Miele KFN 14923 SDE ed Specification sheet

Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge-freezer
with ice cube maker
and dynamic cooling
KFN 14923 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
en-GB

Guide to the appliance .............................................5
Caring for the environment..........................................7
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8
How to save energy ...............................................13
Switching on and off ..............................................14
Operating the appliance ............................................14
Switching on .....................................................14
Switching off .....................................................15
To switch the refrigerator section off separately........................15
Settings mode ....................................................16
Switching the sensor tones on/off...................................17
Activating or deactivating the safety lock.............................17
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................18
The correct temperature ...........................................19
...intherefrigerator section.........................................19
...inthefreezer section ............................................19
Setting the temperature .............................................19
Temperature range ..............................................20
Temperature display ...............................................20
Changing the temperature display brightness .........................21
Alarm...........................................................22
Temperature alarm ................................................22
Door alarm .......................................................23
Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling...................24
Super cool .......................................................24
Super freeze .....................................................25
Dynamic cooling m...............................................26
Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................27
Different storage zones .............................................27
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................28
When shopping for food ............................................28
Storing food correctly ..............................................28
Fruit and vegetables .............................................28
Unpacked meat and vegetables ...................................29
Protein rich foods ...............................................29
Meat .........................................................29
Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................30
Contents
2

Moving the shelves ................................................30
Split shelf ........................................................30
Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf ...............................31
Universal container ................................................31
Moving the bottle divider ............................................31
Freezing and storing food..........................................32
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................32
Freezing fresh food ................................................32
Storing frozen food ................................................32
Home freezing ....................................................33
Hints on home freezing...........................................33
Packing .......................................................33
Before placing food in the freezer section ............................34
Placing food in the freezer section ..................................34
Freezing large items ...............................................34
Freezer calendar ..................................................34
Defrosting .......................................................35
Cooling drinks ....................................................35
Freezer tray ......................................................35
Cool pack........................................................36
Filling the water container .........................................37
Making ice cubes .................................................39
Switching on the ice cube maker .....................................39
Switching off the ice cube maker .....................................40
Setting the water intake time for the ice cube maker ......................40
Automatic defrost ................................................42
Cleaning and care ................................................43
Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories ....................43
Cleaning the ice cube tray...........................................44
Ventilation gaps ...................................................45
Door seals .......................................................45
Metal grille at the back of the appliance ................................45
Active charcoal filters .............................................46
To change the active charcoal filters...................................46
Problem solving guide ............................................48
Noises .........................................................52
After Sales / Guarantee ............................................53
Electrical connection..............................................54
Contents
3

Installation ......................................................55
Location .........................................................55
Climate range ..................................................55
Ventilation .......................................................55
Installation .......................................................55
Aligning the appliance..............................................56
Appliance dimensions ..............................................57
Changing the door hinging .........................................58
Aligning the appliance doors.........................................67
Building in the appliance ..........................................69
Contents
4

aOn/Off sensor for the whole
appliance and On/Off sensor
for switching the refrigerator
section on and off separately
bDynamic cooling sensor
cSuper cool and Super freeze sensor
dSensor for setting a lower
temperature (X)
eSafety lock indicator light
(only visible when the Safety lock is
activated)
fTemperature display for the
refrigerator and freezer sections
gSensor for switching between the
refrigerator and the freezer sections
(top = "Refrigerator" symbol;
bottom = "Freezer" symbol)
hSensor for setting a higher
temperature (Y)
iAlarm off sensor
(only visible when the door or
temperature alarm sounds)
jChange active charcoal filter
indicator
(only visible when the active
charcoal filters need to be changed)
Guide to the appliance
5

aDynamic cooling fan
bInterior lighting
cButter and cheese compartment
dBottle rack
eEgg tray/Condiment tray
fUniversal container
gAdjustable shelves
hActive charcoal filter holder
iWater container with holder
jCondensate channel and
drain hole
kFruit and vegetable containers
lBottle divider*
mBottle shelf
nIce cube drawer with
automatic ice cube maker
oFreezer drawers with
freezer calendar
* Depending on model
Guide to the appliance
6

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 throwing these
materials away, please ensure that they
are recycled.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially 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 your
old appliance 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.
It should be unplugged or
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply by a competent person.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
Caring for the environment
7

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 installation and before using
it for the first time. They contain
important notes on the installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
Correct application
~This appliance is intended for
domestic use only for the cool storage
of food and drink as well as for storing
deep frozen food, freezing fresh food
and for preparing ice.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage resulting
from incorrect or improper use or
operation.
~This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it, or have
been shown how to use it by a person
responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
~This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
the risk of injury, do not allow children
to play with it or near it, or to play with
the controls. Neither should they be
allowed to swing on the door. Please
supervise young children whilst you are
using it. Older children may only use
the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

