Miele KFN 12923 SD edt, KFN 12923 SD cs-1, KFN 12823 SD-1, KFN 12923 SD cs-2 Operating instructions

Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer

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

M.-Nr. 09 435 380en-GB

Contents

Guide to the appliance .............................................4

Caring for the environment..........................................6

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7

How to save energy ...............................................16

Switching on and off ..............................................18

To switch the refrigerator section off separately........................19

Switching off for longer periods of time .................................19

The correct temperature ...........................................20

...intherefrigerator section.........................................20

...inthefreezer section ............................................20

Setting the temperature .............................................20

Temperature display ...............................................21

Temperature range ..............................................21

Alarm...........................................................23

Temperature alarm ................................................23

Door alarm .......................................................23

Super freeze and Dynamic cooling ..................................24

Super freeze .....................................................24

Dynamic cooling m ...............................................25

Storing food in the refrigerator......................................26

Different storage zones .............................................26

Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator ....................27

When shopping for food ............................................28

Storing food correctly ..............................................28

Fruit and vegetables .............................................28

Protein rich foods ...............................................28

Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................29

Moving the shelves ................................................29

Split shelf ........................................................29

Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ...................................29

Freezing and storing food..........................................30

Maximum freezing capacity..........................................30

Freezing fresh food ................................................30

Storing frozen food ................................................30

Contents

Home freezing ....................................................31

Hints on home freezing...........................................31

Packing .......................................................31

Before placing food in the freezer ..................................32

Placing food in the freezer ........................................32

Defrosting .......................................................33

Ice cubes ........................................................33

Cooling drinks ....................................................33

Automatic defrost ................................................34

Cleaning and care ................................................35

Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................35

Appliance doors, side panels ........................................36

Ventilation gaps ...................................................37

Door seals .......................................................37

Problem solving guide ............................................38

Noises .........................................................41

After Sales / Guarantee ............................................42

Guarantee .....................................................42

Note for test institutes.............................................43

Electrical connection..............................................44

Installation ......................................................45

Location .........................................................45

Climate range ..................................................45

Ventilation .......................................................46

Appliances with wall spacers supplied .................................46

Installation .......................................................46

Aligning the appliance..............................................46

Levelling the appliance door .........................................47

Appliance dimensions ..............................................48

Changing the door hinging .........................................49

Aligning the appliance doors .......................................55

Building in the appliance ..........................................56

Addresses.......................................................59

Guide to the appliance

a On button for the whole appliance

and On/Off button for independently switching the refrigerator section on and off

b Dynamic cooling button and

indicator light

c Refrigerator section temperature

selector button

d Refrigerator section temperature

display

e Freezer section temperature display

f Freezer section temperature selector

button

g Super freeze button and indicator

light

h Alarm off button and indicator light

i Master switch for switching

the whole appliance on and off

a Dynamic cooling fan

b Butter and cheese compartment

c Interior lighting

d Adjustable shelves

e Egg tray

f Door shelves

g Bottle rack

h Condensate channel and

drain hole

i Fruit and vegetable containers

j Bottle shelf

k Freezer drawers

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 statutory safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property.

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 information on its safety, installation, use and maintenance.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.

Correct application

The appliance is intended for use in domestic households and

similar working and residential environments. It is not intended for outdoor use.

This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling and

storing food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food, freezing fresh food and for making ice. Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous.

Warning and Safety instructions

The appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool

medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such materials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.

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, or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.

Safety with children

Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the

appliance unless they are constantly supervised.

Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance

unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.

Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance

unsupervised.

Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do

not let them play with it.

Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must

be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate.

Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

The coolant system is tested for leaks. The appliance complies

with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU guidelines.

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, and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance. Care must be taken during the transportation and installation of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Splashes of coolant can injure the eyes. In the event of any damage:

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avoid open flames or anything which creates a spark,

–

disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply,

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ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and

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call the Service department.

Warning and Safety instructions

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 amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.

To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the

connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data plate corresponds to the household supply. Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

when it is correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician.

If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced

by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.

of room space is required. The

Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a

multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.

Do not use in a damp or wet environment (e.g. garage or utility

room). Moisture could reach live components or the electrical connection and cause a short circuit.

Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.

on a ship).

