Miele FN 14827 S ed manual

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    Operating and installation instructions Frost-free freezer FN 14827 S ed To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 07 301 800 e n-G B[...]

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    Guide to the appliance .............................................4 Caring for the environment ..........................................6 Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7 How to save energy ...............................................1 2 Switching on and off ..............................................1[...]

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    Defrosting .......................................................2 6 Ice cubes ........................................................2 6 Cooling drinks ....................................................2 6 Freezer tray ......................................................2 7 Cool pack ........................................................2 [...]

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

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    a Lighting b Frost free system c Shallow freezer drawer d Freezer drawers with freezer calendar Guide to the appliance 5[...]

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    Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation! Rather than just thro[...]

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    This appliance complies with all relevant local and national safety requirements. Improper use can, however, present a risk of both personal injury and material damage. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the first time. They contain importa[...]

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    Technical safety ~ Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. A damaged appliance is dangerous. ~ If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user from danger. ~ This appliance contains t[...]

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    ~ The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with current local and national safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and tested regularly, and where there is any doubt, the household wiring system[...]

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    Correct use ~ Never handle frozen food with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food. Danger of frost burn. ~ Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer. The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue. ~[...]

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    ~ The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g. a garage, can lead to the appliance switching off for longer per[...]

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    Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx. 20°C. Where t[...]

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    Before using for the first time The stainless steel surface has a layer of protective foil to prevent scratching during transportation. ^ Do not remove this foil until the appliance has been installed or built in. ^ After removing the protective foil, treat external surfaces with a suitable stainless steel conditioning agent (available from www.mie[...]

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    Cool pack Place the cool pack in the top freezer drawer or to save space on the freezer tray. The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx. 24 hours. Switching off ^ Touch the On/Off sensor until all of the indicators go out. The lighting will not come on when you open the door and the cooling process will[...]

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    Switching the sensor tones on/off The sensor tone which sounds each time a sensor is touched can be deactivated. ^ Touch and leave your finger on the X sensor. ^ At the same time, briefly touch the On/Off sensor (without letting go of the X sensor). ^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for another 5 seconds until c appears in the display. ^ Touch th[...]

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

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    It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the appliance. Micro-organisms will cause food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influences the growth rate of these micro-organisms. Reducing the temperature reduces their growth rate. To freeze fresh food and to store frozen fo[...]

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    If you have adjusted the temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and for approx. 24 hours if the appliance is full before checking the temperature display as it will take this long for the display to give an accurate reading. If, after this time, the temperature is still too high or too low, you will need to adjust i[...]

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    Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the appliance cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid energy being wasted if the door is left open. Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active. It does not have to be switched on manually. Temperature alarm An alarm will sound if the temperature[...]

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    Door alarm The alarm will sound if the door is left open for more than approx. 2 minutes. The alarm off sensor will light up red and the "Freezing" symbol will flash. The alarm will stop and the indicators will go out as soon as the door is closed. Switching the door alarm off early If the noise of the door alarm disturbs you, you can swi[...]

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    Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer. This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours and appearance. Super freeze is not necessary: – when placing food in the freezer that is already frozen. – when freezing less than 2 kg fresh food daily. Switching on Super [...]

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    Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be exceeded. The maximum freezing capacity for freezing within a 24-hour period is given on the data plate: "Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs". The maximum freezing capacity gi[...]

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    Example If you only require 3 freezer drawers as well as the freezer tray for storing frozen food: ^ Place food in the top 3 freezer drawers, leaving the other drawers empty. ^ Take out the fourth drawer down and place the isolation plate under the third drawer. This "switches off" (isolates) the drawers below. Storing frozen food When bu[...]

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    Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition. Hints on home freezing – The following types of food are suitable for freezing: Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy products, pastry, leftovers, egg yolks, egg whites and a range of pre-cooked meals. – The following types of food are not suitab[...]

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    Before placing food in the freezer ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the Super freeze function for some time before placing the food in the freezer (see "Super freeze"). This also helps to prevent food that is already in the freezer from starting to defrost. Placing food in the freezer Fresh food can be placed in any[...]

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    Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways: – in a microwave oven, – in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost" setting, – at room temperature, – in the refrigerator (the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the other food cold), – in a steam oven. Poultry It is particularly important to observe [...]

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    Freezer tray The freezer tray is useful for freezing small items such as berries, herbs and vegetables. They can be frozen individually and therefore maintain their shape when defrosted. ^ Space the food out loosely on the tray. Leave the food for 10-12 hours to freeze thoroughly on the tray. Transfer it to a freezer bag or suitable container once [...]

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    This freezer is equipped with a Frost free system. The freezer defrosts automatically. The moisture generated by defrosting collects in the condensor and is automatically dissipated by the condensor from time to time. This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer to remain permanently ice-free, however, the food stored in the freezer will no[...]

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    A range of Miele cleaning and conditioning agents is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com. Never use cleaning agents containing abrasive substances such as sand, soda, acids, chlorides or chemical solvents. "Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are also unsuitable as they can cause matt are[...]

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    Door seal Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal. 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. Metal grille at the back of the appliance The metal grille at the back of the appliance (heat exchanger) should be dusted at [...]

