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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 on the spacer.

^

Using a flat-bladed screwdriver prise
up the centre of the base of the
soft-close mechanism towards the
middle of the door.

^

Then prise the base of the soft-close
mechanism out of the socket from the
hinge side of the door.

^

Place the soft-close mechanism to
one side.

^

Push the spacer out towards the
hinge side.

^

Then place 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

i

.

^

Then separate retainer

i

from cover

h

, by pushing it slightly to the left

and then pulling the cover forwards
and off.

^

Rotate retainer

i

by 180°.

^

Then fit cover

h

from the front over

retainer

i

, and push it over to the

right. The writing must be visible.

^

Unscrew hinge part

j

, turn through

180° and fit to the opposite side. If
necessary drill pilot holes for the
screws.

^

Remove cover

k

by sliding it

forwards from the back and then
lifting it off.

^

Remove cover

l

by pulling it

upwards.

Changing the door hinging

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Summary of Contents for KFN 14842 SD ed

Page 1: ...free fridge freezer with dynamic cooling KFN 14842 SD ed KFN 14943 SD ed 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 07 858 490 en GB HK ...

Page 2: ... The correct temperature 19 in the refrigerator section 19 in the freezer section 19 Temperature display 19 Setting the temperature 20 Temperature range 20 Changing the temperature display brightness 21 Alarm 22 Temperature alarm 22 Door alarm 23 Using Super cool Super freeze and Dynamic cooling 24 Super cool 24 Super freeze 25 Dynamic cooling m 26 Using the refrigerator efficiently 27 Different s...

Page 3: ... food in the freezer 34 Placing food in the freezer 34 Freezing large items 34 Freezer calendar 34 Defrosting 35 Ice cubes 35 Cooling drinks 35 Cool pack 36 Automatic defrost 37 Cleaning and care 38 Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories 38 Ventilation gaps 39 Door seals 39 Metal grille at the back of the appliance 39 Active charcoal filters 40 To change the active charcoal filters...

Page 4: ...Ventilation 49 Installation 49 Aligning the appliance 49 Appliance dimensions 50 Changing the door hinging 51 Aligning the appliance doors 61 Building in the appliance 62 Contents ...

Page 5: ...sible 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 ...

Page 6: ...e 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 Depending on model Guide to the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to children...

Page 8: ...re deep frozen food freeze fresh food and to prepare ice Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation of the appliance This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge...

Page 9: ...age avoid open flames and anything which creates a spark disconnect from the mains air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and contact the Service Department for advice The more coolant there is in an appliance the larger the room it should be installed in In the event of a leakage if the appliance is in a small room there is the danger of combustible gases building up F...

Page 10: ...rer Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation maintenance and repair work The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when it has been switched off at the socket and the plug has been withdrawn or the fuse from the fused spur connection unit has been withdrawn or the mains fuse has been disco...

Page 11: ...If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright Danger of explosion Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer The cans or bottles could explode Danger of injury and damage to the appliance When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour ...

Page 12: ...iance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature e g a garage can lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this appliance Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Disposal of your o...

Page 13: ...to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Only open the doors when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the doors for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way searching for an item will mean the door is open for longer Allow hot food and dri...

Page 14: ... filters Operating the appliance A light touch of the finger on the sensors is all that is required to operate this appliance Switching on The refrigerator and freezer sections are switched on together with the On Off sensor Touch the On Off sensor until the temperature display lights up The temperature display for the refrigerator section will show the current temperature in the refrigerator sect...

Page 15: ...Touch the On Off sensor until all of the indicators go out If this does not happen the safety lock is still activated The refrigerator section and freezer section will switch off one after the other The interior lighting will not come on when you open the door and the cooling process will be switched off To switch the refrigerator section or freezer section on or off separately The refrigerator se...

Page 16: ... how to change the settings is described in the relevant section of these instructions Overview of functions that can be selected in the settings mode To enter or leave the settings mode c To switch the sensor tone on off see Switching on and off b To confirm that the active charcoal filters have been changed see Active charcoal filters To switch the safety lock on off see Switching on and off u T...

Page 17: ... repeatedly until c appears in the display Touch the On Off sensor You have now left the settings mode Activating or deactivating the safety lock The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off inadvertently 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 f...

Page 18: ... is not going to be used for a longer period of time e g whilst on holiday switch the appliance off switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug clean the appliance out and leave the appliance doors ajar to air the appliance If during a long absence the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the doors are left shut there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appl...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ... 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 repea...

Page 22: ...on when food is being loaded rearranged or taken out when freezing large amounts of food at once in the event of a power cut The alarm will stop and the indicators 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 wish Touch the alarm off sensor The alarm w...

Page 23: ... 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 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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...ts ready meals dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream fresh dough cake mixtures pizza or quiche dough soft cheese and other dairy products pre packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Danger of explosion If storing alcoh...