In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or

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

Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check

the appliance for visible signs of damage.

The appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity

supply during installation, maintenance and repair work. Ensure that power is not supplied to the appliance until after it has been installed or until after any maintenance or repair work has been carried out.

Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause

considerable danger to users. Installation, maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.

While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be

undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.

The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance

when original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts.

Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

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 inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g. in a garage, will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.

Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the

efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the components.

If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or

the door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.

Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products

containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components could cause flammable vapours to ignite. Danger of fire and explosion.

Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric

ice-cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and explosion.

Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or

liquids which could freeze in the freezer section. The cans or bottles could explode. Danger of injury and damage.

Warning and Safety instructions

When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are

not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, causing injury or damage.

Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with

wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or metal parts. 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 frostburn to the lips or tongue.

Do not refreeze 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.

Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage

instructions 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 the food manufacturer's packaging regarding storage conditions and "use-by" dates.

Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance.

Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.

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 susceptible to scratching.

Even fridge magnets can cause scratching.

Cleaning and care

Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will

cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.

Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this

appliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.

Do not use sharp edged objects to

– remove frost and ice,

– lift food.

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

Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to

defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.

Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain

substances which could damage the plastic parts and which may cause the build up of gases and pose a danger to health.

Warning and Safety instructions

Transporting the appliance

Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its

original transport packaging to prevent damage in transit.

Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is heavy and must

be transported by two people.

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 – puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator,

– bending any pipework,

– scratching the surface coating.

Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes.

How to save energy

Normal energy consumption

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

Protected from direct sunlight.

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

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

Ventilation gaps uncovered and dusted regularly.

Compressor and metal grille (heat exchanger) dusted at least once a year.

Temperature setting

Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C Freezer section -18 °C

Increased energy consumption

room.

In direct sunlight.

Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).

Where there is a high ambient room temperature.

Ventilation gaps covered or dusty.

Dust build-up on the compressor and metal grille (heat exchanger).

With a higher setting: the lower the temperature, the higher the energy consumption.

Normal energy consumption Increased energy

Use Drawers, shelves and racks

arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered.

How to save energy

consumption

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

Store food in an organised way.

Take an insulated cool bag with you when shopping and place food in the appliance as soon as possible.

Replace any food removed rapidly, before it begins to thaw.

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

Store food covered or packaged.

Place frozen food in the refrigerator to defrost.

Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness. The appliance works harder to cool down and the compressor runs for longer periods.

Hot food or food at room temperature raises the temperature inside the appliance. The appliance works harder to cool down and the compressor runs for longer periods.

The evaporation or condensation of liquids will cause a loss of coldness in the refrigerator.

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

Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

Packing material

Remove all the packing material from

the interior of the appliance.

Protective foil

The stainless steel trim to the interior shelves has a layer of protective foil to prevent damage during transporation. On stainless steel appliances, the stainless steel door (and sides, depending on model) will also have a layer of protective foil.

^ Do not remove this foil until the

appliance has been positioned in its final location.

Cleaning

Please observe the relevant instructions in "Cleaning and care".

^ Clean the inside of the appliance and

the accessories with lukewarm water and then dry with a soft cloth.

Switching on

The refrigerator and freezer sections are switched on together by pressing the master switch on the right hand side of the control panel, or by pressing the On 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 section and the alarm indicator light will flash until the freezer section has cooled down to the correct temperature for freezing.

The appliance will start cooling down and the interior light in the refrigerator section will come on if you open the door.

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. Do not place food in the freezer section until the temperature is at least -18 °C.

Switching on and off

Switching off

Press the master switch on the right

hand side of the control panel until both temperature displays go out.

The interior lighting will not come on when you open the door and the cooling process will be switched off.

To switch the refrigerator section off separately

The refrigerator section can be switched off without having to switch off the freezer section. This is useful e.g. whilst on holiday.

^ Press the On/Off button for the

refrigerator section on the left hand side of the control panel until the temperature display for the refrigerator section goes out.

The interior light will not come on when you open the door and the refrigerator section is switched off.

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 will come on when the door is opened.

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,

^ clean the appliance out and

^ leave the doors ajar to air it.

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

The temperature display for the freezer section will remain lit up.

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 placed 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.

