Miele KFN 16947 D ed/cs Operating And Installation Instructions Download Page 17

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Guide to the appliance

Display LEDs and symbols in the display

Display LED

Meaning



SuperCool symbol (on
the left)/SuperFreeze
symbol (on the right)

The function can be selected depending on
the section (see “Using SuperCool and Su-
perFreeze”).



Power failure

Flashes during a power cut



Safety lock

Lock to prevent the appliance from being
switched off by mistake



Alarm

Flashes when the door or temperature alarm
is triggered

Message/symbol in the display

Meaning

DEMO

Demonstration mode

The demonstration mode has been activated
(see “Problem solving guide – Display warn-
ings”).



Sabbath mode

For switching Sabbath mode on and off

Settings mode

Lights up when settings are being selected



Holiday mode

Holiday mode has been activated (see “Us-
ing Holiday mode”).

°C

Temperature unit

The factory default setting is

°C

; this can be

changed to

°F

Summary of Contents for KFN 16947 D ed/cs

Page 1: ... installation instructions Fridge freezer 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 en GB M Nr 10 748 750 ...

Page 2: ...the refrigeration appliance on 22 Switching off the whole refrigeration appliance 22 Switching off for longer periods of time 23 The correct temperature 24 in the refrigerator section and in the PerfectFresh zone 24 Automatic temperature distribution DynaCool 24 in the freezer section 24 Temperature display 25 Setting the temperature 25 Temperature range 25 Temperature in the PerfectFresh zone 25 ...

Page 3: ...ngs refrigerator section 40 Moving the shelves 40 Removing the PerfectFresh zone drawers 40 Adjusting the door shelf bottle shelf 41 Adjusting the bottle holder 41 Moving the charcoal filters 42 Freezing and storing food 43 Maximum freezing capacity 43 Freezing fresh food 43 Storing frozen food 43 Home freezing 44 Storage time for frozen food 46 Adjusting the interior fittings 47 Using accessories...

Page 4: ...ction 66 Installation 67 Side by side installation 67 Location 67 Ventilation 68 Door opening angle limiter 69 Fitting wall spacers supplied 69 Installation 69 Installing the refrigeration appliance in a run of kitchen units 70 Appliance dimensions 72 Changing the door hinging 74 Aligning the appliance doors 86 ...

Page 5: ...apter on installing the appliance as well as the safety instruc tions and warnings Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non compliance with these instructions Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner Correct application This refrigeration appliance is intended for use in the home and in similar environments for example in shops offices and ...

Page 6: ...ilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appli ance unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog nise and unde...

Page 7: ...e in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the com pressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system This is unavoidable and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged Leaking coolant can damage the eyes ...

Page 8: ... standard safety re quirement is met If in any doubt please have the electrical installa tion tested by a qualified electrician Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger Do not...

Page 9: ...de this range The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate in side 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 so that it cannot maintain the required temperat ure Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi ciency of the appliance increase the electricit...

Page 10: ...ongue Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume defros ted 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 Observe the manufacturer s use by dates and storage instruc tions given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors includin...

Page 11: ...rreversible damage to the appliance Do not use sharp edged or pointed objects to remove frost and ice separate frozen foods or remove ice trays Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de frost it These can damage the plastic parts Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they could contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might cause the build up of ...

Page 12: ...lashes of coolant can damage the eyes Be careful not to dam age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the coolant 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 There is no risk during normal oper ation The oil in the compressor can be fatal if...

Page 13: ...h 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 com munity waste collection recycling centre for electrical and electronic ap pliances or contact your dealer or Miele for advice You are also respons ible by law depending on country for deleti...

Page 14: ...l ambient room temperature is approx 20 C Where the ambient room temperature is above 25 C Ventilation gaps uncovered and dusted regularly Ventilation gaps covered or dusty Compressor and metal grille heat exchanger at the back of the appliance dusted at least once a year Dust build up on the com pressor and metal grille heat exchanger Temperature setting Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C The lower th...

