Miele K 14827 SD ed/cs manual

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    Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator with PerfectFresh zone and Dynamic cooling K 14827 SD K 14827 SD 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. 07 937 090 e n-G B[...]

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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 8 Moving the shelves ................................................2 8 Split shelf ........................................................2 8 Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf ...............................2 9 Universal container ...................................[...]

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    a On/Off sensor b Super cool sensor c Sensor for setting a lower temperature ( X ) d Safety lock indicator light (only visible when the Safety lock is activated) e Temperature display f "Cooling" symbol g Sensor for setting a higher temperature ( Y ) h Alarm off sensor (only visible when the door alarm sounds) i Change active charcoal fil[...]

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    a Dynamic cooling fan b Interior lighting c Butter and cheese compartment d Universal container e Egg tray/Condiment tray f Bottle rack g Active charcoal filter holder h Adjustable shelves i Bottle shelf j Bottle divider k Condensate channel and drain hole l PerfectFresh zone, dry compartment m Control for setting the moisture level in the humidity[...]

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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 should 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! Disposal of your old applia[...]

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    This appliance complies with all relevant 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 important notes on install[...]

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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. It could be 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 the coolant [...]

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    ~ The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is observed and regularly tested and where there is any doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage or injury caused b[...]

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    Correct use ~ Do not 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 spark[...]

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    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. Dispo[...]

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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 near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx. 20°C. Where there is a high amb[...]

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    Before using for the first time Protective foil The stainless steel trim on the interior shelves and the door shelves has a layer of protective foil to prevent damage during transportation. On stainless steel appliances, the outer surfaces are also covered with protective foil. ^ Do not remove the foil until the appliance has been positioned in its[...]

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    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). The interior light will not come on when you open the door and the cooling process will be switched off. Settings mode Certain settings on the appliance can only be selected in settings mode. How to select settin[...]

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    Switching the sensor tones on/off The sensor tone which sounds each time a sensor is touched can be deactivated. ^ 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 the display. ^ Touch th[...]

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    You have now left settings mode. The safety lock indicator X will light up in the temperature display when the safety lock has been activated. Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday: ^ switch the appliance off, ^ disconnect it from the mains. ^ clean the [...]

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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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    – Leaving a finger on the sensor, adjusts the temperature continuously. 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 the sensor, the average, current temperature inside the appliance is automatically shown. If you have adjusted the temperature, wait fo[...]

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    §5 is the default setting for the PerfectFresh zone. If a setting of §1 to §4 is selected, the temperature can fall below 0°C. Food could freeze! Temperature display During normal operation, the temperature display on the control panel shows the average temperature in the refrigerator. The temperature display will flash if – the temperature i[...]

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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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    The Super cool function 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 y[...]

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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 automatic dynamic cooling, which helps to keep an even tem[...]

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    Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator Not all food is suitable for storing in a refrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C, as some food is sensitive to cold. Cucumbers, for example, become glassy, aubergines bitter and potatoes sweet. Tomatoes and oranges loose their aroma, and the peel on citrus fruits hardens. Food which is se[...]

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    Food is stored at a lower temperature in the PerfectFresh zone than in the refrigerator section. The humidity in the PerfectFresh zone compartment can also be regulated to suit the food being stored, providing ideal storage conditions and ensuring that food stays fresh considerably longer while retaining both flavour and vitamins. Storage temperatu[...]

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    Always keep these foods covered or wrapped . Exception: Meat . The surface of the meat dries out slightly, helping to prevent the growth of bacteria, which results in the meat lasting longer. To prevent the risk of bacterial cross-contamination and meat deteriorating, do not let one type of meat come into direct contact with another type. Humidity-[...]

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    Examples of fruit and vegetables which produce a large amount of this natural gas are: Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines, peaches, plums, avocados, figs, blueberries, melons and beans. 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, Brus[...]

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    The following tips may help if you find that food you have stored does not keep well (e.g. food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a short time): ^ Only use the appliance for storing fresh food. The condition of the food when it is first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh. ^ Clean fo[...]

