Miele KFN 14947 SDE ed/cs-1 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge-freezer
with PerfectFresh zone
and ice cube maker
KFN 14947 SDE ed/cs-1
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. 09 437 910
en - GB, ZA

Guide to the appliance .............................................5
Caring for the environment..........................................7
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8
How to save energy ...............................................16
Switching on and off ..............................................18
Before using for the first time.........................................18
Protective foil ..................................................18
Cleaning and care ..............................................18
Operating the appliance ............................................18
Switching on .....................................................18
Switching off .....................................................19
To switch the refrigerator section/PerfectFresh zone off separately ........20
Settings mode ....................................................21
Switching the sensor tone on/off....................................21
Activating or deactivating the safety lock.............................22
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................23
The correct temperature ...........................................24
...intherefrigerator and the PerfectFresh zone .........................24
Dynamic cooling ..................................................24
...inthefreezer section ............................................24
Setting the temperature .............................................25
Temperature range ..............................................25
Temperature display ...............................................26
Setting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone .........................26
Changing the temperature display brightness .........................27
Alarm...........................................................28
Temperature alarm ................................................28
Door alarm .......................................................29
Super cool and Super freeze .......................................30
Super cool .......................................................30
Super freeze .....................................................31
Storing food in the refrigerator section ...............................32
Different storage zones .............................................32
Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator ....................33
When shopping for food ............................................33
Storing food correctly ..............................................33
Contents
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Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone................................34
Storage temperature ...............................................34
Humidity level ....................................................34
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone compartments ......................35
Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................38
Moving the shelves ................................................38
Split shelf ........................................................38
Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf ...............................39
Universal container ................................................40
Moving the bottle divider ............................................40
Freezing and storing food..........................................41
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................41
Freezing fresh food ................................................41
Storing frozen food ................................................41
Home freezing ....................................................42
Hints on home freezing...........................................42
Packing .......................................................42
Before placing food in the freezer ..................................43
Placing food in the freezer ........................................43
Freezer calendar ..................................................44
Defrosting .......................................................44
Cooling drinks ....................................................45
Cool pack........................................................45
Making ice cubes .................................................46
Setting the water intake time for the ice cube maker ......................47
Defrosting .......................................................49
Cleaning and care ................................................50
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................51
Appliance doors, side panels ........................................52
Cleaning the ice cube tray...........................................53
Ventilation gaps ...................................................54
Door seal ........................................................54
Metal grille at the back of the appliance ................................54
Active charcoal filters .............................................55
To change the active charcoal filters...................................55
Problem solving guide ............................................57
Contents
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After Sales / Guarantee ............................................62
Guarantee .....................................................62
Note for test institutes.............................................63
Mains water connection ...........................................64
Notes on connecting to the mains water supply ..........................64
Connection to the water inlet .........................................64
Electrical connection..............................................66
Installation ......................................................67
Location .........................................................67
Ventilation .......................................................68
Appliances with wall spacers supplied .................................68
Installation .......................................................68
Aligning the appliance..............................................68
Levelling the appliance door .........................................69
Appliance dimensions ..............................................70
Changing the door hinging .........................................71
Aligning the appliance doors .......................................81
Building in the appliance ..........................................82
Contents
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aOn/Off sensor for the whole
appliance and On/Off sensor for
switching the refrigerator section on
and off separately
bSuper cool and Super freeze sensor
cSensor for setting a lower
temperature (X)
dSafety lock indicator light
(only visible when the Safety lock is
activated)
eTemperature display for the
refrigerator and freezer sections
fSensor for switching between the
refrigerator and the freezer sections
(top = "Refrigerator" symbol;
bottom = "Freezer" symbol)
gSensor for setting a higher
temperature (Y)
hAlarm off sensor
(only visible when the door or
temperature alarm sounds)
iChange active charcoal filter
indicator
(only visible when the active
charcoal filters need to be changed)
Guide to the appliance
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aInterior lighting
bDynamic cooling fan
cAdjustable shelves
dPerfectFresh zone compartments
eControl for setting the humidity in the
PerfectFresh zone compartments
fButter and cheese compartment
gEgg tray/Condiment tray
hActive charcoal filter holder
iBottle divider
jBottle shelf
kCondensate channel and
drain hole
lIce cube drawer with
automatic ice cube maker
mFreezer drawers with
freezer calendar
Guide to the appliance
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Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and should 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!
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 it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
Take care 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
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This appliance complies with all relevant safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
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
information on its safety, installation, use and maintenance. Miele
cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with
these Warning and Safety instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
~The appliance is not designed for commercial use. It is intended
for use in domestic households and similar working and residential
environments.
This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
~The appliance must only be used as a domestic appliance to
cool and store food as well as to store deep frozen food, freeze
fresh food and to prepare ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

