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Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer with dynamic cooling KFN 14943 SD KFN 14943 SD ed/cs KFN 14842 SD ed/cs To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 09 020 880 e n-G B ...
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Guide to the appliance .............................................5 Caring for the environment ..........................................7 Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8 How to save energy ...............................................1 3 Switching on and off ..............................................1 ...
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Storing food correctly ..............................................2 8 Fruit and vegetables .............................................2 8 Unpacked meat and vegetables ...................................2 9 Protein rich foods ...............................................2 9 Meat .........................................................2 9 Adj ...
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Problem solving guide ............................................4 4 Noises .........................................................4 7 After Sales / Guarantee ............................................4 8 Electrical connection ..............................................4 9 Installation ......................................................5 ...
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a On sensor for the whole appliance and On/Off sensor for switching the refrigerator and freezer sections on and off separately b Dynamic cooling sensor c Super cool and Super freeze sensor d Sensor for setting a lower temperature ( X ) e Safety lock indicator light (only visible when the Safety lock is activated) f Temperature display for the refr ...
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a Fan b Interior lighting c Butter and cheese compartment d Bottle rack e Egg tray/Condiment tray f Active charcoal filter holder g Adjustable shelves h Condensate channel and drain hole i Fruit and vegetable containers j Bottle divider k Bottle shelf l Freezer drawers with freezer calendar Guide to the appliance 6 ...
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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 applia ...
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This appliance complies with all relevant local and national 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 using it for the first time. They contain important notes on the installa ...
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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 t ...
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~ 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 ...
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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. ~ ...
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~ 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 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 refri ...
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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 amb ...
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Before using for the first time Important: To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance, let it stand for 1½ to 2 hours after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains. Protective foil The stainless steel trim to the interior shelves and the door shelves has a layer of protective foil to prevent damage during tr ...
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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 ...
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To switch the refrigerator section or freezer section on or off separately The refrigerator section and the freezer section can be switched on or off separately, if you should only wish to use one section. This is useful, e.g. whilst on holiday, if you only want to leave the freezer section switched on: ^ Select the section of the appliance which y ...
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The door alarm is automatically disabled when the appliance is in the settings mode. As soon as the door is closed, the door alarm is activated again. Switching the sensor tone on/off The 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 se ...
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The old setting lights up, and your newly selected setting flashes. ^ Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm the new setting. ^ Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c appears in the display. ^ Touch the On/Off sensor. You have now left the settings mode. The safety lock indicator X will light up in the temperature display when the safety lock has been a ...
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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: ...
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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 ...
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Changing the temperature display brightness The temperature display brightness can be adjusted to suit the lighting conditions of the room. ^ Touch and leave your finger on the X sensor. ^ At the same time, briefly touch the On/Off sensor (without letting go of the X sensor). ^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for another 5 seconds until c appears ...
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Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the appliance cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid energy being wasted if a door is left open. Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active. It does not have to be switched on manually. Temperature alarm An alarm will sound if the temperature b ...
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Door alarm The alarm will sound if a door is left open for more than approx. 2 minutes. The alarm off sensor will light up red and the symbol for the section which has the opened door will flash. The alarm will stop and the indicators will go out as soon as the door is closed. Switching the door alarm off early If the noise of the door alarm distur ...
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Super cool The Super cool function can be used to rapidly reduce the temperature in the refrigerator section to its lowest setting (depending on the room temperature). Switching on Super cool Super cool is particularly recommended for the faster chilling of large amounts of fresh food or drink. ^ Select the refrigerator section. The "Refrigera ...
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Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer section. This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours and appearance. Super freeze is not necessary: – when placing food in the freezer that is already frozen. – when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food daily. Switching on Su ...
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Dynamic cooling m When the Dynamic cooling function is not switched on, the natural circulation of air in the appliance will cause different temperature zones in the refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will sink to the lowest section of the appliance. You should bear this in mind when placing food in the appliance (see "Using the refrigerator ...
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Different storage zones Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance, there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator. Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest section of the appliance. Make use of the different zones when placing food in the appliance. This appliance has Dynamic cooling, which helps to keep an even temperature w ...