...intherefrigerator section

We recommend a temperature of 5°C in the middle of the refrigerator.

...inthefreezer section

To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time, a temperature of

-18 °C is required. At this temperature the growth of micro-organisms is generally halted. As soon as the temperature rises above -10 °C, the micro-organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long. For this reason, partially defrosted or defrosted food must not be re-frozen. Food may be re-frozen once it has been cooked, as the high temperatures achieved when cooking destroy most micro-organisms.

Setting the temperature

The temperature is set in each zone by using the respective temperature button.

Press the temperature button repeatedly until the indicator light for the temperature you want lights up in the display.

The first time you press the button the indicator light for the last temperature you set will flash in the display.

Thereafter the temperature value will change each time you press the button until the highest setting is reached. It will then go back to the lowest setting again.

The correct temperature

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 flash until that temperature is reached.

The temperature can be set to be slightly colder than the temperature range shown on the control panel for the refrigeration and freezer sections.

The following example shows how to set the freezer section temperature lower than -15 °C but not as cold as

-18 °C:

^ Press the temperature button

repeatedly until the indicator light for

-15 °C lights up in the display.

^ Press it again for approx. 5 seconds

to set the temperature below - 15 °C.

The temperature has now been set between -15 °C and -18 °C. However, this is not visible in the temperature display.

Temperature display

The temperature display on the control panel always shows the

required temperature.

Temperature range

The temperature can be adjusted:

In the refrigerator section from 1 °C

–

to 9 °C.

In the freezer section from from

–

-15 °C to -32 °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.

The relevant temperature indicator light will flash if a different temperature is being set.

The freezer section temperature indicator light will also flash if

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the temperature in the freezer section is not within the possible temperature range.

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the temperature in the freezer section has risen by several degrees, indicating that it is warming up too much.

The alarm off indicator will flash at the same time.

The correct temperature

This loss of coldness is no cause for concern in the following circumstances:

when the door has been left open for

–

a while, e.g. for removing or storing a large amount of food,

when fresh food is being frozen.

–

However, if the temperature in the freezer section remains above

-18 °C for a long time, check that the frozen food has not started to defrost. If it has, check that the food is safe to use and if it is, then use it as soon as possible.

Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the freezer section cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid energy being wasted if a door is left open.

Activating the alarm system

Alarm

However, if the temperature in the freezer section remains above

-18 °C for a long time, check that the frozen food has not started to defrost. If it has, check that the food is safe to use and if it is, then use it as soon as possible.

The alarm system is always active. It does not have to be switched on manually.

Temperature alarm

If the freezer section temperature becomes too warm, an alarm will sound and the freezer section temperature display and the alarm off indicator light will flash. The temperature the appliance is set at determines the temperature the appliance recognises as being too warm.

The alarm will sound and the temperature display and the alarm off indicator will flash, for example,

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if the freezer door has been left open for a while, e.g. in order to load, to re-arrange or to take food out.

–

when freezing large amounts of food at once,

–

in the event of a power cut,

–

if the appliance has a fault.

Once the set temperature has been reached in the freezer, the alarm switches off and the temperature display stops flashing and the alarm off indicator light goes out.

Door alarm

The alarm will sound if a door is left open for more than 60 seconds.

The alarm will stop as soon as the door is closed.

Switching the alarm off early

If the noise disturbs you, you can switch the alarm off early if you wish.

Press the alarm off button.

The audible alarm stops. The temperature display and the alarm off indicator light will continue to flash until the set temperature has been reached.

Super freeze and Dynamic cooling

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 up to 2 kg fresh food

–

daily.

Switching on Super freeze

When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer, the Super freeze function should be switched on 6 hours

beforehand. When freezing the maximum load of food the Super

freeze function should be switched on

24 hours beforehand.

Switching off Super freeze

The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx. 65 hours. The indicator light will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again.

To save energy the Super freeze function can be switched off once a constant temperature of -18 °C or colder has been reached in the freezer.

Press the Super freeze button. The

Super freeze indicator light will go out, and the appliance will continue to operate at normal power.

Press the Super freeze button. The Super freeze indicator light will come on.

The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance.

