Miele KFN 14943 SD ed User manual

Operating and Installation
Instructions
Fridge-Freezer Combination
KFN 14943 SD ed
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 589 450
en-CA

Description of the appliance.........................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................6
Warning and Safety Instructions .....................................7
How to save energy ...............................................12
Switching the appliance ON and OFF ................................13
Operating the appliance ............................................13
Switching the appliance ON .........................................13
Switching the appliance OFF.........................................14
Switching the refrigerator or freezer section on and off separately .........14
The settings mode .................................................15
Turning the button sound on and off ................................16
Activating and deactivating the safety lock ...........................16
Switching off for extended periods of time ..............................17
The correct temperature ...........................................18
...intherefrigerator ...............................................18
...inthefreezer ..................................................18
Temperature display ...............................................18
Setting the temperature .............................................19
Temperature ranges .............................................19
Changing the brightness of the temperature display ....................20
Alarm...........................................................21
Temperature alarm ................................................21
Door alarm .......................................................22
Super Cool, Super Freeze and DynaCool .............................23
Super Cool .......................................................23
Super Freeze .....................................................24
DynaCool ........................................................25
Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................26
Different storage zones .............................................26
Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................27
Moving the shelves ................................................27
Split shelf ........................................................27
Moving the serving shelf / bottle shelf ..................................28
Universal box .....................................................28
Adjusting the bottle divider ..........................................29
Contents
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Freezing and storing food..........................................30
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................30
Freezing fresh food ................................................30
Storing frozen food ................................................30
Home freezing ....................................................31
Hints for home freezing...........................................31
Packing .......................................................31
Before placing food in the freezer ..................................32
Placing food in the freezer ........................................32
Freezing large items ...............................................32
Freezer calendar ..................................................32
Defrosting frozen foods .............................................33
Making ice cubes .................................................33
Cooling drinks quickly ..............................................33
Using the cool pack................................................34
Automatic defrosting..............................................35
Cleaning and care ................................................36
Cleaning the outside walls, the interior and accessories ...................36
Cleaning the ventilation slits .........................................37
Door seal ........................................................37
Cleaning the exterior coils ...........................................37
Active charcoal filter ..............................................38
Replacing the active charcoal filters ...................................38
Troubleshooting..................................................40
Noises ..........................................................43
After sales service ................................................44
Electrical information .............................................45
Installation information ............................................46
Location .........................................................46
Climate range ..................................................46
Proper ventilation ..................................................46
Installation .......................................................46
Adjustments ......................................................47
Appliance dimensions ..............................................48
Changing the door hinging .........................................49
Aligning the appliance doors .......................................59
Installing the appliance ............................................60
Contents
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aON button for the whole appliance
and ON/OFF button for switching the
refrigerator and freezer sections on
and off individually
bDynaCool button
cSuper Cool / Super Freeze button
dButton to set the
temperature (Xfor colder)
eSafety lock indicator light
(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 (Yfor warmer)
iAlarm off button
(only visible during door /
temperature alarm)
jActive charcoal filter change display
(only visible with prompt to change
the active charcoal filter)
Description of the appliance
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aFan
bInterior lighting
cButter and cheese compartment
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
* Depending on model
Description of the appliance
5

Disposal of packing materials
The cardboard box and packing
materials are biodegradable and
recyclable. Please recycle.
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!
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 environment
6

This appliance complies with all
applicable safety laws and
regulations. However, improper use
can result in personal injury and
material damage.
Read the operating instructions
carefully before operating the
appliance for the first time. They
contain important information on the
installation, safety, operation and
care of your appliance. This will
avoid the risk of personal injury and
damage to the appliance.
Keep the operating instructions in a
safe place and pass them on to any
future owner!
Correct use
~This appliance is intended for
domestic use only, specifically for the
cool storage of food and drinks, for
storing frozen food, for 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
responsible person.
Safety with children
~Children may use the appliance
without supervision only if its operation
has been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely. They must
be able to recognize the potential
hazards of improper operation.
~Supervise any children in the vicinity
of the appliance. Do not allow children
to play with the appliance or to swing
on the door, for example.
Warning and Safety Instructions
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Technical safety
~Before setting up the appliance,
check it for any external damage. Do
not install and use a damaged
appliance.
A damaged appliance may endanger
your safety!
~If the connection cable is damaged it
must be replaced by a Miele approved
service technician to protect the user
from danger.
~This appliance contains the coolant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas that is
environmentally friendly but flammable.
It does not damage the ozone layer and
does not increase the greenhouse
effect. The use of this environmentally
friendly 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 through the
system. This is unavoidable, but does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Ensure that no parts of the cooling
system are damaged during
transportation and setting up of the
appliance. Leaking coolant can
damage the eyes!
