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Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge-freezer with PerfectFresh zone and ice cube maker KFN 14947 SDE ed 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. 07 849 810 e n-G B ...
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Guide to the appliance .............................................5 Caring for the environment ..........................................7 Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8 How to save energy ...............................................1 3 Switching on and off ..............................................1 ...
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Using the PerfectFresh zone .......................................2 9 Storage temperature ...............................................2 9 Humidity level ....................................................2 9 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone compartments ......................2 9 Adjusting the interior fittings ............................ ...
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After Sales / Guarantee ............................................5 2 Mains water connection ...........................................5 3 Notes on connecting to the mains water supply ..........................5 3 Connection to the water inlet .........................................5 3 Electrical connection ................................... ...
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a On sensor for the whole appliance and On/Off sensor for switching the refrigerator and freezer sections on and off separately b Super cool and Super freeze 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 for the refrigerator and freezer sect ...
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a Interior lighting b Dynamic cooling fan c Adjustable shelves d PerfectFresh zone compartments e Control for setting the humidity in the PerfectFresh zone compartments f Butter and cheese compartment g Egg tray/Condiment tray h Active charcoal filter holder i Bottle divider* j Bottle shelf k Condensate channel and drain hole l Ice cube drawer with ...
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Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and can normally 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! Rather than just thro ...
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This appliance complies with all relevant legal 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 using it for the first time. They contain important notes on the installation, safety, ...
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Technical safety ~ Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. A damaged appliance could be dangerous. ~ If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user from danger. ~ This appliance cont ...
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~ The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with current local and national safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and tested regularly, and where there is any doubt, the household wiring system ...
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~ The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty connection to the mains water supply. ~ Connection to the mains water supply and any repairs to the ice cube maker must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person. ~ The ice cube maker is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply. ~ In countries whe ...
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~ Do not use sharp edged objects to – remove frost and ice, – separate frozen foods and remove ice trays. 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 ...
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Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx. 20°C. Where t ...
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Before using for the first time The stainless steel external and internal surfaces of the appliance have a layer of protective foil to prevent scratching during transportation. ^ Do not remove this foil until the appliance has been installed or built in. ^ After removing the protective foil, treat stainless steel surfaces with a suitable stainless ...
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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. This sensor is used to switch between the refrigerator and freezer sections. If you want to select the freezer section (to c ...
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^ Select the section of the appliance which you wish to switch off. The "Refrigerator" or the "Freezer" symbol will light up yellow. ^ Touch the On/Off sensor until the "Refrigerator" or the "Freezer" symbol goes out. The section you selected is now switched off while the other section remains switched on. To ...
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Settings mode Certain settings on the appliance can only be selected in the settings mode. How to select the settings mode and how to change the settings is described in the relevant section of these instructions. Overview of functions that can be selected in the settings mode: To enter or leave the settings mode c To switch the sensor tone on/off ...
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The old setting lights up, and your newly selected setting flashes. ^ Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm the new setting. ^ Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c appears in the display. ^ Touch the On/Off sensor. You have now left the settings mode. Activating or deactivating the safety lock The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance ...
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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: ...
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Setting the temperature The temperatures in the refrigerator section/PrefectFresh zone and freezer section are set independently of one another. ^ Select the refrigerator or the freezer section. The "Refrigerator" symbol or the "Freezer" symbol will light up yellow. ^ You can now use the arrow sensors on either side of the tempe ...
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Temperature display During normal operation the temperature display on the control panel shows the temperature in the middle of the refrigerator section or the temperature in the warmest part of the freezer section. Setting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone The temperature in the PerfectFresh zone is automatically held at 0 to 3 °C. It can ...
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Changing the temperature display brightness The temperature display brightness can be adjusted to suit the lighting conditions of the room. ^ Touch and leave your finger on the X sensor. ^ At the same time, briefly touch the On/Off sensor (without letting go of the X sensor). ^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for another 5 seconds until c appears ...
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Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the appliance cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid energy being wasted if a door is left open. Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active. It does not have to be switched on manually. Temperature alarm An alarm will sound if the temperature b ...
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Door alarm The alarm will sound if a door is left open for more than approx. 2 minutes. The alarm off sensor will light up red and the symbol for the section which has the opened door will flash. The alarm will stop and the indicators will go out as soon as the door is closed. Switching the door alarm off early If the noise of the door alarm distur ...
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Super cool The Super cool function can be used to rapidly reduce the temperature in the refrigerator to its lowest setting (depending on the room temperature). Switching on Super cool Super cool is particularly recommended for the faster chilling of large amounts of fresh food or drink. ^ Select the refrigerator section. The "Refrigerator" ...
