Miele KFN 14842 SD cs-1 Operating And Installation Instructions Download

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Normal noises

What causes them

Brrrrr ...

A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This
noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor
switches 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.

Sssrrrrr ...

On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes
just hear the sound of the fan inside the appliance.

On appliances with a water container you can sometimes
hear the sound of water being pumped out of the water
container.

Crack ...

A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand
inside the appliance.

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 appliance is touching
another appliance or piece of
furniture.

Move it away.

Drawers, baskets or shelves
are unstable or sticking.

Check all removable items
and refit them correctly.

Bottles or containers are
touching each other.

Separate them.

The transport cable clips are
hanging loose at the back of
the appliance.

Remove the cable clips.

Noises

Summary of Contents for KFN 14842 SD cs-1

Page 1: ...llation instructions Frost free fridge freezer 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 09 436 840 en GB ...

Page 2: ...ff for longer periods of time 23 The correct temperature 24 in the refrigerator section 24 in the freezer section 24 Temperature display 24 Setting the temperature 25 Temperature range 25 Changing the temperature display brightness 26 Alarm 27 Temperature alarm 27 Door alarm 28 Using Super cool Super freeze and Dynamic cooling 29 Super cool 29 Super freeze 30 Dynamic cooling m 31 Storing food in t...

Page 3: ...ing 38 Before placing food in the freezer 39 Placing food in the freezer 39 Freezing large items 39 Freezer calendar 40 Defrosting 40 Ice cubes 41 Cooling drinks 41 Cool pack 41 Automatic defrost 42 Cleaning and care 43 Cleaning the interior and accessories 44 Appliance doors side panels 45 Ventilation gaps 46 Door seals 46 Metal grille at the back of the appliance 46 Active charcoal filters 47 To...

Page 4: ...ation 56 Ventilation 57 Appliances with wall spacers supplied 57 Installation 57 Aligning the appliance 57 Levelling the appliance door 58 Appliance dimensions 59 Changing the door hinging 60 Aligning the appliance doors 70 Installing the appliance 71 Contact details 75 Contents 4 ...

Page 5: ... when the Safety lock is activated fTemperature display for the refrigerator and freezer sections gSensor for switching between the refrigerator and the freezer sections top Refrigerator symbol bottom Freezer symbol hSensor for setting a higher temperature Y iAlarm off sensor only visible when the door or temperature alarm sounds jChange active charcoal filter indicator only visible when the activ...

Page 6: ...ent dBottle rack eEgg tray Condiment tray fActive charcoal filter holder gAdjustable shelves hCondensate channel and drain hole iFruit and vegetable containers jBottle divider kBottle shelf lFreezer drawers with freezer calendar Guide to the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...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 8: ... 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 9: ... 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 been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation...

Page 10: ...pliance 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 transportation and installation of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged Splashes of coolant can injure the eyes In the event of any damag...

Page 11: ...ified 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 replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the...

Page 12: ...and repair work Ensure that power is not supplied to the appliance until after it has been installed or until after any maintenance or repair work has been carried out Unauthorised installation maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger to users Installation maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician While the appliance is under guarantee repai...

Page 13: ...amage to the components 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...

Page 14: ...ted 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 depend on several factors including the freshness and quality of the food as well a...

Page 15: ...riorate and become porous with time 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 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 da...

Page 16: ...ld 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 cool...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...moved the protective foil The appliance doors have a special finish which is resistant to soiling Do not use Miele stainless steel conditioner on the appliance door 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 an...

Page 20: ...the refrigerator and freezer sections with this sensor If you want to select the freezer section to check the temperature for example touch the sensor for switching between the refrigerator and freezer section until the Freezing symbol lights up yellow Depending on which section you have selected you can select dynamic cooling select either Super cool or Super freeze or adjust the temperature Plea...

Page 21: ...or 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 Freezing symbol is lit up To switch the refrigerator section back on again Select the refrigerator section The 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...

