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Operating and installation instructions

Frost free fridge freezer
with PerfectFresh zone
and Dynamic cooling
KFN 12927 SD edt/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. 09 291 010

en - GB

Содержание KFN 12927 SD cs

Страница 1: ... fridge freezer with PerfectFresh zone and Dynamic cooling KFN 12927 SD edt 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 09 291 010 en GB ...

Страница 2: ...emperature in the PerfectFresh zone 18 Alarm 20 Temperature alarm 20 Door alarm 20 Super freeze 21 Storing food in the refrigerator 22 Different storage zones 22 Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator 23 When shopping for food 23 Storing food correctly 23 Unpacked meat and vegetables 23 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone 24 Storage temperature 24 Humidity level 24 Storing fo...

Страница 3: ...osting 34 Cleaning and care 35 Cleaning the interior and accessories 36 Appliance doors side panels 36 Ventilation gaps 37 Door seal 37 Problem solving guide 38 Noises 41 After Sales Guarantee 42 Electrical connection 43 Installation 44 Location 44 Climate range 44 Ventilation 44 Installation 44 Aligning the appliance 45 Levelling the appliance door 45 Appliance dimensions 46 Changing the door hin...

Страница 4: ...ator section temperature selector button cRefrigerator section temperature display dFreezer section temperature display eFreezer section temperature selector button fSuper freeze button and indicator light gAlarm off button and indicator light hMaster switch for switching the whole appliance on and off Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Страница 5: ...k fAdjustable shelf gBottle shelf hCondensate channel and drain hole iPerfectFresh zone dry compartment jControl for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled compartments kPerfectFresh zone humidity controlled compartment lFreezer drawers number will depend on model Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Страница 6: ...otentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Take care no...

Страница 7: ...n food freeze fresh food and to prepare ice Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation of the appliance The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised whilst using it o...

Страница 8: ...oid open flames and anything which creates a spark disconnect from the mains air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and contact the Service Department for advice The more coolant there is in an appliance the larger the room it should be installed in In the event of a leakage if the appliance is in a small room there is the danger of combustible gases building up For eve...

Страница 9: ...he manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work While the appliance is under guarantee repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation maintenance and repair work Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele orig...

Страница 10: ... stored upright Danger of explosion Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer The cans or bottles could explode Danger of injury and damage to the appliance When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst Danger of injury and damage to the appliance Observe th...

Страница 11: ... low an ambient temperature e g a garage can lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature 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 surfa...

Страница 12: ...erator section 4 to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Drawers shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way Searching for an item will m...

Страница 13: ...ther by pressing the master switch on the right hand side of the control panel or by pressing the On Off button on the left hand side of the control panel Press the master switch on the right hand side of the control panel The temperature display for the refrigerator section will show the selected temperature setting The temperature display for the freezer and the alarm indicator light will flash ...

Страница 14: ...re display for the refrigerator section goes out The refrigerator section is now switched off The temperature display for the freezer section will remain lit up To switch the refrigerator section on again Press the On Off button on the left hand side of the control panel again The refrigerator section temperature display will light up The refrigerator section will start cooling The interior light ...

Страница 15: ...r the ambient temperature surrounding the appliance The appliance is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures climate ranges Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed in the refrigerator section We recommend a temperature of 5 C in the middle of the refrigerator The temperature in the PerfectFresh zone is controlled automatically and is maintained at 0 to 3 C We reco...

Страница 16: ...rature increases each time you press the button When the highest setting is reached the temperature reverts to the lowest setting again The newly selected temperature will be adopted automatically after a short while The indicator for the temperature which has been set for the refrigeration section will light up The indictator for the temperature which has been set for the freezer section will fla...

Страница 17: ...ezer section temperature display will also flash if the temperature in the freezer section is not within the possible temperature range which can be displayed the temperature in the freezer section has risen by several degrees indicating that the appliance is warming up too much The alarm off indicator will flash at the same time This loss of coldness is no cause for concern in the following circu...

Страница 18: ...ish Any setting between 1 and 9 can be selected The lower the setting the lower the temperature will be in the PerfectFresh zone The default setting for the PerfectFresh zone is 5 If a setting of between 1 and 4 is selected the temperature can fall below 0 C and food could freeze A particular combination of LEDs lights up in the temperature display of the refrigerator section The correct temperatu...

