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Push hinge pin

up and out from

underneath.

The soft-close mechanism is now
detached from the appliance.

Remove panel

Slide soft-close mechanism bracket

as far as it will go towards the

handle side of the door.

Undo the three screws

on the

soft-close mechanism and the
spacer.

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

Then prise the soft-close mechanism
out of 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

upwards

to remove it.

Carefully lift the lower door off and
place it to one side.

Pull cover

off.

Unscrew hinge plate

, turn it

through 180° and fit it on the opposite
side.

Turn plastic cover

180° and refit it

in the centre of hinge plate

Refit cover

on the opposite side.

Changing the door hinging

Summary of Contents for KFN 14943 SDE ED

Page 1: ...ree fridge freezer with ice cube maker and dynamic cooling KFN 14943 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 07 748 930 en GB ...

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: ...eezing large items 34 Freezer calendar 34 Defrosting 35 Cooling drinks 35 Cool pack 35 Making ice cubes 36 Setting the water intake time for the ice cube maker 37 Automatic defrost 39 Cleaning and care 40 Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories 40 Cleaning the ice cube tray 41 Ventilation gaps 42 Door seal 42 Metal grille at the back of the appliance 42 Active charcoal filters 43 To...

Page 4: ... Installation 54 Location 54 Climate range 54 Ventilation 55 Installation 55 Aligning the appliance 55 Appliance dimensions 56 Changing the door hinging 57 Aligning the appliance doors 67 Building in the appliance 68 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: ...ent tray fActive charcoal filter holder gAdjustable shelves hCondensate channel and drain hole iFruit and vegetable containers jBottle divider kBottle shelf lIce cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker mFreezer drawers with freezer calendar Depending on model Guide to the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...entially 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 It should be u...

Page 8: ...er 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 correctly by a person responsible fo...

Page 9: ...damage 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 u...

Page 10: ...able for unauthorised work While the appliance is under guarantee repairs should only be undertaken 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 switche...

Page 11: ...ed food should be used up as quickly as possible 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 ...

Page 12: ...ance is designed 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...

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: ... 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 The temperature display ...

Page 15: ...ack Place the 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 The refrigerator section and freezer section will switch off one after the other The...

Page 16: ...p or Switch the appliance off and then back on again Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance 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 empty and clean the ice cube tray close the stopcock for the water inlet clean the appliance out and leave the appliance doors ajar to air...

Page 17: ...e cube maker see Making ice cubes e The door alarm is automatically disabled when the appliance is in the settings mode As soon as the door is closed the door alarm is activated again Switching the sensor tone on off The tone which sounds each time a sensor is touched can be deactivated Touch and leave your finger on the X sensor At the same time briefly touch the On Off sensor without letting go ...

Page 18: ...other 5 seconds until c appears in the display Touch the X sensor repeatedly until u appears in the display Touch the On Off sensor By touching the X sensor you can now select whether the safety lock is switched on or off u 0 The safety lock is deactivated u 1 The safety lock is activated u Return to menu The old setting lights up and your newly selected setting flashes Touch the On Off sensor to ...

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: ...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: ...nd 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 rapid cooling make sure they are not left in for more than one hour as they could burst Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature...

Page 36: ...e water pipes are thoroughly flushed through before use ice cubes from the first three ice cube making processes must 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 te...

Page 37: ...he ice cubes produced depends on the water pressure present and the water intake time which has been set for the ice cube maker If the ice cube maker is only producing small ice cubes the 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 t...

Page 38: ...ime E 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 repeatedly until e appears in the display 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 38 ...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ... 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 42: ...e metal grille 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 s...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ... 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 47: ... 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 ice cubes the indicator light on the ice cube maker flashes The ice cube tray is in its cleaning position see Cleaning and care If this is not the case then there is a fault Call the Service Department ...

Page 48: ...ip it into position 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 to be serviced Problem solving gui...

Page 49: ...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 50: ... 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 51: ...extension hose This extension hose is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department and must only be fitted by a suitably qualified fitter A stopcock must be provided between the stainless steel hose and the household water supply to ensure that the water supply can be cut off if necessary The stopcock should be easily accessible after the appliance has been built in Connection to the water inle...

Page 52: ...n the stopcock slowly and check the whole water system for leaks The appliance can then be connected to the electricity supply Push the appliance into its final position When doing so make sure that the stainless steel hose is not kinked or damaged After a maximum of 24 hours the first ice cubes will drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the drawer Mains water connection 52 ...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ...Appliance dimensions A B C KFN 14943 SDE ed 2020 750 630 Installation 56 ...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...aged 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 off cover d from above and below using a ...

Page 59: ... the hinge side Then place the spacer to one side Removing the upper door Gently remove 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 ...

Page 60: ...oor mechanism Open the lower door Prise off panel a from the soft close mechanism and ease it off carefully 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 appliance...

Page 61: ...e door Then prise the soft close mechanism out of 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 Unscrew hinge plate k t...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...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 unitl they click firmly into position Using the three screws c first secure the spacer on the handle side and then the soft close mechanism on the hinge side Changing the door hinging 63 ...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...the three screws c first secure the spacer on the handle side and then the soft close mechanism on the hinge side 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...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...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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