Miele KFN 12927 SD edt/cs Operating And Installation Instructions
Miele KFN 12927 SD edt/cs Operating And Installation Instructions

Miele KFN 12927 SD edt/cs Operating And Installation Instructions

Frost free fridge freezer with perfectfresh zone and dynamic cooling
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Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge freezer
with PerfectFresh zone
and Dynamic cooling
KFN 12927 SD edt/cs
en - GB
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. 09 435 600

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer with PerfectFresh zone and Dynamic cooling KFN 12927 SD edt/cs en - GB 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Guide to the appliance ..........4 Caring for the environment .
  • Page 3 Contents Home freezing ........... . 34 Hints on home freezing.
  • Page 4: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance a On button for the whole appliance d Freezer section temperature display and On/Off button for independently e Freezer section temperature selector switching the refrigerator section on button and off f Super freeze button and indicator b Refrigerator section temperature light selector button...
  • Page 5 Guide to the appliance a Dynamic cooling fan b Butter and cheese compartment c Interior lighting d Door shelf/Egg tray e Bottle rack f Adjustable shelf g Bottle shelf h Condensate channel and drain hole i PerfectFresh zone, dry compartment j Control for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled compartments...
  • Page 6: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment.
  • Page 7: Warning And Safety Instructions

    They contain important notes on installation, safety, operation 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 pass them on to any future user.
  • Page 8 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...
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a ser- vice technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user from danger.
  • Page 10 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 every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m of room space is required.
  • Page 11 The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation, maintenance and repair work. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Thermostats switching on may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard. Flammable compounds could explode. Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream maker) inside the appliance.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time. If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks.
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions 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.
  • Page 15: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven). (radiator, oven).
  • Page 16 How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Drawers, shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the doors when Frequent opening of the door necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
  • Page 17: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Before using for the first time Switching on The refrigerator and freezer sections are Protective foil switched on together by pressing the The stainless steel trim to the interior master switch on the right hand side of shelves and the door shelves has a the control panel, or by pressing the layer of protective foil to prevent...
  • Page 18: To Switch The Refrigerator Section Off Separately

    Switching on and off Switching 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 ^ Press the master switch on the right display will light up.
  • Page 19: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature . . . in the refrigerator section It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the We recommend a temperature of 5 °C appliance. Micro-organisms will cause in the middle of the refrigerator. food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
  • Page 20: In The Freezer Section

    The correct temperature . . . in the freezer section section will light up. The indictator for the temperature which To freeze fresh food and to store frozen has been set for the freezer section will food for a long time, a temperature of flash until that temperature is reached.
  • Page 21: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display The temperature display will flash if a different temperature is being set. The temperature display on the The required temperature in the freezer control panel always shows the section temperature display will also required temperature. flash if Temperature range –...
  • Page 22: Setting The Temperature In The Perfectfresh Zone

    The correct temperature Setting the temperature in the A particular combination of LEDs lights up in the temperature display of the PerfectFresh zone refrigerator section. The temperarture 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.
  • Page 23 The correct temperature Setting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone ^ Press the right hand master switch to switch the whole appliance on or off ^ Press the Super freeze button and hold for 5 seconds until the indicator ^ Wait for 5 minutes. The newly light flashes.
  • Page 24: Alarm

    Alarm Your appliance has been fitted with a If the temperature inside the warning system which ensures that the appliance is warmer than -18°C for a temperature in the freezer section cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid longer period of time, check that the food has not started to thaw or energy being wasted if a door is left open.
  • Page 25: Super Freeze

    Super freeze Super freeze Switching off Super freeze For optimum results switch on the The Super freeze function will switch off Super freeze function before putting automatically after approx. 65 hours. fresh food into the freezer. The indicator light will go out and the appliance will run at normal power This helps food to freeze quickly and again.
  • Page 26: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Different storage zones – soft cheese and other dairy products, Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance, there are different – pre-packed vegetables and other temperature zones in the refrigerator fresh food with a label stating it section.
  • Page 27: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storing In The Refrigerator

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for When shopping for food storing in the refrigerator The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is an important factor Not all food is suitable for storing in a in determining how long it stays fresh, refrigerator at temperatures below 5°C and how long it can be kept in the...
  • Page 28: Storing Food In The Perfectfresh Zone

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone The PerfectFresh zone provides ideal The PerfectFresh zone is divided into storage conditions for fruit, vegetables, two areas: fish, meat and dairy products. Food – The temperature is between 0 - 3 °C stays fresh considerably longer while in the top dry compartment and the retaining both flavour and vitamins.
  • Page 29: Dry Compartment

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Dry compartment , Humidity controlled compartment ,, . The dry compartment is ideal for storing foods which perish easily, such as The humidity controlled compartment has a regulator which is used to adjust – Fish and seafood; the relative humidity.
  • Page 30 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone The following tips may help if you find that food you have stored does not keep well (e.g. food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a short time): ^ Only use the appliance for storing fresh food. The condition of the food when it is first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh.
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings 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.
  • Page 32 Adjusting the interior fittings PerfectFresh zone To replace the compartment compartments The compartments in the PerfectFresh zone are on telescopic rails, and can be removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes. ^ Pull out the compartment as far as it ^ place it back on the fully extended will go, and then lift it up and out.
  • Page 33: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the When buying frozen food to store in freezer freezes through to the core as your freezer compartment, check quickly as possible, the maximum –...
  • Page 34: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food Home freezing lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some Only freeze fresh food which is in a spices alters when frozen. good condition. – Do not place hot foods or drinks in Hints on home freezing the freezer.
  • Page 35: Before Placing Food In The Freezer

    Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer Please note that when removing the ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of drawers, the lowest freezer drawer fresh food, switch on the Super must always remain in the freezer. freeze function some time before When placing food on the glass cold placing the food in the freezer (see...
  • Page 36: Defrosting

    Freezing and storing food Defrosting Never re-freeze partially or fully Frozen food can be defrosted in defrosted food. Consume defrosted different ways: food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if – in a microwave oven, left for too long.
  • Page 37: Defrosting

    Defrosting Refrigerator section and Freezer section PerfectFresh zone This appliance is equipped with a "Frost free" system. The freezer section Condensate and frost can build up on defrosts automatically. the back wall of the refrigerator section and the PerfectFresh zone whilst in use. The moisture generated in the You do not need to remove this, as it appliance collects on the condenser...
  • Page 38: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care – sharp metal scrapers. Do not let water get into the electronic unit, into the light or into Before cleaning the ventilation gaps. ^ Switch the appliance off. Do not let water get into the ^ Disconnect the appliance from the condensate channel and drain hole mains.
  • Page 39: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care ^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and Cleaning the interior and accessories with a damp cloth and accessories dry with a soft cloth. ^ Clean the appliance at least once a Leave the door open to air the month.
  • Page 40: Ventilation Gaps

    – stainless steel cleaning agent: regularly with clean water and then this will damage the surface. wiped dry with a soft cloth. – Miele stainless steel conditioning agent: After cleaning this will cause noticeable smearing. ^ Push the dividing plate in until it Ventilation gaps clicks into place.
  • Page 41: Problem Solving Guide

    ^ Check that the fuse is not defective and that the mains fuse has not Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser- handle or plastic scraper, to prise it vice Department. apart carefully.
  • Page 42 Problem solving guide ^ there has been a lengthy interruption The warmest temperature will show in to the power supply. the display for about 1 minute. The actual current temperature in the Once the problem has been resolved freezer section will then show in the the temperature display for the freezer display again.
  • Page 43 If you still cannot remedy the fault refrigerator is not working. having followed these suggestions, ^ Was the refrigerator door left open for please contact the Miele Service too long? The lighting switches itself Department. off automatically after approx. 15 minutes if the door is left open.
  • Page 44: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can Brrrrr... get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb..A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.
  • Page 45: After Sales / Guarantee

    In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer or – Miele (see back cover for contact details). Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes.
  • Page 46: Note For Test Institutes

    Note for test institutes Testing must be carried out in The PerfectFresh compartment accordance with the relevant Norms satisfies the requirements of a chill and Directives. compartment to EN ISO 15502. In addition, the following manufacturer's instructions should be observed when preparing and carrying out tests: –...
  • Page 47: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. If the connection cable has to be replaced, this must be done by a All electrical work should be carried out suitably qualified and competent by a suitably qualified and competent person. person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations Do not plug other appliances in behind (BS 7671 in the UK).
  • Page 48: Installation

    Installation could be damaged by vibrations Do not place any appliance which from the appliance. gives off heat, such as a toaster or – Do not plug in other appliances microwave oven, on top of this behind this appliance. appliance, as this would increase the appliance's energy Important.
  • Page 49: Ventilation

    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. Installation ^ Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance.
  • Page 50: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation Aligning the appliance Levelling the appliance door ^ To align the appliance, adjust the feet using the spanner supplied. ^ Ensure that you unscrew adjusting foot a until it sits on the floor. Then unscrew the foot by a further 90°.
  • Page 51: Appliance Dimensions

    Installation Appliance dimensions KFN 12927 SD edt/cs 2011 mm 600 mm 630 mm...
  • Page 52: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied right-hand Removing the door handles 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.
  • Page 53 Changing the door hinging ^ Rotate retaining plate f by 180°. Removing the doors ^ Then fit cover e from the front over Make sure the door shelves are retaining plate f, and slide it over to empty. the right. The writing must be visible. ^ Close the upper door.
  • Page 54 Changing the door hinging ^ Close the lower door. Caution. The lower door is not secure as soon as the middle hinge plate is removed. ^ Remove cap l from the bearing ^ Pull the middle hinge pin i upwards bush in the door and refit on the to remove it.
  • Page 55 Changing the door hinging Changing over the doors ^ Screw hinge plate f into position on the opposite side using the two outer ^ Pull complete hinge pin a together long slots only. To make it possible to with disc b and adjustable foot c align the door later, do not replace upwards and off.
  • Page 56 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 pin i into middle hinge plate k in the lower door.
  • Page 57 Changing the door hinging Refitting the handles It is important to check that the side section of handle d does not come Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when into contact with the door seal when you refit the handles. The door seal opening the door, as this would will be damaged if the handle is damage the door seal permanently.
  • Page 58: Aligning The Appliance Doors

    Aligning the appliance doors The appliance doors can be aligned To align the upper door use the long with the housing after they have been outer slots in the middle hinge plate: 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.
  • Page 59: Building In The Appliance

    Building in the appliance 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.
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