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Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer section. 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 Su ...
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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 automatic dynamic cooling, which helps to keep an even tem ...
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Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator Not all food is suitable for refrigeration, as some food is sensitive to cold. Cucumbers, for example, become glassy, aubergines bitter and potatoes sweet. Tomatoes and oranges lose their aroma, and the peel on citrus fruits hardens. Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator includes: – Pi ...
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For every type of food, there are ideal storage conditions to ensure it stays fresh as long as possible, retaining both flavour and vitamins. The important factors for this are the storage temperature and the humidity. The correct combination of temperature and humidity is a unique feature of the PerfectFresh zone. Food can be stored for up to thre ...
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When the low humidity setting , is selected, the atmosphere inside the PerfectFresh compartment is the same as in the refrigerator. – With low humidity , selected, the PerfectFresh compartment is ideal for storing particularly sensitive foods, such as fresh fish, shellfish, meat, poultry, sausages, dairy products and salads. Please note that food ...
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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 applia ...
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PerfectFresh zone 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 will go, and then lift it up and out. Push the runners back in again to avoid injury or damage. ^ Carefully pull out the lid between the compartments ...
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Universal container (depending on model) The universal container can be used both to store and serve food. It consists of a deep tray a and a shallow tray b . Both trays fit the stainless steel frame. If you wish to use the universal container to serve food, ^ place the shallow tray b in the stainless steel frame, and use the deep tray as a lid a . ...
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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 gi ...
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Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition. Hints on home freezing – The following types of food are 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 suitab ...
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Before placing food in the freezer section ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the Super freeze function for 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. Placing food in the freezer section Food to be froz ...
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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 ...
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For the automatic ice cube maker to operate it must be connected to the mains water supply. Switching on the ice cube maker ^ Switch on the freezer section. ^ Open the top left drawer a little. ^ Press the On/Off button on the ice cube maker. The indicator light will come on. ^ Close the drawer. The drawer must be completely shut for ice cubes to b ...
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Switching off the ice cube maker The ice cube maker can be switched off independently of the freezer section if you do not want the appliance to make any ice cubes. ^ Press the On/Off button on the ice cube maker until the indicator light goes out. If the ice cube maker is switched off, the ice cube drawer can be used as an extra drawer for freezin ...
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^ The length of the water intake time for the ice cube maker can now be adjusted by touching the X sensor: E1 : Shortest water intake time, E8 : Longest water intake time, E – : Return to menu. The old setting lights up, and your newly selected setting flashes. ^ Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm the new setting. ^ Touch the X sensor repeatedly ...
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Refrigerator section and PerfectFresh zone Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section and the PerfectFresh zone whilst 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 ...
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A range of Miele cleaning and conditioning agents is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com. Do not use cleaning agents containing abrasive substances such as sand, soda, acids, chlorides or chemical solvents. Some scouring agents claim to be non-abrasive. These are also unsuitable as they can c ...
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It is important to do this every time the stainless steel surfaces are cleaned, as the stainless steel conditioner protects the surfaces and helps prevent re-soiling. Cleaning the ice cube tray The ice cubes are formed in a tray before they are dropped down into the drawer. This tray should be cleaned regularly to remove any stale ice or water. ^ C ...
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If you have used a solution of water and washing-up liquid to clean it, discard the ice cubes from the first three ice cube making processes, as they are not suitable for consumption. 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 app ...
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The active charcoal filters should be changed approx. every 6 months. When the Change active charcoal filter indicator lights up red, the active charcoal filters need to be changed. To change the active charcoal filters ^ Pull the active charcoal filter holder upwards to remove it from the shelf. ^ Take out the two filters and fit the new filters i ...
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If you have delayed changing the active charcoal filters and the indicator is not lit up, you will need to reset the counter when you replace the active charcoal filters via the settings mode. ^ Touch and leave your finger on the X sensor. ^ At the same time, briefly touch the On/Off sensor (without letting go of the X sensor). ^ Leave your finger ...
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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 i f... . . . the refrigerator sec ...
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. . . 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 to ...
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..." dn " appears in the temperature display. The demonstration function is activated. ^ Call the Service Department. . . . you cannot switch the ice cube maker on. ^ Check whether the appliance is connected to the electricity supply. . . . the ice cube maker is not producing any ice cubes. ^ Was the water inlet pipe purged of air by a qu ...
