Miele KFN 14943 SD ed/cs, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation Instructions Fridge Freezer Combination KFN 14943 SD ed cs To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 10 012 210 en CA ...

Page 2: ...he button sound on and off 17 Activating and deactivating the safety lock 17 Switching off for extended periods of time 18 The correct temperature 19 in the refrigerator 19 in the freezer 19 Temperature display 19 Setting the temperature 20 Temperature ranges 20 Changing the brightness of the temperature display 21 Changing the temperature display Celsius Fahrenheit 21 Alarm 22 Temperature alarm 2...

Page 3: ...home freezing 32 Packing 32 Before placing food in the freezer 33 Placing food in the freezer 33 Freezing large items 33 Freezer calendar 33 Defrosting frozen foods 34 Making ice cubes 34 Cooling drinks quickly 34 Using the cool pack 35 Automatic defrosting 36 Cleaning and care 37 Cleaning the interiorand accessories 38 Appliance doors side walls 39 Ventilation slits 40 Door seal 40 Cleaning the e...

Page 4: ...ion 48 Installation information 49 Location 49 Climate class 49 Proper ventilation 49 Installation 49 Adjustments 50 Supporting the appliance door 50 Appliance dimensions 51 Changing the door hinging 52 Aligning the appliance doors 62 Installing the appliance 63 Contents 4 ...

Page 5: ...ight only visible when the lock is on fTemperature display for the refrigerator freezer sections gButton for switching between the refrigerator and freezer sections top Refrigerator symbol bottom Freezer symbol hButton to set the temperature Y for warmer iAlarm off button only visible during door temperature alarm jActive charcoal filter change display only visible with prompt to change the active...

Page 6: ...nt dBottle shelf eEgg tray serving shelf fRetainer for the Active AirClean filter gShelves hCondensate channel and drain hole iFruit and vegetable drawers jBottle divider kBottle shelf lFreezer drawers with freezer calendar Description of the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...ach of babies and young children Danger of suffocation Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling center about the possibility of recycling these materials Before discarding an old appliance disconnect it from the gas and electrical supply and cut off the power cord to prevent it from becoming a hazard Caring for the envir...

Page 8: ...or freezing fresh food and for making ice Any other use is not permitted and could be dangerous The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage caused by incorrect use or operation Persons incapable of using the appliance safely owing to their physical sensory or mental capabilities or their inexperience or lack of knowledge must not use this appliance without supervision or instruction by a r...

Page 9: ...ed electrician Do not connect the appliance to the power supply by an extension cord or power bar as they do not guarantee the required safety risk of overheating for example The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if it is properly grounded in compliance with all applicable local and national safety regulations It is very important to ensure that this essential safety requi...

Page 10: ...hat the conditions for safe operation are in place Correct use Do not handle frozen items when your hands are wet Your hands could freeze to the item s Risk of injury Never put ice or popsicles in your mouth immediately after taking them out of the freezer your lips or tongue could freeze to the item s Risk of injury Never re freeze food that has been partially or completed thawed Defrosted food s...

Page 11: ...up of potentially explosive gasses or contain substances that can damage the plastic or that could pose a danger to health Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time If you store fatty or oily foods in the appliance or the appliance door make sure that no oil or grease leaks onto the plastic parts of the appliance This can cause the plastic to...

Page 12: ...gerator freezer Before disposing of your old fridge freezer first make the door latch or lock unusable This will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives Be careful not to damage any part of the cooling system for example by puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator kinking any pipework scratching the surface coating Caution Splashes of coolant c...

Page 13: ... 18 C 2 F Use Open the door only 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 organized way Disorganized contents will take time to sort through leaving the door open too long Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance Placing hot food in the appliance will cause the ...

Page 14: ...ese with the Miele stainless steel conditioner Important Each application of the Miele stainless steel conditioner forms a durable protective film that is stain and water repellent Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with lukewarm water and then dry everything with a cloth Active charcoal filters Active AirClean Filters Place the enclosed active charcoal filters into the retainer...

Page 15: ...ing on the selected temperature zone you can select the DynaCool function select either Super cool or Super freeze or adjust the temperature Please refer to the relevant section in the manual for more information Cool pack Place the cool pack in the top freezer drawer The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approximately 24 hours Turning the appliance off T...

Page 16: ... selected in the settings mode How to enter the settings mode and how to change the settings is described in the respective sections of the manual Overview of functions that can be selected in the settings mode To enter or exit the settings mode c To turn the button sound on or off see Turning the appliance On and Off b To confirm that the active charcoal filters have been changed see Active charc...

