Miele KFN 14927 SD ed, Operating And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ree 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 used for the first time M Nr 07 810 410 en GB ...

Page 2: ... The correct temperature 19 in the refrigerator and the PerfectFresh zone 19 Dynamic cooling 19 in the freezer section 19 Setting the temperature 20 Temperature range 20 Temperature display 21 Setting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone 21 Changing the temperature display brightness 22 Alarm 23 Temperature alarm 23 Door alarm 24 Super cool and Super freeze 25 Super cool 25 Super freeze 26 Usi...

Page 3: ...4 Storing frozen food 34 Home freezing 35 Hints on home freezing 35 Packing 35 Before placing food in the freezer 36 Placing food in the freezer 36 Freezing large items 36 Freezer calendar 36 Defrosting 37 Ice cubes 37 Cooling drinks 37 Freezer tray 38 Cool pack 38 Defrosting 39 Cleaning and care 40 Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories 40 Ventilation gaps 41 Door seals 41 Metal g...

Page 4: ...Installation 50 Location 50 Climate range 50 Ventilation 50 Installation 50 Aligning the appliance 51 Appliance dimensions 52 Changing the door hinging 53 Aligning the appliance doors 64 Building in the appliance 65 Contents 4 ...

Page 5: ...Safety lock is activated eTemperature display for the refrigerator and freezer sections fSensor for switching between the refrigerator and the freezer sections top Cooling symbol bottom Freezing symbol gSensor for setting a higher temperature Y hAlarm off sensor only visible when the door or temperature alarm sounds iChange active charcoal filter indicator only visible when the active charcoal fil...

Page 6: ...y in the PerfectFresh zone compartments eButter and cheese compartment fEgg tray Condiment tray Universal container gActive charcoal filter holder hBottle rack iBottle divider jBottle shelf kCondensate channel and drain hole lFreezer drawers with freezer calendar Depending on model Guide to the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...t 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 correct...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...rer 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 disco...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...ch of the finger on the sensors is all that is required to operate this appliance Switching on The refrigerator section PefectFresh zone and freezer section are switched on together with the On Off sensor Touch the On Off sensor until the temperature display lights up The temperature display for the refrigerator section will show the current temperature in the refrigerator section If the temperatu...

Page 15: ...s been in the freezer for approx 24 hours Switching off Touch the On Off sensor until all of the indicators go out If this does not happen the safety lock is still activated If the refrigerator section is switched on the refrigerator section and freezer section will switch off one after the other The interior light will not come on when you open the door and the cooling process will be switched of...

Page 16: ...n 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 confirm that the active charcoal filters have been changed see Active ch...

Page 17: ...eatedly until c appears in the display Touch the On Off sensor You have now left the settings mode Activating or deactivating 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 a...

Page 18: ...going to be used for a longer period of time e g whilst on holiday switch the appliance off switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug clean the appliance out and leave the doors ajar to air the appliance If during a long absence the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the doors are left shut there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance Switching on...

Page 19: ...ommend a temperature of 4 C in the middle of the refrigerator The temperature in the PerfectFresh zone is controlled automatically and is maintained at 0 to 3 C Dynamic cooling The dynamic cooling fan automatically switches on when the cooling system for the refrigerator switches on It distributes the temperature in the appliance to all areas evenly so that all the food will be chilled to about th...

Page 20: ...uously When the highest or lowest temperature in the range is reached the X or Y sensor disappears Approx 5 seconds after taking your finger off a sensor the average current temperature of the refrigerator or freezer section is automatically shown If you have adjusted the temperature wait for approx 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and for approx 24 hours if the appliance is full before c...

Page 21: ...Leave your finger on the X sensor for another 5 seconds until c appears in the display Touch the X sensor repeatedly until appears in the display Touch the On Off sensor You can now adjust the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone by touching the X sensor You can choose from settings 1 to 9 1 Lowest temperature 9 Highest temperature Return to menu The old setting lights up and your newly selected s...

Page 22: ...s until c appears in the display Touch the X sensor repeatedly until d appears in the display Touch the On Off sensor 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 a new setting Touch the X sensor repeat...

Page 23: ...on when food is being loaded rearranged 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 off sensor The alarm w...

Page 24: ... 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 symbol for the section which has the opened door will continue to flash until the door has been closed Alarm...

Page 25: ...ht up yellow The appliance will then work at full power to lower the temperature in the refrigerator section Switching off Super cool The Super cool function will switch itself off automatically after approx 6 hours The appliance will then continue to work at normal power To save energy the Super cool function can be switched off once food and drinks are sufficiently chilled Select the refrigerato...

Page 26: ...ezer section The Freezer symbol will light up yellow Touch the Super freeze sensor It will light up yellow The appliance will then work at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer section Switching off Super freeze Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer section the Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 30 to 65 hours The appliance will then conti...

Page 27: ...ble food e g fish meat poultry sausage products 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 sp...

Page 28: ...f the refrigerator e g during transportation should be kept to a minimum For example do not allow food to stay in a hot car for too long Once food has started 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 in the refrigerator there are som...

Page 29: ...ood the crisper and fresher the food remains over a longer period as the water content of the food is largely retained What are the advantages of the PerfectFresh zone As food remains fresh for up to three times as long the advantages for you are fresher tastier food greater convenience due to practical storage and greater savings due to quality preservation Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone c...

Page 30: ... not fully develop until the food has reached room temperature Can all types of food be stored together Do not place all types of food together in one drawer Some types of food do not store well together Aromas and flavours can transfer from one type of food to another e g carrots absorb the smell and flavour of onions very easily Some food also gives off a natural gas ethylene which speeds up the...

