Miele K14820SD User Manual

Operating and installation instructions

Refrigerator with Dynamic cooling K 14820 SD K 14820 SD ed/cs

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.

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Contents

Guide to the appliance .............................................3

Caring for the environment..........................................5

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6

How to save energy ...............................................11

Switching on and off ..............................................12

Before using for the first time.........................................12

Cleaning and care ..............................................12

Operating the appliance ............................................13

Switching on .....................................................13

Switching off .....................................................13

Settings mode ....................................................13

Switching the sensor tones on/off...................................14

Activating or de-activating the safety lock ............................14

Switching off for longer periods of time .................................15

The correct temperature ...........................................16

. . . temperature in the refrigerator.....................................16

Setting the temperature .............................................16

Temperature range ..............................................17

Temperature display ...............................................17

Changing the temperature display brightness .........................17

Alarm...........................................................18

To switch off the door alarm whilst the door is still open ....................18

To switch on the door alarm .........................................18

Super cool and Dynamic cooling ....................................19

Super cool .......................................................19

Dynamic cooling m ...............................................19

Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................21

Different storage zones .............................................21

Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................22

When shopping for food ............................................22

Storing food correctly ..............................................22

Fruit and vegetables .............................................22

Unpacked meat and vegetables ...................................23

Protein rich foods ...............................................23

Meat .........................................................23

Contents

Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................24

Moving the shelves ................................................24

Split shelf ........................................................24

Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf ...............................25

Moving the bottle divider ............................................26

Automatic defrost ................................................27

Cleaning and care ................................................28

Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................29

Appliance door, side panels .........................................30

Ventilation gaps ...................................................31

Door seal ........................................................31

Metal grille at the back of the appliance ................................31

Active charcoal filters .............................................32

To change the active charcoal filters...................................32

Problem solving guide ............................................34

Noises .........................................................36

After Sales / Guarantee ............................................37

Electrical connection..............................................38

Installation ......................................................39

Side-by-side installation.............................................39

Location .........................................................39

Climate range ..................................................39

Ventilation .......................................................40

Installation .......................................................40

Aligning the appliance..............................................40

Levelling the appliance door .........................................40

Appliance dimensions ..............................................41

Changing the door hinging .........................................42

Aligning the appliance door ........................................49

Building in the appliance ..........................................50

Guide to the appliance

a On/Off sensor

b Dynamic cooling sensor

c Super cool sensor

d Sensor for setting a lower

temperature (X)

e Safety lock indicator light

(only visible when Safety lock is activated)

f Temperature display

g "Cooling" symbol

h Sensor for setting a higher

temperature (Y)

i Alarm off sensor

(only visible when the door alarm sounds)

j Change active charcoal filter

indicator (only visible when the active charcoal filter needs to be changed)

a Dynamic cooling fan

b Ceiling lighting

c Butter and cheese compartment

d Egg tray/Condiment tray

e Universal container

f Adjustable shelves

g Active charcoal filter holder

h Bottle rack

i Condensate channel and

drain hole

j Bottle divider

k Bottle shelf

l Fruit and vegetable containers

Guide to the appliance

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and should be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation!

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially 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 not to damage the pipework at the back of it before or during transportation to an authorised collection depot. In this way, refrigerant in the pipework and oil in the compressor will be contained and will not leak out into the environment.

Warning and Safety instructions

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 important notes on the installation, safety, operation and care of the appliance.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.

Correct application

This appliance is not designed for

commercial use. It is intended for use in domestic households and in similar working and residential environments such as:

improper use or operation of the appliance.

This appliance is not intended for

use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it correctly by a person responsible for their safety.

Safety with children

This appliance is not a toy! To avoid

the risk of injury, do not allow children to play with it or near it, or to play with the controls. Neither should they be allowed to swing on the door. Please supervise young children whilst you are using it. Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely, recognising the dangers of misuse.

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Shops

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Offices and showrooms

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Hostels and guest houses.

This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.

It must only be used as a domestic appliance to cool and store food.

Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or

Warning and Safety instructions

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 the coolant

Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect. The use of this coolant has, however, led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the compressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system. This is unavoidable, but does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance. Care must be taken during transportation and setting up of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking coolant can damage the eyes. In the event of any damage:

- avoid 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 every8gofcoolant at least 1 m room space is required. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.

Safe operation of the appliance is

only assured if it has been installed and connected in accordance with these operating and installation instructions.

Before connecting the appliance,

make sure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and connected load) match the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

Do not connect the appliance to the

mains electricity supply by a multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

Warning and Safety instructions

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 should be inspected by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage or injury caused by the lack of or inadequacy of an effective earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Installation, maintenance and

repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The 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. The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when:

it has been switched off at the wall

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socket and the plug has been withdrawn, or

the fuse from the fused spur

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connection unit has been withdrawn, or

the mains fuse has been

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disconnected, or

– the screw-out fuse has been

removed (in countries where this is applicable).

Faulty components must only be

replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.

This appliance must not be used in

a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).

In countries where there are areas

which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee.

Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

Never store explosive materials in

the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Thermostats switching on may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard. Flammable compounds could explode.

Do not operate any electrical

equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and explosion.

If storing alcohol with a high

percentage proof, make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright. Danger of explosion.

Observe the "use by" dates given on

food to avoid the risk of food poisoning. Storage times will depend on several factors, including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored. Follow the instructions given on food manufacturer's packaging on storage conditions required, as well as the "use by" date.

Do not use sharp edged objects to

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remove frost and ice,

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separate food which has become frozen.

