Miele KFN 12823 SD ed, Operating And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ee fridge freezer with dynamic cooling KFN 12823 SD KFN 12923 SD KFN 12924 SD To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time M Nr 07 681 400 en GB ...

Page 2: ...ing the alarm system 17 Switching the alarm off early 17 Super freeze and Dynamic cooling 18 Super freeze 18 Dynamic cooling m 19 Using the refrigerator efficiently 20 Different storage zones 20 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 21 When shopping for food 21 Storing food correctly 21 Fruit and vegetables 21 Unpacked meat and vegetables 22 Protein rich foods 22 Meat 22 Adjusting the ...

Page 3: ...atic defrost 28 Cleaning and care 29 Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories 29 Ventilation gaps 29 Door seals 30 Problem solving guide 31 Noises 34 After Sales Guarantee 35 Electrical connection 36 Installation 37 Location 37 Climate range 37 Ventilation 37 Installation 37 Aligning the appliance 38 Appliance dimensions 39 Changing the door hinging 40 Aligning the appliance doors 46...

Page 4: ...icator light cRefrigerator section temperature selector button dRefrigerator section temperature display eFreezer section temperature display fFreezer section temperature selector button gSuper freeze button and indicator light hAlarm off button and indicator light iMaster switch for switching the whole appliance on and off Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...ompartment cInterior lighting dAdjustable shelves eEgg tray fDoor shelf gBottle rack hCondensate channel and drain hole iFruit and vegetable containers jBottle divider kBottle shelf lFreezer drawers Depending on model Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...entially 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 It should be u...

Page 7: ...is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it by...

Page 8: ...age avoid 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 F...

Page 9: ...urer Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation maintenance and repair work The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when it has been switched off at the socket and the plug has been withdrawn or the fuse from the fused spur connection unit has been withdrawn or the mains fuse has been disc...

Page 10: ...If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright Danger of explosion Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer The cans or bottles could explode Danger of injury and damage to the appliance When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour ...

Page 11: ...iance 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 Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this appliance Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Disposal of your o...

Page 12: ...to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Only open the doors when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the doors for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way searching for an item will mean the door is open for longer Allow hot food and dri...

Page 13: ... of the control panel Press the master switch on the right hand side of the control panel The temperature display for the refrigerator section will show the selected temperature setting The temperature display for the freezer and the alarm indicator light will flash until the freezer section has cooled down to the correct temperature for freezing The appliance will start cooling down and the inter...

Page 14: ...e freezer section will remain lit up To switch the refrigerator section on again Press the On Off button on the left hand side of the control panel again The refrigerator section temperature display will light up The refrigerator section will start cooling The interior light will come on when the door is opened Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a...

Page 15: ... a temperature of 5 C in the middle of the refrigerator in the freezer section To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time a temperature of 18 C is required At this temperature the growth of micro organisms is generally halted As soon as the temperature rises above 10 C the micro organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long For this reason partially...

Page 16: ... if the temperature in the appliance is not within the possible temperature range a different temperature is being set the temperature in the appliance has risen by several degrees indicating that the appliance is warming up too much This loss of coldness is no cause for concern in the following circumstances when the door has been left open for a while e g for removing or storing a large amount o...

Page 17: ...ezing large amounts of food at once Door alarm If either of the doors is left open for more than approx 60 seconds the alarm will sound Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active It does not have to be switched on manually Switching the alarm off early Once the set temperature has been reached in the freezer the alarm switches off and the temperature display stops flashing and l...

Page 18: ...er freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand Press the Super freeze button The Super freeze indicator light will come on 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 approx 65 hours The indicator light will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again T...

Page 19: ...inside the appliance to all areas more evenly so that all the food will be chilled to about the same degree The temperature is set as normal with the temperature control Dynamic cooling should also be selected when the ambient temperature in the room is high above approx 30 C and the room humidity level is high Switching on Dynamic cooling Press the Dynamic cooling button The Dynamic cooling indic...

Page 20: ...ts ready meals dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream fresh dough cake mixtures pizza or quiche dough soft cheese and other dairy products pre packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Danger of explosion If storing alcoh...

Page 21: ...ed to deteriorate this process cannot be reversed As little as two hours outside the refrigerator can cause food to start deteriorating Storing food correctly Food should generally be stored covered or packaged This will prevent food smells from affecting other foods food from drying out and also any cross contamination of bacteria The growth of bacteria such as salmonella can be avoided by settin...

Page 22: ...stored separately To avoid any microbiological cross contamination these foods may only be stored together if they are wrapped Protein rich foods Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others Shellfish for example deteriorates faster than fish and fish deteriorates faster than meat Meat Meat should be stored unwrapped Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat loosely covered an...

