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If you still cannot remedy the fault
having followed these suggestions,
please contact Miele Service.

To prevent unnecessary loss of
temperature it is advisable not to
open the door while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.

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Summary of Contents for KFN 12943SD edt/cs

Page 1: ... Frost free fridge freezer with dynamic cooling KFN 12943 SD edt 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 09 435 790 en GB ...

Page 2: ...ture range 21 Alarm 23 Temperature alarm 23 Door alarm 23 Super freeze and Dynamic cooling 24 Super freeze 24 Dynamic cooling m 25 Storing food in the refrigerator 26 Different storage zones 26 Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator 27 When shopping for food 28 Storing food correctly 28 Fruit and vegetables 28 Protein rich foods 28 Adjusting the interior fittings 29 Moving the ...

Page 3: ...doors side panels 39 Ventilation gaps 40 Door seals 40 Metal grille at the back of the appliance 40 Problem solving guide 41 Noises 44 After Sales Guarantee 45 Guarantee 45 Note for test institutes 46 Electrical connection 47 Installation 48 Location 48 Climate range 48 Ventilation 49 Appliances with wall spacers supplied 49 Installation 49 Aligning the appliance 49 Levelling the appliance door 50...

Page 4: ...icator light cRefrigerator section temperature selector button dRefrigerator section temperature display eFreezer section temperature display fFreezer section temperature selector button gSuper freeze button and indicator light hAlarm off button and indicator light iMaster switch for switching the whole appliance on and off Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...ing cButter and cheese compartment dEgg tray Condiment tray eAdjustable shelf fCondensate channel and drain hole gFruit and vegetable containers hBottle holder iBottle shelf jFreezer drawers with freezer calendar Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...otentially 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 no...

Page 7: ... 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 intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments It is not intended for outdoor use This appliance is intended for domestic use only...

Page 8: ...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 recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation 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 unsupervised if they have bee...

Page 9: ...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 and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance Care must be taken during the transp...

Page 10: ... the case before connecting the appliance Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when it is correctly earthed It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replac...

Page 11: ...e danger to users Installation maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician While the appliance is under guarantee repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele replacement parts are used Faulty components must only be...

Page 12: ...liance If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or the door make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Electrical components could cause flammable vapours to ignite Danger of fire and expl...

Page 13: ... cause frostburn to the lips or 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 Observe the manufacturer s use by dates and storage instructions given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning Storage times will dep...

Page 14: ... deteriorate and become porous with time Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit Do not use sharp edged objects to remove frost and ice lift food They will damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it These can damage t...

Page 15: ...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 Leaking refrigerant can damage the eyes Warning and Safety instructions 15 ...

Page 16: ...ent 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 th...

Page 17: ...ag 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 pa...

Page 18: ...gent provides a protective coating which helps prevent resoiling Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with lukewarm water and a little washing up liquid and then dry with a soft cloth Switching on The refrigerator and freezer sections are switched on together by pressing the master switch on the right hand side of the control panel or by pressing the On button on the left hand sid...

Page 19: ...r and the refrigerator section is switched off The temperature display for the freezer section will remain lit up To switch the refrigerator section on again Press the On Off button on the left hand side of the control panel again The refrigerator section temperature display will light up The refrigerator section will start cooling The interior light will come on when the door is opened Switching ...

Page 20: ...n To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time a temperature of 18 C is required At this temperature the growth of micro organisms is generally halted As soon as the temperature rises above 10 C the micro organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long For this reason partially defrosted or defrosted food must not be re frozen Food may be re frozen once...

Page 21: ... and 18 C However this is not visible in the temperature display Temperature display The temperature display on the control panel always shows the required temperature Temperature range The temperature can be adjusted In the refrigerator section from 1 C to 9 C In the freezer section from from 15 C to 32 C The ambient temperature in the room and the installation location can affect the time it tak...

Page 22: ... removing or storing a large amount of food when fresh food is being frozen However if the temperature in the freezer section remains above 18 C for a long time check that the frozen food has not started to defrost If it has check that the food is safe to use and if it is then use it as soon as possible The correct temperature 22 ...

Page 23: ...oad to re arrange or to take food out when freezing large amounts of food at once in the event of a power cut the appliance is faulty If the temperature inside the appliance is warmer than 18 C for a longer period of time check that the food has not started to thaw or defrost If it has check that it is still safe to eat and use it as quickly as possible Once the set temperature has been reached in...