Page 15: ...load food in the appliance as soon as possible Replace any food removed as quickly as possible be fore it warms up too much Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance Hot food or food at room temperature raises the tem perature inside the appli ance The appliance will try to cool down and the com pressor will run for longer periods Store food well packaged or cover...

Page 16: ...temperature for colder f Display LEDs see Display LEDs ta ble for explanation g Display with temperature and sym bols symbols only visible during use see Symbols in the display table for explanation Sensor controls for the freezer sec tion h For setting the temperature for warmer i For setting the temperature for colder j For switching the complete refrigera tion appliance on and off k For switchi...

Page 17: ...appliance from being switched off by mistake Alarm Flashes when the door or temperature alarm is triggered Message symbol in the display Meaning DEMO Demonstration mode The demonstration mode has been activated see Problem solving guide Display warn ings Sabbath mode For switching Sabbath mode on and off MENU Settings mode Lights up when settings are being selected Holiday mode Holiday mode has be...

Page 18: ...ctive AirClean g Interior lighting h Bottle shelf with bottle holder i Slide regulator for setting the mois ture level j PerfectFresh zone compartments k Condensate channel and drain hole l NoFrost module m Freezer drawers For easier installation there are trans port handles on the back at the top and transport wheels underneath the refri geration appliance ...

Page 19: ...pened and closed KKF FF Active AirClean charcoal fil ters with holder The charcoal filters neutralise unpleas ant odours in the refrigerator section for improved air quality Ice cube tray Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer section from rising too quickly in the event of a power cut This can help prolong the storage life The cool pack will be at its most effect ive afte...

Page 20: ... cloths are extremely rip proof and hard wearing Thanks to very fine microfibres these cloths achieve excel lent cleaning results KKF RF Active AirClean replacement filters Replacement filters to the fit the Active AirClean holder are available We re commend replacing the charcoal filters every 6 months KKF FF Active AirClean charcoal fil ters with holder The appliance is supplied with a char coal...

Page 21: ... shelves and the door shelves has a layer of protective foil to prevent dam age during transportation The appli ance doors and side panels where ap plicable have a protective foil Do not remove the foil until the appli ance has been positioned in its final location Cleaning the appliance Please refer to the relevant instruc tions in Cleaning and care Clean the inside of the appliance and the acces...

Page 22: ... the refrigerator section The temperature display for the refriger ator section indicates the temperature in the refrigerator section If the temperature in the freezer sec tion is above 0 C dashes will flash in the temperature display for the freezer section As soon as the temperature drops below 0 C the temperature in the freezer section will flash in the dis play The LED in the display will flas...

Page 23: ...ting will go out Switching the refrigerator section PerfectFresh zone on separately if previously switched off Touch the left hand On Off control to switch on the refrigerator section The refrigerator section PerfectFresh zone will be switched on and will start to cool down It will reach the set tem perature The interior lighting will come on when the refrigerator section door is opened Switching ...

Page 24: ...section and in the PerfectFresh zone We recommend a temperature of 4 C in the refrigerator section The temperature in the PerfectFresh zone is controlled automatically and maintained at 0 to 3 C Automatic temperature distribution DynaCool The fan switches on automatically when the cooling system for the refrigerator switches on It distributes the temperat ure in the appliance to all areas more eve...

Page 25: ... Approximately 5 seconds after the last time a sensor has been touched the current temperature inside the appli ance is automatically shown Temperature range The temperature in the refrigerator section can be adjusted from 3 C to 7 C The temperature in the freezer sec tion can be adjusted from 14 C to 26 C Tip If you have adjusted the temperat ure wait for approx 6 hours if the ap pliance is not v...

Page 26: ...ed Super freeze function For optimum results switch on the Su per freeze function before putting fresh food into the freezer section This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nu trients vitamins flavours and appear ance Exceptions When placing food in the freezer that is already frozen When freezing up to 2 kg of fresh food daily The SuperFreeze function should be switched on 6 hours before...

Page 27: ...t The display LED next to the corres ponding symbol will light up and the function will be switched on The display LED next to the corres ponding symbol will go out and the function will be switched off After an interruption to the power sup ply any function that was previously switched on will be switched off ...