In the event of damage:
- avoid open fires and any ignition
sources,
- pull out the plug,
- air the room in which the appliance
is located for several minutes and
- contact Customer Service.
~The more coolant there is in an
appliance, the larger the room it should
be installed in. If a leak occurs,
combustible gases may build up if the
appliance is in too small a room.
For every8gofcoolant in the
appliance, the room must be at least
1m3in size. 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
installation and operating instructions.
~Before plugging in the appliance,
make sure that the connection data
(voltage and frequency) indicated on
the data plate corresponds with the
electrical supply.
These data must match in order to
avoid damaging the appliance. If in
doubt, please contact a qualified
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).
Warning and Safety Instructions
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~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
requirement is met. If there is any doubt
about the grounding of your household
wiring, have it inspected by a qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer will not be held liable
for damages resulting from an
inadequate grounding system (e.g.
electric shock).
~Only professionals who are duly
authorized by the manufacturer may
install or perform maintenance and
repair work on this appliance.
Work performed by unqualified persons
harbors the risk of serious harm to the
user for which the manufacturer will not
be held liable.
~Repair of the appliance during the
warranty period should be performed
by a customer service authorized by
the manufacturer, otherwise any
damage will not be covered by the
warranty.
~Disconnect the appliance from the
electrical power supply prior to
installation, maintenance or repair.
The appliance is disconnected when
one of the following conditions is met:
–the appliance has been unplugged.
To unplug, pull carefully on the plug,
NOT on the cord.
–the respective breaker of the house
wiring system is off.
~Defective components should only
be replaced with genuine Miele original
spare parts only. Only with these parts
does the manufacturer guarantee that
they comply with the safety
requirements.
~Installation of this appliance in
non-stationary locations (e.g. on ships)
must only be performed by a qualified
specialist who must ensure that the
conditions for safe operation are in
place.
Warning and Safety Instructions
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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 should be used
promptly, before it loses nutritional
value or spoils. However, once it has
been cooked, thawed food can be
refrozen.
~Never store explosive materials or
products with flammable propellants
(spray cans, for example) in the
appliance. Sparking can occur when
the thermostat switches on. This can
cause flammable gasses to explode.
~Do not operate any electrical
devices in the appliance (soft ice
cream maker, for example). This could
cause sparking. Danger of explosion!
~High proof alcohol should be stored
upright in tightly closed bottles in the
refrigerator section.
Danger of explosion!
~Do not store cans or bottles in the
freezer section that contain carbonated
beverages or liquids that could freeze.
The cans or bottles could burst.
Risk of personal injury or damage to the
appliance!
~Bottles that are put in the freezer for
quick cooling must be removed within
one hour. Otherwise, they could burst.
Risk of personal injury or damage to the
appliance!
~Eating food stored for too long can
cause food poisoning.
The storage life depends on many
factors, including the quality of the
food, how fresh it is, and the storage
temperature. Always observe the
manufacturer's recommended storage
instructions and expiry dates.
~Never use a pointed or sharp-edged
object to
– remove frost or ice,
– to free ice trays or frozen items from
the freezer.
This will damage the evaporators,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
~Never place candles or electric
heaters in the appliance to defrost it.
This can damage the plastic.
Warning and Safety Instructions
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~Do not use defrosting sprays or
de-icers.
They may cause a build-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 crack and
break.
~Do not block the ventilation slits,
because this interferes with proper air
supply to the appliance. This in turn
causes increased electricity
consumption and may also result in
damage to appliance parts.
~The appliance is designed for use
within a certain climate range (room
temperature range) and should not be
used outside this range. The climate
range for your appliance is printed on
the data plate inside the appliance.
If the room temperature is cold, this will
cause the appliance to switch off for
longer periods of time, with the result
that it cannot maintain the required
internal temperature.
~Never use a steam cleaner to
defrost or clean the appliance.
The steam could reach the electrical
components and cause a short circuit.
Disposing of your old
refrigerator / 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 can
damage the eyes.
The manufacturer will not be held liable
for damage caused by failure to comply
with these "Warning and Safety
Instructions".
Warning and Safety Instructions
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Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption
Installation site In a well ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly ventilated
room.
Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.
Away from heat sources (radiator,
stove/oven).
Near heat sources (radiator,
stove/oven).
When the room temperature is
ideal (approx. 20 °C (68 F)).
When the room temperature is
high.
Temperature setting (dial) At a medium setting of 2 to 3. At a high setting: The lower the
temperature in the appliance, the
more energy it consumes.
Temperature setting
(digital)
Cellar compartment 8 to 12 °C (46
to 54 F)
On appliances with a winter
setting, make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
room temperature is warmer than
16 °C.
