Miele KFN 15842 D ed/cs Operating And Installation Instructions Download

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Cleaning and care

Preparing the appliance for
cleaning

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Switch the appliance off.

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appears in the display and cooling is

switched off. If this is not the case, the
safety lock is on (see "Further settings -
Switching the safety lock on/off").

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Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
switch off the mains circuit breaker.

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Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.

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Remove the door shelves and the
bottle shelves from the door.

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Take out the freezer drawers and
glass shelves.

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Take out all other removable parts for
cleaning.

Dismantling an adjustable shelf

Before cleaning the adjustable shelves,
remove the white protective strip at the
back. Proceed as follows:

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Place the shelf on a worktop covered
with a soft material (e.g. a tea towel).

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Then pull the protective strip off.

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After cleaning the shelf reattach the
protective strip.

Summary of Contents for KFN 15842 D ed/cs

Page 1: ...stallation instructions Fridge freezer To prevent 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 en AU NZ M Nr 10 738 440 ...

Page 2: ...23 Switching the appliance on 23 Switching the appliance off 24 Switching off for longer periods of time 24 The correct temperature 25 in the refrigerator section 25 in the freezer section 25 Temperature display 26 Setting the temperature 26 Temperature range 27 Using SuperCool SuperFreeze and DynaCool 28 SuperFreeze function 28 SuperCool function 28 DynaCool function 29 Switching a function on or...

Page 3: ...ing the door shelves bottle shelf 38 Adjusting the bottle holder 39 Moving the charcoal filters 39 Freezing and storing food 40 Freezing fresh food 40 Storing frozen food 40 Home freezing 41 Adjusting the interior fittings 44 Using accessories 44 Defrosting 46 Cleaning and care 47 Cleaning agents 47 Preparing the appliance for cleaning 48 Cleaning the interior and accessories 49 Cleaning the front...

Page 4: ...te range 65 Ventilation 65 Door opening angle limiter 65 Fitting the supplied wall spacers 66 Installation 66 Aligning the appliance 67 Installing the appliance in existing kitchen units 68 Appliance dimensions 69 Changing the door hinging 71 Aligning the appliance doors 83 ...

Page 5: ...or use in similar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms bed breakfasts and other typical living quarters This does not include common shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels motels or bed breakfasts This appliance is intended for cooling and storing food and drinks as well as for storing deep frozen food freezing fresh food and for making ice Any other usage is not suppor...

Page 6: ...se the appliance when its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely recognising the dangers of misuse Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under the supervision of an adult Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do not let them play with it Danger of suffocation Children may be able to wrap themselves in packing mater...

Page 7: ...ppliance from the mains electricity supply ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes and call Miele The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance the larger the room should be in which it is installed In the event of a leakage if the appliance is in a small room there is a danger of combustible gases building up For every 11 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room s...

Page 8: ...laundry This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile installations e g on a ship Do not use a damaged appliance It could be dangerous Check the appliance for visible signs of damage During installation maintenance and repair work the appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply It is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when the mains circuit brea...

Page 9: ...te inside the appliance Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature e g a garage will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods with the result that it cannot maintain the required temperature To ensure proper air flow in and out of the appliance the ventilation gaps in the appliance and built in structure must not be covered or blocked in any way This would also incre...

Page 10: ...injury Do not refreeze thawed or partially thawed food Defrosted food should be used up as quickly as possible as food soon loses its nutritional value and goes off Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Food stored for too long may present a risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the tem...

Page 11: ...e defrosting process separate frozen foods and remove ice trays Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it These can damage the plastic parts Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a build up of gases and pose a danger to health Transporting the appliance To avoid damage to the ...

Page 12: ...ng disposal e g by puncturing the refrigerant channels in the condenser bending any pipework or scratching the surface coating Symbol on the compressor depending on model This information is only relevant for recycling In normal operation there is no risk The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penetrates the airways ...

Page 13: ...function and safety These could be hazardous to human health and to the environment if disposed of with your domestic waste or if handled incorrectly Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre for electrical and electronic appliances or contact Miele You are also responsible for dele...