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    Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. What to do i f... . . . the appliance does n[...]

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    . . . the alarm sounds and the alarm off sensor flashes. The temperature in the freezer is too warm, because ^ the door has been opened too frequently, or large amounts of fresh food have been put in at once for freezing. ^ the ventilation gaps are blocked. ^ there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply. Once the problem has been resol[...]

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    . . . there is a build-up of frost on the front panel of the frost-free system. This is not a fault. Droplets of condensate have settled on it and frozen. This may have been caused by one of the following: ^ The appliance door has been opened frequently or left open for a while. ^ A large quantity of fresh food has been placed in the appliance at o[...]

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    Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes. Click.... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the motor on and off. Sssrrrr[...]

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    In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer or – Miele (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your applianc[...]

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    Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an a.c. single phase 220-240 V 50 Hz supply. Please ensur[...]

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    Do not place any appliance which gives off heat, such as a toaster or microwave oven, on top of this appliance, as this would increase the appliance's energy consumption. This appliance has side-wall heating and can be installed side-by-side with another refrigeration appliance. Please ask your supplier for details of suitable appliances. Loca[...]

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    Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation, the air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. Installation ^ Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance. ^ Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered. Carefully rem[...]

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    Appliance dimensions ABC FN 14827 S ed 1852 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 39[...]

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    To avoid a build-up of condensation and resultant damage, refrigerators and freezers should not normally be installed side-by-side. However, this appliance has side wall heating, and can be installed side-by-side with certain other Miele appliances. Your dealer will be able to advise you on which models are suitable. Installation ^ This appliance m[...]

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    ^ Close the doors to check whether the door handles are correctly aligned with one another. The top of both appliances must be the same height. If they are not, the covers will not fit properly. ^ Push the two appliances together, and align them again. ^ Remove covers from both appliances. ^ Screw lower bracket e securely into position using screws[...]

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    ^ Position wide brackets j at the top and bottom on the back, and push the top bracket upwards until it is in the correct position (z). ^ Secure the brackets at the sides using hex screws k supplied. Do not drill holes for these screws in the appliance. To avoid vibrations, neither the brackets nor the screws should touch the pipework on the backs [...]

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    ^ Push short trim m into the gap at the top of the appliances. Make sure that the gap in the trim faces the front. The trim must sit flush with the top of the appliances at the front. ^ Fit cover n in the space between the control panels. Make sure that the outer edges of the cover are flush with the control panels. The cover can be pulled out to a[...]

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    To change the door hinging you will need the following tools : – a cross-slotted screwdriver, – a flat-bladed screwdriver, – a selection of Torx screwdrivers, – a spanner. Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. Removing the door handle ^ Pull door handle a towards you. Side section b slides back. ^ Pull side section firmly b o[...]

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    Removing the soft-close door mechanism The soft-close door mechanism is at the bottom of the door. ^ Open the appliance door. ^ Gently remove panel a from the soft-close mechanism by inserting a flat-bladed screwdriver into the gap from above and easing it off bit by bit. Take care not to damage the door seal. If the door seal becomes damaged, the [...]

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    ^ Slide soft-close mechanism bracket f as far as it will go towards the handle side of the door, and undo screws g on the soft-close mechanism. ^ Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, slide the soft-close door mechanism towards the handle side of the door, and slide it out at the side. ^ Then place it to one side. Changing over the door ^ Close the door[...]

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    ^ Then separate retainer f from cover e , by pushing it slightly to the left and then pulling the cover forwards and off. ^ Rotate retainer f by 180°. ^ Then fit cover e from the front over retainer f , and slide it over to the right. The writing must be visible. ^ Remove cover g , rotate it by 180° and fit it to the opposite side. ^ Then fit cov[...]

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    ^ Unscrew part h from hinge plate f , rotate it by 180° and refit into the hole on the opposite side of the hinge plate. ^ Refit cover b on the opposite side. ^ With the help of another person, carefully tip the appliance back and refit hinge pin c into hinge plate f . The notch at the bottom of the hinge plate should face forwards. ^ Replace hing[...]

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    ^ Slide the soft-close mechanism back into the door as far as it will go towards the appliance using a flat-headed screwdriver. The screw holes on the left and right must line up perfectly. ^ First fix the soft-close mechanism onto the appliance side, then onto the handle side c , pushing it firmly towards the appliance. ^ Attach panel b to soft-cl[...]

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    Aligning the appliance The appliance door can be aligned to the housing using the outer long slots in the lower hinge plate. In the following illustration the door is shown open to make it easier to see what you have to do. ^ Remove centre screw a from the hinge plate. ^ Slightly loosen both outer screws b . ^ Align the door by sliding the hinge pl[...]

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    Refitting the handle Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when you refit the handle. The door seal will be damaged if the handle is fitted incorrectly. ^ Loosely attach the handle to the opposite side of the door with the two front screws b . Mounting plate c must be positioned on the side of the door so that when the door i[...]

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    a Top box b Appliance c Housing unit d Wall The appliance can be installed in a kitchen run. To match the height of the rest of the kitchen, the appliance can be fitted with a suitable top box a . A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance across the entire width of the top box for air to circulate. The cross[...]

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