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^ Unclip the front cover. ^ Remove the glass panel. ^ Unscrew the lamp and replace it with a new one. Lamp specification: 220 - 240 V, max. 25 W, E 14 fitting. ^ Slide the glass panel back in again. ^ Insert the cover and clip it into position. . . . the floor of the refrigerator is wet. The condensate drain hole is blocked. ^ Clean the condensate ...
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Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can 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. Click.... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the motor on and off. Sssrrrr ...
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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). 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 your applianc ...
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Notes on connecting to the mains water supply Connection to the mains water supply should only be carried out by a qualified and competent person in accordance with national and local regulations. The water quality must conform to the requirements for drinking water in the country the appliance is being installed in. – This appliance complies wit ...
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^ The stainless steel hose should be attached to the solenoid valve at the base of the appliance at the back. ^ Ensure that the hose is fitted correctly and that it is water tight. ^ Turn on the stopcock slowly and check the whole water system for leaks. ^ The appliance can then be connected to the electricity supply. ^ Push the appliance into its ...
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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 ensur ...
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Do not place any appliance which gives off heat, such as a toaster or microwave oven, on top of this appliance, as this would increase the appliance's energy consumption. 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 fre ...
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Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation, the air inlet and outlet 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. ^ Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered. Carefully rem ...
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Appliance dimensions ABC KFN 14947 SDE ed 2020 750 630 Installation 58 ...
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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 : – a cross-slotted screwdriver, – a flat-bladed screwdriver, – a selection of Torx screwdrivers, – a spanner. Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. Re ...
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Before beginning, make sure that the door shelves are empty. Removing the soft-close mechanism for the upper door ^ Open the refrigerator door. ^ Prise open panel a from the soft-close mechanism by inserting a flat-bladed screwdriver into the gap from above and easing it off bit by bit. Take care not to damage the door seal. If the door seal become ...
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^ Remove cover d . The soft-close mechanism is now no longer fixed to the appliance. ^ Remove panel a . ^ Slide soft-close mechanism bracket f as far as it will go towards the handle side of the door. ^ Undo screw g on the soft-close mechanism and on the spacer. ^ Using a flat-bladed screwdriver prise up the centre of the base of the soft-close mec ...
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Caution. The upper door is not secure as soon as the upper hinge plate is removed. ^ Close the upper door. ^ Undo screws m in upper hinge plate n and pull it upwards and off. ^ Carefully lift the upper door off and place it to one side. ^ Make sure that you leave the hinge pin in the hinge plate in the middle of the appliance, as otherwise the lowe ...
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^ Push hinge pin e up and out from underneath. The soft-close mechanism is now no longer fixed to the appliance. ^ Remove panel a . ^ Slide soft-close mechanism bracket f as far as it will go towards the handle side of the door. ^ Undo screw g on the soft-close mechanism and on the spacer. ^ Using a flat-bladed screwdriver prise up the centre of th ...
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^ Remove cap l from the bush in the door and refit on the opposite side. Refitting the lower door ^ Remove cover a by pulling it forwards. ^ Pull cover b off. ^ Screw the foot into hinge pin c as far as it will go. ^ With the help of another person, carefully tilt the appliance backwards and pull hinge pin c out. ^ Take care not to lose hinge bush ...
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^ Fit hinge pin i into middle hinge plate k in the lower door. Replacing the lower soft-close door mechanism ^ Remove cover a from panel b , rotate it by 180° and refit it on the other side. ^ Insert the spacer into the socket on the handle side (A). ^ Then insert the soft-close mechanism into the socket on the hinge side (B). Push both parts from ...
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^ Attach panel b to soft-close mechanism bracket d . ^ Align bracket d to the hinge plate, and insert pin e from above so that the right angle fits into the recess. ^ Click cover f back into place. Make sure that cover f fits properly so that the door can be closed without hindrance and the pin is protected. ^ Remove retaining clip g . ^ Replace pa ...
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Replacing the upper soft-close door mechanism: ^ Remove cover a from panel b , rotate it by 180° and refit it on the other side. ^ Insert the spacer into the socket on the handle side (A). ^ Then insert the soft-close mechanism into the socket on the hinge side (B). Push both parts from the middle towards the outside so that they click firmly into ...
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^ Remove retaining clip g . ^ Replace panel b onto the soft-close mechanism from above, clicking it back into place first at the bottom and then at the top. ^ Close the upper door. Refitting the handle: Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when you refit the handle. The door seal will be damaged if the handle is fitted incor ...
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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. Align the lower door using the long outer slots in the lower hinge plate: ^ Remove centre screw a from the hinge plate. ^ Slightly loosen both outer ...
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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 ...
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