Page 14: ...l ambient room temperature is approx 20 C Where the ambient room temperature is above 25 C Where the ventilation gaps are not covered and kept free of dust Where the ventilation gaps are covered or dusty Dust the compressor and metal grille heat exchanger at the back of the appliance at least once a year Dust build up on the compressor and metal grille heat exchanger Temperature settings Refrigera...

Page 15: ...hopping and load food in the appliance as soon as possible Replace any food removed as quickly as possible before it begins to thaw Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance Hot food or food at room temperature raises the temperature inside the appliance The appliance works harder to cool down and the compressor runs for longer periods Store food covered or packag...

Page 16: ...etting the temperature for colder f Display LEDs see Display LEDs ta ble for explanation g Display with temperatures and symbols symbols only visible during use see Symbols in the display ta ble for explanation Sensors for the freezer section settings area h For setting the temperature for warmer i For setting the temperature for colder j For switching the whole appliance on and off k For switchin...

Page 17: ...revent the appliance from being switched off by mistake DynaCool Function can be selected see Using SuperCool SuperFreeze and DynaCool Alarm flashes when the door or temperature alarm is triggered Information in the display Meaning DEMO Demo mode Demo mode has been activated see Problem solving guide Sabbath mode Switching Sabbath mode on and off MENU Settings mode lights up when settings are bein...

Page 18: ...n d Bottle rack e Egg tray door shelf f Holder with active charcoal filter Active AirClean g Adjustable shelf h Fruit and vegetable drawers i Bottle shelf with bottle holder j NoFrost module k Freezer drawers For easier installation there are transport handles on the back at the top and transport wheels underneath the appliance ...

Page 19: ...fferent positions in the refrigerator section Bottle holder Attach the bottle holder to the front edge of the bottle shelf The bottle holder can be moved to the left or right This way the bottles will be more secure when the door is opened and closed KKF FF Active AirClean charcoal filter with holder The charcoal filter neutralises unpleasant odours in the refrigerator section for improved air qua...

Page 20: ... range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your appliance Care of stainless steel Each application of the Miele Care product for stainless steel in the bottle forms a durable protective film that is stain and water resistant It gently removes water marks fingerprints and other stains for a uniformly shiny surface Miele all purpose microfibre cloth Light soiling and fing...

Page 21: ...KKF FF Active AirClean charcoal filter with holder The charcoal filter neutralizes unpleasant odours in the refrigerator section for improved air quality The charcoal filter holder clips onto the protective strip at the back of the shelf and can be moved as necessary Accessories are available to order via the Miele online shop or from Miele directly see back cover for contact details ...

Page 22: ...so the side panels are covered with a protective foil Remove the protective foil only after the appliance has been installed in its intended location Cleaning and care Please refer to the relevant instructions in Cleaning and care Important Each time the Miele Care product for stainless steel is used it forms a protective film against dirt and water Immediately after removing the protective foil a...

Page 23: ...On Off sensors until the temperature display lights up The appliance is switched on and the interior lighting will come on when the fridge door is opened The temperature display for the refrigerator section shows the current temperature in the refrigerator section If the temperature in the freezer section is above 0 C bars will flash in the temperature display for the freezer section As soon as th...

Page 24: ...ll go out Switching the refrigerator section on separately if previously switched off To switch the refrigerator section on press the left hand On Off sensor twice The refrigerator section is switched on and will start to cool It will gradually reach the set temperature The interior lighting will come on when the refrigerator section door is opened Switching off for longer periods of time If durin...

Page 25: ...ing the appliance The appliance is designed for use within specific ambient temperatures climate range Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed in the refrigerator section We recommend a temperature of 4 C in the refrigerator section 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 ...

Page 26: ...a long time check that the frozen food has not started to defrost If it has check that the food is safe to use and if it is use it as soon as possible or cook it before freezing it again Setting the temperature Use the two and sensors of the relevant section to set the temperature higher or lower The following information appears in the display when the sensors are touched When first tapped The la...

Page 27: ... be set from 14 C and 26 C Useful tip 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 It will take this long for an accurate reading to be given If after this time the temperature is still too high or too low adjust it again ...

