Miele KFN 14927 SD Operating And Installation Manual

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Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer with PerfectFresh zone and Dynamic cooling KFN 14927 SD To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and...

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Guide to the appliance .............................................5 Caring for the environment..........................................7 Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8 How to save energy .......................

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Using the PerfectFresh zone .......................................29 Storage temperature ...............................................29 Humidity level ....................................................29 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone co...

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Electrical connection..............................................49 Installation ......................................................50 Location .........................................................50 Climate range ..............................

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a On/Off sensor for the whole appliance and On/Off sensor for switching the refrigerator section on and off separately b Super cool and Super freeze sensor c Sensor for setting a lower temperature (X) d Safety lock indicator light (only visible when ...

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a Dynamic cooling fan b Adjustable shelves c PerfectFresh zone compartments d Control for setting the humidity in the PerfectFresh zone compartments e Butter and cheese compartment f Egg tray/Condiment tray/Universal container g Active charcoal filte...

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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 ...

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This appliance complies with all relevant local and national safety requirements. Improper use can, however, present a risk of both personal injury and material damage. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these ins...

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Technical safety ~ Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. A damaged appliance is dangerous. ~ If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a service te...

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~ 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 re...

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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. ...

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~ 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...

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Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Situated near t...

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Before using for the first time The stainless steel trim to the interior shelves and the door shelves has a layer of protective foil to prevent scratching during transportation. ^ After removing the protective foil, treat stainless steel surfaces wit...

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You switch between the refrigerator and freezer sections with this sensor. If you want to select the freezer section (to check the temperature, for example), ^ touch the sensor for switching between the refrigerator and freezer sections until the &qu...

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The interior light will not come on when you open the door and the refrigerator section is switched off. The freezer section remains switched on and the "Freezing" symbol is lit up. To switch the refrigerator section/PerfectFresh zone back ...

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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 X sensor). ...

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You have now left the settings mode. The safety lock indicator X will 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 o...

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It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the appliance. Micro-organisms will cause food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influences the growth rate of these micro-organi...

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Setting the temperature The temperatures in the refrigerator section/PrefectFresh zone and freezer section are set independently of one another. ^ Select the refrigerator or the freezer section. The "Refrigerator" symbol or the "Freeze...

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Temperature display During normal operation the temperature display on the control panel shows the temperature in the middle of the refrigerator section or the temperature in the warmest part of the freezer section. Setting the temperature in the Per...

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Changing the temperature display brightness The temperature display brightness can be adjusted to suit the lighting conditions of the room. ^ Touch and leave your finger on the X sensor. ^ At the same time, briefly touch the On/Off sensor (without le...

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Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the appliance cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid energy being wasted if a door is left open. Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active. It ...

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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 ...

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Super cool The Super cool function can be used to rapidly reduce the temperature in the refrigerator to its lowest setting (depending on the room temperature). Switching on Super cool Super cool is particularly recommended for the faster chilling of ...

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Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer section. This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours and appearance. Super freeze is not necessary: – when placing food i...

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Different storage zones Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance, there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator. Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest section of the appliance. Make use of the different zones when placing ...

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Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator Not all food is suitable for refrigeration, as some food is sensitive to cold. Cucumbers, for example, become glassy, aubergines bitter and potatoes sweet. Tomatoes and oranges lose their aroma, and t...

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For every type of food, there are ideal storage conditions to ensure it stays fresh as long as possible, retaining both flavour and vitamins. The important factors for this are the storage temperature and the humidity. The correct combination of temp...

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When the low humidity setting , is selected, the atmosphere inside the PerfectFresh compartment is the same as in the refrigerator. – With low humidity , selected, the PerfectFresh compartment is ideal for storing particularly sensitive foods, such...

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Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. ^ Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards slightly until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support. It can then be raised or lowered to the required level...

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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 ru...

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Universal container (depending on model) The universal container can be used both to store and serve food. It consists of a deep tray a and a shallow tray b. Both trays fit the stainless steel frame. If you wish to use the universal container to serv...

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Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be exceeded. The maximum freezing capacity for freezing within a 24-hour period is gi...

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Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition. Hints on home freezing – The following types of food are suitable for freezing: Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy products, pastry, leftovers, e...

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^ Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging. Before placing food in the freezer ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the Super freeze function for some time before placing the food in the freezer (see &q...

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Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways: – in a microwave oven, – in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost" setting, – at room temperature, – in the refrigerator (the cold given off by the frozen food helps...

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Freezer tray The freezer tray is useful for freezing small items such as berries, herbs and vegetables. They can be frozen individually and therefore maintain their shape when defrosted. ^ Space the food out loosely on the tray. ^ Hang the tray in th...

