Miele KFN 15943 DE edt/cs 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.
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Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 5
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 15
Saving energy .................................................................................................... 17
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 19
Control panel....................................................................................................... 19
Display LEDs and symbols on the display .......................................................... 20
Accessories ....................................................................................................... 23
Accessories supplied .......................................................................................... 23
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 24
Before first use .................................................................................................. 25
Cleaning the refrigerator................................................................................. 25
Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 26
Operating the machine........................................................................................ 26
Switching on the refrigerator ............................................................................... 26
Switching off the entire appliance....................................................................... 27
Switching off for longer periods of time .............................................................. 27
The correct temperature................................................................................... 29
... in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 29
Automatic cold air circulation (DynaCool) ...................................................... 29
...in the Freezer Zone.......................................................................................... 29
Temperature display ............................................................................................ 30
Setting the temperature....................................................................................... 30
Temperature range ......................................................................................... 30
Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze ............................................... 31
SuperFrost function ........................................................................................ 31
AutomaticSuperCool function........................................................................ 31
Turning a function on or off ................................................................................. 32
Temperature and door alarm............................................................................ 33
Temperature alarm............................................................................................... 33
Door alarm........................................................................................................... 33
Selecting additional settings............................................................................ 34
Selecting additional settings ............................................................................... 34
Settings overview ........................................................................................... 34
Sabbath mode..................................................................................................... 34
Changing the temperature unit (°C/°F) ................................................................ 36
Activating and deactivating the safety lock......................................................... 36

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Changing the size of the ice cubes ..................................................................... 37
Storing food in the fridge zone......................................................................... 38
Different storage zones ....................................................................................... 38
Food which is not suitable for storage in the fridge zone ................................... 39
Notes on buying food.......................................................................................... 40
Storing food correctly.......................................................................................... 40
Fruit and vegetable drawers........................................................................... 40
Protein-rich food ............................................................................................ 40
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) ....................................... 41
Moving the adjustable shelves ............................................................................ 41
Adjusting the bottle rack ..................................................................................... 41
Removing fruit and vegetable drawers on rollers................................................ 42
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ................................................................... 42
Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................. 43
Moving the carbon filter ...................................................................................... 43
Freezing and storing food................................................................................. 44
Maximum freezing capacity ................................................................................ 44
What happens when you freeze fresh food?....................................................... 44
Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 44
Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 45
Adjusting the interior fittings................................................................................ 48
Using accessories ............................................................................................... 48
Making ice cubes .............................................................................................. 49
Turning on the ice cube maker............................................................................ 49
Making a large quantity of ice cubes .................................................................. 50
Changing the size of the ice cubes ..................................................................... 50
Turning off the ice cube maker............................................................................ 51
If the Ice Maker is going to be turned off for a long period of time ............... 51
Defrosting........................................................................................................... 52
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 53
Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 53
Preparing the machine for cleaning..................................................................... 54
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................. 55
Cleaning the machine front and the side panels................................................. 57
Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 57
Starting up the appliance after cleaning ............................................................. 58
Replacing the carbon filters ................................................................................ 58
Frequently asked questions ............................................................................. 60

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Causes of noises ............................................................................................... 70
Customer Service.............................................................................................. 71
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 71
Appliance warranty and product registration ...................................................... 71
Water connection .............................................................................................. 72
Information on the plumbed-water connection................................................... 72
Electrical connection ........................................................................................ 75
Installation.......................................................................................................... 77
Side-by-side installation...................................................................................... 77
Installation location ............................................................................................. 78
Climate range ................................................................................................. 78
Ventilation............................................................................................................ 79
Door opening angle limiter .................................................................................. 79
Installing the appliance........................................................................................ 80
Wall gap ......................................................................................................... 80
Fitting the anti-tip device ............................................................................... 80
Aligning the appliance.................................................................................... 81
Installing the appliance in a run of kitchen units ................................................. 83
Appliance dimensions ......................................................................................... 85
Changing the door hinges ................................................................................ 87
Aligning the machine doors.............................................................................. 99

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.

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 WARNING! DANGER of overheating! Do not cover or block the air
vents. This can impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the
power consumption and cause damage to the appliance.
 If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance,
make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic compo-
nents as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
 Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store any explosive materials or
products containing flammable propellants (e.g., spray cans) in the
appliance. Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of
gases to ignite.
 WARNING! Risk of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equip-
ment (e.g., an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appli-
ance. Risk of sparking and explosion.
 Risk of injury and damage. Do not store cans or bottles containing
carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer sec-
tion. Otherwise they could burst.
 Risk of injury. Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the
appliance with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food
or to the metal.
 Risk of injury. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and
never place ice cubes or ice pops in your mouth straight from the
freezer section. The very low temperature of the frozen food can
cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.
 Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume de-
frosted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value
and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be refrozen af-
ter it has been cooked.

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 When eating stored food, there is a danger 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. Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage in-
structions.
 Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from
other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.
Stainless steel machines:
 Adhesives will damage the coated stainless steel surface and
cause it to lose its dirt-repellent protective coating. Do not use sticky
notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape, or other types of
adhesive on the stainless steel surface.
 The surface is easily scratched. Even magnets can cause scratch-
ing.
Cleaning and maintenance
 Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals.
They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time.
 Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
 Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-
ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged or
pointed objects to
- remove frost or ice,
- separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.
 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 could contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.

