Miele Kfn 14943 Sd Operating And Installation Instructions

							Operating and Installation
Instructions
Fridge-Freezer Combination
KFN 14943 SD ed
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use.M.-Nr. 07 589 450en-CA
 
						

							Description of the appliance.........................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................6
Warning and Safety Instructions.....................................7
How to save energy...............................................12
Switching the appliance ON and OFF................................13
Operating the appliance............................................13
Switching the appliance ON.........................................13
Switching the appliance OFF.........................................14
Switching the refrigerator or freezer section on and off separately.........14
The settings mode.................................................15
Turning the button sound on and off................................16
Activating and deactivating the safety lock...........................16
Switching off for extended periods of time..............................17
The correct temperature...........................................18
...intherefrigerator...............................................18
...inthefreezer..................................................18
Temperature display...............................................18
Setting the temperature.............................................19
Temperature ranges.............................................19
Changing the brightness of the temperature display....................20
Alarm...........................................................21
Temperature alarm................................................21
Door alarm.......................................................22
Super Cool, Super Freeze and DynaCool.............................23
Super Cool.......................................................23
Super Freeze.....................................................24
DynaCool........................................................25
Using the refrigerator efficiently....................................26
Different storage zones.............................................26
Adjusting the interior fittings.......................................27
Moving the shelves................................................27
Split shelf........................................................27
Moving the serving shelf / bottle shelf..................................28
Universal box.....................................................28
Adjusting the bottle divider..........................................29
Contents
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							Freezing and storing food..........................................30
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................30
Freezing fresh food................................................30
Storing frozen food................................................30
Home freezing....................................................31
Hints for home freezing...........................................31
Packing.......................................................31
Before placing food in the freezer..................................32
Placing food in the freezer........................................32
Freezing large items...............................................32
Freezer calendar..................................................32
Defrosting frozen foods.............................................33
Making ice cubes.................................................33
Cooling drinks quickly..............................................33
Using the cool pack................................................34
Automatic defrosting..............................................35
Cleaning and care................................................36
Cleaning the outside walls, the interior and accessories...................36
Cleaning the ventilation slits.........................................37
Door seal........................................................37
Cleaning the exterior coils...........................................37
Active charcoal filter..............................................38
Replacing the active charcoal filters...................................38
Troubleshooting..................................................40
Noises..........................................................43
After sales service................................................44
Electrical information.............................................45
Installation information............................................46
Location.........................................................46
Climate range..................................................46
Proper ventilation..................................................46
Installation.......................................................46
Adjustments......................................................47
Appliance dimensions..............................................48
Changing the door hinging.........................................49
Aligning the appliance doors.......................................59
Installing the appliance............................................60
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							aON button for the whole appliance
and ON/OFF button for switching the
refrigerator and freezer sections on
and off individually
bDynaCool button
cSuper Cool / Super Freeze button
dButton to set the
temperature (for colder)
eSafety lock indicator light
(only visible when the lock
is on)
fTemperature display for the
refrigerator / freezer sectionsgButton for switching between the
refrigerator and freezer sections
(top: Refrigerator symbol;
bottom: Freezer symbol)
hButton to set the
temperature (for warmer)
iAlarm off button
(only visible during door /
temperature alarm)
jActive charcoal filter change display
(only visible with prompt to change
the active charcoal filter)
Description of the appliance
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							aFan
bInterior lighting
cButter and cheese compartment
dBottle shelf
eEgg tray / serving shelf
fRetainer for the
Active AirClean filter
gShelves
hCondensate channel and
drain hole
iFruit and vegetable drawers
jBottle divider*
kBottle shelf
lFreezer drawers with
freezer calendar
* Depending on model
Description of the appliance
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							Disposal of packing materials
The cardboard box and packing
materials are biodegradable and
recyclable. Please recycle.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc., are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Disposal of an old appliance
Old appliances contain materials that
can be recycled. Please contact your
local recycling center about the
possibility of recycling these materials.
Before discarding an old appliance,
disconnect it from the gas and
electrical supply and cut off the power
cord to prevent it from becoming a
hazard.
Caring for the environment
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							This appliance complies with all
applicable safety laws and
regulations. However, improper use
