Problem Solving Guide - Miele KFN 14827 SDE ed/cs-2 Operating And Installation Instructions

Problem solving guide

With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the
appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied
without contacting Miele. This will save you time and money because you won't
need a service call.
Please note that a call-out charge will be applied to unnecessary service visits
where the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating
instructions.
To prevent cold from escaping, avoid opening the appliance door until the fault
has been corrected.
Problem
The refrigerator is not
getting cold and the
interior lighting does
not come on when the
machine door is
opened.
The compressor runs
continuously.
The compressor is
switching on more
frequently and runs for
longer periods of time,
and the temperature in
the appliance is too low.
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Possible cause and remedy
The appliance is not switched on.
 Switch the appliance on.
The mains plug is not inserted in the socket correctly
or not switched on, or the plug connector is not
inserted into the socket at the back of the appliance
correctly.
 Insert the mains plug into the mains socket and
the plug connector into the appliance socket and
switch on.
The mains circuit breaker has tripped. There could be
a fault with the appliance, the household electrical
wiring or another electrical appliance.
 Contact a qualified electrician or Miele.
This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor
runs at a lower speed, but for longer, when less
cooling is required.
The ventilation gaps are covered or have become too
dusty.
 Do not block the ventilation gaps.
 Clean the dust from the ventilation gaps on a
regular basis.
The doors have been opened too frequently, or a
large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for
refrigerating or freezing.
 Only open the doors when necessary and for as
short a time as possible.