Super freeze and Dynamic cooling

Dynamic cooling m

When the Dynamic cooling function is not switched on, the natural circulation of air in the appliance will cause different temperature zones in the refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will sink to the lowest section of the appliance. You should bear this in mind when placing food in the appliance (see "Storing food in the refrigerator"). However, if you are placing a large amount of food in the refrigerator at any one time, it is a good idea to switch on Dynamic cooling. This way you can distribute the temperature inside the appliance to all areas more evenly so that all the food will be chilled to about the same degree. The temperature is set as normal with the temperature control.

Dynamic cooling should also be selected when:

Make sure the fan at the back of the appliance is not restricted to ensure unhindered air circulation.

Switching off Dynamic cooling

Press the Dynamic cooling button

m. The Dynamic cooling indicator light will go out.

The fan automatically switches off when the door is open.

– the ambient temperature in the room

is high (above approx. 30 °C), and

–

the room humidity level is high.

Switching on Dynamic cooling

Press the Dynamic cooling button. The Dynamic cooling indicator light will come on.

Storing food in the refrigerator

Different storage zones

Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance, there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator. Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest section of the appliance. Make use of the different zones when placing food in the appliance.

This appliance has dynamic cooling, which helps to keep an even temperature when the fan is running. For this reason, the difference between the various zones is less pronounced.

Warmest area

The warmest area is in the top section of the door. Use this for storing butter and cheese.

Coldest area

The coldest area is directly above the vegetable containers or above the fruit and vegetable drawers (depending on model) and on the back wall.

Use this for all delicate and highly perishable food, e.g.

fish, 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 of explosion.

Please be aware if storing cooking oil in the appliance that traces of oil can cause stress cracks to occur in plastic components.

Food must not touch the back wall of the appliance, as it may freeze to the back wall.

To allow air to circulate efficiently, do not pack food too closely together in the refrigerator. Do not cover the fan in the rear wall of the refrigerator, as this is essential for keeping the appliance cool.

Storing food in the refrigerator

Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator

Not all food is suitable for storing in a refrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C, as some food is sensitive to cold. The appearance, consistency, taste and / or the vitamin content of certain foods can be adversely affected by being stored in too cold a place.

Food which does not tolerate cold temperatures includes:

Pineapples, avocados, bananas,

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pomegranates, mangos, melons, papayas, passion fruit, citrus fruit (such as lemons, oranges, mandarins, grapefruit),

– Fruit which is not yet ripe,

– Aubergines/egg plant, cucumber,

potatoes, peppers/capiscum, tomatoes, courgettes/zucchini,

– Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan.

Storing food in the refrigerator

When shopping for food

The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh, and how long it can be kept in the refrigerator. Always observe the use-by date and the recommended storage temperature. 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. Tip: Take a cool bag with you when shopping and on return place food into the appliance im mediately.

Storing food correctly

Food should generally be stored covered or packaged. This will prevent food smells from affecting other food, food from drying out, and also any cross-contamination of bacteria. This is particularly important for protein-based foods such as meat or fish. The growth of bacteria, such as salmonella, can be avoided by setting the correct temperature and maintaining good standards of hygiene.

Fruit and vegetables

Fruit and vegetables can be stored loose in the fruit and vegetable containers or drawers (depending on model).

Protein rich foods

Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others. Shellfish, for example, deteriorates faster than fish, and fish deteriorates faster than meat.

Moving the shelves

The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food.

Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards

slightly until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support. It can then be raised or lowered to the required level.

The raised edge at the back must face upwards to prevent food from touching the back of the appliance and freezing to it.

Stoppers prevent the shelves from being dislodged by mistake.

Adjusting the interior fittings

fit the two brackets onto the supports

on either side at the required height,

and push the glass shelves in one

after the other. The shelf with the raised edge must be at the back.

Split shelf

In order to accommodate tall items in the appliance, one of the shelves is divided. The front 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,

Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf

^ Push the door/bottle shelf upwards,

then remove it by pulling it forwards.

^ Replace the door/bottle shelf at the

required position. Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position.

Freezing and storing food

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 given on the data plate has been calculated according to DIN EN ISO 15502 Stan dard.

Freezing fresh food

Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible. This way the nutritional value of the food, its vitamin content, appearance and taste are not impaired.

