Miele KFN 14827 SDE cs User Manual

Operating and installation instructionsFrost free fridge-freezerwith PerfectFresh zoneand ice cube makerKFN 14827 SDE ed/csTo avoid the risk of accide

~The electrical safety of thisappliance can only be guaranteedwhen continuity is complete between itand an effective earthing system whichcomplies wit

~This appliance must not be used ina non-stationary location (e.g. on aship).~In countries where there are areaswhich may be subject to infestation by

~Do not use defrosting sprays orde-icers, as they might containsubstances which could damage theplastic parts or which could cause abuild-up of gases

Normal energyconsumptionIncreased energyconsumptionInstallation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.Protected from direct sun

Before using for the first timeProtective foilOn stainless steel appliances, the outersurfaces are also covered withprotective foil.^Do not remove the

To enable the temperature to getsufficiently cold inside theappliance, allow the appliance torun for a few hours before placingfood in it.Do not place

^Touch the On/Off sensor until the"PerfectFresh" symbol goes out.The interior lighting will not come onwhen you open the door and thePerfect

Settings modeCertain settings on the appliance canonly be selected in the settings mode.How to select the settings mode andhow to change the settings

Activating or deactivating the safetylockThe safety lock can be activated toprevent the appliance being switchedoff inadvertently.^Touch and leave you

It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in theappliance. Micro-organisms will causefood which is not stored at the correct

Guide to the appliance ...5Caring for the environment...7Warning and

–Each subsequent touch of a sensor:changes the setting incrementally.–Leaving a finger on the sensor:changes the setting continuously.Approx. 5 second

The temperature being set will flash inthe display.The following information shows in thedisplay when the sensors are touched:–Touching a sensor once:

^The temperature display brightnesscan now be changed by touching theX sensor:d0: Maximum brightnessd1: Reduced brightnessd –: Return to menu.The old

Your appliance has been fitted with awarning system which ensures that thetemperature in the appliance cannotrise unnoticed and to avoid energybeing w

Door alarmThe alarm will sound if a door is leftopen for more than approx. 2 minutes.The alarm off sensor will light up redand the symbol for the sect

Super coolThe Super cool function can be used torapidly reduce the temperaturethroughout the PerfectFresh zone to itslowest setting (depending on the

Super freezeSwitch the Super freeze function onbefore putting fresh food into thefreezer section.This helps food to freeze quickly andretain its nutri

Food is stored at a lower temperature inthe PerfectFresh zone than in therefrigerator section. The humidity in thePerfectFresh zone compartment canals

Food which is not suitable forstoring in the refrigeratorNot all food is suitable for storing in arefrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C,as some food

Please take into account that highhumidity is only achieved and effectiveif the food is stored unwrapped orloosely wrapped.–The high humidity setting

Adjusting the interior fittings ...32Moving the shelves ...32Split sh

Can all types of food be storedtogether?Do not place all types of food togetherin one compartment. Some types offood do not store well together. Aroma

The following tips may help if you find that food you have stored does notkeep well (e.g. food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a sho

Moving the shelvesThe shelves can be adjusted accordingto the height of the food.^Raise the shelf, and pull it forwardsslightly until the notch at the

PerfectFresh zonecompartmentsThe compartments in the PerfectFreshzone are on telescopic rails, and canbe removed for filling, emptying orcleaning purp

Maximum freezing capacityTo ensure that fresh food placed in thefreezer freezes through to the core asquickly as possible, the maximumfreezing capacit

Home freezingOnly freeze fresh food which is in agood condition.Hints on home freezing–The following types of food aresuitable for freezing:Fresh meat

Before placing food in the freezersection^When freezing more than 2 kg offresh food, switch on the Superfreeze function for some time beforeplacing th

DefrostingFrozen food can be defrosted indifferent ways:–in a microwave oven,–in an oven using the "Fan" or"Defrost" setting,–at r

Cool packThe cool pack prevents thetemperature in the freezer rising tooquickly in the event of a power cut.Place the cool pack in the top drawer ofth

For the automatic ice cube maker tooperate it must be connected to themains water supply.Switching on the ice cubemaker^Switch on the freezer section.

Problem solving guide ...49Noises ...53After Sales / Gu

Switching off the ice cubemakerThe ice cube maker can be switchedoff independently of the freezer sectionif you do not want the appliance tomake any i

^The length of the water intake time forthe ice cube maker can now beadjusted by touching the X sensor:E1: Shortest water intake time,E8: Longest wate

PerfectFresh zoneCondensate and frost can build up onthe back wall of the PerfectFresh zonewhilst in use. These are automaticallyremoved and defrosted

Make sure that no water canpenetrate into the electronic unit orinto the light.Do not let water get into thedrainage channel and drain holewhen cleani

Cleaning the interior andaccessories^Clean the appliance at least once amonth using lukewarm water and alittle washing-up liquid.^Clean the interior s