Page 22: ...s the door is closed the door alarm is activated again Switching the sensor tones on off The sensor 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 sensor without letting go of the X sensor Leave your finger on the X sensor for another 5 seconds until c appears in the display Touch the X sensor...

Page 23: ...y selected setting flashes Touch the On Off sensor to confirm a 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 activated Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer...

Page 24: ...which it is not designed in the refrigerator section We recommend a temperature of 4 C in the middle of the refrigerator in the freezer section 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 ...

Page 25: ...he highest or lowest temperature in the range is reached the X or Y sensor disappears Approx 5 seconds after taking your finger off a sensor the average current temperature of the refrigerator or freezer section is automatically shown If you have adjusted the temperature wait for approx 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and for approx 24 hours if the appliance is full before checking the t...

Page 26: ...ds until c appears in the display Touch the X sensor repeatedly until d appears in the display Touch the On Off sensor The temperature display brightness can now be changed by touching the X sensor d 0 Maximum brightness d 1 Reduced brightness d Return to menu 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 rep...

Page 27: ...er section when food is being loaded rearranged or taken out when freezing large amounts of food at once when freezing food which is still warm in the event of a power cut The alarm will stop and the symbols will go out as soon as the temperature has dropped down to the correct level again Switching the temperature alarm off early If the noise disturbs you you can switch the alarm off early if you...

Page 28: ...rm will stop and the symbols will go out as soon as the door is closed Switching the door alarm off early If the noise of the door alarm disturbs you you can switch it off early if you wish Touch the alarm off sensor The alarm will stop The alarm off sensor will light up constantly and the symbol for the section which has the opened door will continue to flash until the door has been closed Alarm ...

Page 29: ...ellow The appliance will then work at full power to lower the temperature in the refrigerator section Switching off Super cool The Super cool function will switch itself off automatically after approx 6 hours The appliance will then continue to work at normal power To save energy the Super cool function can be switched off once food and drinks are sufficiently chilled Select the refrigerator secti...

Page 30: ...n The Freezer symbol will light up yellow Touch the Super freeze sensor It will light up yellow The appliance will then work at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer section Switching off Super freeze Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer section the Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 30 to 65 hours The appliance will then continue to work...

Page 31: ...nside 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 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 Select the refrigerator section The Refrigerator symbol will light up yellow Touch the D...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...e 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 stored in too cold a place Food which does not ...

Page 34: ... 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 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ...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 freezer check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the temperature at wh...

Page 38: ... 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 foods 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 foods or drinks in the freezer This causes alr...

Page 39: ...liance They are important for trouble free operation of the appliance The lowest freezer drawer must always remain in the appliance Each drawer and each of the glass cold plates can be loaded with a maximum of 25 kg Place the food flat in the bottom of the freezer drawers or on the glass cold plates so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible Make sure that the packaging and cont...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...tles could explode When cooling non carbonated drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst 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 effec...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...e back of the shelf so that it clicks into position To confirm the filters have been changed Touch the Change active charcoal filter indicator for approx 2 seconds The indicator light will go out and the counter will be reset To delay changing the active charcoal filters If you do not have new active charcoal filters you can order them from your Miele dealer or from Miele You can switch off the Ch...

Page 48: ...ensor repeatedly until 2 appears in the display Touch the On Off sensor for approx 2 seconds to confirm The counter is now reset Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c appears in the display Touch the On Off sensor You have now left settings mode Useful tip When you are storing foods with a strong smell such as ripe cheeses place the holder containing the active charcoal filters on the shelf where ...

Page 49: ...or is preventing it from opening Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force the temperature in the refrigerator section or freezer section is too low Select a warmer temperature Check that the doors have been closed properly Has a large amount of fresh food been put in at the same time for freezing This makes the compressor run for longer causing the temperature to fall...

Page 50: ... switching on the appliance Only temperatures within the range the appliance can display will be shown _F appears in the temperature display There is a fault Call the Service Department the Change active charcoal filter indicator is red Replace the active charcoal filters You can order replacement filters via your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department nA appears in the temperature displ...