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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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    PerfectFresh zone compartments The compartments in the PerfectFresh zone are on telescopic rails, and can be removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes. ^ Pull out the compartment as far as it will go, and then lift it up and out. Push the runners back in again to avoid injury or damage. ^ Carefully pull out the lid between the compartments[...]

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    Universal container (depending on model) 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 .[...]

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    Refrigerator section and PerfectFresh zone The refrigerator section and the PerfectFresh zone defrost automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section and the PerfectFresh zone whilst in use. You do not need to remove this, as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the warmth generated by the a[...]

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    A range of Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products is available to order from Miele or from www.miele-shop.com. Make sure that no water can penetrate into the electronic unit or into the light. Do not let water get into the condensate channel and drain hole when cleaning. Do not use steam cleaning apparatus to clean the appliance. Steam co[...]

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    ^ The bottle shelf and condiment tray in the door can be removed from their stainless steel frames for cleaning. To remove the stainless steel trim from the lid of the butter and cheese compartment (in the top of the door), proceed as follows: ^ Take the butter and cheese compartment out of the refrigerator section. ^ Open the lid of the compartmen[...]

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    The temperature of the dishwasher programme must not exceed 55 °C. Contact with some foodstuffs, such as carrots, tomatoes or ketchup can cause plastic items to discolour. However, this discolouration will not affect the stability of plastic items. ^ Clean the interior shelves, drawers, lid and dividing plate by hand. These are not suitable for cl[...]

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    Stainless steel appliances – Appliance door The appliance door has a high quality, special finish which is resistant to soiling and is very easy to clean. Do not use the following to clean/condition the door – stainless steel cleaning agent: this will damage the surface. – Miele stainless steel conditioning agent: this will cause noticeable s[...]

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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 interior lighting is not working. ^ Was the door left 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 interior lighting is defective. ^ Call Miele Service. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a service technician. There [...]

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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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    Demo mode The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in "demo mode". In this mode the controls and interior lighting are functioning but the compressor remains switched off. To activate/deactivate demo mode ^ Switch on the appliance. ^ Touch and leave your finger on the X sensor. At the same time touch the On/Off [...]

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    Electrical connection U.K. 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 ensur[...]

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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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    Installation ^ Remove the cable clip 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 front feet using the spanner supplied. Stain[...]

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    Appliance dimensions ABC K 14827 SD K 14827 SD ed/cs 1850 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 46[...]

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    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. Removing the door handle ^ Pull door handle a towards you. Side section b slides back. ^ Pull side section b firmly b[...]

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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. ^ 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 is damaged, the door will no[...]

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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. ^ Place the soft-close mechanism to one side. Changing over the door[...]

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    ^ 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 visible. ^ Remove cover g , rotate it by 180° and fit it to the opposite side.[...]

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    Changing over the hinge brackets Important! The height of the door on stainless steel appliances can be adjusted. Please read the relevant instructions. The instructions are the same for all appliances from "To refit the door". A. White appliances (door not height adjustable) ^ Pull hinge pin a together with disc b and adjustable foot c u[...]

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    ^ Unscrew part i from hinge plate g , rotate it by 180° and refit into the hole on the opposite side of the hinge plate. ^ Refit cover cap e in the other hole. ^ Unscrew threaded pin d fully using the allen key supplied. ^ Fit threaded pin d into the hinge plate on the opposite side, until it is flush with the hinge plate. ^ The end must protrude [...]

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    To refit the door ^ Place the door onto the hinge pin from above. ^ Close the appliance door. ^ Fit hinge plate c onto the opposite side and secure it with screws d . ^ 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 s[...]

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    The screw holes on the left and right must line up perfectly. ^ First fix 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 . ^ Align bracket d to the hinge plate, and insert pin e from above so that the right angle fits into th[...]

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    Refitting the handle Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when 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 i[...]

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    The appliance door can be aligned retrospectively to the housing using the outer long slots in the lower hinge plate. In the following illustration 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 slidi[...]

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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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