Page 28: ...ed to deteriorate this process cannot be reversed As little as two hours outside the refrigerator can cause food to start deteriorating Storing food correctly Food should generally be stored covered or packaged This will prevent food smells from affecting other foods food from drying out and also any cross contamination of bacteria The growth of bacteria such as salmonella can be avoided by settin...

Page 29: ...stored separately To avoid any microbiological cross contamination these foods may only be stored together if they are wrapped Protein rich foods Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others Shellfish for example deteriorates faster than fish and fish deteriorates faster than meat Meat Meat should be stored unwrapped Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat loosely covered an...

Page 30: ...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 31: ... 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 the bottle divider depending on model The bottle divider can be moved to the...

Page 32: ...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 which the frozen food is being stored in the shop The...

Page 33: ... 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 34: ...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 containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen When freezing make sure that food already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen as this could ca...

Page 35: ...resh vegetables due to changes in the cell structure Never re freeze 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 Ice cubes Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water and place it on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers Once fr...

Page 36: ...er for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the top drawer so that the food will be kept cold for as long as possible When placing fresh food in the freezer use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the food which is already frozen so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw The cool pack can also be used in a cool bag to keep...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...he appliance off switch off at the socket and remove the plug Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning The trays and containers in the door can be removed from their stainless steel frames for cleaning Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Use lukewarm water with a little washing up liquid Accessories and...

Page 39: ... back of the appliance heat exchanger should be dusted at least once a year A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance When cleaning the grille make sure that the pipework and other components do not get broken or damaged in any way After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section Place food back in the refrigerator section close the appl...

Page 40: ...he 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 the Miele Spare Parts Department You can s...

Page 41: ...dly 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 the 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 the food ...

Page 42: ...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 43: ... 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 44: ... plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable Unclip the front cover Remove the glass panel Unscrew lamp and replace with a new one Lamp specification 220 240 V max 25 W E 14 fitting Slide the glass panel back in again Insert the cover and clip it into position the floor of the refrigerator is wet The condensate drain hole is ...

Page 45: ...ise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify What causes them and what can you do about them 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 ba...

Page 46: ... that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes 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 47: ...the inverter of an autonomous power supply e g a solar power 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 t...

Page 48: ...eriods of high humidity some condensation may appear on outside surfaces of cooling appliances This condensation will disappear when humidity levels drop For prevention it is advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and or an air conditioned room Please ensure that doors are closing and sealing properly Please ensure that the appliance is installed in accordance with...

Page 49: ...on 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 Carefully push the appliance into position with the back against the wall Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the front feet using the spanner supplied Also unscrew support a from the hinge plate to level the appliance door Install...

Page 50: ...Appliance dimensions A B C KFN 14842 SD ed 1860 750 630 KFN 14943 SD ed 2020 750 630 Installation 50 ...

Page 51: ...a selection of Torx screwdrivers a spanner Two 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 Torx 15 in the mounting plate and remove the handle Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty holes ...

Page 52: ...comes damaged the door will no longer 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 belo...

Page 53: ...he spacer out towards the hinge side Then place 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 i Then separate retainer i from cover h by pushing it slightly to the left and then pulling the cover forwards and off Rotate retainer i by 180 Then fit cover h from the front over re...

Page 54: ...chanism Open the lower door Prise open 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 becomes damaged the door will no longer 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 app...

Page 55: ...hen prise the base of the soft close mechanism out of the socket from the hinge side of the door Place the soft close mechanism 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 appliance 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 Uns...

Page 56: ...te side Refit hinge plate f onto the other side using the 2 outer screws To make it possible to align the door later do not replace the centre screw at this stage Unscrew part h from hinge plate f rotate it by 180 and refit into the hole on the opposite side of the hinge plate Refit cover b on the opposite side With the help of another person carefully tip the appliance back and refit hinge pin c ...

Page 57: ...0 and refit it on the other side Insert the spacer into the socket on the handle side A Then insert the soft close mechanism into the socket on the hinge side B Push both parts from the middle towards the outside so that they click firmly into position Attach the spacer and the soft close mechanism securely using screw c Changing the door hinging 57 ...

Page 58: ...soft close mechanism from above clicking it back into place first at the bottom and then at the top Close the lower appliance door Refitting the upper door Then fit the top 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 oppos...

Page 59: ...hey click firmly into position Attach the spacer and the soft close mechanism 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...

Page 60: ...is is not the case tighten both grub screws a with an allen key until mounting plate c lines up correctly Then tighten all 4 fixing 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 the...

Page 61: ...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 Align the upper door using 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 right...

Page 62: ...resulting in an increase in electricity consumption The air inlet and outlet 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 sides by 34 mm and by 55 mm in the middle o...

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