can result in personal injury and
material damage.
Read the operating instructions
carefully before operating the
appliance for the first time. They
contain important information on the
installation, safety, operation and
care of your appliance. This will
avoid the risk of personal injury and
damage to the appliance.
Keep the operating instructions in a
safe place and pass them on to any
future owner!
Correct use
~This appliance is intended for
domestic use only, specifically for the
cool storage of food and drinks, for
storing frozen food, for freezing fresh
food and for making ice.
Any other use is not permitted and
could be dangerous. The manufacturer
will not be held liable for damage
caused by incorrect use or operation.
~Persons incapable of using the
appliance safely owing to their
physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or their inexperience or lack of
knowledge must not use this appliance
without supervision or instruction by a
responsible person.
Safety with children
~Children may use the appliance
without supervision only if its operation
has been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely. They must
be able to recognize the potential
hazards of improper operation.
~Supervise any children in the vicinity
of the appliance. Do not allow children
to play with the appliance or to swing
on the door, for example.
Warning and Safety Instructions
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Technical safety
~Before setting up the appliance,
check it for any external damage. Do
not install and use a damaged
appliance.
A damaged appliance may endanger
your safety!
~If the connection cable is damaged it
must be replaced by a Miele approved
service technician to protect the user
from danger.
~This appliance contains the coolant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas that is
environmentally friendly but flammable.
It does not damage the ozone layer and
does not increase the greenhouse
effect. The use of this environmentally
friendly coolant has, however, led to a
slight increase in the noise level of the
appliance. In addition to the noise of
the compressor, you might be able to
hear the coolant flowing through the
system. This is unavoidable, but does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Ensure that no parts of the cooling
system are damaged during
transportation and setting up of the
appliance. Leaking coolant can
damage the eyes!
In the event of damage:
- avoid open fires and any ignition sources,
- pull out the plug,
- air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and
- contact Customer Service.
~The more coolant there is in an
appliance, the larger the room it should
be installed in. If a leak occurs,
combustible gases may build up if the
appliance is in too small a room.
For ever y8gofcoolant in the
appliance, the room must be at least
1m
3in size. The amount of coolant in
the appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
~Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
installation and operating instructions.
~Before plugging in the appliance,
make sure that the connection data
(voltage and frequency) indicated on
the data plate corresponds with the
electrical supply.
These data must match in order to
avoid damaging the appliance. If in
doubt, please contact a qualified
electrician.
~Do not connect the appliance to the
power supply by an extension cord or
power bar, as they do not guarantee
the required safety (risk of overheating,
for example).
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							~The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed if it
is properly grounded in compliance
with all applicable local and national
safety regulations. It is very important to
ensure that this essential safety
requirement is met. If there is any doubt
about the grounding of your household
wiring, have it inspected by a qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer will not be held liable
for damages resulting from an
inadequate grounding system (e.g.
electric shock).
~Only professionals who are duly
authorized by the manufacturer may
install or perform maintenance and
repair work on this appliance.
Work performed by unqualified persons
harbors the risk of serious harm to the
user for which the manufacturer will not
be held liable.
~Repair of the appliance during the
warranty period should be performed
by a customer service authorized by
the manufacturer, otherwise any
damage will not be covered by the
warranty.
~Disconnect the appliance from the
electrical power supply prior to
installation, maintenance or repair.
The appliance is disconnected when
one of the following conditions is met:
–the appliance has been unplugged.
To unplug, pull carefully on the plug,
NOT on the cord.
–the respective breaker of the house
wiring system is off.
~Defective components should only
be replaced with genuine Miele original
spare parts only. Only with these parts
does the manufacturer guarantee that
they comply with the safety
requirements.
~Installation of this appliance in
non-stationary locations (e.g. on ships)
must only be performed by a qualified
specialist who must ensure that the
conditions for safe operation are in
place.
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							Correct use
~Do not handle frozen items when
your hands are wet. Your hands could
freeze to the item(s). Risk of injury!
~Never put ice or popsicles in your
mouth immediately after taking them
out of the freezer - your lips or tongue
could freeze to the item(s). Risk of
injury!
~Never re-freeze food that has been
partially or completed thawed.
Defrosted food should be used
promptly, before it loses nutritional
value or spoils. However, once it has
been cooked, thawed food can be
refrozen.
~Never store explosive materials or
products with flammable propellants
(spray cans, for example) in the
appliance. Sparking can occur when
the thermostat switches on. This can
cause flammable gasses to explode.
~Do not operate any electrical
devices in the appliance (soft ice
cream maker, for example). This could
cause sparking. Danger of explosion!
~High proof alcohol should be stored
upright in tightly closed bottles in the
refrigerator section.
Danger of explosion!
~Do not store cans or bottles in the
freezer section that contain carbonated
beverages or liquids that could freeze.
The cans or bottles could burst.
Risk of personal injury or damage to the
appliance!
~Bottles that are put in the freezer for
quick cooling must be removed within
one hour. Otherwise, they could burst.
Risk of personal injury or damage to the
appliance!
~Eating food stored for too long can
cause food poisoning.
The storage life depends on many
factors, including the quality of the
food, how fresh it is, and the storage
temperature. Always observe the
manufacturers recommended storage
instructions and expiry dates.
~Never use a pointed or sharp-edged
object to
– remove frost or ice,
– to free ice trays or frozen items from
the freezer.
This will damage the evaporators,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
~Never place candles or electric
heaters in the appliance to defrost it.
This can damage the plastic.
Warning and Safety Instructions
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