Page 28: ... off quickly can be stored in the appliance for some time at this temperature and the energy consumption is lower than in normal operation This also prevents the build up of odours and mould which can occur if the refrigerator section is switched off and the appliance door is closed Switching Holiday mode on off If Holiday mode cannot be switched on the refrigerator section has been switched off s...

Page 29: ...of food at once You are freezing warm food There was a mains outage The refrigeration appliance has a fault The alarm will stop and the display will go out as soon as the reason for the alarm has been resolved Health risk caused by decom posing food If the temperature in the freezer sec tion remains above 18 C for a long time the frozen goods can start to defrost This will reduce the storage life ...

Page 30: ...oming warm if the door is left open An alarm will sound if the appliance door has been left open for longer than 60 seconds The alarm will stop and the display will go out as soon as the door is closed Switching the door alarm off early If the noise disturbs you you can switch the alarm off if you wish Touch the sensor The alarm will stop ...

Page 31: ...ew Switching Sabbath mode on off No settings option available Changing the temperature unit C F Adjusting the PerfectFresh zone temperature Activating or deactivating the lock Sabbath mode The refrigeration appliance has a Sab bath mode to support the observance of religious customs The following are switched off The interior lighting when the appli ance door is opened All acoustic and visual sign...

Page 32: ...h mode was previously switched on is offered Touch the SuperFreeze control to confirm the setting MENU lights up in the display and flashes Touch the On Off control to exit Settings mode When Sabbath mode is active will flash in the display Switch off Sabbath mode after the Sabbath has passed Changing the temperature unit C F The temperature can be displayed in either Fahrenheit F or Celsius C Tou...

Page 33: ...mode The display LED lights up when the safety lock is activated Adjusting the PerfectFresh zone temperature In the PerfectFresh zone the temperat ure is automatically maintained between 0 and 3 C However if you would like it to be warmer or colder e g when stor ing fish you can adjust the temperature slightly The adjustment is made in stages to Under certain circumstances a set ting from to can c...

Page 34: ...Selecting further settings 34 MENU lights up in the display and flashes Touch the On Off control to exit Settings mode The temperature in the PerfectFresh zone is now set to the new level ...

Page 35: ...er in the appliance If there is insufficient air circulation the cooling performance will de crease and energy consumption will increase Do not cover the fan in the rear wall of the appliance Tip Do not store food in such a way that it touches the rear wall of the refri gerator section as it may freeze to the rear wall This appliance has automatic Dynamic cooling which helps to keep an even temper...

Page 36: ... on buying food The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh and how long it can be kept in the ap pliance Take into account the use by date and the correct storage temperature Time out of the refrigerator e g trans porting food in a warm car should be kept to a minimum Tip Take an insulated cool bag when shopping and load f...

Page 37: ...er Remember that the fresher the food when placed in the appliance the longer it will stay fresh Take food out of the PerfectFresh zone approx 30 to 60 minutes before using it The aroma and taste do not fully develop until the food has reached room temperature The PerfectFresh zone is divided into two areas The PerfectFresh zone compartments have a regulator which is used to adjust the relative hu...

Page 38: ...d rich in protein de teriorates faster than other types of food Shellfish for example deteriorates faster than fish and fish deteriorates faster than meat Always keep these foods covered or wrapped Humidity controlled compart ment The humidity level in the humidity con trolled compartment greatly depends on the type and quantity of food being stored if stored unwrapped If the quantity of food bein...

Page 39: ...tor humidity not in creased or humidity increased An increased humidity level in the humidity controlled compartment is achieved by the moisture present in the food being stored i e the more food stored in the compartment the higher the humidity If too much moisture collects on the floor of the compartment and the food is affected dry the compartment particularly the floor and under neath the lid ...

Page 40: ...ctive strip at the back must face upwards to pre vent food from touching the back of the appliance and freezing to it Removing the PerfectFresh zone drawers The drawers in the PerfectFresh zone are on telescopic runners and can be removed for filling emptying or cleaning purposes Remove the bottle shelf from the ap pliance door to make it easier to take out the drawers Pull the drawers out as far ...