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Transport
 To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and
in its packaging.
 Risk of injury and damage. The refrigeration appliance is very
heavy and must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
 DANGER! Risk of child entrapment! Children could become
trapped in the refrigeration appliance and could suffocate.
- Remove the appliance door(s).
- Remove the drawers.
- Leave the adjustable shelves in the refrigeration appliance so chil-
dren cannot climb inside.
- If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This
will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking them-
selves in and endangering their lives.
 Risk of electric shock!
- Cut the plug off the power cord.
- Cut the power cord off the old appliance.
 Dispose of them separately from the appliance.
 Ensure that the appliance is not stored in the vicinity of gasoline or
inflammable gases and liquids during and after disposal.
 WARNING! Risk of fire due to escaping oil or refrigerant!
The refrigerant and oil inside the appliance are flammable. In high
enough concentrations, escaping refrigerant or oil may ignite if they
come into contact with an external heat source.
During disposal, make sure that the cooling circuit is not damaged in
order to prevent refrigerant and oil escaping in an uncontrolled man-
ner (see the data plate for details of the refrigerant).

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 Splashes of coolant can cause damage to the eyes. Be careful not
to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal, e.g. by
- puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator,
- kinking any pipework,
- scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal oper-
ation.
 The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it pene-
trates the airways.

Caring for the environment
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Disposal of packaging material
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are 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 children. Return
the packaging to your dealer.
Disposing of your old appli-
ance
Electrical and electronic appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials, com-
pounds, and components which were
essential for their correct functioning
and safety. These could be hazardous
to your health and to the environment if
disposed of with household waste or if
handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with household waste.
Take care not to damage your refrigera-
tor before or during disposal in an au-
thorized, environmentally-friendly man-
ner.
This is to ensure that refrigerant in the
cooling circuit and oil in the compressor
is contained, and will not leak into the
environment.
Instead, please make use of officially
designated collection and disposal lo-
cations to dispose of and recycle elec-
trical and electronic appliances in your
local community, with your dealer, or
with Miele, free of charge. By law, you
are solely responsible for deleting any
personal data from the appliance prior
to disposal. You are legally obliged to
remove any old batteries which are not
securely enclosed by the appliance and
to remove any lamps without destroying
them, where this is possible. These
must be taken to a suitable collection
point where they can be handed in free

Caring for the environment
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of charge. Please ensure that your old
appliance poses no risk to children
while being stored for disposal.

Saving energy
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Normal
energy consumption
Increased
energy consumption
Installation/Main-
tenance
In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly venti-
lated room.
Protected from direct sun-
light.
In direct sunlight.
Away from heat sources (ra-
diator, range/oven).
Near a heat source (radiator,
oven).
Where the ideal room tem-
perature is approx. 68°F
(20°C).
Where the ambient room
temperature is above 77°F
(25°C).
Ventilation gaps unob-
structed and dusted regu-
larly.
Where the ventilation gaps
are blocked and full of dust.
Compressor and metal grill
(heat exchanger) at the back
of the appliance dusted at
least once a year.
Dust build-up on the com-
pressor and metal grill (heat
exchanger).
When the gap between the
back of the appliance and
the wall is at least 2"
(51mm).
When the gap between the
back of the appliance and
the wall is less than 2"
(51mm).
Temperature
setting
39°F to 41°F (4°C to 5°C) in
the refrigerator section
The lower the temperature in
the appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.
0°F (-18°C) in the freezer
section

Saving energy
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Normal
energy consumption
Increased
energy consumption
Use The drawers, and shelves
are arranged as they were
when the appliance was de-
livered.
Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible. Store food
in an organized way.
Frequent opening of the
door for long periods will
cause a loss of coldness.
The appliance will try to cool
down and the compressor
will run for longer periods.
When shopping, use a
cooler bag and place the
food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Replace any food removed
as quickly as possible, be-
fore it warms up too much.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the tem-
perature inside the refrigera-
tion appliance. The appli-
ance will try to cool down
and the compressor will run
for longer periods.
Store food well packaged or
covered.
The evaporation or conden-
sation of liquids in the refrig-
erator section will cause a
loss of coldness.
Place frozen food in the re-
frigerator section to defrost.
Do not overfill the appliance
in order to allow the air to
circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.

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Control panel
Sensor buttons for the refrigerator
section settings area
aFor turning the ice cube maker on
and off
bFor turning the Automatic SuperCool
function on and off
cFor turning the refrigerator section on
and off
dFor setting the temperature
( for warmer)
eFor setting the temperature
( for colder)
fDisplay LEDs (see “Display LEDs” ta-
ble for explanation)
gDisplay with temperatures and sym-
bols (symbols only visible during use;
see “Symbols on the display” table
for explanation)
Sensor buttons for the freezer sec-
tion settings area
hFor setting the temperature
( for warmer)
iFor setting the temperature
( for colder)
jFor turning the machine on and off
kFor turning the SuperFrost function
on and off
lFor turning the door or temperature
alarm off

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Display LEDs and symbols on the display
Display LED Meaning
Automatic SuperCool
(left)/SuperFrost (right)
The function can be selected depending on
the section (see “Using Automatic Super-
Cool and SuperFrost”).
Power failure Flashes in the event of a power failure
Safety lock Lock to stop the machine being turned off
by mistake
Ice cube maker For turning the ice cube maker on and off
and for setting the water quantity; flashes
when there is an error message relating to
the ice cube maker
Alarm Flashes when the door or temperature alarm
is triggered
Information on the display Meaning
DEMO Demo mode Demo mode has been activated (see “Fre-
quently Asked Questions – Messages in the
display”).
Sabbath mode For turning Sabbath mode on and off
MENU Settings mode Lights up when settings are being adjusted
°F Temperature unit The default setting is °F; this can be
switched to °C