Miele K 14827 SD User Manual
Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerator
with PerfectFresh zone
and Dynamic cooling
K 14827 SD
K 14827 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.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 07 937 090
Contents
Guide to the appliance .............................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................6
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7
How to save energy ...............................................12
Switching on and off ..............................................13
Before using for the first time.........................................13
Cleaning and care ..............................................13
Operating the appliance ............................................13
Settings mode ....................................................14
Switching the sensor tones on/off...................................15
Activating or de-activating the safety lock ............................15
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................16
The correct temperature ...........................................17
...intherefrigerator and the PerfectFresh zone .........................17
Dynamic cooling ..................................................17
Setting the temperature .............................................17
Temperature range ..............................................18
Setting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone .........................18
Temperature display ...............................................19
Changing the temperature display brightness .........................19
Alarm...........................................................20
To switch off the door alarm whilst the door is still open ....................20
To switch on the door alarm .........................................20
Super cool ......................................................21
The Super cool function.............................................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 food in the PerfectFresh zone compartments ......................24
Dry compartment ...............................................24
Humidity-controlled compartment ..................................25
Contents
Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................28
Moving the shelves ................................................28
Split shelf ........................................................28
Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf ...............................29
Universal container ................................................30
Moving the bottle divider ............................................30
Automatic defrost ................................................31
Refrigerator section and PerfectFresh zone .............................31
Cleaning and care ................................................32
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................33
Appliance door, side panels .........................................34
Ventilation gaps ...................................................35
Door seal ........................................................35
Metal grille at the back of the appliance ................................35
Active charcoal filters .............................................36
To change the active charcoal filters...................................36
Problem solving guide ............................................38
Noises .........................................................40
After Sales / Guarantee ............................................41
Information for dealers ............................................42
Demo mode ......................................................42
Electrical connection..............................................43
Installation ......................................................44
Side-by-side installation.............................................44
Location .........................................................44
Climate range ..................................................44
Ventilation .......................................................44
Installation .......................................................45
Aligning the appliance..............................................45
Levelling the appliance door .........................................45
Appliance dimensions ..............................................46
Changing the door hinging .........................................47
Aligning the appliance.............................................56
Stainless steel appliances (height adjustable door).....................56
Building in the appliance ..........................................57
Guide to the appliance
a On/Off sensor
b Super cool 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 "Cooling" symbol
g Sensor for setting a higher
temperature (Y)
h Alarm off sensor
(only visible when the door alarm
sounds)
i Change active charcoal filter
indicator
(only visible when the active
charcoal filters need to be changed)
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a Dynamic cooling fan
b Interior lighting
c Butter and cheese compartment
d Universal container
e Egg tray/Condiment tray
f Bottle rack
g Active charcoal filter holder
h Adjustable shelves
i Bottle shelf
j Bottle divider
k Condensate channel and
drain hole
l PerfectFresh zone, dry compartment
m Control for setting the moisture level
in the humidity controlled
compartments
Guide to the appliance
n PerfectFresh zone, humidity
controlled compartments
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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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all
relevant 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 installation,
safety, operation and maintenance.
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
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people with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, if they are
supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
Correct application
This appliance is not designed for
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commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and in similar
working and residential environments
such as:
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Shops
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Offices and showrooms
and by residents in establishments
such as:
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Hostels and guest houses.
The appliance is not intended for
outdoor use.
It must only be used as a domestic
appliance to cool and store foodstuffs.
Safety with children
Children 8 years and older may use
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the appliance only if they have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
Children under 8 years of age must
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be kept away from the appliance unless
they are constantly supervised.
This appliance is not a toy! Do not
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allow children to play with it or near it,
or to play with the controls, or to swing
on the door.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Before setting up the appliance,
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check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged appliance. It could be
dangerous.
If the connection cable is faulty it
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must only be replaced by a service
technician authorised by the
manufacturer to protect the user from
danger.
This appliance contains the coolant
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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
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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
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only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
Before connecting the appliance,
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check that the connection data on the
data plate (voltage and frequency)
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
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mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension
lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
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Warning and Safety instructions
The electrical safety of this
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appliance can only be guaranteed if
correctly earthed. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
observed and regularly tested 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
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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
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guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.
In areas which may be subject to
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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.
The appliance must be isolated from
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the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
Faulty components must only be
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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
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a non-stationary location (e.g. on a
ship).
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
Do not store explosive materials in
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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
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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.
If storing alcohol with a high
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percentage proof in the refrigerator,
make sure the bottle is tightly closed
and stored upright.