Page 41: ...me to remove Push the stainless steel frame up and remove it by pulling it forward Replace the stainless steel frame in the required position Ensure that it is securely pushed back in the correct position Some stainless steel frames are easier to remove and replace when you take hold of them together with the slat at the back and remove by pulling upward Replace the clip on container in the stainl...

Page 42: ...elf where this food is kept Change the filters sooner if neces sary Use more charcoal filters with hold ers in the appliance see Accessor ies Optional accessories The holder for the charcoal filters sits on the protective strip at the back of the shelf Pull the charcoal filter holder upwards to remove it from the protective strip Refit it on the protective strip of the shelf you wish to use it on ...

Page 43: ...his means in practice is that the food loses more moisture You can see this in the large amount of water that collects around the food when it defrosts If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting pro cess and very little water collects around the defroste...

Page 44: ...e chops steaks cutlets etc with a sheet of plastic freezer film This prevents them from freezing to gether in a block Do not salt or season raw food or blanched vegetables before freezing Cooked food should only be lightly salted and seasoned Some herbs in tensify the taste of food when frozen Placing hot foods or drinks in the freezer causes food that is already frozen to partially thaw and incre...

Page 45: ...n food as this will cause frozen food to begin to thaw Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen Freezing small amounts of food Place the food in the lower freezer drawers Place the food flat in the bottom of the freezer drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as pos sible Freezing the maximum amount of food see data plate I...

Page 46: ... packaging Defrosting frozen goods Never re freeze partially or fully de frosted food Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Frozen goods can be defrosted in differ ent ways In a microwave oven In an oven using Fan heat or the Defrost setting At room temperature In the refrigerator zone the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the other food cold In a steam oven F...

Page 47: ... far as they will go and then lift them up and out Lift the glass plate slightly pull it for wards and out Using accessories Using the cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer zone from rising too quickly in the event of a power cut This can help prolong the storage life Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer zone The cool pack will be at its most effect ive af...

Page 48: ...l with water and place it on the bot tom of one of the freezer drawers Once frozen use a blunt instrument for example a spoon handle to re move the ice tray from the freezer if it is stuck Tip Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by holding it under running water for a short time ...

Page 49: ...ns through a chan nel and drain pipe into an evaporation system at the back of the refrigeration appliance Keep the condensate channel and drain hole clean to enable this Con densate must be able to drain away unhindered at all times Freezer section The appliance is equipped with a NoFrost system The freezer defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appli ance collects on the condenser ...

Page 50: ...nts Cleaning and conditioning agents used inside the appliance must be food safe To avoid damaging all the surfaces of your appliance do not use cleaning agents containing soda am monia 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 s...

Page 51: ...rom the door Take out the freezer drawers and glass plates Hold the dividing panel with both hands and pull it out Take out all other removable parts for cleaning Dismantling an adjustable shelf Before cleaning the shelf remove the plastic trim and protective strip at the back of the shelf To do this Place the shelf on a worktop covered with a soft material e g a tea towel Then pull the protective...

Page 52: ...eration appliance may become unusable e g deform if they are washed in the dishwasher at more than 55 C For dishwasher safe parts only use dishwasher programmes with a max imum temperature of 55 C Contact with natural dyes from car rots tomatoes and ketchup etc may discolour the plastic parts in the dish washer This discolouration does not affect the stability of the parts The following parts can ...

Page 53: ...g from the appliance front and side panels immediately All surfaces are susceptible to scratching Contact with unsuitable cleaning agents can alter or discol our the surfaces See the information on Cleaning agents at the beginning of this sec tion 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 ...

Page 54: ...or seal should be cleaned reg ularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a cloth After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on Switch on the Super freeze function for a while so that the freezer section can cool down quickly Switch on the Super cool function for a while so that the refrigerator section can cool down...

Page 55: ...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 pro trude over the edge of the holder Remove both charcoal filters and place the new filters with the framed edge pointing downwards in the holder Place ...

Page 56: ...e socket correctly 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 cor rectly and switch on Check whether the mains fuse has tripped There could be a fault with the appliance the household electrical wiring or another electrical appliance Contact a qualified ele...