Cleaning the ice cube trayIce cubes freeze in the ice cube trayand then drop into the ice cube drawerbelow.Clean the ice cube tray regularly withwarm

If you have used a solution of waterand washing-up liquid to clean it,discard the ice cubes from the firstthree ice cube making processes,as they are

The active charcoal filters should bechanged approx. every 6 months.When the Change active charcoal filterindicator lights up red, the activecharcoal

If you have delayed changing theactive charcoal filters and the indicatoris not lit up, you will need to reset thecounter when you replace the activec

Repairs to electrical appliancesshould only be carried out by asuitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance withcurrent local and natio

a On/Off sensor for the wholeappliance and On/Off sensorfor switching the PerfectFreshzone on and off separatelyb Super cool and Super freeze sensorc

. . . the frozen food is thawingbecause the freezer section is toowarm.Is the room temperature lower than theambient temperature for which theapplianc

..."dn" appears in the temperaturedisplay.The demonstration function is activated.^Call the Service Department.. . . you cannot switch the i

. . . the floor of the PerfectFresh zoneis wet.The condensate drain hole is blocked.^Clean the condensate channel anddrain hole.If you still cannot re

Normal noises What causes themBrrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise canget louder for brief periods when the motor is swi

In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself, or if the appliance isunder guarantee, please contact:–your Miele Dealeror–Miele(see back co

Notes on connecting to themains water supplyConnection to the mains watersupply should only be carried out bya qualified and competent person inaccord

^The stainless steel hose should beattached to the solenoid valve at thebase of the appliance at the back.^Ensure that the hose is fitted correctlyand

Electrical connection U.K.All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance with currentlocal

Do not place any appliance whichgives off heat, such as a toaster ormicrowave oven, on top of thisappliance, as this would increasethe appliance'

VentilationAir at the back of the appliance getswarm. To ensure sufficient ventilation theair inlet and outlet must not be coveredor blocked in any wa

a Bottle rackb Adjustable shelfc Active charcoal filter holderd Control for setting the humidity in thePerfectFresh zone compartmentse PerfectFresh zo

Appliance dimensionsABCKFN 14827 SDE ed/cs 1850 mm 600 mm 630 mmInstallation60

To avoid a build-up of condensationand resultant damage, refrigerators andfreezers should not normally beinstalled side-by-side.However, this applianc

^Close the doors to check whether thedoor handles are correctly alignedwith one another.The top of both appliances must bethe same height. If they are

^Position wide brackets j at the topand bottom on the back, and pushthe top bracket upwards until it is inthe correct position (z).^ Secure the bracke

^Push short trim m into the gap at thetop of the appliances. Make sure thatthe gap in the trim faces the front.The trim must sit flush with the top of

Stainless steel appliances(height adjustable door)The appliance door can be alignedretrospectively using the outer slots inthe lower hinge plate:^ Uns

ImportantDo not change the door hinging if thisappliance is to be installed"side-by-side" with another appliance.To change the door hinging

Removing the soft-close mechanismfor the upper door^Open the upper door.^Remove panel a from the soft-closemechanism by inserting a flat-bladedscrewdr

^Remove cover d.The soft-close mechanism is now nolonger fixed to the appliance.^Remove panel a.^ Slide soft-close mechanism bracketf as far as it wil

Caution. The upper door is notsecure as soon as the upper hingeplate is removed.^Close the upper door.^Undo screws m in upper hinge platen and pull it

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly fordisposal, and

^Push hinge pin e up and out fromunderneath.The soft-close mechanism is now nolonger fixed to the appliance.^ Remove panel a.^Slide soft-close mechani

^ Remove cap l from the bearingbush in the door and refit on theopposite side.Refitting the lower door^Unscrew threaded pin d by one turnusing the all

^Screw hinge plate g into position onthe opposite side using the two outerlong slots only. To make it possible toalign the door later, do not replacet

^Insert the soft-close mechanism backinto the door, starting at the righthand side.^ Slide the soft-close mechanism backinto the door as far as it wil

Refitting the upper door^Then fit the upper door on middlehinge pin i.^Close the upper door.^ Fit hinge plate n onto the oppositeside and secure it wi

^First screw the soft-close mechanismonto the appliance side, then ontothe handle side c, pushing it firmlytowards the appliance.^ Attach panel b to s

Refitting the handlesPlease make sure you follow theinstructions below carefully whenyou refit the handles. The door sealwill be damaged if the handle

The appliance doors can be alignedwith the housing after they have beenfitted.In the following illustration the dooris not shown in the closed positio

a Top boxb Appliancec Housing unitd WallThe appliance can be installed in akitchen run. To match the height of therest of the kitchen, the appliance c

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This appliance complies with allrelevant legal safety requirements.Improper use can, however, presenta risk of both personal injury andmaterial damage

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Technical safety~Before setting up the appliance,check it for any externally visibledamage. Do not install and use adamaged appliance.A damaged applia