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On/Off sensor for the whole

appliance and On/Off sensor

for switching the refrigerator
section on and off separately

Dynamic cooling sensor

Super cool and Super freeze sensor

Sensor for setting a lower
temperature (

)

Safety lock indicator light
(only visible when the Safety lock is
activated)

Temperature display for the
refrigerator and freezer sections

Sensor for switching between the
refrigerator and the freezer sections
(top = "Refrigerator" symbol;
bottom = "Freezer" symbol)

Sensor for setting a higher
temperature (

)

Alarm off sensor
(only visible when the door or
temperature alarm sounds)

Change active charcoal filter
indicator
(only visible when the active
charcoal filters need to be changed)

Guide to the appliance

Summary of Contents for KFN 14923 SDE ed

Page 1: ...st free fridge freezer with ice cube maker and dynamic cooling KFN 14923 SDE ed 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 07 en GB ...

Page 2: ... the refrigerator section 19 in the freezer section 19 Setting the temperature 19 Temperature range 20 Temperature display 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 storage zones 27 Food which sho...

Page 3: ...ar 34 Defrosting 35 Cooling drinks 35 Freezer tray 35 Cool pack 36 Filling the water container 37 Making ice cubes 39 Switching on the ice cube maker 39 Switching off the ice cube maker 40 Setting the water intake time for the ice cube maker 40 Automatic defrost 42 Cleaning and care 43 Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories 43 Cleaning the ice cube tray 44 Ventilation gaps 45 Door ...

Page 4: ... 55 Location 55 Climate range 55 Ventilation 55 Installation 55 Aligning the appliance 56 Appliance dimensions 57 Changing the door hinging 58 Aligning the appliance doors 67 Building in the appliance 69 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: ...al container gAdjustable shelves hActive charcoal filter holder iWater container with holder jCondensate channel and drain hole kFruit and vegetable containers lBottle divider mBottle shelf nIce cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker oFreezer drawers with freezer calendar Depending on model Guide to the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ... 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 your old appliance 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 It sho...

Page 8: ...supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it by a pers...

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: ...ken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer 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 wall socket and the plug has been withdrawn or the fuse from the fused spur connect...

Page 11: ...ible as food soon loses its nutritional value and goes off Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Thermostats switching on may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard Flammable compounds could explode Do not operate any electrical equipment e g an electric ice cre...

Page 12: ...signed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range for your appliance 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 cle...

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: ...oal filters supplied in the holder and place the holder on one of the refrigerator shelves see Active charcoal 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 T...

Page 15: ...e cool pack in the top freezer drawer or to save space on the freezer tray The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours Switching off Touch the On Off sensor until all of the indicators go out If this does not happen the safety lock is still activated If the refrigerator section is switched on then the refrigerator section and the freezer section...

Page 16: ...settings on the appliance can only be selected in the settings mode How to select the settings mode and 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 tones on off see Switching on and off b To confirm that the active charcoal filters hav...

Page 17: ...sensor 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 se...

Page 18: ... longer period of time e g whilst on holiday switch the appliance off switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug empty and clean the water container empty and clean the ice cube tray clean the appliance out and leave the 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 odou...

Page 19: ...tion 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 o...

Page 20: ...if the appliance is full before checking the temperature display as it will take this long for the display to give an accurate reading If after this time the temperature is still too high or too low you will need to adjust it again Temperature range The temperature can be adjusted In the refrigerator section from 2 C to 11 C In the freezer section from 16 C to 26 C The ambient temperature in the r...

Page 21: ...he X sensor for another 5 seconds 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 Touch the On Off sensor to confirm the new setting Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c appears in the disp...

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: ...of the shelves is divided The front section can be pushed under the rear section 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 and push the glass shelves in one after the other The shelf with the...

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: ...d 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 section check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the tempera...

Page 33: ...lets 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 already frozen food to thaw and increa...

Page 34: ...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 cause...

Page 35: ...ture 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 Cooling drinks To cool drinks quickly place them in the refrigerator section and switch on the Super cool function If bottles are however placed in the freezer section for...

