Miele KFN 12943 SD cs, Operating And Installation Instruction

Page 1: ... Frost free fridge freezer with dynamic cooling KFN 12943 SD edt cs To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time M Nr 09 290 880 en GB ...

Page 2: ...rature display 16 Temperature range 16 Alarm 18 Temperature alarm 18 Door alarm 18 Super freeze and Dynamic cooling 19 Super freeze 19 Dynamic cooling m 20 Using the refrigerator efficiently 21 Different storage zones 21 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 22 When shopping for food 22 Storing food correctly 22 Fruit and vegetables 22 Unpacked meat and vegetables 23 Protein rich foods...

Page 3: ... defrost 31 Cleaning and care 32 Cleaning the interior and accessories 33 Appliance doors side panels 34 Ventilation gaps 35 Door seals 35 Metal grille at the back of the appliance 35 Problem solving guide 36 Noises 39 After Sales Guarantee 40 Electrical connection 41 Installation 42 Location 42 Climate range 43 Ventilation 43 Installation 43 Aligning the appliance 43 Levelling the appliance door ...

Page 4: ...icator light cRefrigerator section temperature selector button dRefrigerator section temperature display eFreezer section temperature display fFreezer section temperature selector button gSuper freeze button and indicator light hAlarm off button and indicator light iMaster switch for switching the whole appliance on and off Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...ing cButter and cheese compartment dEgg tray Condiment tray eAdjustable shelf fCondensate channel and drain hole gFruit and vegetable containers hBottle holder iBottle shelf jFreezer drawers with freezer calendar Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...otentially 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 no...

Page 7: ...n food freeze fresh food and to prepare ice Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation of the appliance The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised whilst using it o...

Page 8: ...oid open flames and anything which creates a spark disconnect from the mains air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and contact the Service Department for advice The more coolant there is in an 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 eve...

Page 9: ...he manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work While the appliance is under guarantee repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation maintenance and repair work Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele orig...

Page 10: ... stored upright Danger of explosion Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer The cans or bottles could explode Danger of injury and damage to the appliance When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst Danger of injury and damage to the appliance Observe th...

Page 11: ... low an ambient temperature e g a garage can lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature 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 surfa...

Page 12: ...erator section 4 to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Drawers shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way Searching for an item will m...

Page 13: ...gent provides a protective coating which helps prevent resoiling Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with lukewarm water and a little washing up liquid and then dry with a soft cloth 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 sid...

Page 14: ...r and the refrigerator section is switched off The temperature display for the freezer section will remain lit up 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 ...

Page 15: ...n 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...

Page 16: ... 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 tak...

Page 17: ... 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 The correct temperature 17 ...

Page 18: ...oad to re arrange or to take food out when freezing large amounts of food at once in the event of a power cut the appliance is faulty If the temperature inside the appliance is warmer than 18 C for a longer period of time check that the food has not started to thaw or defrost If it has check that it is still safe to eat and use it as quickly as possible Once the set temperature has been reached in...

Page 19: ...er freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand 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 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 T...

Page 20: ...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 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 indic...

Page 21: ...ked 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 If storing alcohol with a high percentage p...

Page 22: ...ed to deteriorate this process cannot be reversed As little as two hours outside the refrigerator can cause food to start deteriorating Storing food correctly Food should generally be stored covered or packaged This will prevent food smells from affecting other foods food from drying out and also any cross contamination of bacteria The growth of bacteria such as salmonella can be avoided by settin...

Page 23: ...stored separately To avoid any microbiological cross contamination these foods may only be stored together if they are wrapped 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 Meat Meat should be stored unwrapped Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat loosely covered an...

Page 24: ...elves 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 fit the two brackets onto the supports on either side at the required height...

Page 25: ...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 You can lift the universal container including contents out of the frame and take it to the table Moving...

Page 26: ...sture You can tell if this has happened by the amount of liquid around the food 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 Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freez...

Page 27: ...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 Do not season fresh food or blanched vegetables before freezing Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot food or drinks in the freezer This causes alread...

Page 28: ...s Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible 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 Fre...

Page 29: ...od 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 defro...

Page 30: ...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 carbona...

Page 31: ...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...

Page 32: ...g agent to treat the other stainless steel surfaces of the appliance available from Miele or www miele shop com Unlike stainless steel cleaning agents the conditioning agent does not contain any abrasive substances and will gently remove soiling Each time it is used it forms a water and dirt repellent protective coating To avoid damaging the surface of your appliance do not use cleaning agents con...

Page 33: ...ce 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 bottle shelf and condiment tray in the door removed from their stainless steel frames the butter and cheese compartment with the stainless steel trim ...

Page 34: ...g 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 a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth Stainless steel appliances Appliance doors The appli...

Page 35: ...st once a year A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance When cleaning the grille make sure that the cable pipework and other components do not get broken kinked or damaged in any way After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section Put the food back in the refrigerator Reconnect the appliance to the mains and switch it back on Switch on...

Page 36: ...eze indicator light is on The Super freeze function switches itself off automatically after approx 65 hours Check that the doors have been closed properly 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 to fall automatically the compressor is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether...

Page 37: ... 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 go off the Super freeze indicator light and one of the temperature display lights are fl...

Page 38: ...he floor of the refrigerator section is wet The condensate drain hole is blocked Clean the condensate channel and drain hole If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact Miele Service To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced Problem solving guide 38 ...

Page 39: ... appliance expands Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify What causes them and what can you do about them Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or pie...

Page 40: ... that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from ...

Page 41: ...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 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 t...

Page 42: ... 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 Important tropical humid environments During periods of high humidity some condensation may appear on outside surfaces of cooling appliances This condensation will disappear wh...

Page 43: ...of frozen food deteriorating and going off 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 Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance Car...

Page 44: ...Appliance dimensions A B C KFN 12943 SD edt cs 2020 750 mm 630 mm Installation 44 ...

Page 45: ...a selection of Torx screwdrivers a spanner 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 Undo 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 ...

Page 46: ...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 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 vi...

Page 47: ...e side Pull cover j off Unscrew hinge plate k turn it through 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 th...

Page 48: ... 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 the 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 botto...

Page 49: ...inge pin i Close the upper door 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 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 Changing the door hinging 49 ...

Page 50: ...g plate c lines up correctly Then tighten all 4 screws b Slide the side section of the handle d into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place It is important to check that the side section of the 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 ...

Page 51: ... the lower hinge plate Remove centre screw a from the hinge plate 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 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 ...

Page 52: ...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 o...

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