Miele KFN 14943 SD ED Installation Manual

Operating and installation instructionsFrost free fridge freezerwith dynamic coolingKFN 14842 SD edKFN 14943 SD edTo avoid the risk of accidents ordam

~The electrical safety of thisappliance can only be guaranteedwhen continuity is complete between itand an effective earthing system whichcomplies wit

Correct use~Never handle frozen food with wethands. Your hands may freeze to thefrozen food. Danger of frost burn.~Do not take ice cubes out with your

~Do not use defrosting sprays orde-icers, as they might containsubstances which could damage theplastic parts or which could cause thebuild-up of gase

Normal energyconsumptionIncreased energyconsumptionInstallation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.Protected from direct sun

Before using for the first timeThe stainless steel external and internalsurfaces of the appliance have a layerof protective foil to prevent scratching

This sensor is used to switch betweenthe refrigerator and freezer sections.If you want to select the freezer section(to check the temperature, forexam

The section you selected is nowswitched off while the other sectionremains switched on.To switch a section back on again:^Select the section which you

Switching the sensor tone on/offThe tone which sounds each time asensor is touched can be deactivated.^Touch and leave your finger on the Xsensor.^At

^Touch the On/Off sensor.You have now left the settings mode.The safety lock indicatorX will light upin the temperature display when thesafety lock ha

It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in theappliance. Micro-organisms will causefood which is not stored at the correct

Guide to the appliance ...5Caring for the environment...7Warning and

Setting the temperatureThe temperatures in the refrigerator andfreezer sections are set independentlyof one another.^Select the refrigerator or the fr

Changing the temperature displaybrightnessThe temperature display brightness canbe adjusted to suit the lightingconditions of the room.^Touch and leav

Your appliance has been fitted with awarning system which ensures that thetemperature in the appliance cannotrise unnoticed and to avoid energybeing w

Door alarmThe alarm will sound if a door is leftopen for more than approx. 2 minutes.The alarm off sensor will light up redand the symbol for the sect

Super coolThe Super cool function can be used torapidly reduce the temperature in therefrigerator section to its lowest setting(depending on the room

Super freezeSwitch the Super freeze function onbefore putting fresh food into thefreezer section.This helps food to freeze quickly andretain its nutri

Dynamic cooling mWhen the Dynamic cooling function isnot switched on, the natural circulationof air in the appliance will causedifferent temperature z

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

Food which should not bestored in a refrigeratorNot all food is suitable for refrigeration,as some food is sensitive to cold.Cucumbers, for example, b

–Examples of fruit and vegetableswhich react strongly to the naturalgases given off by other types offruit and vegetables are:Kiwis, broccoli, caulifl

Adjusting the interior fittings ...30Moving the shelves ...30Split sh

Moving the shelvesThe shelves in the refrigerator sectioncan be adjusted according to theheight of the food.^Raise the shelf, and pull it forwardsslig

Adjusting the condimenttray/bottle shelf^Lift the tray/shelf up and out of thestainless steel frame to remove.^Push up the stainless steel frame,and r

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

Home freezingOnly freeze fresh food which is in agood condition.Hints on home freezing–The following types of food aresuitable for freezing:Fresh meat

^Make a note of the contents and thedate of freezing on the packaging.Before placing food in the freezer^When freezing more than 2 kg offresh food, sw

DefrostingFrozen food can be defrosted indifferent ways:–in a microwave oven,–in an oven using the "Fan" or"Defrost" setting,–at r

Cool packThe cool pack prevents thetemperature in the freezer rising tooquickly in the event of a power cut.Place the cool pack in the top drawer ofth

Refrigerator sectionThe refrigerator defrosts automatically.Condensate and frost can build up onthe back wall of the refrigerator sectionwhilst it is

A range of Miele cleaning andconditioning agents is available fromthe Miele UK Spare PartsDepartment or via the internet atwww.miele-shop.com.Never us

It is important to do this every timethe stainless steel surfaces arecleaned, as the stainless steelconditioner protects the surfacesand helps prevent

Ventilation ...49Installation ...49Aligning th

The active charcoal filters should bechanged approx. every 6 months.When the Change active charcoal filterindicator lights up red, the activecharcoal

If you have delayed changing theactive charcoal filters and the indicatoris not lit up, you will need to reset thecounter when you replace the activec

Repairs to electrical appliancesshould only be carried out by asuitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance withcurrent local and natio

. . . the frozen food is thawingbecause the freezer section is toowarm.^Is the room temperature lower thanthe ambient temperature for whichthe applian

..."dn" appears in the temperaturedisplay.The demonstration function is activated.^Call the Service Department.. . . you cannot switch the a

Normal noises What causes themBrrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise canget louder for brief periods when the motor is swi

In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself, or if the appliance isunder guarantee, please contact:–your Miele Dealeror–Miele(see back co

Electrical connection U.K.All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance with currentlocal

Do not place any appliance whichgives off heat, such as a toaster ormicrowave oven, on top of thisappliance, as this would increasethe appliance'

VentilationAir at the back of the appliance getswarm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,the air inlet and outlet must not becovered or blocked in any w

a On sensor for the whole applianceand On/Off sensor for switching therefrigerator and freezer sections onand off separatelyb Dynamic cooling sensorc

Appliance dimensionsABCKFN 14842 SD ed 1860 750 630KFN 14943 SD ed 2020 750 630Installation50

The appliance is supplied right-handhinged. If left-hand door hinging isrequired, follow the instructions below.To change the door hinging you willnee

Before beginning, make sure thatthe door shelves are empty!Removing the soft-close mechanismfor the upper door:^Open the upper door.^ Prise off panel

^Remove cover d.The soft-close mechanism is nowdetached from the appliance.^Remove panel a.^ Slide soft-close mechanism bracketf as far as it will go

Caution. The upper door is notsecure as soon as the upper hingeplate is removed.^Close the upper door.^Undo screws m in upper hinge platen and pull it

^Push hinge pin e up and out fromunderneath.The soft-close mechanism is nowdetached from the appliance.^ Remove panel a.^Slide soft-close mechanism br

^ Remove cap l from the bush in thedoor and refit on the opposite side.Refitting the lower door:^Remove cover a by pulling itforwards.^Pull cover b of

^Fit hinge pin i into middle hingeplate k in the lower door.Replacing the lower soft-close doormechanism:^Remove cover a from panel b,rotate it by 180

^Attach panel b to soft-closemechanism bracket d.^Align bracket d to the hinge plate,and insert pin e from above so thatthe right angle fits into the

Replacing the upper soft-close doormechanism:^Remove cover a from panel b,rotate it by 180° and refit it on theother side.^Clip the spacer into positi

a Fanb Interior lightingc Butter and cheese compartmentd Bottle racke Egg tray/Condiment trayf Active charcoal filter holderg Adjustable shelvesh Cond

^Remove retaining clip g.^Replace panel b onto the soft-closemechanism from above, clicking itback into place first at the bottomand then at the top.^

The appliance doors can be alignedwith the housing after they have beenfitted.In the following illustration the dooris not shown in the closed positio

a Top boxb Appliancec Housing unitd WallThe appliance can be installed in akitchen run. To match the height of therest of the kitchen, the appliance c

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Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly fordisposal, and

This appliance complies with allrelevant local and national safetyrequirements. Improper use can,however, present a risk of bothpersonal injury and ma

Technical safety~Before setting up the appliance,check it for any externally visibledamage. Do not install and use adamaged appliance.A damaged applia