Page 28: ...The SuperFreeze function will switch itself off automatically after approx 65 hours The quantity of fresh food placed in the freezer will determine the duration before SuperFreeze switches off Useful tip To save energy you can manually switch off the SuperFreeze function once the freezer reaches a constant temperature of 18 C or colder Monitor the temperature in the freezer section When SuperFreez...

Page 29: ...e The temperature is set as normal with the refrigerator temperature control DynaCool should also be selected when the ambient temperature in the room is high i e above 30 C and the room humidity level is high With DynaCool selected the fan is in standby When the compressor switches on the fan also switches on automatically Useful tip As the energy consumption is increased when DynaCool is activat...

Page 30: ...display will go out as soon as the temperature has dropped down to the correct level again If the temperature in the freezer remains above 18 C for a long time check that the frozen food has not started to defrost If it has check that the food is safe to use and if it is use it as soon as possible or cook it before freezing it again Switching the temperature alarm off early You can switch the alar...

Page 31: ...y the desired settings Settings overview Switching Sabbath mode on off Setting the display brightness Changing the temperature unit C F Switching the safety lock on off Sabbath mode The appliance offers a Sabbath mode for the purpose of religious observance The following are switched off the interior lighting when the machine door is opened all acoustic and optical signals the temperature display ...

Page 32: ... of the display for approx 5 seconds MENU lights up in the display and flashes Settings mode is now activated Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to access the Sabbath mode function Possible settings Sabbath mode is switched off Sabbath mode is switched on If Sabbath mode was switched off previously can be selected If Sabbath mode was switched on previously can be selected Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to...

Page 33: ...e level of brightness that you just selected Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to confirm your selection MENU lights up in the display and flashes Touch the right On Off sensor to exit Settings mode The brightness is now set to this new value Changing the temperature unit C F The temperature can be displayed in either Fahrenheit F or Celsius C Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to the right hand side of the ...

Page 34: ...sors for setting the temperature or repeatedly until appears in the display Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to confirm your selection Possible settings The safety lock is switched off The safety lock is switched on If it was previously switched off can now be selected If it was previously switched on can now be selected Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to confirm your selection MENU lights up in the disp...

Page 35: ...ll of the refrigerator as this is essential for keeping the appliance cool Food must not touch the back of the refrigerator section as it may freeze to the back wall This appliance has dynamic cooling which helps to keep an even temperature when the fan is running When DynaCool is switched on the difference between the various zones is less pronounced Warmest area The warmest area is located in th...

Page 36: ... can be kept in the appliance Always observe the use by date and the recommended storage temperature Time out of the refrigerator should be kept to a minimum for example when transporting food in a hot car Useful tip Take a cooler bag with you when shopping and on return place food into the appliance immediately Storing food correctly Ensure that food stored in the refrigerator section is in packa...

Page 37: ...rd to prevent food from touching the back of the appliance and freezing to it Stoppers prevent the shelves from being dislodged by mistake Adjusting the bottle rack The bottle rack can be placed on different levels in the appliance Raise the rack 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 st...

Page 38: ...tray up and out of the stainless steel frame to remove Push up the stainless steel frame and lift it out Replace the stainless steel frame at the required position Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position Some stainless steel frames are easier to remove and replace when you take hold of them together with the bar at the back and remove by pulling upward Replace the tray in the frame Yo...

Page 39: ...ving the charcoal filters When you are storing very strong smelling food e g very ripe cheese Place the holder with the charcoal filters on the shelf where this food is kept Change the carbon filters sooner if necessary Use more charcoal filters with holders in the appliance see Accessories Optional accessories The holder for the charcoal filters sits on the protective strip at the back of the she...

Page 40: ...t 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 section 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 length of time it can be kept is reduced if it has been stored at a temperature warmer than 18 C Buy froz...

Page 41: ...eat with a sheet of plastic freezer film This prevents them from freezing together in a block Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Only season cooked food lightly before freezing The taste or intensity of some spices alters when frozen Allow hot foods and drinks to cool down before placing them in the freezer Placing hot foods or drinks in the freezer causes food that i...

Page 42: ...to prevent them sticking together when frozen Freezing small quantities of food Freeze small items in the upper freezer drawers Place the food flat in the bottom of the freezer drawer so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible Freezing the maximum amount of food Ensure that the ventilation slots at the back of the freezer section are always free from obstruction If the ventilati...