Page 23: ...helf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half To move the split shelf Take both halves of the split glass shelf out fit the two brackets onto the supports on either side at the required height and push the glass shelves in one after the other The shelf with the raised edge must be at the back Adjusting the door shelf bottle shelf Push the door bottle shelf upwards then remo...

Page 24: ...If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time to lose moisture so they shrink less As there 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 Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer compartment check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the tempe...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...uickly as possible Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen When freezing make sure 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 ...

Page 27: ...emove the ice tray from the freezer Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold running water for a short while Cooling drinks When placing bottles in the freezer section for rapid cooling make sure they are not left in for more than one hour as they could burst Freezer tray The freezer tray is useful for freezing small items such as berrie...

Page 28: ...he appliance Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are kept clean and are never blocked so that condensate can flow away without hindrance Freezer section This appliance is equipped with a Frost free system The freezer section defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated by the condenser from time...

Page 29: ...equired in the event of a service call Before cleaning Switch the appliance off switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Use warm water with a little washing up liquid Wash all accessories and drawers by hand only Do...

Page 30: ...o deteriorate and become porous over time The door seals should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section Place food back in the refrigerator section close the appliance doors insert the plug in the socket and switch the appliance on Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freeze...

Page 31: ...n switches itself off automatically after approx 65 hours Check that the doors have been closed properly Has a large amount of fresh food been frozen at the same time This makes the compressor run for longer causing the temperature in the refrigerator section to fall automatically the compressor is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether the ventilation gaps have been covered ov...

Page 32: ... fresh food have been put in at once for freezing the ventilation gaps are blocked Once the problem has been resolved the freezer section temperature display will light up constantly and the alarm will stop the Super freeze indicator light and one of the temperature display lights are flashing at the same time There is a fault Call the Service Department the interior lighting in the refrigerator s...

Page 33: ... wet The drain hole is blocked 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 appliance to be serviced Problem solving guide 33 ...

Page 34: ...ise 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 piece of furniture Move it away Drawers ba...

Page 35: ...e 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 36: ...ead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance s electronic unit Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until ...

Page 37: ... an oven or a radiator The room temperature should not go above or below the climate range for which the appliance is designed The higher the ambient temperature of the room the more energy the appliance requires to operate Important tropical humid environments During periods of high humidity some condensation may appear on outside surfaces of cooling appliances This condensation will disappear wh...

Page 38: ...e with the risk of frozen food deteriorating and going off Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm To ensure sufficient ventilation the ventilation gaps must not be covered over 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 Check that all parts at the back ...

Page 39: ...Appliance dimensions A B C KFN 12823 SD 1820 mm 600 mm 630 mm KFN 12923 SD KFN 12924 SD 2010 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 39 ...

Page 40: ...river a selection of Torx screwdrivers a spanner Two people are needed for changing the door hinging Removing the door handles Pull door handle a towards you Side section b slides back Pull side section b 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 Changi...

Page 41: ... off and place it to one side Carefully loosen cover e from above using a screwdriver and then take it off together with retaining plate f Then separate retaining plate f from cover e by pushing it slightly to the left Then pull the cover forwards and off Rotate retaining plate f by 180 Then fit cover e from the front over retaining plate f and slide it over to the right The writing must be visibl...

Page 42: ...ver j off Unscrew hinge plate k turn it through 180 and fit it on the opposite side Turn plastic cover h 180 and refit it in the centre of hinge plate k Refit cover j on the opposite side Remove cap l from the bearing bush in the door and refit on the opposite side Remove spring clamp m from underneath the door and fit it on the opposite side Changing the door hinging 42 ...

Page 43: ...ge plate e Screw hinge plate e into position on the opposite side using the two outer long slots only Do not use the middle hole because you will not be able to align the door later on Using a second person carefully tip the appliance backwards and then fit hinge pin b together with hinge bush c from below into hinge plate e on the left hand side Refit cover a on the left Place the lower door onto...

Page 44: ... 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 front screws b Mounting plate c must be positioned on the side of the door so that when the door is closed it is flush with the side of the appliance If this is not the case tighten both grub screws a with a suitable allen key until mountin...

Page 45: ...l permanently If after you have refitted the handle you find that the side section does touch the door seal when the door is opened Realign mounting plate c with grub screws a until the mounting plate and the side section of the handle d are at the correct angle and the side section does not touch the door seal when the door is opened Changing the door hinging 45 ...

Page 46: ...e 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 refitted To align the upper door use the long outer slots in the middle hinge plate 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 ...

Page 47: ...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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