Food which takes a long time to freeze will lose more water from its cells, which then shrink. During the defrosting process, only some of this water is reabsorbed by the cells; the rest collects around the 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 temperature at which the frozen

–

food is being stored in the shop. The length of time it can be kept is reduced if it has been stored at a temperature warmer than -18 °C.

Buy frozen food once you have

finished the rest of your shopping, and wrap it in newspaper or use a cool bag or cool box to transport it.

^ Store it in the freezer as soon as

possible.

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.

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.

Freezing and storing food

Home freezing

Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition.

Hints on home freezing

The following types of food are

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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

–

suitable for freezing: Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their shells, onions, whole raw apples and pears.

– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,

vegetables should be blanched after they have been trimmed and washed. To blanch: bring a large saucepan of water to the boil, immerse the vegetables in the fast boiling water for 2-3 minutes, depending on variety. Remove, and plunge into ice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain and pack ready for freezing.

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Lean meat freezes better than fatty meat, and can be stored for considerably longer.

–

To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed, separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film.

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 increases the energy consumption considerably. Allow hot foods and drinks to cool down before placing them in the freezer.

Packing

Freeze food in portions.

Unsuitable packing material

- wrapping paper

- grease-proof paper

- cellophane

- bin bags

- plastic carrier bags

Suitable packing material

- plastic freezer film

- freezer bags

- aluminium foil

- freezer containers

Expel as much air as possible from bags etc. before sealing them, to prevent freezer-burn on food.

Close the packaging tightly with

- rubber bands

- plastic clips

- string or bag ties

- freezer tape.

Freezer bags may also be sealed using home heat sealing kits.

–

Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing. Only season cooked food

Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging.

Freezing and storing food

Before placing food in the freezer

When freezing more than 2 kg of

fresh food, switch on the Super freeze function 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.

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.

Placing food in the freezer

The following maximum capacities must be observed: – freezer drawer = 25 kg – glass cold plate = 35 kg

Food to be frozen must on no account touch food which is already frozen to avoid partial thawing.

^ Make sure that the packaging and

containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen.

–

Freezing small amounts of food

Place the food in the upper freezer drawers.

Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible.

Freezing the maximum amount

–

(see data plate)

Remove the upper freezer drawers.

^ Place the food flat on the upper glass

cold plates so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible.

Once frozen:

^ Place the frozen food in the freezer

drawers and push them back into the appliance.

– Large items

If you wish to freeze large items such as a turkey or game, the glass cold plates between the drawers can be removed.

Remove the upper freezer drawers and carefully lift and slide out the glass cold plates.

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 food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry. Pour it away and wash the container it was in, the sink and your hands. Danger of salmonella poisoning.

Ensure that meat and fish (e.g mince, chicken, fish fillets) do not come into contact with other foods while defrosting. Collect the liquid and dispose of it carefully.

Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packaging, or in a covered bowl.

Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen. Just put straight into boiling water or hot fat. The cooking time is slightly less than that of fresh vegetables due to changes in the cell structure.

Freezing and storing food

Ice cubes

^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with

water, and place it in the bottom of one of the drawers.

^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,

for example a spoon handle, to remove the ice tray from the freezer.

^ Ice cubes can be removed easily

from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold running water for a short while.

Cooling drinks

Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could explode.

When cooling non-carbonated drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour, otherwise they could burst.

Automatic defrost

Refrigerator section

The refrigerator defrosts automatically.

Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section whilst it is in use. You do not need to remove this, as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the warmth generated by the appliance.

The condensate is drained away via a channel and drain hole into an evaporation system at the back 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 from time to time.

This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer section to remain permanently ice-free, however, the food stored in the freezer section will not defrost.

Do not let water get into the electronic unit, into the light or into the ventilation gaps.

Do not let water get into the condensate channel and drain hole when cleaning.

Do not use steam cleaning apparatus to clean the appliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.

The data plate located inside the appliance must not be removed. It contains information which is required in the event of a service call.

To avoid damaging the surface of your appliance, do not use:

– cleaning agents containing soda,

ammonia, acids or chlorides,

–

cleaning agents containing descaling agents,

–

abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. powder cleaners and cream cleaners,

–

solvent-based cleaning agents,

Cleaning and care

sharp metal scrapers.

–

Before cleaning

Switch the appliance off.