Page 57: ...ormal by itself If a thick layer of ice has already formed this will af fect cooling and increase energy consumption Defrost the refrigeration appliance and clean it The ambient room temperature is too high The higher the ambient temperature the longer the compressor has to run See Installation Location The temperature setting in the refrigeration appliance is too low Correct the temperature setti...

Page 58: ... placed No tools are required to change the door seal Change the door seal A replacement is available from Miele or from specialist retailers Ice or condensation has built up inside the appli ance The door seal has come out of its groove Check that the door seal is correctly positioned in the groove The door seal is damaged Check whether the door seal is damaged An LED indicator light is flashing ...

Page 59: ... is dark and is shown in the display Sabbath mode is switched on The interior lighting is switched off and the refrigeration appliance is cooling down You can switch off Sabbath Mode at any time see Selecting additional settings Switching Sab bath Mode on and off The LED is lit up in the display and the re frigeration appliance cannot be used The safety lock has been activated Completely deactivat...

Page 60: ...f fresh food being placed in the freezer at once without switching on the Super Freeze function An interruption to the power supply A fault with the refrigeration appliance Rectify the cause of the alarm The display LED goes out and the buzzer stops sounding The temperature display will stop flashing as soon as the temperature has dropped to the correct level Depending on the temperature displayed...

Page 61: ...will flash for about 1 minute in the temperature display for the freezer section Touch the sensor The warmest temperature displayed will disappear The display will then revert to showing the current temperature in the freezer section Depending on the temperature displayed you should check whether food in the freezer has star ted to thaw or has defrosted If it has it should be used as soon as possi...

Page 62: ...minutes if the appliance door is left open If this is not the case then there is a fault Risk of electric shock due to exposed live electrical components When removing the lighting cover there is a risk of coming into contact with live electrical compon ents Do not remove the lighting cover The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by the Customer Service Department Danger of injury from L...

Page 63: ...gether The food packaging was not dry when placed 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 created by the evaporator is used to prevent condensation ...

Page 64: ...ials expand inside the appliance Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises Cause and remedy Rattling vi brating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level Do so by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance or place something underneath it The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of...

Page 65: ...d to service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in this booklet Please quote the model and serial num ber of your appliance when contacting Miele This information can be found on the data plate The data plate can be found inside the appliance Warranty The appliance warranty is valid for 2 years from date of purchase In the UK you must activate your cover by calling 0330...

Page 66: ...n tact gap of at least 3 mm These in clude miniature circuit breakers fuses and contactors EN 60335 The mains plug and mains connection cable must not come into contact with the back of the appliance as vibrations can cause damage to these compon ents This could result in a short circuit Do not plug in other appliances behind this appliance Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity sup...

Page 67: ...ly next to one another However your refrigeration appliance can be installed side by side because it is equipped with built in heating units in the side panels Please contact your dealer for specific information about which combinations will work with your appliance Location This appliance should be installed in a dry well ventilated room When deciding where to install your re frigeration applianc...

Page 68: ...f the appliance is stated on the data plate in side the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN 10 to 32 C N 16 to 32 C ST 16 to 38 C T 16 to 43 C Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the compressor to switch off for too long causing the internal tem perature in the appliance to rise with the risk of food deteriorating and going off Ventilation Risk of fire and damage due t...

Page 69: ...onality of the appliance is not affected En ergy consumption is only slightly in creased with less distance between the appliance and the wall Fit the wall spacers onto the back of the appliance on the top left and right Installation Two people are required for in stalling the appliance The appliance must be empty when it is installed Move the appliance carefully on floors that are sensitive to sc...

Page 70: ... enclosed spanner until it sits on the floor Then unscrew the foot by a further turn Installing the refrigeration appliance in a run of kitchen units Risk of fire and damage due to insufficient ventilation If the refrigeration appliance is not ventilated sufficiently the com pressor will run more frequently and for longer periods This will result in increased energy consumption and a higher operat...

