Miele KFN 13923 DE User manual

Operating and Installation
Instructions
Fridge-freezer Combination
It is essential to read the operating and installation instructions be-
fore setup, installation, and commissioning. This prevents both per-
sonal injury and damage to the appliance.
en - US, CA M.-Nr. 10 867 440

Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 5
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 15
Saving energy .................................................................................................... 16
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 18
Control panel....................................................................................................... 18
Display LEDs and symbols on the display .......................................................... 19
Accessories ....................................................................................................... 21
Accessories supplied .......................................................................................... 21
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 22
Before first use .................................................................................................. 23
Cleaning the refrigerator................................................................................. 23
Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 24
Operating the machine........................................................................................ 24
Switching on the refrigerator ............................................................................... 24
Switching off the entire appliance....................................................................... 25
Switching off for longer periods of time .............................................................. 25
The correct temperature................................................................................... 26
... in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 26
Automatic cold air circulation (DynaCool) ...................................................... 26
...in the Freezer Zone.......................................................................................... 26
Temperature display ............................................................................................ 27
Setting the temperature....................................................................................... 27
Temperature range ......................................................................................... 27
Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze ............................................... 28
SuperFrost function ........................................................................................ 28
AutomaticSuperCool function........................................................................ 28
Turning a function on or off ................................................................................. 29
Temperature and door alarm............................................................................ 30
Temperature alarm............................................................................................... 30
Door alarm........................................................................................................... 30
Selecting additional settings............................................................................ 31
Selecting additional settings ............................................................................... 31
Settings overview ........................................................................................... 31
Sabbath mode..................................................................................................... 31
Changing the temperature unit (°C/°F) ................................................................ 33
Activating and deactivating the safety lock......................................................... 33

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Changing the size of the ice cubes ..................................................................... 34
Storing food in the fridge zone......................................................................... 35
Different storage zones ....................................................................................... 35
Food which is not suitable for storage in the fridge zone ................................... 36
Notes on buying food.......................................................................................... 37
Storing food correctly.......................................................................................... 37
Fruit and vegetable drawers........................................................................... 37
Protein-rich food ............................................................................................ 37
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) ....................................... 38
Moving the adjustable shelves ............................................................................ 38
Adjusting the bottle rack ..................................................................................... 38
Removing fruit and vegetable drawers on rollers................................................ 39
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ................................................................... 39
Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................. 40
Moving the carbon filter ...................................................................................... 40
Freezing and storing food................................................................................. 41
Maximum freezing capacity ................................................................................ 41
What happens when you freeze fresh food?....................................................... 41
Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 41
Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 42
Adjusting the interior fittings................................................................................ 45
Using accessories ............................................................................................... 45
Making ice cubes .............................................................................................. 46
Turning on the ice cube maker............................................................................ 46
Making a large quantity of ice cubes .................................................................. 47
Changing the size of the ice cubes ..................................................................... 47
Turning off the ice cube maker............................................................................ 48
If the Ice Maker is going to be turned off for a long period of time ............... 48
Defrosting........................................................................................................... 49
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 50
Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 50
Preparing the machine for cleaning..................................................................... 51
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................. 52
Cleaning the machine front and the side panels................................................. 53
Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 53
Starting up the appliance after cleaning ............................................................. 54
Replacing the carbon filters ................................................................................ 54
Frequently asked questions ............................................................................. 56

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Causes of noises ............................................................................................... 66
Customer Service.............................................................................................. 67
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 67
Appliance warranty and product registration ...................................................... 67
Water connection .............................................................................................. 68
Information on the plumbed-water connection................................................... 68
Electrical connection ........................................................................................ 71
Installation.......................................................................................................... 73
Side-by-side installation...................................................................................... 73
Installation location ............................................................................................. 74
Climate range ................................................................................................. 75
Ventilation............................................................................................................ 75
Installing the appliance........................................................................................ 76
Wall gap ......................................................................................................... 76
Fitting the anti-tip device ............................................................................... 76
Aligning the appliance.................................................................................... 77
Installing the appliance in a run of kitchen units ................................................. 79
Appliance dimensions ......................................................................................... 81
Changing the door hinges ................................................................................ 83
Aligning the machine doors.............................................................................. 95

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety require-
ments. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
material damage.
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully be-
fore using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They con-
tain important information on safety, installation, use, and mainte-
nance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging
your refrigeration appliance.
Miele expressly and strongly advises that you read and follow the
instructions in the chapter on installing the refrigeration appliance
as well as in the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-
compliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future owner.
Danger of injury!
Due to the sheer size and weight of the appliance, it needs to be
ensured that it cannot tip forward when the door is open and fully
stocked.
Set up the appliance with the supplied anti-tip devices in accor-
dance with the operating and installation instructions.

