Miele KFN 14842 SD ed/cs Operating And Installation Instructions Download

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Operating and installation instructions

Frost free fridge/freezer

with DynamicCooling

KFN 14943 SD

KFN 14943 SD ed/cs

KFN 14842 SD ed/cs

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. 09 029 600

en - AU

Summary of Contents for KFN 14842 SD ed/cs

Page 1: ...dge freezer with DynamicCooling KFN 14943 SD KFN 14943 SD ed cs KFN 14842 SD ed cs 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 09 029 600 en AU ...

Page 2: ... tone on off 17 Switching the safety lock on and off 17 Switching off for longer periods of time 18 The correct temperature 19 in fridge section 19 in the freezer 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 SuperCool SuperFreeze and DynamicCooling 24 SuperCool 24 SuperFree...

Page 3: ...eezing fresh food 33 Storing frozen food 33 Home freezing 34 Tips on home freezing 34 Packing 34 Before placing food in the freezer 35 Placing food in the freezer 35 Freezing large items 35 Freezer calendar 35 Defrosting 36 Making ice cubes 36 Cooling drinks 36 Cool pack 37 Automatic defrost 38 Cleaning and care 39 Cleaning the interior and accessories 40 Cleaning the doors and side panels 41 Vent...

Page 4: ...al connection 50 Installation 51 Location 51 Climate range 51 Ventilation 51 Installation 51 Aligning the appliance 52 Supporting the appliance door 52 Appliance dimensions 53 Changing the door hinging 54 Aligning the appliance doors 64 Building in the appliance 65 Contents 4 ...

Page 5: ...when the Safety lock is activated fTemperature display for the refrigeration and freezer sections gSensor for switching between the refrigeration and the freezer sections top Refrigeration 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 act...

Page 6: ...ent dBottle rack eEggs compartment Condiment tray fActive charcoal filter holder gShelves hCondensate channel and drain hole iFruit and vegetable drawers jBottle divider kBottle shelf lFreezer drawers with freezer calendar Description of the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ... 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 and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal The plug must be rendered useless and...

Page 8: ...is not 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...

Page 9: ...of any 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 Miele 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 For ever...

Page 10: ...anufacturer Otherwise the warranty 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 bee...

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: ...ods 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 The following applies to stainless steel appliances Do not place sticky notes adhesive tape masking tape or any other adhesive agent on the treated surface of the door The coating will become damaged a...

Page 13: ...tion 4 to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Do not change the arrangement of the drawers and shelves 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 i...

Page 14: ...doors Important Each time the Original Miele Care product for stainless steel is used it forms a protective film against dirt and water Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with lukewarm water and then dry with a soft cloth Active charcoal filters Active AirClean charcoal filters Place the active charcoal filters supplied in the holder and place the holder on one of the shelves se...

Page 15: ...t either SuperCool or SuperFreeze or adjust the temperature Please refer to the relevant section for more information Cool pack Place the cool pack in the top freezer drawer 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 lock must be switched on The...

Page 16: ... 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 settings mode c To switch the sensor tones on off see Switching on and off b Confirm active charcoal filter change see Active charcoal filter To switch the s...

Page 17: ...repeatedly until c appears in the display Touch the On Off sensor You have now left settings mode Switching the safety lock on and off You can secure the appliance against unwanted switching off with the safety lock 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 ...

Page 18: ...time e g whilst on holiday switch the appliance off switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable leave the door 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 ...

Page 19: ...peratures for which it is not designed in fridge section We recommend a temperature in the centre of the appliance of 4 C in the freezer 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 s...

Page 20: ... 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 fridge or freezer is automatically shown When 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 temperature display as it will ta...

Page 21: ...s until c appears in the display Touch the X sensor repeatedly until d appears in the display Touch the On Off sensor By touching the X sensor you can adjust the brightness of the temperature display 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 r...

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: ... up yellow The appliance will then work at full power to lower the temperature in the refrigerator section Switching off SuperCool The SuperCool function will switch itself off automatically after approx 6 hours The appliance continues running at normal power To save energy the SuperCool function can be switched off once food and drinks are sufficiently chilled Select the refrigerator section The ...

Page 25: ...The Freezer symbol will light up yellow Touch the SuperFreeze sensor so that it is highlighted in yellow The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer section Switching off SuperFreeze Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer the SuperFreeze function will switch off automatically after approx 30 to 65 hours The appliance continues running at normal energy s...

Page 26: ... to about the same degree The temperature is set as normal with the temperature control DynamicCooling should also be selected when the ambient temperature in the room is high above approx 33 C and the room humidity level is high Switching on DynamicCooling Select the refrigerator section The Refrigerator symbol will light up yellow Touch the DynamicCooling sensor so that it is highlighted in yell...

Page 27: ...s 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 alcoho...

Page 28: ...iorate 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 setting the corre...

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: ...e shelves is divided The front section can be pushed under the rear section Lightly push the rear glass shelf from underneath 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 shel...

Page 31: ...nloading and put back in In this way the tray shelf can be used as a serving tray on the table Universal container The 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 t...

Page 32: ...eft or right to ensure that bottles are held securely in position when the door is opened and shut The bottle divider can be removed completely e g for cleaning To do this push up the front edge of the bottle divider and disengage it Arranging the interior fittings 32 ...