Page 24: ...er freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand Press the Super freeze button The Super freeze indicator light will come on The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 65 hours The indicator light will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again T...

Page 25: ...inside the appliance to all areas more evenly so that all the food will be chilled to about the same degree The temperature is set as normal with the temperature control Dynamic cooling should also be selected when the ambient temperature in the room is high above approx 30 C and the room humidity level is high Switching on Dynamic cooling Press the Dynamic cooling button The Dynamic cooling indic...

Page 26: ...he warmest area is in the top section at the front and in the door Use this for storing butter and cheese Coldest area The coldest area is directly above the fruit and vegetable containers or above the fruit and vegetable drawers depending on model and at the back of the appliance Use this for all delicate and highly perishable food e g fish meat poultry sausage products ready meals dishes or bake...

Page 27: ...ator Do not cover the fan in the rear wall of the refrigerator as this is essential for keeping the appliance cool Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator Not all food is suitable for storing in a refrigerator at temperatures below 5 C as some food is sensitive to cold The appearance consistency taste and or the vitamin content of certain foods can be adversely affected by being...

Page 28: ... Food should generally be stored covered or packaged This will prevent food smells from affecting other food food from drying out and also any cross contamination of bacteria This is particularly important for protein based foods such as meat or fish The growth of bacteria such as salmonella can be avoided by setting the correct temperature and maintaining good standards of hygiene Fruit and veget...

Page 29: ...elves is divided The front section can be pushed under the rear section Push the rear half of the glass shelf up slightly from below At the same time pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half To move the split shelf Take both halves of the split glass shelf out fit the two brackets onto the supports on either side at the required height...

Page 30: ...universal container can be used both to store and serve food It consists of a deep tray a and a shallow tray b Both trays fit the stainless steel frame If you wish to use the universal container to serve food place the shallow tray b in the stainless steel frame and use the deep tray as a lid a You can lift the universal container including contents out of the frame and take it to the table Moving...

Page 31: ...sture You can tell if this has happened by the amount of liquid around the food If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freez...

Page 32: ...longer To prevent chops steaks cutlets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film Do not season fresh food or blanched vegetables before freezing Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot food or drinks in the freezer This causes alread...

Page 33: ...s Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible Please note that when removing the drawers the lowest freezer drawer must always remain in the freezer When placing food on the glass cold plate make sure it does not obstruct the ventilation gaps at the back This is important for problem free operation and normal energy consumption Fre...

Page 34: ...od helps to keep the other food cold in a steam oven Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry Pour it away and wash the container it was in the sink and your hands Danger of salmonella poisoning Ensure that meat and fish e g mince chicken fish fillets do not come into contact with other foods while defro...

Page 35: ...use a blunt instrument for example a spoon handle to remove the ice tray from the freezer Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold running water for a short while Cooling drinks Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer The cans or bottles could explode When cooling non carbona...

Page 36: ...back of the appliance Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are kept clean and are never blocked so that condensate can flow away without hindrance Freezer section This appliance is equipped with a Frost free system The freezer section defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated from time to time...

Page 37: ...g agent to treat the other stainless steel surfaces of the appliance available from Miele or www miele shop com Unlike stainless steel cleaning agents the conditioning agent does not contain any abrasive substances and will gently remove soiling Each time it is used it forms a water and dirt repellent protective coating To avoid damaging the surface of your appliance do not use cleaning agents con...

Page 38: ...ce at least once a month Remove soiling immediately to prevent it from drying on Use lukewarm water with a little washing up liquid The following are dishwasher safe the butter dish egg trays ice cube tray supplied as standard depending on model the bottle shelf and condiment tray in the door removed from their stainless steel frames the butter and cheese compartment with the stainless steel trim ...

Page 39: ...g Contact with unsuitable cleaning agents can alter or discolour the surfaces The surfaces should be cleaned using a solution of hot water and a little washing up liquid applied with a soft sponge They can also be cleaned with a damp microfibre cloth without using any cleaning agent After cleaning wipe with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth Stainless steel appliances Appliance doors The appli...

Page 40: ...st once a year A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance When cleaning the grille make sure that the cable pipework and other components do not get broken kinked or damaged in any way After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section Put the food back in the refrigerator Reconnect the appliance to the mains and switch it back on Switch on...

Page 41: ...eze indicator light is on The Super freeze function switches itself off automatically after approx 65 hours Check that the doors have been closed properly Has a large amount of fresh food been frozen at the same time This makes the compressor run for longer causing the temperature in the refrigerator to fall automatically the compressor is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether...