Page 43: ...ys in a microwave oven in an oven using the Fan or Defrost setting at room temperature in the refrigerator section the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the other food cold in a steam oven Flat pieces of partially thawed meat or fish can be placed directly into a hot frying pan Thicker pieces of meat and fish e g minced beef chicken fish fillet should not come into contact with other...

Page 44: ...he drawer as far as it will go and then lift it up and out Lift the glass shelf slightly pull it forward and out Using accessories Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer section from rising too quickly in the event of a power cut This helps to prolong the storage life Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer section The cool pack will be at its most effective a...

Page 45: ... full of water and place it on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers Once frozen use a blunt instrument for example a spoon handle to remove the ice tray from the freezer if it is stuck Useful tip The ice cubes can be easily loosened by holding the tray briefly under running water ...

Page 46: ...the appliance The condensate is drained away through a channel and drain hole and then fed into an evaporation system at the back of the appliance Freezer section The appliance is equipped with a NoFrost system The freezer defrosts automatically The moisture generated by defrosting collects in the condenser and is automatically dissipated by the condenser from time to time This automatic defrostin...

Page 47: ...ng agents containing soda ammonia acids or chlorides cleaning agents containing descaling agents abrasive cleaning agents e g powder cleaners and cream cleaners solvent based cleaning agents stainless steel cleaning agents dishwasher cleaner oven sprays glass cleaning agents hard abrasive sponges and brushes e g pot scourers dirt erasers sharp metal scrapers To clean the stainless steel surfaces o...

Page 48: ...ff the mains circuit breaker Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Remove the door shelves and the bottle shelves from the door Take out the freezer drawers and glass shelves Take out all other removable parts for cleaning Dismantling an adjustable shelf Before cleaning the adjustable shelves remove the white protective strip at the back Proceed as follows Place the shelf...

Page 49: ...rawers the cool pack Clean these accessories by hand The following parts are dishwasher safe The maximum temperature of the dishwashing programme selected must not exceed 55 C Contact with natural dyes from carrots tomatoes and ketchup may discolour the plastic parts in the dishwasher This discolouration does not affect the stability of the parts the bottle holder butter dish egg tray ice cube tra...

Page 50: ...ee the information on Cleaning agents at the beginning of this section Clean the surfaces with a clean sponge and a solution of warm water and washing up liquid A clean damp microfibre cloth without cleaning agent can also be used After cleaning wipe with clean water and dry with a soft cloth Appliance front The appliance front has a special high quality coating CleanSteel It is resistant to soili...

Page 51: ...be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth Starting up the appliance after cleaning Refit all shelves and accessories in the appliance Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on Switch on the SuperFreeze function for a while so that the freezer section can cool down quickly Switch on the SuperCool function for a while so that the refrigerator section ca...

Page 52: ...lder upwards to remove it from the shelf When in position the charcoal filters must not touch the back wall of the appliance as the moisture could cause them to stick to the back wall Insert the new charcoal filters into the holder so that they do not protrude over the edge of the holder Remove both charcoal filters and place the new filters with the raised edge pointing downwards in the holder Pl...

Page 53: ... on Switch the appliance on The mains plug is not inserted in the socket correctly or not switched on or the plug connector is not inserted into the socket at the back of the appliance correctly Insert the mains plug into the mains socket and the plug connector into the appliance socket and switch on The mains circuit breaker has tripped There could be a fault with the appliance the household elec...

Page 54: ...will return to normal by itself If a thick layer of ice has formed it will decrease the cooling performance and increase the energy consumption Defrost the appliance and clean it The ambient room temperature is too high The higher the room temperature the longer the compressor will run See Installation advice Location The temperature setting is too low Correct the temperature setting A large amoun...

Page 55: ... become too warm See Installation advice Location Raise the temperature of the room The door seal is damaged and needs to be replaced No tools are required to change the door seal Replace the door seal It is available from Miele Ice or condensation has built up inside the appliance The door seal has come out of its groove Check that the door seal is correctly seated in the groove The door seal is ...