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C (39
to 41 F)
Freezer section -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 compressor to run
for a long time, with the appliance
working 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 overfill the appliance.
Leave some room so that air can
circulate properly.
Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of
ice 1 cm thick has built up.
A layer of thick ice hinders cold air
from reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.
How to save energy
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Before first use
The stainless steel surfaces on the
inside and outside of the appliance are
covered with protective sheeting.
^Do not remove the protective
sheeting until the appliance has been
installed in its final location.
^Wipe the stainless steel surfaces
of the appliance with the enclosed
stainless steel cleaning agent directly
after removing the protective
sheeting.
Important! The stainless steel
cleaning agent provides a durable
protective film that prevents rapid
soiling of the surface!
^Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with warm water and
dry with a soft cloth.
It is very important to let the
appliance stand for 30 to 60 minutes
after transport before plugging it in.
Failure to do so can prevent the
appliance from functioning properly!
Active charcoal filter
(Active AirClean Filter)
^Place the enclosed active charcoal
filters into the retainer and place the
retainer on any shelf in the
refrigerator section
(see "Active charcoal filter").
Operating the appliance
To operate this unit, simply touch the
sensor buttons as needed.
Switching the appliance ON
The refrigerator and freezer sections
are switched on together by touching
the ON/OFF button.
^Touch the ON/OFF button until the
temperature display lights up.
The temperature display for the
refrigerator section shows the actual
temperature in the refrigerator section.
If the temperature in the freezer section
is above +32°F (0°C), the temperature
display will show only dashes. As soon
as the temperature drops below +32°F
(0°C), the temperature display will show
the actual temperature in the freezer
section.
The Freezer symbol and the alarm off
button will flash until the temperature in
the freezer section is cold enough.
The appliance will now start cooling,
and the interior light of the refrigerator
will come on when you open the door.
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 cold
enough (at least -18°C).
Switching the appliance ON and OFF
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Use this button to switch back and forth
between the refrigerator section and
the freezer section.
If you want to select the freezer section
(e. g. to check the temperature),
^tap the button to switch from the
refrigerator section to the freezer
section; the Freezer symbol will light
up yellow.
Depending on the selected
temperature zone, you can
– either select the DynaCool function,
–the Super Cool / Super Freeze
functions or
–adjust the temperature.
For additional information, please see
the corresponding sections in the
manual.
Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top drawer of
the freezer section 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 approximately
24 hours.
Switching the appliance OFF
^Touch the ON/OFF button until all
displays are out. (If this does not
happen, then the safety lock is still
activated!)
The refrigerator and freezer sections
switch off one after the other.
The interior lighting goes out and the
cooling is switched off.
Switching the refrigerator or freezer
section on and off separately
The refrigerator and freezer sections
can be switched on and off separately
so that you can use one section only if
you wish.
This is useful, e.g. whilst on holiday,
when you only need the freezer section
switched on.
^Select the appliance section you wish
to switch off.
The Refrigerator or Freezer symbol
lights up yellow.
^Touch the ON/OFF button until the
Refrigerator or Freezer symbol goes
out.
Switching the appliance ON and OFF
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That section is now switched off, while
the other section remains on.
To switch a section back on again,
^select the section you wish to switch
on; the corresponding symbol lights
up yellow.
^Touch the ON/OFF button until the
temperature display lights up, or
^switch the appliance off and then
back on again.
The settings mode
Certain appliance settings can only be
selected in the settings mode.
How to enter the settings mode and
how to change the settings is
described in the respective chapters.
Overview of available functions in the
settings mode:
To enter or exit the settings
mode c
To turn the button sound on or
off
(see "Switching the appliance
ON and OFF")
b
To confirm active charcoal
filter change (see "Active
charcoal filter")
^
To turn the safety lock on or off
(see "Switching the appliance
ON and OFF")
u
To change the brightness of
the temperature display
(see "The right temperature")
d
The door alarm is automatically
disabled while you are in the
settings mode. Once the door is
closed, the door alarm is
re-activated.
Switching the appliance ON and OFF
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Turning the button sound on and off
If you prefer the buttons to be silent
when touched, you can turn the button
sound off.
^Touch the Xbutton and keep your
finger on the button.
^Now tap the ON/OFF button once
(WITHOUT releasing the Xbutton!).
^Keep your finger on the Xbutton for
another 5 seconds until cis
displayed.
^Again tap the Xbutton repeatedly
until bis displayed.
^Tap the ON/OFF button to confirm.
^By tapping the Xbutton, you can
now select whether you would like
the button sound to be on or off:
b0: button sound is off
b1: button sound is on
b–: return to menu.