Disconnect the appliance from the

mains.

Take any food out of the appliance

and store it in a cool place.

Take out any removable parts, e.g.

shelves, for cleaning.

Cleaning the interior and accessories

^ Clean the appliance at least once a

month.

Remove soiling immediately to prevent it from drying on.

Use lukewarm water with a little washing-up liquid.

The following are dishwasher safe:

–

the butter dish, egg trays, ice cube tray (supplied as standard, depending on model)

–

the shelves and bottle shelf in the door

–

the butter and cheese compartment

–

stainless steel cleaning agents,

–

dishwasher cleaner,

–

oven sprays,

–

glass cleaning agents,

–

hard, abrasive sponges and brushes, e.g. pot scourers,

–

melamine eraser blocks,

The temperature of the dishwasher programme must not exceed 55 °C. Contact with some foodstuffs, such as carrots, tomatoes or ketchup can cause plastic items to discolour. However, this discolouration will not affect the stability of plastic items.

Cleaning and care

Clean the interior shelves and

compartments/drawers by hand. These are not suitable for cleaning 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 doors and side panels im mediately. If this is not done, it might become impossible to remove and could cause the surface to alter or discolour.

All surfaces are susceptible to scratching. Contact with unsuitable cleaning agents can alter or discolour the surfaces.

^ The surfaces should be cleaned

using a solution of hot water and a little washing-up liquid applied with a soft sponge. They can also be cleaned with a damp microfibre cloth (without using any cleaning agent).

^ After cleaning, wipe with clean water

and dry with a soft cloth.

Stainless steel appliance doors:

The appliance doors have a high quality, special finish which is resistant to soiling and is very easy to clean.

Do not use the following to clean/condition the doors – stainless steel cleaning agent: this will damage the surface. – Miele stainless steel conditioning agent: this will cause noticeable smearing.

Cleaning and care

Ventilation gaps

The ventilation gaps should be

cleaned regularly with a brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance.

Back of appliance compressor and metal grille

The compressor and the metal grille at the back of the appliance (heat exchanger) must be dusted at least once a year. A build-up of dust will 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 seals

After cleaning

Replace all shelves and accessories

in the refrigerator section.

Put the food back in the refrigerator

section.

Reconnect to the mains and switch

the appliance back on.

Switch on the Super freeze function

so that the freezer can cool down quickly.

Once the temperature in the freezer

has reached the required temperature, place the food back in the freezer.

^ Switch off Super freeze by pressing

the Super freeze button.

Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous over time.

The door seals should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.

Problem solving guide

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 if...

. . . the appliance does not get cool.

^ Check whether the appliance has

been switched on. The temperature display must be lit up.

^ Check that the plug is correctly

inserted into the socket and switched on.

^ Check that the fuse is not defective

and the mains fuse has not tripped. If it has there could be a fault with the household electrical wiring, the fridge freezer or another electrical appliance. Contact a qualified electrician or Miele.

. . . the temperature in the refrigerator section or freezer section is too low.

Set a warmer temperature.

The Super freeze function is still on and the Super freeze indicator light is on. The Super freeze function switches itself off automatically after approx. 65 hours.

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 section to fall automatically.

. . . the compressor is switching in too frequently and for too long.

Check whether the ventilation gaps

have been covered over or become dusty.

Check whether the metal grille (heat

exchanger) at the back of the appliance has become too dusty.

^ The doors have been opened too

frequently, or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for freezing.

^ Check that the doors have been

closed properly.

. . . the frozen food is thawing because the freezer section is too warm.

Is the room temperature lower than the ambient temperature for which the appliance is designed?

If so, raise the temperature of the room.

Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long, causing the freezer section to become too warm.

Check that the doors have been closed properly.

Problem solving guide

. . . food has frozen together.

Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully.

. . . the door to the freezer section will not open because it has been opened and closed too many times in succession.

This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening and closing the door is preventing the door from opening. Wait a few minutes and then try again. It should now open without force.

. . the alarm sounds.

Has one of the the appliance doors been open for longer than 60 seconds?

^ Close the door.

. . . the alarm sounds and the freezer section temperature display flashes.

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 gaps are blocked.

Once the problem has been resolved the freezer section temperature display will light up constantly and the alarm will stop.

