Miele KFN 14943 SD ED User Manual

Operating and InstallationInstructionsFridge-Freezer CombinationKFN 14943 SD edTo prevent accidentsand machine damageread these instructionsbeforeinst

Correct use~Do not handle frozen items whenyour hands are wet. Your hands couldfreeze to the item(s). Risk of injury!~Never put ice or popsicles in yo

~Do not use defrosting sprays orde-icers.They may cause a build-up ofpotentially explosive gasses or containsubstances that can damage theplastic or t

Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumptionInstallation site In a well ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly ventilatedroom.Protected fro

Before first useThe stainless steel surfaces on theinside and outside of the appliance arecovered with protective sheeting.^Do not remove the protecti

Use this button to switch back and forthbetween the refrigerator section andthe freezer section.If you want to select the freezer section(e. g. to che

That section is now switched off, whilethe other section remains on.To switch a section back on again,^select the section you wish to switchon; the co

Turning the button sound on and offIf you prefer the buttons to be silentwhen touched, you can turn the buttonsound off.^Touch the X button and keep y

^Whenever you finish changing asetting, tap the ON/OFF button toconfirm.^Keep tapping the X button until c isdisplayed.^Tap the ON/OFF button.You have

The correct temperature is veryimportant for storing food. If food is notstored at the correct temperature,bacteria can multiply rapidly, causingthe f

Setting the temperatureThe temperatures for the refrigeratorsection and the freezer section are setseparately.^ Select the refrigerator or the freezer

Description of the appliance...4Caring for the environment...6Warning and

Changing the brightness of thetemperature displayYou can adjust the brightness of thetemperature display to suit the lightingconditions of the room.^T

The appliance is equipped with analarm system to ensure that thetemperature in the freezer section doesnot rise unnoticed and to avoid energybeing was

Door alarmIf one of the appliance doors is leftopen for longer than approx. 2 minutes,the alarm signal will sound.The alarm off button lights up red a

Super CoolThe Super Cool function can be used torapidly reduce the temperature in therefrigerator section to its lowest setting(depends on the room te

Super FreezeFor best results, switch on the SuperFreeze function before putting freshfood into the freezer.Fresh food will be frozen quickly, sothat t

DynaCoolIf the dynamic cooling function(DynaCool) is not switched on, thenatural circulation of air in theappliance can create differenttemperature zo

Different storage zonesDue to the natural circulation of air inthe appliance, there are differenttemperature zones in the refrigerator.Cold, heavy air

Moving the shelvesThe shelves in the refrigerator sectioncan be adjusted according to theheight of the food.^Lift the shelf, pull it forwards slightly

Moving the serving shelf /bottle shelf^Lift the hanging container up and outof the stainless steel support frame.^Push the stainless steel supportfram

Adjusting the bottle divider(may vary by model)The bottle divider can be moved to theleft or right. This holds the bottles moresecurely in position wh

Freezing and storing food...30Maximum freezing capacity...30Freezing fre

Maximum freezing capacityTo ensure that fresh food placed in thefreezer freezes through to the core asquickly as possible, the maximumfreezing capacit

Home freezingOnly freeze food that is fresh and ingood condition!Hints for home freezing–The following types of food aresuitable for home freezing:fre

Before placing food in the freezer^When freezing more than 2 kg offresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze function ahead of time (seeSuper Freeze).This

Defrosting frozen foodsFrozen food can be defrosted in variousways:–in the microwave,–in a regular oven, using the "fan" or"defrost&quo

Using the cool packThe cool pack prevents thetemperature in the freezer from risingtoo quickly in the event of a poweroutage.Place the cool pack in th

Refrigerator sectionThe refrigerator defrosts automatically.During normal operation, condensateand frost can build up on the rear wallof the refrigera

Never use abrasive cleaners on theappliance, or products that containwashing soda, acids, chlorinebleach or chemical solvents.Note that so-called non-