Page 17: ...he On Off button to confirm the new setting Keep tapping the Xbutton until c is displayed Tap the On Off button You have now left the settings mode Activating and deactivating the safety lock The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being turned off inadvertently Touch and leave your finger on the X button Now tap once on the On Off button without releasing the X button Keep your ...

Page 18: ...ed periods of time If the appliance is not needed for a longer period of time turn the appliance off unplug the power cord from the wall socket or turn the circuit breaker off in the electrical panel clean the appliance out leave the doors ajar to prevent any odour build up in the appliance If during a long absence the appliance is turned off but not cleaned out and the doors are left closed mould...

Page 19: ...e range and should not be used outside this range in the refrigerator We recommend a temperature of 39 F 4 C in the middle of the appliance in the freezer For freezing fresh food and storing frozen food for longer periods of time the temperature needs to be at least 0 F 18 C At this temperature most bacteria stop growing However when the temperature rises above 14 F 10 C the bacteria become active...

Page 20: ...pears Approximately 5 seconds after you release the button the actual average temperature in the refrigerator or freezer section will automatically be displayed If you have adjusted the temperature wait approx 6 hours if the appliance is not very full or approx 24 hours if it is full before checking the temperature display again It will take that long to reach the selected temperature If after thi...

Page 21: ...N OFF button to confirm Keep tapping the X button until c is displayed Tap the ON OFF button You have left the settings mode Changing the temperature display Celsius Fahrenheit The temperature can be displayed in either Celsius or Fahrenheit Touch the X button and keep your finger on the button Now tap once on the ON OFF button WITHOUT releasing the X button Keep the finger on the X button for ano...

Page 22: ...ions for example whenever too much warm air flows into the appliance for example when food is being loaded re arranged or taken out whenever large amounts of food are being frozen at once after a power outage Once the the alarm condition has ended the alarm stops and the displays go out Switching the alarm off early If the alarm signal bothers you it can be silenced Tap the alarm off button The al...

Page 23: ...r flashes Once the appliance door is shut the alarm stops and the displays go out Switching the door alarm off early If the noise of the door alarm bothers you it can be switched off early if you wish Tap the alarm off button The alarm will stop The alarm off button will light up steady and the symbol of the temperature section with the open door continues to flash until the appliance door is clos...

Page 24: ... will come on yellow The appliance will now work at full power to lower the temperature in the refrigerator section Switching Super Cool OFF The Super Cool function automatically switches off after approx 6 hours The appliance will then continue to run at normal power To save energy you can switch off the Super Cool function yourself once the food or drinks are sufficiently chilled Select the refr...

Page 25: ...hand Select the freezer section The Freezer symbol lights up yellow Tap the Super Freeze button and the indicator light will come on yellow The appliance will now work at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer section Switching Super Freeze OFF Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer the Super Freeze function will automatically switch off after approx 30 to 65 hours The a...

Page 26: ...nce so that all the food will be chilled to about the same temperature The temperature is set as usual Dynamic cooling should also be selected when the room temperature is high above approx 86 F 30 C and the humidity is high Switching dynamic cooling ON Select the refrigerator section The Refrigerator symbol lights up yellow Tap the dynamic cooling button and the indicator light will come on yello...

Page 27: ... for all highly perishable foods such as fish meat poultry deli meats store bought meals dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream fresh bread dough pastry dough cake batters dairy products pre packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C Never store explosive materials in the appliance or products with flammable propellants e g ...

Page 28: ...he front section can be gently pushed under the rear section Push the rear half of the glass shelf up slightly With the rear half pushed up lift the front half of the glass shelf slightly then slide it carefully under the rear half To move the split shelf remove the two halves of the glass plate and place the two support rails left and right on the support ribs at the desired height slide the glas...

Page 29: ...me The hanging containers can be removed from the serving shelves for loading and unloading and then replaced The hanging containers with the food can be placed directly on the table for serving Universal box Food can be stored as well as served in the universal box The universal box consists of a deep container a and a shallow container b both containers can be placed in the stainless steel suppo...

Page 30: ...eft or right This holds the bottles more securely in position when the door is opened and closed The bottle divider can be removed completely e g for cleaning Slide the front edge of the bottle divider up and lift the bottle divider out Adjusting the interior fittings 30 ...

Page 31: ...this by the large pool of water that collects around the defrosted food If food is frozen quickly there is less time for the cells to lose moisture so they shrink less Also because a smaller amount of moisture is lost it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process Very little water collects around the defrosted food Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in yo...

Page 32: ...rably longer To prevent chops cutlets and steaks from sticking together in solid blocks separate them with a sheet of plastic film Do not salt or season raw foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Cooked food may be seasoned lightly before freezing but note that the flavour of some spices deteriorates when frozen Do not place very warm or hot foods or beverages in the freezer to prevent alrea...