Страница 19: ...f the setting 9 is reached it starts again with 1 Press the Super freeze button to confirm a newly selected setting Press the right hand master switch to switch the whole appliance on or off or Wait for 5 minutes The newly selected value will be taken up automatically You have now left settings mode The refrigerator section temperature display shows the desired temperature and the Super freeze but...

Страница 20: ...oad to re arrange or to take food out when freezing large amounts of food at once in the event of a power cut the appliance is faulty If the temperature inside the appliance is warmer than 18 C for a longer period of time check that the food has not started to thaw or defrost If it has check that it is still safe to eat and use it as quickly as possible Once the set temperature has been reached in...

Страница 21: ... on 24 hours beforehand Press the Super freeze button until the light comes on The appliance will work at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance The temperature display and the alarm off indicator button will flash until the desired temperature is reached Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 65 hours The indicator light will ...

Страница 22: ... meat poultry sausage products ready meals dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream fresh dough cake mixtures pizza or quiche dough soft cheese and other dairy products pre packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Danger o...

Страница 23: ...ng it can be kept in the refrigerator Time out of the refrigerator e g during transportation should be kept to a minimum For example do not allow food to stay in a hot car for too long Once food has started to deteriorate this process cannot be reversed As little as two hours outside the refrigerator can cause food to start deteriorating Storing food correctly Food should generally be stored cover...

Страница 24: ...ontent of the food being stored and the quantity of food being stored Use the regulator to adjust the humidity level in the PerfectFresh compartment The closer the storage humidity is to the humidity content of the food the crisper and fresher the food remains over a longer period as the water content of the food is largely retained Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone compartments The PerfectFre...

Страница 25: ...ted produce such as vegetables salad herbs cabbage and home grown seasonal fruit low humidity The regulator opens the vents to the compartment and the humidity can escape If the regulator is set at low humidity the humidity will be approx the same as the humidity in the refrigerator section At this setting the low temperature is the main advantage of the compartment rather than the humidity At the...

Страница 26: ...atural gases given off by other types of fruit and vegetables are Kiwis broccoli cauliflower Brussels sprouts mangos honeydew melons apples apricots cucumbers tomatoes pears nectarines and peaches Example Broccoli should not be stored with apples as apples produce a large amount of natural gas to which broccoli is very sensitive The result is a shorter than expected storage time for the broccoli S...

Страница 27: ... unwrapped in the high humidity PerfectFresh compartment High humidity in the PerfectFresh compartment can only be achieved by storing food which contains moisture in it If the humidity is not high enough because for example too little food has been stored in the compartment you can use a wet sponge to increase the humidity If you think that the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone is too high or ...

Страница 28: ...nt section can be pushed under the rear section Push the rear half of the glass shelf up slightly from below At the same time pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half To move the split shelf Take both halves of the split glass shelf out fit the two brackets onto the supports on either side at the required height and push the glass shel...

Страница 29: ... back in again to avoid injury or damage Carefully pull out the lid between the compartments slightly and lift it down and out To replace it insert the compartment lid from beneath into the holders and push it back into place To replace the compartment place it back on the fully extended runners a The front of the runners must be right up against the front of the compartment b Then push the compar...

Страница 30: ...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 process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer compartment check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the tempe...

Страница 31: ...lets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increa...

Страница 32: ...om of the drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible Please note that when removing the drawers the lowest freezer drawer must always remain in the freezer When placing food on the glass cold plate make sure it does not obstruct the ventilation gaps at the back This is important for problem free operation and normal energy consumption Freezing the maximum amount see data...

Страница 33: ...ing water or hot fat The cooking time is slightly less than that of fresh vegetables due to changes in the cell structure Never re freeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Ice cubes Fill the ice tray three quarters full with w...

Страница 34: ... of the appliance Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are kept clean and are never blocked so that condensate can flow away without hindrance Freezer section This appliance is equipped with a Frost free system The freezer section defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated by the condenser from...

Страница 35: ...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 melamine eraser blocks sharp metal scrapers Before cleaning Switch the appliance off Disconnect the applian...

Страница 36: ...eaning in a dishwasher Clean the condensate channel and drain hole frequently so that condensate can drain away unhindered Use a straw or similar to clear the drain if necessary After cleaning wipe the interior and accessories with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth Leave the door open to air the appliance for a short while Appliance doors side panels Remove any soiling from the appliance door...