Cleaning the ventilation slits^The ventilation slits should becleaned on a regular basis with abrush or vacuum cleaner. A build-upof dust will increas

The prompt to change the activecharcoal filter will occur approx. every 6months.When the display for an active charcoalfilter change lights up red, th

If you changed the active charcoalfilters at a later date and the activecharcoal filter change display is off, thetimer must be reset via the settings

a ON button for the whole applianceand ON/OFF button for switching therefrigerator and freezer sections onand off individuallyb DynaCool buttonc Super

Repairs to electrical appliancesmust be carried out by qualifiedprofessionals. Work performed byunqualified persons can place theuser at considerable

. . . the frozen food thaws because itis too warm in the freezer section?^Did the room temperature drop belowthat for which the appliance wasdesigned?

..."dn" appears in the temperaturedisplay?The demo mode is activated.^Call Customer Service.. . . the appliance cannot be switchedoff?The sa

Normal noises What causes them?Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noisemay get louder for brief periods, whenever the motor

In the event of a fault which you cannoteasily fix yourself, please contact theMiele Technical Service Department atthe address on the back of this bo

,Avoid the risk of electrical shock- Plug into a grounded 3-prongoutlet.- Do not move the ground plug.- Do not use an adapter.- Do not use an extensio

Do not place any devices thatproduce heat (such as a toaster ormicrowave) on top of the appliance.This would increase the energyconsumption of the app

Adjustments^Use the wrench provided to adjustthe feet as needed, so that theappliance is level.^ If necessary, unscrew the foot afrom the hinge bracke

Appliance dimensionsABCKFN 14943 SD ed 2020 750 630Installation information48

The appliance comes with right-handhinging. If left-hand door hinging ispreferred, then follow these instructionsto change the door hinge:You will nee

a Fanb Interior lightingc Butter and cheese compartmentd Bottle shelfe Egg tray / serving shelff Retainer for theActive AirClean filterg Shelvesh Cond

Before changing the hinging,remove any items of food from theshelves in the appliance door.Removing the top soft-closemechanism:^Open the top door of

^Remove the cover d.Now the soft-close mechanism and theappliance are no longer connected.^ Remove the panel a.^ Push the shock absorber arm f asfar a

Caution! The top door of theappliance is no longer secured assoon as the hinge bracket isremoved when following theinstructions below!^Close the top d

^Push the pin e up and out.Now the soft-close mechanism and theappliance are no longer connected.^Remove the panel a.^Push the shock absorber arm f as

^ Lift the plugs l out of the doorbearing bushing in the appliancedoor and place it on the other side.Mounting the bottom door of theappliance:^Remove

^Put the bearing pin i in the middleof the appliance through the hingebracket k into the bottom door of theappliance.Mounting the bottom soft-closemec

^Hang the panel b on the shockabsorber arm d.^Pull the shock absorber arm dtowards the hinge bracket and insertthe pin e from the top so that thesquar

Mounting the top soft-closemechanism:^Remove the cover a from the panelb, turn it 180° and replace it on theother side.^Hook the spacer on the handle

^Remove the securing device g.^Place the panel b onto the soft-closemechanism from above, engaging itat the bottom first and then at the top.^ Close t

The appliance doors can be alignedwith the appliance housing afterwards.In the following figure, the appliancedoor is not closed so that theindividual

Disposal of packing materialsThe cardboard box and packingmaterials are biodegradable andrecyclable. Please recycle.Ensure that any plastic wrappings,

a adapter cabinetb appliancec kitchen cabinetd wallThe appliance can be installed in anyfitted kitchen. To match the applianceto the height of the fit

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This appliance complies with allapplicable safety laws andregulations. However, improper usecan result in personal injury andmaterial damage.Read the

Technical safety~Before setting up the appliance,check it for any external damage. Donot install and use a damagedappliance.A damaged appliance may en

~The electrical safety of thisappliance can only be guaranteed if itis properly grounded in compliancewith all applicable local and nationalsafety reg