Danger of explosion.
Observe the "use by" dates given on
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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
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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 a steam-cleaning
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appliance to clean this appliance.
Steam could reach electrical
components and cause a short circuit.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
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door seal, as these will cause the seal
to deteriorate and become porous with
time.
If storing food which contains a lot of
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fat or oil, make sure that it does not
come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress
cracks.
Do not block the ventilation gaps in
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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
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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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Stainless steel appliances
Do not use sticky notes, transparent
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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
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is supsceptible to scratching.
Even fridge magnets can cause
scratching.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old
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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
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the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,
e.g. by
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
– 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.
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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 compressor
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.
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
Protective foil
The stainless steel trim on 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
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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
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supplied in the holder, and place the
holder on one of the shelves inside
the refrigerator (see "Active charcoal
filters").
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.
Important. Each time it is used, the
Miele stainless steel conditioning
agent forms a water and dirt repellent
protective coating.
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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.
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Switching on and off
Switching off
Touch the On/Off sensor until all of
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the indicators go out (If this does not
happen, the safety lock is still
activated).
The interior light will not come on when
you open the door and the cooling
process will be switched off.
Settings mode
Certain settings on the appliance can
only be selected in settings mode.
How to select settings mode and how
to change settings is described in the
relevant section of these instructions.
Overview of functions that can be
selected in settings mode:
To enter or leave settings mode c
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")
To change the brightness of the
temperature display
(see "The correct temperature")
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To adjust the temperature in the
PerfectFresh zone
(see "The correct temperature")
The door alarm is automatically
disabled when the appliance is in
settings mode. As soon as the door
is closed, the door alarm is activated
again.
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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
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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.
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Touch the On/Off sensor again.
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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.
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Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm a
new setting.
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Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c
appears in the display.
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Touch the On/Off sensor.
You have now left settings mode.
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
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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.
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Touch the On/Off sensor again.
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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.
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Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm a
new setting.
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Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c
appears in the display.
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Touch the On/Off sensor.
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Switching on and off
You have now left 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,
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disconnect it from the mains.
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^ 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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The correct temperature
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.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
the more often the door is opened
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and the longer it is kept open,
– the more food that is stored in it,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
– the higher 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.
Dynamic cooling
The dynamic cooling fan automatically
switches on when the cooling system
for the refrigerator switches on. It
distributes the temperature in the
appliance to all areas evenly so that all
the food will be chilled to about the
same degree.
Setting the temperature
The temperature inside the appliance
can be selected by touching the arrow
sensors on either side of the
temperature display.
By touching the
X sensor: the temperature will get
colder
Y sensor: the temperature will get
warmer.
...intherefrigerator and the
PerfectFresh zone
We recommend a temperature of 4°C
in the middle of the refrigerator.
The temperature in the PerfectFresh
zone is controlled automatically, and is
maintained at 0to3°C.
The temperature being set will flash in
the display.
When touching the sensors, the
following information shows in the
display:
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When first touched, the last
temperature selected flashes.
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Each subsequent touch of a sensor,
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.
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The correct temperature
Leaving a finger on the sensor,
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adjusts the temperature
continuously.
When the highest or lowest
temperature in the range is reached,
the X or Y sensor disappears.
Approx. 5 seconds after taking your
finger off the sensor, the average,
current temperature inside the
appliance is automatically shown.
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 it again.
Touch and leave your finger on the X
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sensor.
At the same time, briefly touch the
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On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the X sensor).
Leave your finger on the X sensor for
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another 5 seconds until c appears in
the display.
^ Touch the X sensor repeatedly until §
appears in the display.
^ Touch the On/Off sensor.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted from
3°Cto9°C.
The ambient temperature in the room
and the installation location can affect
the time it takes for the appliance to
reach the lowest temperature. If the
ambient temperature is too high, the
appliance may not reach the lowest
temperature.
Setting the temperature in the
PerfectFresh zone
The temperature in the PerfectFresh
zone is automatically held at 0 to 3 °C.
It can be raised or lowered, e.g. if you
want to use it for storing items like fish.
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^ You can now adjust the temperature
in the PerfectFresh zone by touching
the X sensor. You can choose from
settings 1 to 9:
§1: Lowest temperature,
§9: Highest temperature.
§ –: Return to menu.
The old setting lights up, and your
newly selected setting flashes.
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Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm a
new setting.
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Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c
appears in the display.
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Touch the On/Off sensor.
You have now left settings mode.
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