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 is 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 contains the coolant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which
is environmentally friendly. Although it
is flammable, it does not damage the
ozone layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect. The use of this
coolant has, however, led 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 coolant flowing around the
system. This is unavoidable, but does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the
transportation and installation of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling
system are damaged. Leaking coolant
can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
- avoid 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 every8gofcoolant at least 1 m3of
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
~Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
~Before connecting the appliance,
make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and connected
load) match the mains electricity
supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
~Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
Warning and Safety instructions
9

~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 should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage or injury caused by the lack
of or inadequacy of an effective
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~Installation, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
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.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
–it has been switched off at the wall
socket and the plug has been
withdrawn, or
–the fuse from the fused spur
connection unit has been withdrawn,
or
–the mains fuse has been
disconnected, or
– the screw-out fuse has been
removed (in countries where this is
applicable).
~Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
~Only cold, fresh tap water should be
used to fill the water container. Warm or
hot water or other liquids could damage
the ice cube maker. Change the water
every day to prevent a build-up of
bacteria.
~Do not on any account use distilled
or carbonated water. Carbonated water
will cause serious limescale deposits to
build up in the ice cube maker and
damage it.
Warning and Safety instructions
10

~The ice cube maker is designed
exclusively for producing ice cubes in
quantities for a domestic household. It
must only be operated using suitable
water as described in these
instructions.
~This appliance may only be used in
mobile installations such as ships, if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
~In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.
Correct use
~Never handle frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food. Danger of frost burn.
~Do not take ice cubes out with your
bare hands and never place ice cubes
or ice lollies in your mouth straight from
the freezer.
The very low temperature of the frozen
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the
lips and tongue.
~Do not refreeze thawed or partially
thawed food. Defrosted food should be
used up as quickly as possible, as food
soon loses its nutritional value and goes
off. Defrosted food may only be
re-frozen after it has been cooked.
~Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray
cans). Thermostats switching on may
produce sparks which could present a
fire hazard. Flammable compounds
could explode.
~Do not operate any electrical
equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.
~If storing alcohol with a high
percentage proof, make sure it is tightly
closed and 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 the "use by" dates given on
food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several
factors, including the freshness and
quality of the food as well as the
temperature at which it is stored. Follow
the instructions given on the food
manufacturer's packaging regarding
storage conditions and "use-by" dates.
Warning and Safety instructions
11

~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 might contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts or which could cause a
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
~Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seals, as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous with time.
~Do not store cooking oil in the
refrigerator door. Traces of oil can
cause stress cracks to occur in the
plastic components in the door.
~Do not block the ventilation gaps in
the appliance as this would impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the
electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.
~The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges (ambient
temperatures), and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range
for your appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Installing it in a room with too 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.
~Do not use a steam-cleaning
appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
Disposal of your old appliance
~Before disposing of an old
appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from
accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering their lives.
~Be careful not to damage any part of
the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,
e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator.
– bending any pipework.
– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
12

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 there is a high ambient
room temperature.
Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
approximate
(set in stages).
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the
temperature in the compartment,
the higher the energy
consumption.
Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
exact to the degree
(digital display).
Cellar section 8 to 12°C
On appliances with winter setting,
please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer
than 16 °C.
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18°C
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
Use Only open the doors when
necessary and for as short a time
as possible.
Frequent opening of the doors for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an
organised way, searching for an
item will mean the door is open for
longer.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run
for a long time, as the appliance
will have to work harder to lower
the temperature.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation
of liquids will cause a loss of
coldness in the refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment
when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick
has built up.
A layer of ice hinders the cold
from reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.
How to save energy
13

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 steel conditioning
agent (available from
www.miele-shop.com).
Important: Stainless steel
conditioner gives long lasting
protection, and helps to 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.
Important:
To ensure the correct functioning of
the appliance, let it stand for
between 1½ and 2 hours after
transporting it to its final location
before connecting it to the mains.
Active charcoal filter
(Active AirClean filter)
^Place the active charcoal filters
supplied in the holder, and place the
holder on one of the refrigerator
shelves (see "Active charcoal filters").
Operating the appliance
A light touch of the finger on the
sensors is all that is required to operate
this appliance.
Switching on
The refrigerator and freezer sections
are switched on together with the
On/Off sensor.
^Touch the On/Off sensor until the
temperature display lights up.
The temperature display for the
refrigerator section will show the current
temperature in the refrigerator section.
If the temperature in the freezer section
is above 0 °C, only bars will light up in
the temperature display for the freezer
section. As soon as the temperature is
below 0 °C, the temperature display for
the freezer section will show the current
temperature in the freezer section.
The "Freezer" symbol and the Alarm off
sensor will flash until the temperature in
the freezer section has cooled down to
the correct temperature for freezing.
The appliance will start to cool, and the
interior lighting will come on when the
refrigerator section door is opened.
Switching on and off
14