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Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator Not all food is suitable for refrigeration, as some food is sensitive to cold. Cucumbers, for example, become glassy, aubergines bitter and potatoes sweet. Tomatoes and oranges lose their aroma, and the peel on citrus fruit hardens. Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator includes: – pin ...
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– Examples of fruit and vegetables which react strongly to the natural gases given off by other types of fruit and vegetables are: Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons, apples, apricots, cucumbers, tomatoes, pears, nectarines and peaches. Example : Broccoli should not be stored with apples, as apples produce a l ...
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Moving the shelves The shelves in the refrigerator section can be adjusted according to the height of the food. ^ Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards slightly until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support. It can then be raised or lowered to the required level. The raised edge at the back must face upwards to prevent food from tou ...
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Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf ^ Lift the tray/shelf up and out of the stainless steel frame to remove. ^ Push up the stainless steel frame, and remove. ^ Replace the frame at the required height. Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position. ^ Replace the tray/shelf in the frame. The tray/shelf can be removed completely and used ...
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Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be exceeded. The maximum freezing capacity for freezing within a 24-hour period is given on the data plate: "Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs". The maximum freezing capacity gi ...
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Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition. Hints on home freezing – The following types of food are suitable for freezing: Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy products, pastry, leftovers, egg yolks, egg whites and a range of pre-cooked meals. – The following types of food are not suitab ...
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^ Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging. Before placing food in the freezer ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the Super freeze function for some time before placing the food in the freezer (see "Super freeze"). This also helps to prevent food that is already in the freezer from startin ...
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10-12 months: Beef, fruit, vegetables Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways: – in a microwave oven, – in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost" setting, – at room temperature, – in the refrigerator (the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the other food cold), – in a steam oven. Poultry It ...
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Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut. Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer section, directly on top of the food. The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx. 24 hours. If there is a power cut, place the cool pack dir ...
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Refrigerator section The refrigerator defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section whilst it is in use. You do not need to remove this, as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the warmth generated by the appliance. The condensate is drained away via a channel and drain hole into ...
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A range of Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products is available to order from Miele or www.miele-shop.com. Make sure that no water can penetrate into the electronic unit or into the light. Do not let water get into the drainage channel and drain hole when cleaning. Do not use steam cleaning apparatus to clean the appliance. Steam could rea ...
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^ The bottle shelf and condiment tray in the door can be removed from their stainless steel frames for cleaning. To remove the stainless steel trim from the lid of the butter and cheese compartment (in the top of the door), proceed as follows: ^ Take the butter and cheese compartment out of the refrigerator section. ^ Open the lid of the compartmen ...
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^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and accessories with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Leave the doors open to air the appliance for a short while. ^ Miele stainless steel conditioning agent can be used to remove any soiling. ^ It is important to treat the stainless steel frames and trim with Miele stainless steel conditioning agent each ...
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Ventilation gaps ^ The ventilation gaps should be cleaned regularly with a brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance. Door seals Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous over time. The door seals should be cleaned regularly ...
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The active charcoal filters should be changed approx. every 6 months. When the Change active charcoal filter indicator lights up red, the active charcoal filters need to be changed. To change the active charcoal filters ^ Pull the active charcoal filter holder upwards to remove it from the shelf. ^ Take out the two filters and fit the new filters i ...
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If you have delayed changing the active charcoal filters and the indicator is not lit up, you will need to reset the counter when you replace the active charcoal filters via the settings mode. ^ Touch and leave your finger on the X sensor. ^ At the same time, briefly touch the On/Off sensor (without letting go of the X sensor). ^ Leave your finger ...
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Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. What to do i f... . . . the refrigerator sec ...
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. . . the frozen food is thawing because the freezer section is too warm. ^ Is the room temperature lower than the ambient temperature for which the appliance is designed? If so, raise the temperature of the room. Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long, causing the freezer section to become to ...
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..." dn " appears in the temperature display. The demonstration function is activated. ^ Call the Service Department. . . . you cannot switch the appliance off. The safety lock has been activated. . . . the interior lighting in the refrigerator section is not working. ^ Was the door left open for too long? The lighting switches itself off ...
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Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes. Click.... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the motor on and off. Sssrrrr ...
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In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer or – Miele (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your applianc ...