They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to the appliance.

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.

Do not use any oils or grease on the

door seal, as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time.

Do not store cooking oil in the

refrigerator door. Traces of oil can cause stress cracks to occur in the plastic components in the door.

Do not block the ventilation gaps in

the appliance as this would impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.

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, will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.

Do not use a steam-cleaning

appliance to clean this appliance. Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.

Warning and Safety instructions

Stainless steel appliances

Do not use sticky notes, transparent

adhesive tape, masking tape or other types of adhesive on the surface of the door. These damage the surface, causing it to lose its dirt repellent protective coating.

The high-quality surface of the door

is supsceptible to scratching. Even fridge magnets can cause scratching.

Disposal of your old appliance

Before disposing of an old

appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.

Be careful not to damage any part of

the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by

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puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator.

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bending any pipework.

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scratching the surface coating.

Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and safety instructions.

How to save energy

Normal energy consumption

Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.

Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.

Not near to a heat source (radiator, oven).

Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx. 20°C.

Do not cover the ventilation gaps and dust them regularly.

Temperature setting with a thermostat which is approximate (set in stages).

Temperature setting with a thermostat which is exact to the degree (digital display).

Use Drawers, shelves and racks

Defrosting Defrost the freezer section when a

With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the

Larder section 8 to 12 °C

Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C

PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C

Freezer section -18 °C

Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C

arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered.

Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible.

Store food in an organised way. Searching for an item will mean the

Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance.

Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation of

Place frozen food in the refrigerator to defrost.

Do not over-fill the appliance to allow air to circulate.

layer of ice 0.5 cm thick has built up.

Increased energy consumption

Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).

Where there is a high ambient room temperature.

temperature in the compartment, the higher the energy consumption.

On appliances with winter setting, please make sure that the winter setting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 °C .

Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness.

door is open for longer.

Hot food will cause the refrigerator unit to run for a long time, as the appliance will have to work harder to reduce the temperature.

liquids will cause a loss of coldness in the refrigerator.

A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food, and increases energy consumption.

Before using for the first time

Important: To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance, let it stand for 1½ to 2 hours after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains.

Protective foil

Switching on and off

Important. Each time it is used, the Miele stainless steel conditioning agent forms a water and dirt repellent protective coating.

Clean the inside of the appliance and

the accessories with lukewarm water and a little washing up liquid, and then dry with a soft cloth.

The stainless steel trim to the interior shelves and the door shelves has a layer of protective foil to prevent damage during transportation. On stainless steel appliances, the outer surfaces are also covered with protective foil.

^ Do not remove the foil until the

appliance has been positioned in its final location.

Cleaning and care

^ Treat the stainless steel trim to the

interior shelves and the door shelves with the Miele stainless steel conditioner supplied as soon as you have removed the foil.

On stainless steel appliances also treat the side panels with the Miele stainless steel conditioning agent supplied as soon as you have removed the protective foil. The appliance doors have a special finish which is resistant to soiling. Do not use Miele stainless steel conditioner on the appliance door.

Active charcoal filters (Active AirClean filters)

Place the active charcoal filters

supplied inside the holder, and place the holder on one of the shelves inside the refrigerator (see "Active charcoal filters").

Switching on and off

Operating the appliance

A light touch of the finger on the sensors is all that is required to operate this appliance.

Switching on

Touch the On/Off sensor until the

temperature display comes on.

The appliance will start to cool, and the interior lighting will come on when the door is opened.

To enable the temperature to get sufficiently cold inside the appliance, allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it.

Switching off

Settings mode

Certain settings on the appliance can only be selected in the settings mode.

How to select the settings mode and how to change the settings is described in the relevant section of these instructions.

Overview of functions that can be selected in the settings mode:

To enter or leave the settings mode

To switch the sensor tones on/off (see "Switching on and off")

To confirm that the active charcoal filters have been changed (see "Active charcoal filters")

To switch the safety lock on/off (see "Switching on and off")

Touch the On/Off sensor until all of the indicators go out.

The interior light will not come on when you open the door and the cooling process will be switched off. (If this does not happen, the safety lock is still activated).

To change the brightness of the temperature display (see "The correct temperature")

The door alarm is automatically disabled when the appliance is in the settings mode. As soon as the door is closed, the door alarm is activated again.

Switching on and off

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 the X sensor repeatedly until b

appears in the display.

^ Touch the On/Off sensor.

By touching the X sensor, you can now select whether the sensor tones are switched on or off:

b0: Sensor tones are switched off b1: Sensor tones are switched on b –: Return to menu.

The old setting lights up, and your newly selected setting flashes.

Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm a new setting.

Activating or de-activating the safety lock

The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off inadvertently.

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 the X sensor repeatedly until u

appears in the display.

Touch the On/Off sensor.

By touching the X sensor, you can now select whether the safety lock is switched on or off:

u0: The safety lock is deactivated u1: The safety lock is activated u –: Return to menu.

The old setting lights up, and your newly selected setting flashes.

Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c appears in the display.

Touch the On/Off sensor.

You have now left the settings mode.

Switching on and off

Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm a

new setting.

Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c

appears in the display.

Touch the On/Off sensor.

You have now left the settings mode.

The safety lock indicator in the temperature display when the safety lock has been activated.

X will light up

Switching off for longer periods of time

If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday:

switch the appliance off,

disconnect it from the mains. Switch

off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket, or disconnect the mains fuse.

clean the appliance out and

leave the door ajar to air the

appliance.

If, during a long absence, the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the door is left shut, there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance.

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