Miele FN 14827 S, Operating And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...structions Frost free freezer FN 14827 S FN 14827 S ed cs 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 09 171 890 en GB ...

Page 2: ... the temperature 17 Temperature range 18 Temperature display 18 Changing the temperature display brightness 18 Alarm 19 Temperature alarm 19 Switching the temperature alarm off early 19 Door alarm 20 Switching the door alarm off early 20 Super freeze 21 Super freeze 21 Switching on Super freeze 21 Switching off Super freeze 21 Freezing and storing food 22 Maximum freezing capacity 22 Freezing fres...

Page 3: ...olving guide 32 Noises 35 After Sales Guarantee 36 Electrical connection 37 Installation 38 Location 38 Climate range 39 Ventilation 39 Installation 39 Aligning the appliance 39 Appliance dimensions 40 Installing in a side by side combination 41 Installing the appliances 41 Instructions for moving the appliances once they have been joined 41 Joining the two appliances together 42 Aligning the appl...

Page 4: ...erature X dSafety lock indicator light only visible when the Safety lock is activated eTemperature display f Freezing symbol gSensor for setting a higher temperature Y hAlarm off sensor only visible when the temperature or the door alarm sounds Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...aLighting bFrost free system cShallow freezer drawer dFreezer drawers with freezer calendar Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...otentially 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 or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Take care no...

Page 7: ...c appliance to store deep frozen food to freeze fresh food and to prepare ice Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation of the appliance This appliance is not intended for use by people with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledg...

Page 8: ...oid open flames and anything which creates a spark disconnect from the mains air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and contact the Service Department for advice 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 eve...

Page 9: ...ersons could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work While the appliance is under guarantee repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation maintenance and repair work Faulty components must only be rep...

Page 10: ...ance 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 ...

Page 11: ... electrical components and cause a short circuit Stainless steel appliances Do not use sticky notes transparent adhesive tape masking tape or other types of adhesive on the surface of the door These damage the surface causing it to lose its dirt repellent protective coating The high quality surface of the door is supsceptible to scratching Even fridge magnets can cause scratching Disposal of your ...

Page 12: ...frigerator section 4 to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Drawers shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way Searching for an item wi...

Page 13: ...tective coating Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with lukewarm water and a little washing up liquid and then dry with a soft cloth Operating the appliance A light touch of the finger on the sensors is all that is required to operate this appliance Switching on Touch the On Off sensor until the temperature display comes on If the temperature in the appliance is above 0 C only b...

Page 14: ... the appliance can only be selected in the settings mode How to select the settings mode and how to change the settings is described in the relevant section of these instructions Overview of functions that can be selected in the settings mode To enter or leave the settings mode c To switch the sensor tones on off see Switching on and off b To switch the safety lock on off see Switching on and off ...

Page 15: ...edly until c appears in the display Touch the On Off sensor You have now left the settings mode Activating or de activating the safety lock The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off inadvertently 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 Leave your finger on the X sensor for ano...

Page 16: ...riod of time e g whilst on holiday switch the appliance off disconnect it from the mains Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse clean the appliance out and leave the door ajar to air the appliance If during a long absence the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the door is left shut there is a danger of mould and odours building up i...

Page 17: ... more food that is stored in it the warmer the food is which is being put into it the higher the ambient temperature surrounding the appliance The appliance is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures climate ranges Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed Setting the temperature The temperature inside the appliance can be selected by touching the arrow sensors on e...

Page 18: ...the control panel shows the temperature in the warmest part of the appliance 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 letting go of the X sensor Leave your finger on the X sensor for another 5 seconds ...

Page 19: ...air enters the freezer when food is being loaded re arranged or taken out when freezing large amounts of food at once in the event of a power cut The alarm will stop and the indicators will go out as soon as the temperature has dropped down to the correct level again Switching the temperature alarm off early If the noise disturbs you you can switch the alarm off early if you wish Touch the alarm o...

Page 20: ...m will stop and the indicators will go out as soon as the door is closed Switching the door alarm off early If the noise of the door alarm disturbs you you can switch it off early if you wish Touch the alarm off sensor The alarm will stop The Alarm off sensor will light up constantly and the Freezing symbol will continue to flash until the door has been closed Alarm 20 ...

Page 21: ... function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand Touch the Super freeze sensor It will light up yellow The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 65 hours The appliance will then continue to work at normal power To save energy the Super...