~The appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool
medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such
materials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such
purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance
is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.
~The appliance can only be used by people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
Safety with children
~Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
~Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance without
supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
~Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
~This appliance is not a toy! To prevent the risk of injury, do not
allow children to play with it or use the controls. Please supervise
children whilst you are using the appliance.
~Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and
plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and
children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in
packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

Technical safety
~Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance.
It could be 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~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 frequency) matches 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 adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
~The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when it is correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety
requirement is observed and regularly tested 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated.
~The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during
installation, maintenance and repair work.
~Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele
original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety
of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
~This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
~In 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.
~The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by a
faulty connection to the mains water supply.
~Connection to the mains water supply and any repairs to the ice
cube maker must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and
competent person.
~The ice cube maker is not suitable for connection to a hot water
supply.
~Before plumbing the appliance in, ensure that it is disconnected
from the mains electricity supply.
Warning and Safety instructions
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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 partially or fully defrosted food. Consume
defrosted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value
and spoil if left for too long. 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 in the refrigerator,
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,
resulting in injury or damage.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~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.
~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.
~Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to
defrost it. These will 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 the build-up of
gases and pose a danger to health.
~Do not use a steam-cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
~Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
~If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the refrigerator door, make sure it does not come into contact with
plastic components as this could cause stress cracks.
~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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~This 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.
Stainless steel appliances
~Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape
or other types of adhesive on the surface of the door. These
damage the surface, causing it to lose its dirt-repellent protective
coating.
~The high-quality surface of the door is susceptible to scratching.
Even fridge magnets can cause scratching.
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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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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 near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
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.
Ventilation gaps uncovered
and dusted regularly.
Ventilation gaps covered or
dusty.
Compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger) dusted at
least once a year.
Dust build-up on the
compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger).
Temperature
setting
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C With a higher setting: the
lower the temperature, the
higher the energy
consumption.
PerfectFresh zone just
above 0 °C
Freezer section -18 °C
How to save energy
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Normal energy consumption Increased energy
consumption
Use Drawers, shelves and racks
arranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
Only open the doors when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible.
Store food in an organised
way.
Frequent opening of the door
for long periods will cause a
loss of coldness. The
appliance works harder to
cool down and the
compressor runs for longer
periods.
Take an insulated cool bag
with you when shopping and
place food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Replace any food removed
rapidly, before it begins to
thaw.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the
temperature inside the
appliance. The appliance
works harder to cool down
and the compressor runs for
longer periods.
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.
How to save energy
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Before using for the first time
Protective foil
The stainless steel trim to the interior
shelves and the door shelves has a
layer of protective foil to prevent
damage during transportation.
On stainless steel appliances, the outer
surfaces are also covered with
protective foil.
^Do not remove this foil until the
appliance has been positioned in its
final location.
Cleaning and care
^Treat the stainless steel trim to the
interior shelves and the door shelves
with the Miele stainless steel
conditioning agent supplied as soon
as you have removed the foil.
^On stainless steel appliances also
treat the side panels with the Miele
stainless steel conditioning agent
supplied as soon as you have
removed the protective foil. The
appliance doors have a special finish
which is resistant to soiling. Do not
use Miele stainless steel conditioning
agent on the appliance doors.
Important. Each time it is used, the
Miele stainless steel conditioning
agent forms a water and dirt repellent
protective coating.
^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.
Active charcoal filters
(Active AirClean filters)
^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 section/PefectFresh
zone 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 will
show the current temperature inside the
freezer section.
Switching on and off
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The "Freezer" symbol and the alarm off
sensor will flash until 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.
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.
This sensor is used to switch between
the refrigerator and freezer sections.
If you want to select the freezer section
(to check the temperature, for
example),
^touch the sensor for switching
between the refrigerator and freezer
sections until the "Freezer" symbol
lights up yellow.
Depending on which section you have
selected, you can
–select either the Super cool or Super
freeze function, or
–adjust the temperature.
Please refer to the relevant section for
more information.
Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top drawer of
the freezer section. 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 lighting will not come on
when you open the door and the
cooling process will be switched off.
Switching on and off
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To switch the refrigerator
section/PerfectFresh zone off
separately
The refrigerator section/PerfectFresh
zone 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.
^Touch the On/Off sensor until the
"Refrigerator" 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/PerfectFresh zone back on
again
^Select the Refrigerator
section/PerfectFresh zone until
"Refrigerator" symbol lights up yellow.
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.
Switching on and off
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