Page 56: ...ure display is dark and is shown in the display Sabbath mode is switched on The interior lighting is switched off but the appliance is cooling You can switch Sabbath mode off at any time see Further settings Switching Sabbath mode on off The display LED is lit up in the display and the appliance cannot be operated The safety lock has been activated Switch the safety lock off see Further settings S...

Page 57: ...being left open a large quantity of food being placed in the freezer section at once without switching on SuperFreeze an interruption to the power supply a fault with the appliance Rectify the cause of the alarm The display LED will go out and the alarm will stop The temperature display will stop flashing as soon as the temperature has dropped to the correct level Depending on the temperature disp...

Page 58: ... freezer section will flash for about 1 minute in the temperature display for the freezer section Touch the sensor The warmest temperature display will disappear The display will revert to showing the current temperature in the freezer section Depending on the temperature displayed you should check whether food in the freezer has started to thaw or has defrosted Defrosted food may only be re froze...

Page 59: ...itches itself off automatically after approx 15 minutes if the door is left open If this is not the case there is a fault Danger of electric shock There are live electrical components under the lighting cover The LED lighting must only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorised service technician Danger of injury from LED lighting Light intensity corresponds to laser beam class 1 1M The lightin...

Page 60: ...ckaging was not dry when loaded in the freezer Use a blunt instrument e g a spoon handle or plastic scraper to prise it apart carefully The external walls of the appliance feel warm This is not a fault The heat which results from the cooling process is used to avoid the build up of condensation on the appliance ...

Page 61: ...nside the appliance Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises Possible cause and remedy Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance or place something underneath it The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture ...

Page 62: ...und at the end of this document Please quote the model and serial number of your appliance when contacting Miele This information can be found on the data plate The data plate is located inside the appliance Warranty The manufacturer s warranty for this appliance is 2 years For more information about country specific warranty terms and conditions please contact Miele ...

Page 63: ... mains connection cable must not come into contact with the back of the appliance as vibrations can cause damage to these components This in turn could result in a short circuit Nor should other appliances be plugged into a socket located directly behind this appliance Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required sa...

Page 64: ...gerator please bear in mind that it will use more energy if installed near a heater cooktop or other appliance that gives off heat Direct sunlight should also be avoided The higher the room temperature the longer the compressor will run and the higher the energy consumption will be When installing the appliance please note The mains socket must not be located directly behind the appliance and must...

Page 65: ...or too long causing the internal temperature in the appliance to rise with the risk of food deteriorating and going off Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm To ensure effective ventilation the ventilation gaps must not be covered or blocked They must also be cleaned on a regular basis to remove dust Door opening angle limiter The opening angle of the appliance doors can be limite...

Page 66: ... the back of the appliance on the top left and right Installation Two people are required for installing the appliance The appliance must be empty to be installed Move the appliance carefully on floors that are sensitive to scratching to prevent damage For easier installation there are transport handles on the back at the top and transport wheels underneath the appliance Prepare the appliance for ...

Page 67: ...ce using the two adjustment shafts at the front located next to the front feet Turn the adjustment shafts clockwise using a socket wrench in order to raise the rear of the refrigerator slightly Supporting the appliance door Ensure that you unscrew the adjustable foot from the lower hinge plate until it sits on the floor Then unscrew the foot by a further turn ...

Page 68: ...to a kitchen furniture housing unit The appliance front must protrude in front of furniture fronts by at least 34 mm at the sides and by at least 55 mm in the middle This enables the doors to be opened and shut without being obstructed To match the height of the kitchen units in the run the appliance can be fitted with a suitable top box When installed next to a wall a distance of at least 55 mm m...

Page 69: ...Installation 69 Appliance dimensions Dimensions without wall spacers fitted Appliance depth is increased by 35 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted ...

Page 70: ...lation 70 Dimensions without wall spacers fitted Appliance depth is increased by 35 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted A mm B mm C mm KFN 15842 D edt cs 1840 1852 1860 KFN 15943 D edt cs 2000 2012 2020 ...

Page 71: ...oor seals Preparing to change the door hinging To change the door hinging you will need the following tools Place a suitable cover on the floor in front of the appliance to protect the appliance doors and your floor from damage Remove the adjustable shelves bottle shelf from the appliance door Removing the door handles When you pull the door handle the sidebar slides back Pull the sidebar firmly t...