. . . the Super freeze indicator light and one of the temperature display lights are flashing at the same time.

There is a fault. Call the Service Department.

. . . the interior lighting in the refrigerator section is not working.

Was the refrigerator door left open for

too long? The lighting switches itself off automatically after approx. 15 minutes if the door is left open.

If this is not the case, then the interior lighting is defective.

^ Call Miele Service.

The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a service technician. There are live electrical components under the cover. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.

Do not remove the cover. If the cover is damaged or needs to be removed due to damage, exercise caution. There are lasers in the lighting (laser beam class 1M) which you should avoid looking at directly. Do not use optical instruments (magnifying glass or similar) to look at the lighting either.

. . . the floor of the refrigerator is wet.

The drain hole is blocked.

Clean the condensate channel and drain hole.

Problem solving guide

If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Department.

To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the doors while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.

Noises

Normal noises What causes them

Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can

Blubb, blubb.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating

Click.... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the

Sssrrrrr.... On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just

Creak ... Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the

Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable.

get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.

through the pipes.

motor on and off.

hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.

appliance expands.

Noises that you can easily rectify

Rattling, vibrating The appliance is uneven: Realign the appliance using a spirit

What causes them, and what can you do about them

level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance.

The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture: Move it away.

Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check

all removable items and refit them correctly.

Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against each other? Separate them.

The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the appliance: Remove the clips.

After Sales / Guarantee

In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact

your Miele Dealer

–

The Miele service department.

–

See the end of this booklet 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 the appliance.

Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes.

N.B. A call-out charge will be applied to service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions.

Guarantee

For further information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele. See the end of this booklet for contact details.

In the U.K. your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase. However, you must activate your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or registering online at www.miele.co.uk.

Testing must be carried out in accordance with the relevant Norms and Directives.

In addition, the following manufacturer's instructions should be observed when preparing and carrying out tests:

Loading plans,

–

Instructions in the Operating and

–

installation instructions.

Note for test institutes

Electrical connection

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 ensure that the connection data quoted on the data plate match the household mains supply.

Connection should be made via a suitable switched socket which is easily accessible. It must not be located behind the appliance. For extra safety it is advisable to protect the appliance with a suitable residual current device (RCD).

Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

This appliance must not be connected to 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.

If the connection cable has to be replaced, this must be done by a suitably qualified and competent person.

Do not plug other appliances in behind this appliance

Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)

The fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained. The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug, or the colour that is embossed in words in the base of the plug (as applicable to the design of the plug fitted).

Replacement fuses should be ASTA approved to BS 1362 and have the correct rating. Replacement fuses and fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier.

WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

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 the product.

Do not place any appliance which gives off heat, such as a toaster, mini-oven or double burner hob, on top of this appliance. There is the danger of these catching fire.

This appliance must not be installed directly next to another refrigerator or freezer. It does not have side-wall heating, so installation next to another refrigerator or freezer could cause a build-up of condensation between them. Further information is available from your dealer.

Location

This appliance should be installed in a dry, well-ventilated room. It should not be installed where it is exposed to direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a heat-producing appliance such as an oven or a radiator. The room temperature should not go above or below the climate range for which the appliance is designed. The higher the ambient temperature of the room, the more energy the appliance requires to operate.

When installing the appliance please be aware:

Installation

could be damaged by vibrations from the appliance.

Do not plug in other appliances

–

behind this appliance.

Important. In environments with high humidity condensation can

build up on the exterior of the appliance. This can cause corrosion of the appliance walls. For prevention, it is advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and /or air-conditioned room. Make sure that the appliance door is closing and sealing properly, the ventilation gaps are not covered and the appliance is installed in accordance with these installation instructions.

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 inside the appliance.

Climate range Ambient room

temperature

+10°C to +32°C +16°C to +32°C +16°C to +38°C +16°C to +43°C

–

The socket must be easily accessible in an emergency, not concealed behind the appliance.

–

The plug and cable must not touch the rear of the appliance as they

Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long, causing the internal temperature in the appliance to rise with the risk of frozen food deteriorating and going off.

Installation

Ventilation

Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation, the ventilation gaps must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis.