Page 33: ... across the entire bottom of the freezer drawer or across the glass shelves so that it will freeze through to the core as quickly as possible When placing items in the freezer make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them from sticking together when frozen When freezing make sure that already frozen food does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen so that the froz...

Page 34: ...e the cooking time is slightly shorter than for fresh vegetables Never re freeze partially or completely defrosted food However once defrosted food has been thoroughly cooked you may freeze it again Making ice cubes Fill the ice cube tray three quarters full of water and place it on the bottom of a freezer drawer If the ice cube tray freezes to the floor of the drawer use a dull object e g a spoon...

Page 35: ...r for approximately 24 hours If there is a power outage place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the upper drawer to keep the food cold for as long as possible When placing fresh food in the freezer use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the already frozen food so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw The cool pack can also be used to keep food or drinks cool for ...

Page 36: ...d 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 unblocked so that condensate can flow away easily Freezer section The freezer defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated by the condenser from time to time This autom...

Page 37: ...Ser vice It contains substances that protect the material and compared to a stainless steel cleaner no polishing agents This gently removes soiling and each application forms a protective film that is stain and water repellent To avoid damage to the surfaces do not use any cleaning agents containing soda ammonia acid or chloride limescale removers abrasive cleaning agents e g powder or cream clean...

Page 38: ...pliance at least once a month Use lukewarm water and some liquid dish soap for cleaning The following parts can be cleaned in a dishwasher butter dish egg trays ice cube tray depending on the model bottle and serving shelves inside the door without the stainless steel frames butter and cheese compartment without the stainless steel cover The stainless steel cover and the stainless steel frames ins...

Page 39: ...he surfaces with a clean sponge cloth liquid dish soap and warm water You can also use a clean damp microfibre cloth without a cleaning agent After washing rinse everything with clean water then dry with a soft cloth For stainless steel appliances the following also applies Appliance doors The appliance doors are finished with a high quality surface coating It protects them from soiling and makes ...

Page 40: ...aned at least once a year A build up of dust will increase the amount of energy the appliance consumes When cleaning the coils be careful not to tear off kink or otherwise damage any wiring or other parts After cleaning Replace all the parts of the refrigerator section Return food to the refrigerator section plug in the power cord and turn the appliance on Turn on the Super Freeze function to cool...

Page 41: ...op of any shelf so that it engages To confirm the filter change touch the display for an active charcoal filter change for approx 2 seconds The display for an active charcoal filter change goes out and the timer is reset Changing the active charcoal filters at a later date If you do not have any new active charcoal filters you can order new ones from your Miele dealer You can change the active cha...

Page 42: ...e X button until you see 2 in the display Tap the ON OFF button for 2 seconds to confirm The timer is reset Keep tapping the X button until c is displayed Tap the ON OFF button You have left the settings mode Tip If you are storing strong smelling food e g very strong cheese place the retainer with the active charcoal filters on the same shelf as the strong smelling food if necessary change the ac...

Page 43: ...lty if you wait a few minutes the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer section is too cold Set a warmer temperature Check that the doors are properly closed Did you freeze a large quantity of food all at once This causes the appliance to run for a long time and the temperature drops automatically The Super Cool function has not yet switched off The Super Freeze function has not yet switched ...

Page 44: ...approx 6 hours after the appliance has been switched on Only temperatures within the range the appliance can display will be shown _F appears in the temperature display This indicates a problem Call Customer Service the active charcoal filter change display lights up red Change the active charcoal filters If necessary order replacement filters from your Miele dealer nA appears in the temperature d...

Page 45: ...ff the respective circuit breaker of the house wiring system Remove the front panel Pull out the glass plate Unscrew the light bulb and replace it with a new one Light bulb specifications 110 120 V max 25 W E 14 base Slide the glass plate in again Replace the panel and engage the catches the floor of the refrigerator section is wet The drain hole is blocked Clean the condensate channel and the dra...

Page 46: ...ment Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable from the compressor and the coolant circulating through the system Noises that you can easily rectify What causes them and what can you do about them Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Balance the appliance using a level and by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance or placing something underneath t...

Page 47: ...e contact the Miele Technical Service Department at the address on the back of this booklet When contacting the Technical Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance given on the data plate inside the appliance After sales service 47 ...

Page 48: ...35 The appliance is supplied with a UL listed 3 wire power cord and NEMA 5 15 P plug ready for connection to a 120 V 60 Hz supply The fuse rating is 15 amps The appliance requires a 3 wire receptacle The receptacle must be installed by a licensed electrician only In the case of side by side installations a separate outlet must be used for each appliance Ideally the power outlet should be next to t...