Page 31: ...mistake Split shelf In order to accommodate tall items in the appliance one of the shelves is divided The front section can be pushed under the rear section Push the rear half of the glass shelf up slightly from below At the same time pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half To move the split shelf Take both halves of the split glass s...

Page 32: ...o the holders and push it back into place To replace the compartment place it back on the fully extended runners a The front of the runners must be right up against the front of the compartment b Then push the compartment back in c Adjusting the condiment tray bottle shelf Lift the tray shelf up and out of the stainless steel frame to remove Push up the stainless steel frame and remove Replace the...

Page 33: ...steel frame and use the deep tray as a lid a You can lift the universal container including contents out of the frame and take it to the table Moving the bottle divider depending on model The bottle divider can be moved to the left or right to ensure that bottles are held securely in position when the door is opened and shut The bottle divider can be removed completely e g for cleaning To do this ...

Page 34: ...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 check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the shop The...

Page 35: ... longer To prevent chops steaks cutlets 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 alr...

Page 36: ...be loaded with a maximum of 25 kg Place the food flat in the bottom of the freezer drawers or on the glass cold plates so that it freezes through to the core as quickly 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 ca...

Page 37: ...resh 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 and place it on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers Once fr...

Page 38: ...n 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 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 possib...

Page 39: ... of the 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...

Page 40: ...he appliance off switch off at the socket and remove 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 The trays and containers in the door can be removed from their stainless steel frames for cleaning Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Use lukewarm water with a little washing up liquid Accessories and...

Page 41: ... 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 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 refrigerator section Place food back in the refrigerator section close the appl...

Page 42: ...he shelf so that it clicks into position To confirm the filters have been changed Touch the Change active charcoal filter indicator for approx 2 seconds The indicator light will go out and the counter will be reset 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 s...

Page 43: ...dly until 2 appears in the display Touch the On Off sensor for approx 2 seconds to confirm The counter is now reset Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c appears in the display Touch the On Off sensor You have now left the settings mode Useful tip When you are storing foods with a strong smell such as ripe cheeses place the holder containing the active charcoal filters on the shelf where the food ...

Page 44: ... opening Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force the temperature in the refrigerator section or freezer section is too low Select a warmer temperature 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 automati...

Page 45: ...on the appliance Only temperatures within the range the appliance can display will be shown _F appears in the temperature display There is a fault Call the Service Department the change the active charcoal filter indicator is red Replace the active charcoal filters You can order replacement filters via your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department nA appears in the temperature display The ...

Page 46: ...t or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable Unclip the front cover a Remove glass panel b Remove lamp c and replace with a new one Lamp specification 220 240 V max 25 W E 14 fitting Slide the glass panel back in again Clip front cover a back into place on both sides Notches d must clip in above the glass panel the floor of the refrigerator is w...

Page 47: ...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 48: ... 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 49: ...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 50: ...ce requires to operate Climate range The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T SN ST SN T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 16 C to 38 C 16 C to 43 C 10 C to 38 C 10 C to 43 C Operating in a...

Page 51: ...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 ...

Page 52: ...Appliance dimensions A B C KFN 14927 SD 2010 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 52 ...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...y and cooling will be 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 prise open d from above and below using a flat bladed screwdriver Push hinge pin e up and...

Page 55: ... flat bladed screwdriver into the gap Remove cover h together with retainer i Then separate retainer i from cover h by pushing it slightly to the left and then pulling the cover forwards and off Rotate i by 180 Then fit cover h from the front over retainer i and push it over to the right The writing must be visible Unscrew hinge part j turn through 180 and fit to the opposite side If necessary dri...

Page 56: ...wer door Prise open a from the soft close mechanism by inserting a flat bladed screwdriver into the gap from above and easing it off bit by bit Take care not to damage the door seal If the door seal becomes damaged the door will no longer close properly and cooling will be impaired Slide panel a towards the appliance and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance Fit restraining clip b su...

Page 57: ...he soft close door mechanism towards the handle side of the door and lever it out at the side Then place it to one side Removing the lower door Close the lower appliance door Pull the middle hinge pin i upwards to remove it Carefully lift the lower door off and place it to one side Pull cover j off Unscrew hinge plate k turn it through 180 and fit it on the opposite side Turn plastic cover h 180 a...

Page 58: ...plate f onto the other side using the 2 outer screws To make it possible to align the door later do not replace the centre screw at this stage Unscrew part h from hinge plate f rotate it by 180 and refit into the hole on the opposite side of the hinge plate Refit cover b on the opposite side With the help of another person carefully tip the appliance back and refit hinge pin c from below into hing...

Page 59: ... 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 screwdriver The screw holes on the left and right must line up perfectly First screw the soft close mechanism onto the appliance side then onto the handle side c pushing it firmly towards the appliance Changing the door hingi...

Page 60: ... soft close mechanism from above clicking it back into place first at the bottom and then at the top Close the lower appliance door Refitting the upper door Then fit the top door on middle hinge pin i Close the upper door Fit hinge plate n onto the opposite side and secure it with screws m If necessary drill pilot holes for the screws or use a battery operated screwdriver Refit cover k on the oppo...

Page 61: ...headed screwdriver The screw holes on the left and right must line up perfectly First screw the soft close mechanism onto the appliance side then onto the handle side c pushing it firmly towards the appliance Attach panel b to soft close mechanism bracket d Push the cover e on from the side so that the openings for the pin f are vertically aligned Align bracket d to the hinge plate and insert pin ...

Page 62: ...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 Close the upper door Changing the door hinging 62 ...

Page 63: ...te c lines up correctly Then tighten all 4 fixing 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 sid...

Page 64: ... 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 tighten screws b again Screw a does not need to be refitted Align the upper door using the long outer slots in the middle hinge plate Slightly loosen both screws c Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right Then tighten ...

Page 65: ...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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