Page 22: ...here is not so much moisture loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Isolation plate depending on model available as an optional accessory The isolation plate is used to isolate freezer drawers which you do not wish to use and thus save energy It should be used if only small amounts of food are being store...

Page 23: ...use by date the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the shop The length of time it can be kept is reduced if it has been stored at a temperature warmer than 18 C Buy frozen food once you have finished the rest of your shopping and wrap it in newspaper or use a cool bag or cool box to transport it Store it in the freezer as soon as possible Never re freeze partially or fully def...

Page 24: ...lets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increa...

Page 25: ...that food already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost Freezing large items If you wish to freeze large items such as a turkey or game the glass cold plates between the drawers can be removed To do this Remove the freezer drawers and carefully slide out the glass cold plates The lowest freezer drawer must always rema...

Page 26: ...ater or hot fat The cooking time is slightly less than that of fresh vegetables due to changes in the cell structure Never re freeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Ice cubes Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water ...

Page 27: ...too quickly in the event of a power cut Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer directly on top of the food The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the top drawer so that the food will be kept cold for as long as possible When placing fresh food in...

Page 28: ...omatically The moisture generated by defrosting settles on the condensor and is automatically dissipated from time to time This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer to remain permanently ice free however the food stored in the freezer will not defrost Defrosting 28 ...

Page 29: ...of the appliance available from Miele or www miele shop com Unlike stainless steel cleaning agents the conditioning agent does not contain any abrasive substances and will gently remove soiling Each time it is used it forms a water and dirt repellent protective coating To avoid damaging the surface of your appliance do not use cleaning agents containing soda ammonia acids or chlorides cleaning age...

Page 30: ...to remove and could cause the surface to alter or discolour All surfaces are susceptible to scratching Contact with unsuitable cleaning agents can alter or discolour the surfaces The surfaces should be cleaned using a solution of hot water and a little washing up liquid applied with a soft sponge They can also be cleaned with a damp microfibre cloth without using any cleaning agent After cleaning ...

Page 31: ...le at the back of the appliance heat exchanger should be dusted at least once a year A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance When cleaning the metal grille make sure that the pipework and other components do not get broken or damaged in any way After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance Close the appliance door Insert the plug in the socket...

Page 32: ... is preventing the door from opening Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force the temperature inside the appliance is too low Select a warmer temperature The Super freeze function is still switched on the compressor is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether the ventilation gaps have been covered over or become dusty Check whether the metal grille h...

Page 33: ...rtment dn appears in the temperature display The demonstration function is activated Call the Service Department nA appears in the temperature display The temperature has risen too high at some point during the last couple of days because of a power cut Touch the alarm off sensor whilst nA is lit up in the display The temperature display will show the warmest temperature recorded in the appliance ...

Page 34: ...ft open for too long The lighting switches itself off automatically after approx 15 minutes if the door is left open If this is not the case then the LED lighting is defective Call the Service Department The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a service technician There are live electrical components under the cover Danger of injury and damage Do not remove the cover If the cover is d...

Page 35: ... appliance expands Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify What causes them and what can you do about them Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or pie...

Page 36: ... that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from ...

Page 37: ...the inverter of an autonomous power supply e g a solar power system When switching the appliance on a surge in power could trigger the safety cut out mechanism This could damage the electronic unit The appliance must not be used with so called energy saving devices These reduce the energy supply to the appliance which could then become too warm Using such devices could alter the specification of t...

Page 38: ...nt tropical humid environments During periods of high humidity some condensation may appear on outside surfaces of cooling appliances This condensation will disappear when humidity levels drop For prevention it is advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and or an air conditioned room Please ensure that doors are closing and sealing properly Please ensure that the ap...

Page 39: ...ip 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 with the back against the wall Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Stainless steel appliances If necessary also align the two rear adjusting devices a using socket wrench b T...

Page 40: ...Appliance dimensions A B C FN 14827 S FN 14827 S ed cs 1850 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 40 ...

Page 41: ...r when viewed from the front The side wall heating in the right hand wall of the freezer or fridge freezer is insulated to prevent the build up of condensation between the two appliances To move the appliances always hold them by the outer front corners Place the two appliances as close as possible to their final position so that they can be aligned for any unevenness in the floor The back of the ...

