Replace the stainless steel hose if it is disconnected from the mains is defective. It must only be replaced electricity supply. by an original Miele hose (available from Miele). Please note that this Connection to the mains water supply hose is suitable for conveying should incorporate a mains tap with a drinking water.
  • Page 61 Mains water connection ^ The stainless steel hose should be attached to the solenoid valve at the base of the appliance at the back. Ensure that all connections are watertight. ^ Turn on the tap slowly and check the whole water system for leaks. ^ The appliance can then be connected to the electricity supply (see "Electrical connection").

  • Page 62: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection All electrical work should be carried out Do not connect the appliance to the by a suitably qualified and competent mains electricity supply by an extension person in strict accordance with current lead or a plug adapter. Extension leads local and national safety regulations.

  • Page 63: Installation

    Installation – The plug and mains connection Do not operate any appliance which cable must not come into contact gives off heat on top of the with the rear of the appliance as they refrigerator, e.g. toaster, microwave may be damaged by vibrations from the appliance.

  • Page 64: Climate Range

    Installation Appliance with supplied wall Climate range spacers The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient The wall spacers, which are temperatures), and should not be used supplied with some appliances, outside this range. The climate range of need to be used for the appliance to the appliance is stated on the data achieve its declared energy...

  • Page 65: Installation

    Installation Installation ^ Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance. ^ Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered. Carefully remove any hindrance. ^ Carefully push the appliance into position. ^ Push the appliance so that the wall ^ Ensure that you unscrew foot c from spacers (if fitted), or the rear of the the hinge plate, to level the appliance...

  • Page 66: Appliance Dimensions

    Installation Appliance dimensions KFN 14827 SDE ed/cs (-2) 1850 mm 600 mm 630 mm* * Depth without wall spacers fitted. If wall spacers are fitted, the appliance depth is increased by approx. 35 mm.

  • Page 67: Installing In A Side-By-Side Combination

    Sliding the two appliances into side-by-side with certain other Miele position appliances. Your Miele Chartered Agent will be able to advise you on which models are suitable to being installed side-by-side. Installation ^ Slide the left side and right side alternately.

  • Page 68: Joining The Two Appliances Together

    Installing in a side-by-side combination Joining the two appliances ^ Before starting, peel off any protective foil from the appliance together casing. The following fastening components are Assembly steps on the appliance supplied: fronts ^ Screw in the feet (for supporting the appliance doors) a with the spanner r supplied.
  • Page 69 Installing in a side-by-side combination ^ Remove the covers b at the top of ^ Remove the two covers e at the the appliances. base of the appliances. ^ Remove the screw f if it is in place. Attaching the connecting plate will ensure the heights of the two This screw is no longer needed.
  • Page 70 Installing in a side-by-side combination Attaching the connecting bracket will Assembly steps on the rear of the ensure the heights of the two appliances appliances are aligned. If one appliance protudes at the front more than the other, start with this appliance: ^ Fit the connecting brace i at the top of the inside walls.
  • Page 71 Installing in a side-by-side combination Assembly steps on the appliance fronts ^ Press the long stainless steel trim l into the gap at the front between the appliances. Ensure that the bottom of ^ Screw the inside feet c all the way the trim sits against the connecting in.
  • Page 72 Installing in a side-by-side combination ^ Connect both appliances to the electricity supply as described under "Electrical connection". ^ Appliances with ice cube maker: Plumb the appliance in as described under "Mains water connection". Important! There is a risk of damage when moving the appliance combination.

  • Page 73: Aligning The Appliance Door

    Installing in a side-by-side combination Aligning the appliance door Please align the handles on both For appliances with height adjustable doors if necessary. See "Changing doors (stainless steel appliances) the door hinging". The height of the appliance doors can be adjusted on the lower hinge plates: ^ Undo grub screw p with a full turn of the Allen key q supplied.

  • Page 74: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging Important! Removing the door handles Do not change the door hinging if this appliance is installed directly next to another appliance. To change the door hinging, you will need the following tools: Two people are needed to change the door hinging.
  • Page 75 Changing the door hinging Removing the upper SoftClose door mechanism Before changing the hinging, make sure you remove all food from the door shelves. ^ Open the upper appliance door. ^ Slide panel a towards the appliance, and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance.
  • Page 76 Changing the door hinging ^ Remove cover d. Removing the upper door The SoftClose mechanism is now no longer fixed to the appliance. ^ Remove panel a. ^ Gently loosen cover h by carefully inserting a flat-bladed screwdriver into the gap. ^ Slide SoftClose mechanism bracket f as far as it will go towards the ^ Remove cover h together with...
  • Page 77 Changing the door hinging Caution! The upper appliance door Take care not to damage the door is not secure once the hinge plate seal. has been removed. If the door seal becomes damaged, the door will no longer close ^ Close the upper door. properly and cooling will be impaired.
  • Page 78 Changing the door hinging Removing the lower door ^ Close the lower appliance door. ^ Push hinge pin e up and out from underneath. The SoftClose mechanism is now no longer fixed to the appliance. ^ Pull the middle hinge pin i upwards ^ Remove panel a.
  • Page 79 Changing the door hinging ^ Undo screws f and take hinge plate g off. ^ Unscrew bearing i from hinge plate g, rotate it by 180° and refit into the hole on the opposite side of the hinge plate. ^ Place cap e in the other hole. ^ Remove grub screw d using the Allen key supplied.
  • Page 80 Changing the door hinging ^ Screw hinge plate g into position on the opposite side using the two outer long slots only. Do not use the middle screw because you will not be able to align the door over the outer long slots later on.
  • Page 81 Changing the door hinging ^ Insert the SoftClose mechanism back ^ Attach panel b to SoftClose mechanism bracket d. into the door, starting on the appliance side. ^ Align bracket d to the hinge plate, and insert pin e from above so that the right angle fits into the recess.
  • Page 82 Changing the door hinging Refitting the upper door Replacing the upper SoftClose door mechanism ^ Fit the upper door on middle hinge pin i. ^ Close the upper door. ^ Remove cover a from panel b, rotate it by 180° and refit it on the other side.
  • Page 83 Changing the door hinging Make sure that cover e fits properly so that the door can be closed without hindrance and the pin is protected. ^ Remove retaining clip g. ^ First screw the SoftClose mechanism onto the appliance side, then onto the handle side c, pushing it firmly towards the appliance.
  • Page 84 Changing the door hinging Refitting the handles It is important to check that the side section of the handle d does not Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when come into contact with the door seal you refit the handles. The door seals when opening the door as this will be damaged if the handles are would damage the door seal...

  • Page 85: Aligning The Appliance Doors

    Aligning the appliance doors The appliance doors can be Align the upper door using the long retrospectively aligned to the housing. outer slots in the middle hinge plate: In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what happens next.

  • Page 86: Building In The Appliance

    Building in the appliance The appliance can be installed in a kitchen run. To match the height of the rest of the kitchen, the appliance can be fitted with a suitable top box a. A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance across the entire width of the top box for air to circulate.
  • Page 88 KFN 14827 SDE ed/cs (-2) en - AU, NZ M.-Nr. 09 574 230 / 03...

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