Appliances with wall spacers supplied

The wall spacers supplied with some appliances must be used in order to achieve declared energy consumption values. Appliance depth is increased by approx. 35 mm with the wall spacers fitted. If the wall spacers are not used, this does not influence the functionality of the appliance. Energy consumption is only minimally increased if there is little distance between the appliance and the wall.

Installation

Remove the cable clip from the back

of the appliance.

Check that all parts at the back of the

appliance are unhindered. Carefully remove any hindrance.

Carefully push the appliance into

position.

Position the appliance with the wall

spacers (if used) or the back close to the wall.

Aligning the appliance

Fit the wall spacers onto the back of the appliance on the top left and right.

^ To align the appliance, adjust the feet

using a suitable spanner.

Levelling the appliance door

Ensure that you unscrew adjustable

foot a until it sits on the floor. Then unscrew the foot by a further 90°.

Installation

Appliance dimensions

ABC

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KFN 12923 SD-1/-2 KFN 12923 SD edt/cs-1/-2 KFN 12924 SD-1 KFN 12924 SD edt/cs -1

* Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Appliance depth is increased by approx. 35 mm with the supplied wall spacers fitted.

1817 mm 600 mm 630 mm*

2010 mm 600 mm 630 mm*

Changing the door hinging

The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below.

To change the door hinging you will need the following tools:

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.

^ Loosen 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.

Changing the door hinging

Removing the doors

Make sure the door shelves are empty.

Close the upper door.

^ Remove cover a by sliding it

forwards from the back and then lifting it off.

^ Remove cover b by pulling it

upwards.

Caution. The upper door is not secure as soon as the upper hinge plate is removed.

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 visible.

Remove cover g, then rotate it by

180° and fit it on the opposite side.

Then fit cover e together with

retaining plate f on the opposite side.

Loosen screws d in upper hinge plate c and pull it upwards and off.

Carefully lift the upper door off 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.

Close the lower door.

Caution. The lower door is not secure as soon as the middle hinge plate is removed.

Changing the door hinging

^ Pull the middle hinge pin i upwards

to remove it.

^ Carefully lift the lower door off and

place it to one side.

^ Pull cover j off.

^ Unscrew hinge plate k, rotate it by

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 the door hinging

Changing over the doors

Pull complete hinge pin a together

with disc b and adjustable foot c upwards and off.

^ Remove cover cap d.

^ Undo screws e and take hinge plate

f off.

^ Undo the screw of hinge part h on

hinge plate f slightly. Fit it into the hole opposite in hinge plate f and tighten up the screw.

Refit cover cap d in the other hole.

Remove cover 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 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 bottom of the hinge pin should face towards the back.

^ Place the door onto hinge pin a.

Close the lower door.

Fit hinge pin i into middle hinge

plate k in the lower door. The ridge on the hinge pin will fit into the notch in the hinge plate.

^ Then fit the upper door on middle

hinge pin i.

^ Close the upper door.

Changing the door hinging

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.

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.

Changing the door hinging

Refitting the handles

Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when you refit the handles. 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.

It is important to check that the side section of 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 section does touch the door seal when the door is opened:

Realign mounting plate c with grub

screws a until the mounting plate and the side section of handle d are at the correct angle and the side section does not touch the door seal when the door is opened.

Mounting plate c must be positioned on the side of the door so that when the door is closed it is flush with the side of the appliance. If this is not the case,

tighten both grub screws a with a suitable allen key until mounting plate c lines up correctly.

Then tighten all 4 screws b.

Slide the side section of handle d into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place.

Aligning the appliance doors

The appliance doors can be aligned with the housing after they have been fitted.

In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do.

To align the lower door use the long outer slots in the lower hinge plate:

^ Remove centre screw a from the

hinge plate.

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.

^ Then tighten screws c.

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.

Building in the appliance

* The appliance depth is increased by approx. 35 mm for appliances with wall spacers fitted.

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 section of the air outlet under the room ceiling must be at least 300 cm

to ensure that air can circulate without hindrance. Otherwise the appliance has to work harder, 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 of the door. This enables the doors to be opened and shut without being obstructed.

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When installed next to a wall d a distance of approx. 55 mm must be maintained on the hinge side between the wall d and the appliance b,so that the doors and the handles have sufficient space for opening.

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