Page 42: ...ess screwdriver Torx 25 screwdriver Before starting peel off any protective foil from the appliance casing Installation steps at the front of the appliances Use spanner r supplied to screw in feet for supporting the appliance doors a completely They must not come in contact with the floor Fit covers a to the four front feet Place the appliances next to one another so that the fronts are aligned le...

Page 43: ...he appliances using two screws d Push connecting plate c until the middle ridge of the plate touches the side of the appliance Now tighten both screws d Secure connecting plate c to the other appliance To do this push the appliances together or apart a little as necessary Remove the two covers e from the bottom of the appliances Remove screw f if present This screw is no longer required Installing...

Page 44: ... the side of the appliance Now tighten both screws h Secure connecting panel g to the other appliance To do this push the appliances together a little as necessary Installation steps at the back of the appliances Fit connecting bracket i onto the top of the sides in the middle Fit connecting piece j into the relevant gap below Tighten connecting piece j using screw k supplied Warning Do not drill ...

Page 45: ...th the adjusting device Turn the adjusting device clockwise to raise the appliance up at the back Position the front of the long stainless steel trim l in the gap making sure that it is located above the connecting panel g Pressing both ridges along the trim together as you do so makes it easier to fit the trim into the gap Carefully work stainless steel trim l into the gap Use a soft cloth to do ...

Page 46: ...nces with an ice cube maker Connect the appliance to the mains water supply as described in the operating instructions supplied with it Warning Risk of damage when moving the appliances once they have been joined together as they are very heavy Moving them incorrectly can cause dents Carefully observe the instructions on how to move the appliances Carefully push the two appliances back into their ...

Page 47: ... allen key q supplied Adjust the height of the hinge pin using spanner r supplied To raise the door turn clockwise To lower the door turn anti clockwise The hinge pin is screwed in completely when the appliance is delivered Tighten threaded pin p The hinge pin is now fixed in position again Align the handles on both doors if necessary See Changing the door hinging Installing in a side by side comb...

Page 48: ...re needed for changing the door hinging Removing the door handle Pull door handle a towards you Side section b slides back Pull side section b firmly back out of the guides on the mounting plate Undo the 4 screws Torx 15 in the mounting plate and remove the handle Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty holes Changing the door hinging 48 ...

Page 49: ...e impaired Slide panel a towards the appliance and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance Fit restraining clip b supplied with the appliance onto soft close mechanism c The restraining clip stops the hinge from snapping shut Do not remove the clip until told to do so Carefully remove cover d from the side using a flat bladed screwdriver With the help of another person tip the applianc...

Page 50: ...over the door Close the door Remove cover a by sliding it forwards from the back and then lifting it off Remove cover b by pulling it upwards Caution The appliance door is not secure once the hinge plate has been removed Loosen screws d in upper hinge plate c and pull it upwards and off Carefully lift the door off and place it to one side Gently loosen cover e by carefully inserting a flat bladed ...

Page 51: ...0 Then fit cover e from the front over retaining plate f and slide it over to the right The writing must be visible Remove cover g rotate it by 180 and fit it to the opposite side Then fit cover e together with retaining plate f on the opposite side Remove cap h from the bearing bush in the door and refit on the opposite side Changing the door hinging 51 ...

Page 52: ...into the outer hole of the opposite side Rotate cover g by 180 and fit it into the holes on the other side Screw hinge plate f 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 Screw the adjustable foot c into hinge pin a as far as it will go Refit hinge pin a together with disc...

Page 53: ...owing illustration Remove cover h Unscrew and remove screw i and refit it into the outer hole of the opposite side Rotate cover h by 180 and fit it into the holes on the other side 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 Screw the adjustable foot c ...

Page 54: ...g using the outer long slots in the lower hinge plate Then tighten the screws Replacing the 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 back into the door as far as it will go towards the appliance using a flat headed screwdrive...

Page 55: ...lign 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 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 then at the top Clo...

Page 56: ... plate c lines up correctly Then tighten all 4 screws b Slide the side section of the handle d into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place It is important to check that the side section of the handle d does not come into contact with the door seal when opening the door as this would damage the door seal permanently If after you have refitted the handle you find that the side s...

Page 57: ...n the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do Remove centre screw a from the hinge plate Slightly loosen both outer screws b Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right Then tighten screws b again Screw a does not need to be used again Aligning the appliance door 57 ...

Page 58: ...resulting in an increase in electricity consumption 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 The appliance door will protrude in front of furniture fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by 55 mm in the middle o...

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