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Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge-freezer
with PerfectFresh zone
and ice cube maker
KFN 14827 SDE ed/cs
en - GB
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. 09 021 030
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- Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge-freezer with PerfectFresh zone and ice cube maker KFN 14827 SDE ed/cs en - GB 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Guide to the appliance ..........5 Caring for the environment . - Page 3 Contents Adjusting the interior fittings ........32 Moving the shelves .
- Page 4 Contents Problem solving guide ..........49 Noises .
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Page 5: Guide To The Appliance
Guide to the appliance a On/Off sensor for the whole f Sensor for switching between the appliance and On/Off sensor PerfectFresh zone and the freezer for switching the PerfectFresh section zone on and off separately (top = "PerfectFresh" symbol; bottom = "Freezer" symbol) b Super cool and Super freeze sensor g Sensor for setting a higher c Sensor for setting a lower... - Page 6 Guide to the appliance a Bottle rack b Adjustable shelf c Active charcoal filter holder d Control for setting the humidity in the PerfectFresh zone compartments e PerfectFresh zone compartments f Condensate channel and drain hole g Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker h Freezer drawers with freezer calendar...
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Page 7: Caring For The Environment
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment. -
Page 8: Warning And Safety Instructions
Any other usage is not supported by This appliance complies with all the manufacturer and could be relevant legal safety requirements. dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable Improper use can, however, present for damage resulting from incorrect or a risk of both personal injury and improper use or operation of the material damage. -
Page 9: Technical Safety
Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety - air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and Before setting up the appliance, - contact the Service Department for check it for any externally visible advice. damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. - Page 10 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified spare parts. The manufacturer can only persons could be dangerous.
- Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions This appliance must not be used in Do not store explosive materials in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a the appliance or any products ship). containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Thermostats switching on may In countries where there are areas produce sparks which could present a which may be subject to infestation by fire hazard.
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Page 12: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance
Warning and Safety instructions Do not use defrosting sprays or Stainless steel appliances de-icers, as they might contain Do not use sticky notes, transparent substances which could damage the adhesive tape, masking tape or other plastic parts or which could cause a types of adhesive on the surface of the build-up of gases and pose a danger to door. -
Page 13: How To Save Energy
How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not near to a heat source (radiator, Near to a heat source (radiator, oven). -
Page 14: Switching On And Off
On/Off sensor. Cleaning and care ^ On stainless steel appliances also treat the side panels with the Miele stainless steel conditioning agent ^ Touch the On/Off sensor until the supplied as soon as you have temperature display lights up. -
Page 15: Switching Off
Switching on and off Cool pack To enable the temperature to get Place the cool pack in the top freezer sufficiently cold inside the drawer or to save space on the freezer appliance, allow the appliance to tray. The cool pack will be at its most run for a few hours before placing effective after it has been in the freezer food in it. -
Page 16: 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 ^ disconnect it from the mains. -
Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22 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.
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Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: Super Cool And Super Freeze
Super cool and Super freeze Super cool Switching off Super cool The Super cool function can be used to The Super cool 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 26: Super Freeze
Super cool and Super freeze Super freeze The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer Switch the Super freeze function on section. before putting fresh food into the freezer section. Switching off Super freeze This helps food to freeze quickly and Depending on the amount of food retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours placed in the freezer section, the Super... -
Page 27: Storing Food In The Perfectfresh Zone
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Food is stored at a lower temperature in longer period, as the water content of the PerfectFresh zone than in the the food is largely retained. refrigerator section. The humidity in the PerfectFresh zone compartment can also be regulated to suit the food being Do not store explosive materials in stored. -
Page 28: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storing In The Refrigerator
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Food which is not suitable for Storing food in the storing in the refrigerator PerfectFresh zone compartments Not all food is suitable for storing in a refrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C, The coldest areas in the refrigerator are as some food is sensitive to cold. - Page 29 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Please take into account that high Always keep these foods covered or humidity is only achieved and effective wrapped. if the food is stored unwrapped or Exception: Meat. The surface of the meat dries out slightly, helping to loosely wrapped.