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Refrigerator section and PerfectFresh zone Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section and the PerfectFresh zone whilst in use. You do not need to remove this, as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the...

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A range of Miele cleaning and conditioning agents is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com. Never use cleaning agents containing abrasive substances such as sand, soda, acids, chlorides or chemic...

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It is important to do this every time the stainless steel surfaces are cleaned, as the stainless steel conditioner protects the surfaces and helps prevent re-soiling. Ventilation gaps ^ The ventilation gaps should be cleaned regularly with a brush or...

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The active charcoal filters should be changed approx. every 6 months. When the Change active charcoal filter indicator lights up red, the active charcoal filters need to be changed. To change the active charcoal filters ^ Pull the active charcoal fil...

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If you have delayed changing the active charcoal filters and the indicator is not lit up, you will need to reset the counter when you replace the active charcoal filters via the settings mode. ^ Touch and leave your finger on the X sensor. ^ At the s...

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Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The ma...

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. . . the frozen food is thawing because the freezer is too warm. ^ Is the room temperature lower than the ambient temperature for which the appliance is designed? If so, raise the temperature of the room. Operating in a room which is too cold will c...

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..."dn" appears in the temperature display. The demonstration function is activated. ^ Call the Service Department. . . . you cannot switch the appliance off. The safety lock has been activated. . . . the interior lighting in the refrigerat...

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Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can 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 ...

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In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer or – Miele (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model a...

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Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). The appliance is supplied with a mains cabl...

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Do not place any appliance which gives off heat, such as a toaster or microwave oven, on top of this appliance, as this would increase the appliance's energy consumption. This appliance must not be installed directly next to another refrigerator...

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Aligning the appliance ^ To align the appliance, adjust the front feet using the spanner supplied. ^ Also unscrew support a from the hinge plate, to level the appliance door. Installation 51 ...

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Appliance dimensions ABC KFN 14927 SD 2010 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 52 ...

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The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below. To change the door hinging you will need the following tools: – a cross-slotted screwdriver, – a flat-bladed screwdriver, – a sel...

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Before beginning, make sure that the door shelves are empty! Removing the soft-close mechanism for the upper door: ^ Open the upper door. ^ Prise open a from the soft-close mechanism by inserting a flat-bladed screwdriver into the gap from above and ...

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^ Slide soft-close mechanism bracket f as far as it will go towards the handle side of the door, and undo screws g on the soft-close mechanism. ^ Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, slide the soft-close door mechanism towards the handle side of the door...

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Caution. The upper door is not secure as soon as the upper hinge plate is removed. ^ Close the upper door. ^ Undo screws m in upper hinge plate n and pull it upwards and off. ^ Carefully lift the upper door off and place it to one side. ^ Make sure t...

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^ Push hinge pin e up and out from underneath. The soft-close mechanism is now no longer fixed to the appliance. ^ Remove panel a. ^ Slide soft-close mechanism bracket f as far as it will go towards the handle side of the door, and undo screws g on t...

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^ Remove cap l from the bush in the door and refit on the opposite side. Refitting the lower door: ^ Remove cover a by pulling it forwards. ^ Pull cover b off. ^ Screw foot c into hinge pin as far as it will go. ^ With the help of another person, car...

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^ Fit hinge pin i into middle hinge plate k in the lower door. Replacing the lower soft-close door mechanism: ^ Remove cover a from panel b, rotate it by 180° and refit it on the other side. ^ Insert the soft-close mechanism back into the door, star...

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^ Attach panel b to soft-close mechanism bracket d. ^ Align bracket d to the hinge plate, and insert pin e from above so that the right angle fits into the recess. ^ Click cover f back into place. Make sure that cover f fits properly so that the door...

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Replacing the upper soft-close door mechanism: ^ Remove cover a from panel b, rotate it by 180° and refit it on the other side. ^ Insert the soft-close mechanism back into the door, starting at the right hand side. ^ Slide the soft-close mechanism b...

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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. ^ Replace panel b onto the soft-close mechanism from above, clicking it back into place first at the bottom and...

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Refitting the handle: Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when you refit the handle. The door seal will be damaged if the handle is fitted incorrectly. ^ Loosely attach the handle to the opposite side of the door with the two...

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The appliance doors can be aligned with the housing after they have been fitted. In the following illustration the door is shown open to make it easier to see what you have to do. Align the lower door using the long outer slots in the lower hinge pla...

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a Top box b Appliance c Housing unit d Wall 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 allo...

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