Page 49: ...nge and should not be used outside this range The climate range is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Climate class Room temperature SN N ST T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 16 C to 38 C 16 C to 43 C If the room is too cold it will cause the cooling system in the appliance to remain off for too long This may lead to higher temperatures in the appliance and the frozen food may even start thaw...

Page 50: ...nch provided to adjust the front feet as needed so that the appliance is levelled Supporting the appliance door In any case unscrew foot a until it is on the ground Then unscrew the foot another 90 Installation information 50 ...

Page 51: ...3 SD ed cs 2020 mm 79 17 32 747 mm 29 3 8 630 mm 24 13 16 1330 mm 52 3 8 790 mm 31 3 32 If the gap between the rear of the appliance and the wall is less than 2 inch 51 mm the power consumption level may increase Installation information 51 ...

Page 52: ... screwdrivers an open end wrench Always change the door hinging with the assistance of another person Removing the door handles When you pull on the door handle a the sidebar b moves backwards Pull the sidebar b forcefully backwards out of the track Now loosen the 4 screws Torx 15 in the mounting plate and remove the handle Remove the covers from the opposite side and place them on the holes that ...

Page 53: ... appliance door may not close properly and there will not be enough refrigeration Slide panel a in the direction of the appliance and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance Place the securing device b supplied with the appliance on the soft close mechanism c so that it engages With the securing device in place the joint cannot snap shut Do not remove the securing device until instruct...

Page 54: ...acer aside Removing the top door of the appliance Loosen the cover h by carefully sliding a flathead screwdriver from below into the recess Remove the cover h together with the mounting bracket i Loosen the mounting bracket i from the cover h by pushing it slightly to the left and then removing the cover plate towards the front Turn the mounting bracket i 180 Place the cover h on the front of the ...

Page 55: ...ose mechanism Open the bottom door of the appliance Loosen panel a from the soft close mechanism Slowly pry the panel off from the top Be careful not to damage the door seal If the door seal is damaged the appliance door may not close properly and there will not be enough refrigeration Slide panel a in the direction of the appliance and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance Place the...

Page 56: ...the retainer from the appliance side Put the soft close mechanism aside Push the spacer out towards the hinge side Put the spacer aside Removing the bottom door of the appliance Close the bottom door of the appliance Pull the bearing pin i in the middle of the appliance up and out Carefully lift and remove the bottom door of the appliance and set aside Pull cover j off Unscrew the hinge bracket k ...

Page 57: ... screw i and insert it in the outermost hole on the opposite side Place cover h in the holes on the other side turned by 180 Screw the hinge bracket f onto the other side using only the two outer elongated holes Do not use the middle screw only this allows later alignment of the appliance door using the outer elongated holes Important Screw the adjustment foot c on the bearing pin a fully in Repla...

Page 58: ...se mechanism Remove the cover a from the panel b turn it 180 and replace it on the other side Hook the spacer on the handle side into the retainer A Hook the soft close mechanism into the retainer B on the appliance side Push both parts outwards until they engage With screw c attach the spacer and the soft close mechanism Changing the door hinging 58 ...

Page 59: ... from above engaging it at the bottom first and then at the top Close the bottom door of the appliance Mounting the top door of the appliance Place the top door of the appliance on the bearing pin i in the middle of the appliance Close the top door of the appliance Put the hinge bracket n on the opposite side and and fasten it with the screws m The screw holes may have to be pre punched or use a p...

Page 60: ...th screw c attach the spacer and the soft close mechanism Hang the panel b on the shock absorber arm d Push the cover e on from the side so that the openings for the pinf are on top of each other Pull the shock absorber arm d towards the hinge bracket and insert the pin f from the top so that the square rests in the recess Then engage the cover e fully Take care that the cover e is seated correctl...

Page 61: ...e is aligned with the outside wall of the appliance If this is not the case turn both of the pre mounted set screws a with an Allen key until the mounting plate c is at the correct angle tightening all 4 screws b From the appliance side slide the sidebar d onto the guide for the mounting plate until it audibly engages Make sure that the sidebar d does not come in contact with the door seal when th...

Page 62: ...es Remove the middle screw a from the hinge bracket Loosen the two outer screws b slightly Align the appliance door by moving the hinge bracket to the right or left Tighten the screws b screw a does not need to be screwed on again Align the top door using the elongated holes in the middle hinge bracket Loosen the three screws c slightly Align the appliance door by moving the hinge bracket to the r...

Page 63: ...ich results in increased energy consumption The ventilation cross sections must not be blocked or covered in any way They also need to be dusted cleaned on a regular basis If installing with standard kitchen cabinets max depth 580 mm the appliance can be set up directly next to the kitchen cabinet In that case the side of the appliance door would project 34 mm and the middle of the appliance 55 mm...

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