Page 51: ...lectrical components under the cover Danger of injury and damage to the appliance Do not remove the cover If the cover is damaged or needs to be removed due to damage exercise caution There are lasers in the lighting laser beam class 1M which you should avoid looking at directly Do not use optical instruments magnifying glass or similar to look at the lighting either the floor of the refrigerator ...

Page 52: ... water container Crack A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside the appliance 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...

Page 53: ... been resolved as described in this booklet 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 appliance Guarantee U K In the U K the appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase However you must activate your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or registering online at www miele co uk ...

Page 54: ...must be observed Loading instructions The cool packs depending on mo del must be placed in the appliance in accordance with the loading instructions when determining the standard energy consumption and the storage time in the event of a fault Information contained in the Operating and installation instructions Information for test institutes 54 ...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...pliance The plug 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 suffici...

Page 57: ...ot 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 remove any hindrance Ca...

Page 58: ...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 58 ...

Page 59: ...ensions A B C KFN 14842 SD ed cs 1 KFN 14943 SD ed cs 1 2020 mm 750 mm 630 mm Dimensions without wall spacers fitted Appliance depth is increased by approx 35 mm with the supplied wall spacers fitted Installation 59 ...

Page 60: ...people 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 Undo 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 60 ...

Page 61: ... damaged the door will not close properly and cooling will be impaired Slide panel a towards the appliance and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance Fit restraining clip b supplied with the appliance onto soft close mechanism c The restraining clip stops the hinge from snapping shut Do not remove the clip until told to do so Carefully prise open cover d from above and below using a f...

Page 62: ...lace the spacer to one side Removing the upper door Gently loosen cover h by carefully inserting a flat bladed screwdriver into the gap Remove cover h together with retainer plate i Then separate retainer plate i from cover h by pushing it slightly to the left and then pulling the cover forwards and off Rotate retainer plate i by 180 Then fit cover h from the front over retainer plate i and push i...

Page 63: ...ose door mechanism Open the lower door Remove panel a from the soft close mechanism and ease it off carefully from above bit by bit Take care not to damage the door seal If the door seal is damaged the door will not close properly and cooling will be impaired Slide panel a towards the appliance and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance Fit restraining clip b supplied with the applian...

Page 64: ...middle of the door Then prise the soft close mechanism out of the hinge side of the door Then place it to one side Push the spacer out towards the hinge side Then place the spacer to one side Removing the lower door Close the lower door Pull the middle hinge pin i upwards to remove it Carefully lift the lower door off and place it to one side Pull cover j off Unscrew hinge plate k rotate it by 180...

Page 65: ... and refit screw i into the outer hole on the opposite side Turn cover h through 180 and fit it into the holes on the other 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 pi...

Page 66: ... 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 spacer and the soft close mechanism together securely using screw c Changing the door hinging 66 ...

Page 67: ...the soft close mechanism from above clicking it back into place first at the bottom and then at the top Close the lower door Refitting the upper door Then fit the upper door on middle hinge pin i Close the upper door Fit hinge plate n onto the opposite side and secure it with screws m If necessary drill pilot holes for the screws or use a battery operated screwdriver Refit cover k on the opposite ...

Page 68: ... into position Screw the spacer and the soft close mechanism together securely using screw c Attach panel b to soft close mechanism bracket d Push cover e on from the side so that the openings for the pin f are vertically aligned Align bracket d to the hinge plate and insert pin f from above so that the right angle fits into the recess Clip cover e into position Make sure that cover e fits properl...

Page 69: ...is is not the case tighten both grub screws a with a suitable allen key until mounting plate c lines up correctly Then tighten all 4 screws b Slide the side section of the handle d into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place It is important to check that the side section of the handle d does not come into contact with the door seal when opening the door as this would damage th...

Page 70: ...e 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 the three screws c Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or righ...

Page 71: ...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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