Страница 37: ...ll increase the energy consumption of the appliance Make sure that the cable and other components do not get broken off bent or damaged in any way during cleaning Door seal Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time The door seal should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth After cleani...

Страница 38: ...nd the Super freeze indicator light is on The Super freeze function switches itself off automatically after approx 65 hours Check that the doors have been closed properly Has a large amount of fresh food been frozen at the same time This makes the compressor run for longer causing the temperature in the refrigerator to fall automatically the compressor is switching in too frequently and for too lo...

Страница 39: ... doors been open for longer than 60 seconds Close the door The alarm sounds and the temperature display for the freezer section and the indicator light for the alarm off button flash The freezer section temperature has risen above the set temperature because the freezer section door has been opened too frequently or large amounts of fresh food have been put in at once for freezing the ventilation ...

Страница 40: ...ce the lamp cover a the floor of the refrigerator section is wet The condensate drain hole is blocked Clean the condensate channel and drain hole If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact Miele Service To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced Problem solving guide 40 ...

Страница 41: ... appliance expands Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify What causes them and what can you do about them Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or pie...

Страница 42: ... that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from ...

Страница 43: ...the inverter of an autonomous power supply e g a solar power system When switching the appliance on a surge in power could trigger the safety cut out mechanism This could damage the electronic unit The appliance must not be used with so called energy saving devices These reduce the energy supply to the appliance which could then become too warm Using such devices could alter the specification of t...

Страница 44: ...e room the more energy the appliance requires to operate Climate range The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 16 C to 38 C 16 C to 43 C Operating in a room which is too cold ...

Страница 45: ...nce To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Levelling the appliance door Ensure that you unscrew adjusting foot a until it sits on the floor Then unscrew the foot by a further 90 Installation 45 ...

Страница 46: ...Appliance dimensions A B C KFN 12927 SD edt cs 2011 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 46 ...

Страница 47: ...a selection of Torx screwdrivers a spanner Two people are needed for changing the door hinging Removing the door handles Pull door handle a towards you Side section b slides back Pull side section b firmly back out of the guides on the mounting plate Undo the 4 screws Torx 15 in the mounting plate and remove the handle Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty holes ...

Страница 48: ...and place it to one side Carefully ease off cover e from above using a screwdriver and then take it off together with retaining plate f Then separate retaining plate f from cover e by pushing it slightly to the left and then pulling 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 vi...

Страница 49: ...e side Pull cover j off Unscrew hinge plate k turn it through 180 and fit it on the opposite side Pull off plastic cap h turn it through 180 and fit it back on to hinge plate k Refit cover j on the opposite side Remove cap l from the bearing bush in the door and refit on the opposite side Using a screwdriver remove spring clamp m from underneath the door and fit it on the opposite side Changing th...

Страница 50: ... g and fit it into the holes on the opposite side Screw hinge plate f into position on the opposite side using the two outer long slots only To make it possible to align the door later do not replace the centre screw at this stage Important Screw the adjustable foot c into hinge pin a as far as it will go Refit hinge pin a together with disc b and adjustable foot c Important The notch at the botto...

Страница 51: ...inge pin i Close the upper door Fit hinge plate c onto the opposite side and secure it with screws d If necessary drill pilot holes for the screws or use a battery operated screwdriver Fit covers a and b to their opposite sides Align the door with the appliance housing using the long slots in the lower hinge plate Then tighten the screws Changing the door hinging 51 ...

Страница 52: ...g plate c lines up correctly Then tighten all 4 screws b Slide the side section of the handle d into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place It is important to check that the side section of the handle d does not come into contact with the door seal when opening the door as this would damage the door seal permanently If after you have refitted the handle you find that the side ...

Страница 53: ... the lower hinge plate Remove centre screw a from the hinge plate Slightly loosen both outer screws b Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right Then tighten screws b again Screw a does not need to be used again To align the upper door use the long outer slots in the middle hinge plate Slightly loosen both screws c Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right ...

Страница 54: ...resulting in an increase in electricity consumption The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis When built into a kitchen run max depth 580 mm the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit The appliance door will protrude in front of furniture fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by 55 mm in the middle o...

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