Page 71: ...iance door to be opened and shut without being obstructed To match the height of the rest of the kit chen units the refrigeration appliance can be fitted with a suitable top box When installed next to a wall a dis tance of at least 55 mm must be main tained on the hinge side between the wall and the refrigeration appli ance The larger the ventilation gap the more economically the compressor will w...

Page 72: ...Installation I N S T A L L A T I O N 72 Appliance dimensions Dimensions without wall spacers Appliance depth is increased by 35 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted ...

Page 73: ...Installation I N S T A L L A T I O N 73 Dimensions without wall spacers Appliance depth is increased by 35 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted A mm B mm C mm KFN 16947 D ed cs 2000 2012 2020 ...

Page 74: ...will be re duced Condensate will build up in the interior cabinet and this can cause a build up of ice Do not damage the door seal and ensure it does not slip out of its groove 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 Remov...

Page 75: ...el off Push the panel toward the refriger ation appliance and leave it hanging there between the door and appli ance to start with Place the safety device supplied with the refrigeration appliance on the soft close mechanism so that it engages The safety device prevents the hinge from snapping shut Do not remove the red safety device until instructed to do so Gently loosen the cover from the latch...

Page 76: ...e 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 housing together with the soft close mechanism using a flat head screwdriver in the middle Then lever the housing together with the soft close mechanism out of the latch from the appliance side Put the soft close mechanism to one side Push the spacer towards the hin...

Page 77: ...he appliance door The appliance door is not secure once the screws in the hinge plate have been removed The appliance door must be held by a second person Loosen the screws in the upper hinge plate and pull the hinge plate up and off Danger of injury when removing the upper appliance door As soon as the hinge pin is located in the upper appliance door rather than in the middle hinge plate the lowe...

Page 78: ...adually lift ing the panel off Push the panel toward the refriger ation appliance and leave it hanging there between the door and appli ance to start with Place the safety device supplied with the refrigeration appliance on the soft close mechanism The safety device prevents the hinge from snapping shut Do not remove the red safety device until instructed to do so Use a flat head screwdriver to ca...

Page 79: ...nel Push the soft close 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 housing together with the soft close mechanism using a flat head screwdriver in the middle Then lever the housing together with the soft close mechanism out of the latch from the appliance side Put the soft close mechanism to one side Push the ...

Page 80: ... pin from the middle of the appliance by pulling it up Tip Please note that the grey plastic cover on the middle hinge plate can fall off when the appliance door is being removed Carefully lift the lower appliance door off and place it to one side 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 middle ...

Page 81: ...over by 180 and refit it in the holes on the opposite side Screw the hinge plate into place on the opposite side using the two outer slots only Do not use the screw in the middle because otherwise you will not be able to align the appliance door with the outer slots 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 ...

Page 82: ...e Push both parts out so that they are firmly engaged Use screw to secure the spacer and soft close mechanism in place Attach panel onto soft close mechanism bracket Pull soft close mechanism bracket toward the hinge plate and insert pin from above so that the square sits in the depression Fit cover back into place so that it engages Make sure that cover fits properly so that the door can be close...

Page 83: ... Refitting the upper door Fit the upper door onto hinge pin in the middle of the appliance Close the upper door 0 2 3 Fit hinge plate on the opposite side and secure it in place with screws Tip If necessary drill holes for the screws Refit cover on the opposite side Align the appliance door with the ap pliance housing using the slots in the lower hinge plate Then tighten the screws ...

Page 84: ... they are firmly engaged Use screw to secure the spacer and soft close mechanism in place Attach panel onto soft close mechanism bracket Slide cover on from the side so that the openings for pin are aligned Pull soft close mechanism bracket toward the hinge plate and insert pin from above so that the square sits in the depression Snap cover completely into place Make sure that cover fits properly ...

Page 85: ...ns below carefully when you refit the handle Loosely attach the door handle to the opposite side with the two front screws to start with The mounting plate must be posi tioned on the door housing 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 it audibly...

Page 86: ...have to do To align the lower door use the long outer slots in the lower hinge plate Remove 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 screws again Screw does not need to be refit ted Align the upper door using the long outer slots in the middle hinge plate Slightly loosen both screws Align the doo...

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