Page 33: ...t a greater moisture loss in food occurs This can be seen in the water that collects around the food If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Storing frozen food When buying frozen food t...

Page 34: ...tlets 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 food or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increa...

Page 35: ...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 the frozen fo...

Page 36: ...t fat The cooking time is slightly less than that of fresh vegetables due to changes in the cell structure Do not refreeze defrosted or partially defrosted food Defrosted food may only be refrozen after it has been cooked Making ice cubes Fill the ice cube tray with water to full and place it in a freezer drawer Use a blunt instrument e g a spoon handle or plastic scraper to prise it apart careful...

Page 37: ...for approx 24hours 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 foo...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...tances that are gentle to stainless steel surfaces and unlike stainless steel cleaners it does not contain polishing agents Soiling is gently removed and each time the Original Miele Care product for stainless steel is used it forms a protective film against dirt and water To avoid damaging the outer surfaces of your appliance do not use cleaning agents containing soda ammonia acids or chlorides c...

Page 40: ...The following components are all dishwasher safe butter dish egg tray ice cube tray freezer tray available depending on model serving trays and containers in the door without stainless steel frame butter and cheese compartment without stainless steel panel The stainless steel frames and panel in the door are not dishwasher safe The temperature of the dishwasher programme must not exceed 55 C Plast...

Page 41: ... surfaces using a damp microfibre cloth or with a solution of warm water and a little washing up liquid applied with a soft sponge After cleaning wipe the outer surfaces with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth The following also applies to stainless steel appliances Appliance doors Appliance doors are treated with a high quality surface coating It protects against soiling and facilitates clean...

Page 42: ... 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 Put the food back in the refrigerator Reconnect the appliance to the electricity supply and switch it on Switch ...

Page 43: ...helf 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 Chartered Agent or from the Miele Spare Parts Department You ...

Page 44: ...ntil 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 is go...

Page 45: ... opening Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force temperature in the refrigerator or freezer is too low Set a higher temperature Check that the appliance door has 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 automatically SuperCool has not yet sw...

Page 46: ...hing 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 Miele the Change active charcoal filter indicator is red Replace the active charcoal filters You can order replacement filters via your Miele Chartered Agent or the Miele Spare Parts Department nA appears in the temperature display The tempera...

Page 47: ... the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable Disengage the front panel Pull the glass shelf out Unscrew the lightbulb and replace it Connection data of the lamp 220 240 V max 25 W fitting E 14 Put the glass shelf back in Put the panel back in place and re engage the stoppers the floor of the refrigerator is wet The conden...

Page 48: ...e the appliance Remember that the noise 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 ...

Page 49: ...t your Miele Chartered Agent or Miele You will find the address and telephone number of Miele on the back cover of the manual When contacting your Chartered Agent or Miele please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance After Sales 49 ...

Page 50: ... For extra safety it is advisable to install a suitable residual current device RCD Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead or a plug adapter Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Do not connect the machine to an inverter such as those used with an autonomous energy source e g Solar power When switc...

Page 51: ... 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 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 16 C to 38 C 16 C to 43 C Operating in a room which is too cold will result in ...

Page 52: ...igning the appliance Align the front feet using a flat spanner Supporting the appliance door The foot c should definitely be unscrewed until it rests on the floor Then turn it a further 90 Installation 52 ...

Page 53: ...Appliance dimensions A B C KFN 14842 SD ed cs 1860 750 630 KFN 14943 SD ed cs KFN 14943 SD 2020 750 630 Installation 53 ...

Page 54: ... a selection of Torx screwdrivers a spanner Two people are needed to change 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 see arrow Undo the 4 Torx 15 screws in the mounting plate and remove the handle Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empt...

Page 55: ...l 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 onto SoftClose 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 b...

Page 56: ...e side Then place it 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 retaining plate i Then separate retaining plate i from cover h by pushing it slightly to the left Then pull the cover forwards and off Rotate retaining plate i by 180 Then fit cover h from the front over retaining plate i and slid...

Page 57: ...ose door mechanism Open the lower door Prise open panel a from the SoftClose mechanism Remove the panel carefully from the top 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 a...

Page 58: ...en lever out the housing of the SoftClose mechanism from its position at the side of the appliance Then place it to one side Slide out the spacer from the hinge 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 door off and place it to one side Pull cover j off Unscrew hinge plate k turn it thro...

Page 59: ... screw i and screw it into the outermost hole on the other side Rotate cover h by 180 and click 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 Do not use the middle screw because you will not be able to align the door over the outer long slots later on Important Screw foot c into hinge pin a as far as it will go Reinse...

Page 60: ...from panel b rotate it by 180 and refit it on the other side Clip the spacer into position A on the handle side Clip the SoftClose mechanism into position B on the appliance side Push both parts outwards so that they click into place Tighten the spacer and the SoftClose mechanism with screw c Changing the door hinging 60 ...

Page 61: ... 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 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 side Real...

Page 62: ...k into place Tighten the spacer and the SoftClose mechanism with screw c Attach panel b to SoftClose 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 Click cover e into position Make sure that cover e fits properly so that the door c...

Page 63: ...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 damage t...

Page 64: ...wer 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 refitted Align the upper door using the long outer slots in the middle hinge plate Slightly loosen both screws c Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right Then tight...

Page 65: ...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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