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: ...not on any account use distilled or carbonated water Carbonated water will cause serious limescale deposits to build up in the ice cube maker and damage it Please clean the water container thoroughly before filling it see Cleaning and care Open the refrigerator section door Slowly pull the water container forwards to remove it Open the flap at the front of the water container and fill the water co...

Page 38: ...ing to use the cooled water for drinking the water will be sufficiently cool after a few hours Remove the water container and open the flap at the back Pour the water into a jug or glass Filling the water container 38 ...

Page 39: ...ust not be consumed This applies not only to when the appliance is installed for the first time but also if the appliance has been out of use for a longer period e g whilst on holiday Making a large amount of ice cubes The amount of ice cubes which the appliance makes depends on the temperature in the freezer section The lower the temperature the more ice cubes are produced within a certain time f...

Page 40: ...he water pressure is low In order to produce larger ice cubes the water intake time for the ice cube maker needs to be prolonged Switch the ice cube maker on 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 repeated...

Page 41: ... Touch the On Off sensor Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c appears in the display Touch the On Off sensor You have now left the settings mode Making ice cubes 41 ...

Page 42: ...he 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 by the condenser from time...

Page 43: ...e 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 shelves should all be handwashed only The butter dish is however...

Page 44: ... the indicator light will go out The indicator light will flash Push the ice cube drawer in as far as it will go within the next 60 seconds The ice cube tray will then rotate into an angled position which makes it easier for cleaning Wait until the ice cube tray has completed this rotation before continuing Then take the ice cube drawer out of the appliance and clean it Now clean the ice cube tray...

Page 45: ...e at the 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 ...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...ed by opening and closing the door is preventing the door 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 ...

Page 49: ...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 displa...

Page 50: ... flashes when the water container is full there is a fault Call the Service Department the ice cube maker is only producing small ice cubes The size of ice cubes which are produced over a certain period of time will depend on the water pressure present If the ice cube maker is only producing small ice cubes the water pressure is low Lengthen the water intake time for the ice cube maker see Making ...

Page 51: ...th sides Notches d must clip in above the glass panel the floor of the refrigerator is wet The condensate drain hole is blocked Clean the condensate channel and drain hole If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the doors while waiting for the appliance ...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...r of your appliance This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes 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 the date of delivery However you must ...

Page 54: ...ead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance s electronic unit Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until ...

Page 55: ...ce requires to operate Climate range The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T SN ST SN T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 16 C to 38 C 16 C to 43 C 10 C to 38 C 10 C to 43 C Operating in a...

Page 56: ...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 Installation 56 ...

Page 57: ...Appliance dimensions A B C KFN 14923 SDE ed 2011 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 57 ...

Page 58: ...river 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 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 Changi...

Page 59: ...y 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 d from above and below using a flat bladed screwdriver Push hinge pin e up and...

Page 60: ... 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 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 dri...

Page 61: ...wer door Prise open 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 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 su...

Page 62: ...he soft close door mechanism towards the handle side of the door and lever it out at the side Then place it 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 Unscrew hinge plate k turn it through 180 and fit it on the opposite side Turn plastic cover h 180 a...

Page 63: ...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 from below into hing...

Page 64: ... mechanism back into the door starting at the right hand side Slide the soft close mechanism back into the door as far as it will go towards the appliance using a flat headed screwdriver The screw holes on the left and right must line up perfectly First screw the soft close mechanism onto the appliance side then onto the handle side c pushing it firmly towards the appliance Changing the door hingi...

Page 65: ... 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 oppo...

Page 66: ...headed screwdriver The screw holes on the left and right must line up perfectly First screw the soft close mechanism onto the appliance side then onto the handle side c pushing it firmly towards the appliance Attach panel b to soft close mechanism bracket d Push the 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 ...

Page 67: ...liance doors The appliance doors can be aligned with the housing after they have been fitted In the following illustration the door is shown open to make it easier to see what you have to do Align the lower door using the long outer slots in 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 ...

Page 68: ...nce If this 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 d...

Page 69: ...arder 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 50 mm in the mi...

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