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Appropriate use
 This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and
similar residential environments such as
–staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environ-
ments
–farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments
–bed and breakfast type environments
–catering and similar non-retail applications.
This appliance is not intended for use outdoors, in damp environ-
ments or in places exposed to rain.
 This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling and
storing food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food, freez-
ing fresh food and for making ice. Any other usage is not supported
by the manufacturer and could be dangerous.
 This refrigeration appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping
cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations, or other simi-
lar substances or products that are subject to the Medical Device Di-
rective. Incorrect use of the refrigeration appliance for such purposes
may cause deterioration of the items stored. The refrigeration appli-
ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex-
plosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.
 This refrigeration appliance may only be used by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised while using
it.
The refrigeration appliance may only be used by these people with-
out supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way
and recognize and understand the consequences of incorrect opera-
tion.

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Safety with children
 To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on or
near the appliance.
 Ensure that any packing material is disposed of safely and kept
out of the reach of children. DANGER of suffocation!

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Technical safety
 The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration
appliance complies with statutory and regulatory requirements.
 The symbol is located on the compressor and indicates the dan-
ger of inflammable materials. Do not remove the label.
WARNING! The refrigerant inside the appliance (details on the data
plate) is environmentally friendly but flammable.
The use of this refrigerant does, however, sometimes lead to a slight
increase in the noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of
the compressor, you might be able to hear the refrigerant flowing
around the cooling circuit. Unfortunately, this cannot be avoided, but
it does not affect the performance of the refrigeration appliance.
WARNING! When transporting and installing the refrigeration appli-
ance, ensure that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes and leaking refrigerant
can ignite.
In the event of damage:
- Avoid open flames or anything which creates a spark.
- Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the power supply.
- Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for
several minutes.
- Contact Miele Customer Service.
 The more refrigerant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger
the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap-
pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/
air mixture building up. For every 8g of refrigerant, at least 3'3"
(1m)3 of room space is required. The amount of refrigerant in the re-
frigeration appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.

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 To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
 The electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly grounded. It is essential that this standard safety re-
quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-
tion tested by a qualified electrician.
 Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power sup-
ply system or a power supply system that is not synchronized with
the grid power supply (e.g., island networks, back-up systems) is
possible. A prerequisite for operation is that the power supply sys-
tem complies with national and local codes.
The function and operation of the protective measures provided in
the domestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must
also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not
synchronized with the grid power supply, or these measures must be
replaced by equivalent measures in the installation.
 If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele au-
thorized technician in order to protect the user from harm.
 Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply with a power
bar or extension cord. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance.
 If moisture gets into electrical components or into the power cord,
it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not operate the machine
in areas where there may be moisture or splashing water (e.g.,
garages, laundry rooms).
 This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile in-
stallations (e.g. on a ship).
 Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.

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 The machine must be disconnected from the power supply during
installation, maintenance, and repair work, and installation work on
the fresh water connection. The machine is only completely isolated
from the power supply when:
- the fuses have been switched off, or
- the circuit breaker has been removed completely, or
- the power cord has been unplugged. Pull on the plug and not on
the power cord when disconnecting it from the power supply.
 Unauthorized installation, maintenance, and repairs, or a faulty
fresh water connection can cause considerable danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance, and repairs, installation work on the fresh
water connection, and all repairs on the ice/water outlet must only
ever be carried out by a Miele authorized technician.
 The ice cube maker must only be connected to a cold water line.
 Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty con-
nection to the fresh water supply.
 Any manufacturer's warranty may be void if the appliance is not
repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele re-
placement parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of
the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
Correct use
 This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific am-
bient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient tempera-
tures for which it is not designed. The climate range is stated on the
data plate in the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance. A
lower ambient temperature will cause the compressor to switch off
for longer periods, meaning that the refrigeration appliance is unable
to maintain the required temperature.