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.
To switch between the refrigerator and
freezer section touch the relevant
sensor.
If you want to select the freezer section
(to check the temperature, for
example),
^touch the freezer sensor. It will light
up yellow.
Depending on which section you have
selected, you can
–select Dynamic cooling,
–select either Super cool or Super
freeze, or
–adjust the temperature.
Please refer to the relevant section for
more information.
Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top freezer
drawer or to save space on the freezer
tray. The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24 hours.
Switching off
^Touch the On/Off sensor until all of
the indicators go out. (If this does not
happen, the safety lock is still
activated).
If the refrigerator section is switched
on, then the refrigerator section and the
freezer section will switch off one after
the other.
The interior light will not come on when
you open the door and the cooling
process will be switched off.
To switch the refrigerator section off
separately
The refrigerator section can be
switched off without having to switch off
the freezer section. This is useful e.g.
whilst on holiday.
^Switch the appliance on and select
the refrigerator section.
The "Refrigerator" symbol will light up
yellow.
Switching on and off
15

^Touch the On/Off sensor until the
"Refigerator" symbol goes out.
The interior light will not come on when
you open the door and the refrigerator
section is switched off.
The freezer section remains switched
on and the "Freezer" symbol is lit up.
To switch the refrigerator section
back on again,
^Select the refrigerator section. The
symbol will light up yellow, and then
touch the On/Off sensor until the
temperature display lights up, or
^Switch the appliance off and then
back on again.
The appliance will start to cool, and the
interior lighting will come on when the
refrigerator section door is opened.
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 tones
on/off
(see "Switching on and off")
b
To confirm that the active
charcoal filters have been
changed (see "Active charcoal
filters")
^
To switch the safety lock on/off
(see "Switching on and off") u
To change the brightness of
the temperature display
(see "The correct
temperature")
d
To set the water intake time for
the ice cube maker
(see "Making ice cubes")
e
The door alarm is disabled when the
appliance is in the settings mode.
As soon as the door is closed, the
door alarm is activated again.
Switching on and off
16

Switching the sensor tones on/off
The sensor tone which sounds each
time a sensor is touched can be
deactivated.
^Touch and leave your finger on the X
sensor.
^At the same time, briefly touch the
On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the Xsensor).
^Leave your finger on the Xsensor for
another 5 seconds until cappears in
the display.
^Touch the Xsensor repeatedly until b
appears in the display.
^Touch the On/Off sensor.
^By touching the Xsensor, you can
now select whether the sensor tones
are switched on or off:
b0: Sensor tones are switched off
b1: Sensor tones are switched on
b–: 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 Xsensor 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 being switched
off inadvertently.
^Touch and leave your finger on the X
sensor.
^At the same time, briefly touch the
On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the Xsensor).
^Leave your finger on the Xsensor for
another 5 seconds until cappears in
the display.
^Touch the Xsensor repeatedly until u
appears in the display.
^Touch the On/Off sensor.
^By touching the Xsensor, you can
now select whether the safety lock is
switched on or off:
u0: The safety lock is deactivated
u1: The safety lock is activated
u–: 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 Xsensor repeatedly until c
appears in the display.
Switching on and off
17

^Touch the On/Off sensor.
You have now left the settings mode.
The safety lock indicator Xwill light up
in the temperature display when the
safety lock has been activated.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
^switch the appliance off,
^switch off at the wall socket and
withdraw the plug,
^empty and clean the water container,
^empty and clean the ice cube tray,
^clean the appliance out and
^leave the doors ajar to air the
appliance.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the doors are left
shut, there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
Switching on and off
18

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:
–the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
– the more food that is stored in it,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
...intherefrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of 4°C
in the middle of the refrigerator.
...inthefreezer section
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 it has
been cooked, as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
micro-organisms.
Setting the temperature
The temperatures in the refrigerator and
freezer sections 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 temperature
display to set the temperature you
require.
By touching the
Xsensor: the temperature will get
colder
Ysensor: the temperature will get
warmer.
The temperature being set will flash in
the display.
The correct temperature
19

The following information shows in the
display when the sensors are touched:
–Touching a sensor once: the last
temperature selected flashes.
–Each subsequent touch of a sensor:
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.
–Leaving a finger on the sensor:
changes the temperature
continuously.
When the highest or lowest
temperature in the range is reached,
the Xor Ysensor disappears.
Approx. 5 seconds after taking your
finger off a sensor, the average,
current temperature of the refrigerator
or freezer section is automatically
shown.
If you have adjusted the temperature,
wait for approx. 6 hours if the
appliance is not very full and for
approx. 24 hours if the appliance is
full before checking the temperature
display, as it will take this long for the
display to give an accurate reading. If,
after this time, the temperature is still
too high or too low, you will need to
adjust it again.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted:
–In the refrigerator section from 2 °C
to 11 °C
–In the freezer section from -16 °C to
-26 °C
The ambient temperature in the room
and the installation location can affect
the time it takes for the appliance to
reach the lowest temperature. If the
ambient temperature is too high, the
appliance may not reach the lowest
temperature.
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.
The correct temperature
20