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Page 30: Unpacked Meat And Vegetables
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Can all types of food be stored Unpacked meat and vegetables together? Unpackaged meat and vegetables should be stored separately. To avoid Do not place all types of food together any microbiological in one compartment. Some types of cross-contamination, these foods may food do not store well together. - Page 31 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone The following tips may help if you find that food you have stored does not keep well (e.g. food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a short time): ^ Only use the appliance for storing fresh food. The condition of the food when it is first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh.
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Page 32: 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 33 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.
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Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: Before Placing Food In The Freezer Section
Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer When freezing, make sure that food section already frozen does not come into ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of contact with fresh food being frozen fresh food, switch on the Super as this could cause the frozen food freeze function for some time before to begin to defrost. -
Page 37: Defrosting
Freezing and storing food Defrosting Cooling drinks Frozen food can be defrosted in To cool drinks quickly, place them in different ways: the refrigerator section, and switch on the Super cool function. If bottles are, – in a microwave oven, however, placed in the freezer section –... -
Page 38: Cool Pack
Freezing and storing food Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut. Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer section, directly on top of the food. -
Page 39: 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 40: 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 41 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.
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Page 42: 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 43: Cleaning And Care
^ Switch the appliance off. cause noticeable smearing. ^ Disconnect it from the mains. However, do use Miele stainless ^ Take any food out of the appliance steel conditioning agent to treat the other stainless steel surfaces of the and store it in a cool place. -
Page 44: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories
Remove any soiling on the – Side panels appliance doors and side panels ^ Use Miele stainless steel conditioning immediately. If this is not done, it might become agent to remove any soiling from impossible to remove and could stainless steel surfaces. -
Page 45: Cleaning The Ice Cube Tray
Cleaning and care Cleaning the ice cube tray The indicator light flashes slowly at first then quickly. Ice cubes freeze in the ice cube tray ^ Push the ice cube drawer in as far as and then drop into the ice cube drawer below. -
Page 46: 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 it, in the PerfectFresh zone. discard the ice cubes from the first ^ Place food back in the PerfectFresh three ice cube making processes, as they are not suitable for zone, close the appliance doors,... -
Page 47: Active Charcoal Filters
To delay changing the active charcoal filters If you do not have new active charcoal filters, you can order them from your Miele dealer 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 48 ^ At the same time, briefly touch the can be obtained from your Miele On/Off sensor (without letting go of dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts the X sensor). Department. ^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for another 5 seconds until c appears in the display.
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Page 49: Problem Solving Guide
Contact a qualified ^ The doors have been opened too electrician or Miele. frequently, or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for . . . the door to the freezer section freezing. - Page 50 You can order replacement filters via your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare . . . food has frozen together. Parts Department. Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon .
- Page 51 Problem solving guide . . . "dn" appears in the temperature . . . the indicator light on the ice cube display. maker flashes. The demonstration function is activated. The ice cube tray is in its cleaning position (see "Cleaning and care"). ^ Call the Service Department.
- Page 52 ^ 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...
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Page 53: 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 54: After Sales / Guarantee
– your Miele Dealer – Miele (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance. -
Page 55: Mains Water Connection
This may only be lengthened purged of air by a qualified and by means of a Miele extension hose. competent person. This extension hose is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department –... - Page 56 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 the hose is fitted correctly and that it is water tight. ^ Turn on the stopcock slowly and check the whole water system for leaks.
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Page 57: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363) All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a local and national safety regulations suitable replacement is obtained. -
Page 58: Installation
Should you This appliance should be installed in a require further assistance please dry, well-ventilated room. It should not contact your Miele customer service be installed where it is exposed to centre. direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a... -
Page 59: Ventilation
Installation Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation the air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. Installation ^ Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance. -
Page 60: Appliance Dimensions
Installation Appliance dimensions KFN 14827 SDE ed/cs 1850 mm 600 mm 630 mm... -
Page 61: Installing In A Side-By-Side Combination
However, this appliance has side wall spanners, a torque screwdriver and heating, and can be installed a socket wrench. side-by-side with certain other Miele ^ Before starting, peel off any appliances. protective foil from the appliance Your dealer will be able to advise casing. - Page 62 Installing in a side-by-side combination ^ Close the doors to check whether the door handles are correctly aligned with one another. The top of both appliances must be the same height. If they are not, the covers will not fit properly. ^ Push the two appliances together, and align them again.