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Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an a.c. single phase 220-240 V 50 Hz supply. Please ensur ...
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Do not place any appliance which gives off heat, such as a toaster or microwave oven, on top of this appliance, as this would increase the appliance's energy consumption. This appliance must not be installed directly next to another refrigerator or freezer. It does not have side-wall heating, so installation next to another refrigerator or fre ...
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Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation, the air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. Installation ^ Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance. ^ Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered. Carefully rem ...
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Appliance dimensions ABC KFN 14842 SD ed/cs 1860 750 630 KFN 14943 SD ed/cs KFN 14943 SD 2020 750 630 Installation 52 ...
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The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below. To change the door hinging you will need the following tools : – a cross-slotted screwdriver, – a flat-bladed screwdriver, – a selection of Torx screwdrivers, – a spanner. Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. Re ...
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Before beginning, make sure that the door shelves are empty. Removing the soft-close mechanism for the upper door ^ Open the upper door. ^ Remove panel a from the soft-close mechanism by inserting a flat-bladed screwdriver into the gap from above and easing it off bit by bit. Take care not to damage the door seal. If the door seal is damaged, the d ...
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^ Remove cover d . The soft-close mechanism is now no longer fixed to the appliance. ^ Remove panel a . ^ Slide soft-close mechanism bracket f as far as it will go towards the handle side of the door. ^ Undo screw g on the soft-close mechanism and the spacer. ^ Using a flat-bladed screwdriver push the centre of the soft-close mechanism towards the ...
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Caution. The upper door is not secure as soon as the upper hinge plate is removed. ^ Close the upper door. ^ Undo screws m in upper hinge plate n and pull it upwards and off. ^ Carefully lift the upper door off and place it to one side. ^ Make sure that you leave the hinge pin in the hinge plate in the middle of the appliance, as otherwise the lowe ...
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^ Push hinge pin e up and out from underneath. The soft-close mechanism is now no longer fixed to the appliance. ^ Remove panel a . ^ Slide soft-close mechanism bracket f as far as it will go towards the handle side of the door. ^ Undo screw g on the soft-close mechanism and the spacer. ^ Using a flat-bladed screwdriver push the centre of the soft- ...
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^ Remove cap l from the bearing bush in the door and refit on the opposite side. Refitting the lower door ^ Pull hinge pin a together with disc b and adjustable foot c upwards and off. ^ Remove cover cap d . ^ Undo screws e and take hinge plate f off. ^ Unscrew part g from hinge plate f , rotate it by 180° and refit into the hole on the opposite s ...
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^ Fit hinge pin i into middle hinge plate k in the lower door. Replacing the lower soft-close door mechanism ^ Remove cover a from panel b , rotate it by 180° and refit it on the other side. ^ Clip the spacer into position on the handle side (A). ^ Then clip the soft-close mechanism into position on the hinge side (B). Then push both parts from th ...
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^ Attach panel b to soft-close mechanism bracket d . ^ Align bracket d to the hinge plate, and insert pin e from above so that the right angle fits into the recess. ^ Click cover f back into place. Make sure that cover f fits properly so that the door can be closed without hindrance and the pin is protected. ^ Remove retaining clip g . ^ Replace pa ...
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Replacing the upper soft-close door mechanism ^ Remove cover a from panel b , rotate it by 180° and refit it on the other side. ^ Clip the spacer into position on the handle side (A). ^ Then clip the soft-close mechanism into position on the hinge side (B). Then push both parts from the middle until they click firmly into position. ^ Screw the spa ...
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^ Remove retaining clip g . ^ Replace panel b onto the soft-close mechanism from above, clicking it back into place first at the bottom and then at the top. ^ Close the upper door. Refitting the handles Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when you refit the handles. The door seal will be damaged if the handle is fitted inco ...
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The appliance doors can be aligned with the housing after they have been fitted. In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do. To align the lower door use the long outer slots in the lower hinge plate: ^ Remove centre screw a from the hinge plate. ^ Slightly loosen both oute ...
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a Top box b Appliance c Housing unit d Wall The appliance can be installed in a kitchen run. To match the height of the rest of the kitchen, the appliance can be fitted with a suitable top box a . A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance across the entire width of the top box for air to circulate. The cross ...
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