Page 72: ...hanism by inserting a flat headed screwdriver into the gaps from below and taking care gradually lift the panel off Push the panel toward the appliance and leave it hanging there between the door and appliance for the time being Place the safety device supplied with the refrigerator on the soft close mechanism so that it engages The safety device prevents the hinge from snapping shut Do not remove...

Page 73: ...anism bracket as far as it will go toward the handle side Loosen the screw in the soft close mechanism and spacer Lever out the casing together with the soft close mechanism using a flat headed screwdriver in the middle Then lever the casing together with the soft close mechanism from its position at the side of the appliance Put the soft close mechanism aside Slide out the spacer toward the hinge...

Page 74: ...en removing the appliance door The appliance door is no longer secure once the hinge plate has been removed The door must be held by a second person Loosen the screws in the upper hinge plate and pull it upwards and off Danger of injury when removing the upper door As soon as the hinge pin is located in the upper door rather than in the middle hinge plate the lower door is not secured and could fa...

Page 75: ...ose mechanism by inserting a flat headed screwdriver into the gaps from below and taking care gradually lift the panel off Push the panel toward the appliance and leave it hanging there between the door and appliance for the time being Place the safety device supplied with the refrigerator on the soft close mechanism so that it engages The safety device prevents the hinge from snapping shut Do not...

Page 76: ...ose mechanism bracket as far as it will go toward the handle side Loosen the screw in the soft close mechanism and spacer Lever out the casing together with the soft close mechanism using a flat headed screwdriver in the middle Then lever the casing together with the soft close mechanism from its position at the side of the appliance Put the soft close mechanism aside Slide out the spacer toward t...

Page 77: ...appliance by pulling it upward Useful tip Take note of the grey plastic cap on the middle hinge plate It can fall off when the door is removed Carefully lift the lower door up and off and set it aside Pull the cover off Unscrew the hinge plate turn it 180 and screw it into place on the opposite side Turn the plastic cap 180 and refit it in the centre of the hinge plate Attach the cover on the oppo...

Page 78: ...e opposite side Turn the cover by 180 and refit it in the holes on the opposite side Screw the hinge plate onto the opposite side using only the outer two slots Do not use the middle hole because you will not be able to align the door later on Important Screw the adjustable foot into the hinge pin as far as it will go Reinsert the hinge pin complete with washer and adjustable foot Important The lu...

Page 79: ... outward so that they are firmly engaged Use the screw to secure the spacer and the soft close mechanism in place Attach the panel onto the soft close mechanism bracket Pull the soft close mechanism bracket toward the hinge plate and insert the pin from above so that the square sits in the depression Fit the cover back into place so that it engages Make sure that the cover fits properly so that th...

Page 80: ...g the upper door Fit the upper door onto the hinge pin in the middle of the appliance Close the upper door 0 2 3 Fit the hinge plate on the opposite side and secure it in place with the screws Useful tip Drill pilot holes for the screws first Attach the cover on the opposite side Align the door with the appliance housing using the slots in the lower hinge plate Then tighten the screws ...

Page 81: ... engaged Use the screw to secure the spacer and the soft close mechanism in place Attach the panel onto the soft close mechanism bracket Slide the cover on from the side so that the openings for the pin are aligned Pull the soft close mechanism bracket toward the hinge plate and insert the pin from above so that the square sits in the depression Snap the cover completely in place Make sure that th...

Page 82: ...hen you refit the handle To begin with loosely attach the door handle to the opposite side with the two front screws The mounting plate must be positioned on the door casing so that when the door is closed it is flush with the outer wall of the appliance Firmly tighten all 4 screws From the appliance side slide the sidebar into the guide on the mounting plate until you hear it click into place Mak...

Page 83: ...he lower door use the long outer slots in the lower hinge plate Remove the centre screw from the hinge plate Slightly loosen both outer screws Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right Then tighten the screws The screw does not need to be refitted To align the upper door use the outer slots in the middle hinge plate Slightly loosen both screws Align the door by sliding the hin...

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