Page 42: ...temperature display will light up constantly and the alarm will go off the Super freeze indicator light and one of the temperature display lights are flashing at the same time There is a fault Call Miele Service the interior lighting in the PerfectFresh zone is not working Was the door left open for too long The lighting switches itself off automatically after approx 15 minutes if the door is left...

Page 43: ...y the fault having followed these suggestions please contact Miele Service To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced Problem solving guide 43 ...

Page 44: ...ter container Creak Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the appliance expands Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify Possible cause Remedy Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The...

Page 45: ...ppliance This information is given on the data plate inside the appliance N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from ...

Page 46: ... the relevant Norms and Directives In addition the following manufacturer s instructions should be observed when preparing and carrying out tests Loading plans Instructions in the Operating and installation instructions Note for test institutes 46 ...

Page 47: ...er system When switching the appliance on a surge in power could trigger the safety cut out mechanism This could damage the electronic unit The appliance must not be used with so called energy saving devices These reduce the energy supply to the appliance which could then become too warm Using such devices could alter the specification of the product If the connection cable has to be replaced this...

Page 48: ... and cable must not touch the rear of the appliance as they could be damaged by vibrations from the appliance Do not plug in other appliances behind this appliance Important In environments with high humidity condensation can build up on the exterior of the appliance This can cause corrosion of the appliance walls For prevention it is advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation ...

Page 49: ...t used this does not influence the functionality of the appliance Energy consumption is only minimally increased if there is little distance between the appliance and the wall Fit the wall spacers onto the back of the appliance on the top left and right Installation Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remov...

Page 50: ...Levelling the appliance door Ensure that you unscrew adjusting foot a from the hinge plate until it sits on the floor Then unscrew the foot by a further 90 Installation 50 ...

Page 51: ...ppliance dimensions A B C KFN 12943 SD edt cs 2020 750 mm 630 mm Dimensions without wall spacers fitted Appliance depth is increased by approx 35 mm with the supplied wall spacers fitted Installation 51 ...

Page 52: ...eople are needed for changing the door hinging Removing the door handles Pull door handle a towards you Side section b slides back Pull side section b firmly back out of the guides on the mounting plate Loosen the 4 screws TX15 in the mounting plate and remove the handle Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty holes Changing the door hinging 52 ...

Page 53: ...and place it to one side Carefully ease off cover e from above using a screwdriver and then take it off together with retaining plate f Then separate retaining plate f from cover e by pushing it slightly to the left and then pulling the cover forwards and off Rotate retaining plate f by 180 Then fit cover e from the front over retaining plate f and slide it over to the right The writing must be vi...

Page 54: ...de Pull cover j off Unscrew hinge plate k rotate it by 180 and fit it on the opposite side Pull off plastic cap h turn it through 180 and fit it back on to hinge plate k Refit cover j on the opposite side Remove cap l from the bearing bush in the door and refit on the opposite side Using a screwdriver remove spring clamp m from underneath the door and fit it on the opposite side Changing the door ...

Page 55: ...ove cover g and fit it into the holes on the opposite side Screw hinge plate f into position on the opposite side using the two outer long slots only To make it possible to align the door later do not replace the centre screw at this stage Important Screw the adjustable foot c into hinge pin a as far as it will go Refit hinge pin a together with disc b and adjustable foot c Important The notch at ...

Page 56: ...inge pin i Close the upper door Fit hinge plate c onto the opposite side and secure it with screws d If necessary drill pilot holes for the screws or use a battery operated screwdriver Fit covers a and b to their opposite sides Align the door with the appliance housing using the long slots in the lower hinge plate Then tighten the screws Changing the door hinging 56 ...

Page 57: ...ounting plate c lines up correctly Then tighten all 4 screws b Slide the side section of handle d into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place It is important to check that the side section of handle d does not come into contact with the door seal when opening the door as this would damage the door seal permanently If after you have refitted the handle you find that the side se...

Page 58: ... the lower hinge plate Remove centre screw a from the hinge plate Slightly loosen both outer screws b Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right Then tighten screws b again Screw a does not need to be used again To align the upper door use the long outer slots in the middle hinge plate Slightly loosen both screws c Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right ...

Page 59: ...ance Otherwise the appliance has to work harder resulting in an increase in electricity consumption The ventilation gaps must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis When built into a kitchen run max depth 580 mm the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit The appliance door will protrude in front of furniture fronts at the...

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