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Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator with Dynamic cooling K 14820 SD ed 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. 07 807 020 en - GB, HK[...]
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Guide to the appliance .............................................4 Caring for the environment ..........................................6 Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7 How to save energy ...............................................1 2 Switching on and off ..............................................1[...]
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Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................2 4 Moving the shelves ................................................2 4 Split shelf ........................................................2 4 Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf ...............................2 5 Moving the bottle divider .............................[...]
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a On/Off sensor b Dynamic cooling sensor c Super cool sensor d Sensor for setting a lower temperature ( X ) e Safety lock indicator light (only visible when Safety lock is activated) f Temperature display g "Cooling" symbol h Sensor for setting a higher temperature ( Y ) i Alarm off sensor (only visible when the door alarm sounds) j Chang[...]
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a Dynamic cooling fan b Ceiling lighting c Butter and cheese compartment d Egg tray/Condiment tray e Universal container f Adjustable shelves g Active charcoal filter holder h Bottle rack i Condensate channel and drain hole j Bottle divider* k Bottle shelf l Fruit and vegetable containers * Depending on model Guide to the appliance 5[...]
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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 and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation! Rather than just thro[...]
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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 instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the first time. They contain importa[...]
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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 technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user from danger. ~ This appliance contains t[...]
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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 requirement is present and tested regularly, and where there is any doubt, the household wiring system[...]
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Correct use ~ Never store explosive materials in the appliance 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 sparki[...]
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Disposal of your old appliance ~ Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives. ~ Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by – puncturing the refrigerant channels in th[...]
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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 to a heat source (radiator, oven). Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx. 20°C. Where t[...]
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Before using for the first time The stainless steel external and internal surfaces of the appliance have a layer of protective foil to prevent scratching during transportation. ^ Do not remove this foil until the appliance has been installed or built in. ^ After removing the protective foil, treat stainless steel surfaces with a suitable stainless [...]
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Settings mode Certain settings on 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[...]
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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 another 5 seconds until c appears in [...]
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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-organisms. Reducing the temperature reduces their growth rate. The temperature in the appliance will rise:[...]
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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 checking the temperature display, as it will take this long for the display to give an accurate reading. If, after this time, the temperature is still too high or too low, you will need to adjust [...]
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Your appliance has been fitted with an alarm to avoid energy being wasted if the door is left open and to prevent stored food becoming too warm. The alarm will sound if the door is left open for more than approx. 2 minutes. The Alarm off sensor will light up red and the "Cooling" symbol will flash. The alarm will stop and the indicators w[...]
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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 large amounts of fresh food or drink. ^ Touch the Super cool sensor. It will light up yellow. The ap[...]
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Switching off Dynamic cooling ^ Touch the Dynamic cooling sensor so that the yellow indicator is dimmed The fan automatically switches off when the door is open. Super cool and Dynamic cooling 20[...]
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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 food in the appliance. This appliance has Dynamic cooling, which helps to keep an even temperature w[...]
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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 the peel on citrus fruit hardens. Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator includes: – pin[...]
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– Examples of fruit and vegetables which react strongly to the natural gases given off by other types of fruit and vegetables are: Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons, apples, apricots, cucumbers, tomatoes, pears, nectarines and peaches. Example : Broccoli should not be stored with apples, as apples produce a l[...]
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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. The raised edge at the back must face upwards to prevent food from touching the back of the applia[...]
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Fruit and vegetable containers on telescopic runners The fruit and vegetable containers are pushed in and out on telescopic runners, and can be completely removed if necessary. ^ Pull the container right out and then lift it up and off. Push the runners back in again to avoid injury or damage. To replace a container, ^ place it back on the fully ex[...]
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Universal container 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 serve food, ^ place the shallow tray b in the stainless steel frame, and use the deep tray as a lid a . You can lift the uni[...]
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The refrigerator defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator whilst it is in use. You do not need to remove this, as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the warmth generated by the appliance. The condensate is drained away via a channel and drain hole into an evaporation system at the [...]
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A range of Miele branded cleaning and conditioning agents including a microfibre "E-Cloth" 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 chemical solvents. "Non-abrasive" cleaning a[...]
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^ After cleaning, stainless steel surfaces should be treated with a conditioning agent for stainless steel. 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 [...]
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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 filter holder upwards to remove it from the shelf. ^ Take out the two filters and fit the new filters i[...]
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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 same time, briefly touch the On/Off sensor (without letting go of the X sensor). ^ Leave your finger [...]
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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 manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. What to do i f... . . . the appliance does n[...]
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. . . 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. ..." _F " shows in the temperature display. There is a fault. Call the Service Department. ..." dn " appears in the temperature display.[...]
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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 pipes. Click.... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the motor on and off. Sssrrrr[...]
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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 and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your applianc[...]
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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 cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an a.c. single phase 220-240 V 50 Hz supply. Please ensure that the connection data [...]
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All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to 220-240 V 50 Hz supply. The voltage and frequency are given on the data plate. Please ensure that these match the house[...]
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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. Side-by-side installation To avoid a build-up of condensation and resultant damage, refrigerators and freezers should not generally be installed side by side next to other su[...]
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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[...]
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Appliance dimensions ABC K 14820 SD ed 1850 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 40[...]
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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 selection of Torx screwdrivers, – a spanner. Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. Re[...]
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Removing the soft-close door mechanism The soft-close door mechanism is at the bottom of the door. ^ Open the appliance door. ^ Gently remove panel 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 [...]
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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, and lever it out at the side. ^ Then place it to one side. Changing over the door Make sure the do[...]
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^ Remove cap h from the hinge bush in the door and refit on the opposite side. ^ Remove cover a by pulling it forwards. ^ Pull cover b off. ^ Screw foot c into the hinge pin as far as it will go. ^ With the help of another person, carefully tip the appliance back and pull hinge pin c downwards to remove. ^ Take care not to lose hinge bush d . ^ Und[...]
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^ Fit hinge plate c onto the opposite side and secure it with screws d . If necessary drill a pilot hole for the screws. ^ Fit covers a and b to their opposite sides. ^ Align the door with the appliance housing using the outer long slots in the lower hinge plate. Then tighten the screws. Replacing the soft-close door mechanism ^ Remove cover a from[...]
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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 can be closed without hindrance and the pin is protected. ^ Remove retaining clip g . ^ Replace pa[...]
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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 section does touch the door seal when the door is opened: Realign mounting plate c with grub screws a until[...]
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The appliance door can be aligned to the housing using the outer long slots in the lower hinge plate. In the following illustration the door is shown open 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 righ[...]
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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 allowed for behind the appliance across the entire width of the top box for air to circulate. The cross[...]
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Alteration rights reserved / 0210 K 14820 SD ed M.-Nr. 07 807 020 / 01[...]