- Page 63 Installing in a side-by-side combination ^ Position wide brackets j at the top ^ Position the long stainless steel trim and bottom on the back, and push l in the gap, making sure that it is the top bracket upwards until it is in located above bracket e.
- Page 64 Installing in a side-by-side combination ^ Refit cover. ^ Push short trim m into the gap at the Please align the handles on both top of the appliances. Make sure that doors if necessary. See "Changing the gap in the trim faces the front. the door hinging".
- Page 65 Installing in a side-by-side combination Stainless steel appliances (height adjustable door) The appliance door can be aligned retrospectively using the outer slots in the lower hinge plate: ^ Unscrew threaded pin d by one half of a turn using the allen key supplied. ^ Adjust the height of the hinge pin using the spanner supplied.
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Page 66: Changing The Door Hinging
Changing the door hinging Important Removing the door handles Do not change the door hinging if this appliance is to be installed "side-by-side" with another appliance. To change the door hinging you will need the following tools: – a cross-slotted screwdriver, –... - Page 67 Changing the door hinging Removing the soft-close mechanism for the upper door ^ Open the upper door. ^ Slide panel a towards the appliance, and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance. ^ Fit restraining clip b (supplied with ^ Remove panel a from the soft-close the appliance) onto soft-close mechanism by inserting a flat-bladed...
- Page 68 Changing the door hinging ^ Remove cover d. Removing the upper door The soft-close 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 soft-close mechanism bracket ^ Remove cover h together with f as far as it will go towards the...
- Page 69 Changing the door hinging Caution. The upper door is not Take care not to damage the door secure as soon as the upper hinge seal. plate is removed. If the door seal is damaged, the door will not close properly and ^ Close the upper door.
- Page 70 Changing the door hinging Removing the lower door ^ Close the lower door. ^ Push hinge pin e up and out from underneath. The soft-close mechanism is now no longer fixed to the appliance. ^ Pull the middle hinge pin i upwards ^ Remove panel a.
- Page 71 Changing the door hinging ^ Undo screws f and take hinge plate g off. ^ Unscrew part i from hinge plate g, rotate it by 180° and refit into the hole on the opposite side of the hinge plate. ^ Refit cover cap e in the other hole. ^ Unscrew threaded pin d fully using the allen key supplied.
- Page 72 Changing the door hinging ^ Screw hinge plate g into position on the opposite side using the two outer long slots only. To make it possible to align the door later, do not replace the centre screw at this stage. ^ Important.
- Page 73 Changing the door hinging ^ Attach panel b to soft-close ^ Insert the soft-close mechanism back mechanism bracket d. into the door, starting at the right hand side. ^ Align bracket d to the hinge plate, and insert pin e from above so that the right angle fits into the recess.
- Page 74 Changing the door hinging Refitting the upper door Replacing the upper soft-close door mechanism ^ Then 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 75 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 soft-close mechanism onto the appliance side, then onto the handle side c, pushing it firmly towards the appliance.
- Page 76 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 seal when opening the door, as this will be damaged if the handle is would damage the door seal...
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Page 77: Aligning The Appliance Doors
Aligning the appliance doors The appliance doors can be aligned To align the upper door use the long with the housing after they have been outer slots in the middle hinge plate: fitted. In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do. -
Page 78: Building In The Appliance
Building in the appliance The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. When built into a kitchen run (max. depth 580 mm) the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit. - Page 80 Alteration rights reserved / 3611 M.-Nr. 09 021 030 / 02 KFN 14827 SDE ed/cs...