The old setting is displayed steady, the
setting to be selected flashes.
^Whenever you finish changing a
setting, tap the ON/OFF button to
confirm.
^Keep tapping the Xbutton until cis
displayed.
^Tap the ON/OFF button.
You have left the settings mode.
Activating and deactivating the
safety lock
The safety lock can be activated to
prevent the appliance from being
switched off inadvertently.
^Touch the Xbutton and keep your
finger on the button.
^Now tap the ON/OFF button once
(WITHOUT releasing the Xbutton!).
^Keep your finger on the Xbutton for
another 5 seconds until cis
displayed.
^Keep tapping the Xbutton until uis
displayed.
^Tap the ON/OFF button to confirm.
^By tapping the Xbutton you can now
select whether the safety lock should
be activated or deactivated:
u0: safety lock is deactivated
u1: safety lock is activated
u–: return to menu.
The old setting is displayed steady, the
setting to be selected flashes.
Switching the appliance ON and OFF
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^Whenever you finish changing a
setting, tap the ON/OFF button to
confirm.
^Keep tapping the Xbutton until cis
displayed.
^Tap the ON/OFF button.
You have left the settings mode.
When the safety lock is activated, the
safety lock indicator Xwill light up
show in the temperature display.
Switching off for extended
periods of time
If the appliance is not needed for a
longer period of time:
^switch the appliance off,
^unplug it from the socket,
^clean the appliance and
^leave the doors ajar to prevent any
odour build-up in the appliance.
If you fail to clean the appliance and
leave the doors ajar before
switching it off for an extended
absence, mould may build up in the
appliance.
Switching the appliance ON and OFF
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The correct temperature is very
important for storing food. If food is not
stored at the correct temperature,
bacteria can multiply rapidly, causing
the food to spoil. This can be prevented
or slowed down by selecting the
correct temperature. Temperature
affects the rate at which bacteria can
multiply. Reducing the temperature
slows down this process.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise for the following reasons:
–if you open the door frequently, or
keep it open too long,
– if you put too much food in it,
– if you put food in it that is too warm,
– if the ambient temperature is too
high.
The appliance is designed for use
within a certain climate range (room
temperature range), and should not
be used outside this range.
...intherefrigerator
We recommend a temperature of 39°F
(4°C) in the middle of the appliance.
...inthefreezer
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,
causing the food to start deteriorating
and reducing the storage life. This is
why any partially or completely thawed
food must never be refrozen until it has
been cooked. High cooking
temperatures will kill most bacteria.
Temperature display
During normal operation, the
temperature display shows on the
control panel the temperature in the
middle of the refrigerator section and
the temperature in the warmest part of
the freezer section.
The correct temperature
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Setting the temperature
The temperatures for the refrigerator
section and the freezer section are set
separately.
^Select the refrigerator or the freezer
section.
The Refrigerator or Freezer symbol
lights up yellow.
^Set the temperature with the buttons
beside the display.
Tap the
Xbutton: to decrease the temperature
Ybutton: to increase the temperature.
The temperature being set will flash in
the display.
When you tap the buttons, you will see
the following changes in the
temperature display:
– When first tapped: The last
temperature selected flashes.
– Each subsequent tapping:
adjusts the temperature in
increments of 1°F / 1°C.
– Holding down the button will adjust
the temperature continuously.
When the highest / lowest
temperature is reached the X/Y
button disappears.
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
this amount of time, the temperature is
too high or too low, you will need to
adjust it again.
Temperature ranges
The temperature can be selected within
the following ranges:
– In the refrigerator section, from 36 to
52°F (2°C to 11°C).
– In the freezer section, 8 to -15°F
(-16° 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 coldest temperature. If the
ambient temperature is too high, it may
not be possible for the appliance to
reach the lowest temperature.
The correct temperature
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Changing the brightness of the
temperature display
You can adjust the brightness of the
temperature display to suit the lighting
conditions of the room.
^Touch the Xbutton and keep your
finger on the button.
^Now tap once on the ON/OFF button
(WITHOUT releasing the Xbutton!).
^Keep the finger on the Xbutton for
another 5 seconds until cis
displayed.
^Again tap the Xbutton until dis
displayed.
^Tap the ON/OFF button to confirm.
^By tapping the Xbutton you can now
change the brightness of the
temperature display:
d0: maximum brightness
d1: reduced brightness
d–: return to menu.
The old setting is displayed steady, the
setting to be selected flashes.
^Whenever you finish changing a
setting, tap the ON/OFF button to
confirm.
^Keep tapping the Xbutton until cis
displayed.
^Tap the ON/OFF button.
You have left the settings mode.
The correct temperature
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