Miele Kfn 14943 Sd Operating And Installation Instructions

							Home freezing
Only freeze food that is fresh and in
good condition!
Hints for home freezing
–The following types of foodare
suitablefor home freezing:
fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, baked goods, leftovers,
egg yolks, egg whites and most
pre-cooked meals.
–The following types of foodare not
suitablefor freezing:
grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in the
shell, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.
– To retain colour, taste, flavour and
vitamin C, vegetables should be
blanched prior to freezing. To
blanch, immerse small batches of the
vegetable in boiling water for 2 to 3
minutes. Remove the vegetable and
plunge into cold water to cool
quickly. Transfer to a colander and
drain.
–
Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat and can be stored for
considerably longer.
–
To prevent chops, cutlets, and
steaks from sticking together in solid
blocks, separate them with a sheet of
plastic film.
–
Do not salt or season raw foods or
blanched vegetables before
freezing. Cooked food may be
seasoned lightly before freezing, butnote that the flavour of some spices
deteriorates when frozen.
–Do not place very warm or hot foods
or beverages in the freezer to
prevent already frozen food from
thawing and to save energy.
Packing
^Freeze food in portions.
Suitable packing materials:
– plastic film
– freezer bags (polyethylene)
– aluminum foil
– freezer containers.
Unsuitable packing materials:
– packing paper
– parchment paper
– cellophane
– garbage bags
– plastic shopping bags.
^Expel as much air as possible from
the package before sealing.
^
Close the packaging tightly with
– rubber bands
– plastic clips
– string or bag ties
– freezer tape.
Polyethylene freezer bags can also
be sealed with home sealing kits.
^
Label the package with the contents
and the date of freezing.
Freezing and storing food
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							Before placing food in the freezer
^When freezing more than 2 kg of
fresh food, switch on the Super
Freeze function ahead of time (see
Super Freeze).
This will protect the food that is
already in the freezer with an added
boost of cold.
Placing food in the freezer
Food to be frozen can be placed
anywhere in the freezer section.
Larger quantities should be placed
directly on the glass shelves, where
they will freeze more quickly, which is
better for maintaining quality. To do
this, first remove the top two freezer
drawers.
When you remove the top freezer
drawers, take care not to cover the
ventilation slits on the rear wall of the
appliance. They are important for
trouble-free operation!
Always leave the bottom freezer drawer
in the appliance!
Each freezer drawer and glass shelf
has a maximum load capacity of
25 kg.
^
Spread the food to be frozen across
the entire bottom of the freezer
drawer or across the glass shelves
so that it will freeze through to the
core as quickly as possible.
^
When placing items in the freezer,
make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
from sticking together when frozen.
When freezing, make sure that
already frozen food does not come
into contact with fresh food being
frozen so that the frozen food does
not start to defrost.
Freezing large items
If you wish to freeze large items such
as turkey or game you can remove the
glass shelves between the freezer
drawers. To do this:
^Remove the freezer drawers and
carefully lift and pull out the glass
shelves!
Freezer calendar
The freezer calendar on the freezer
drawer shows the normal storage times
in months for various types of
fresh-frozen food.
For store-bought frozen foods, observe
the storage life specified on the
packaging.
2 - 3 months:
Cakes, ice cream, stews
3 - 5 months:
Fish, mushrooms, bread
6 - 8 months:
Pork, veal, poultry
10 - 12 months:
Beef, fruit, vegetables
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							Defrosting frozen foods
Frozen food can be defrosted in various
ways:
–in the microwave,
–in a regular oven, using the fan or
defrost setting,
–at room temperature,
–in the refrigerator (as it thaws, the
frozen food will help cool the other
food in the refrigerator),
–in a steam oven.
Flat piecesof partially thawed meat or
fish can be placed directly into a hot
skillet.
Fruitcan be thawed at room
temperature, either in the packaging or
in a covered bowl.
Most vegetablescan be cooked while
still frozen. You can place them directly
in simmering water or hot oil. Because
of changes in the cell structure, the
cooking time is slightly shorter than for
fresh vegetables.
Never re-freeze partially or
completely defrosted food.
However, once defrosted food has
been thoroughly cooked you may
freeze it again.
Making ice cubes
^Fill the ice cube tray three quarters
full of water and place it on the
bottom of a freezer drawer.
^If the ice cube tray freezes to the
floor of the drawer, use a dull object
(e.g. a spoon handle) to loosen it.
^The ice cubes can be easily
loosened by holding the tray briefly
under running water.
Cooling drinks quickly
To cool drinks quickly, place them in
the refrigerator section, and switch on
the Super Cool function. However, if
you choose to place bottles in the
freezer, make sure that they are not left
in for more thanone hour, as they
could burst.
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							Using the cool pack
The cool pack prevents the
temperature in the freezer from rising
too quickly in the event of a power
outage.
Place the cool pack in the upper
drawer, directly on top of the food. The
cool pack will be at its most effective
after it has been in the freezer for
approximately 24 hours.
If there is a power outage, place the
cool pack directly on top of the frozen
food in the upper drawer to keep the
food cold for as long as possible.
When placing fresh food in the freezer,
use the cool pack to separate the fresh
food from the already frozen food so
that the frozen food does not begin to
thaw.
The cool pack can also be used to
keep food or drinks cool for a short
period of time in a cooler box or bag.
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							Refrigerator section
The refrigerator defrosts automatically.
During normal operation, condensate
and frost can build up on the rear wall
of the refrigerator and drawers.
You do not need to remove this, as it
will defrost and evaporate automatically
with the heat generated by the
appliance.
The condensate is drained away via a
channel and drain hole into an
evaporation system at the back of the
appliance.
Ensure that the condensate channel
and drain hole are kept clean and
are unblocked so that condensate
can flow away easily.
Freezer section
The freezer defrosts automatically.
The moisture generated in the
appliance collects on the condenser
and is automatically defrosted and
dissipated by the condenser from time
to time.
This automatic defrosting system
enables the freezer to remain
permanently ice-free, however the food
stored remains frozen.
Automatic defrosting
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							Never use abrasive cleaners on the
appliance, or products that contain
washing soda, acids, chlorine
bleach or chemical solvents.
Note that so-called non-abrasive
cleaners are also unsuitable as they
can cause dull patches.
For all stainless steel surfaces, use a
suitable stainless steel cleaner
(available through Miele Customer
Service).
Make sure that no water gets into
the electronics or into the lighting.
Do not let any cleaning water get
into the condensate drain hole. Do
not use a steam cleaner to clean the
appliance. Steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
Never remove the data plate inside
the appliance. It contains important
information that is required in the
event of a service call.
Before cleaning
^
Switch the appliance off, then unplug
it from the socket.
^
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
^
Take out any removable parts so that
they can be cleaned.
^
To clean the serving shelves in the
door, remove the hanging containers
from the stainless steel frames.
Cleaning the outside walls, the
interior and accessories
Use lukewarm water with some mild
dish liquid. The parts should all be
cleaned by hand.
^Clean the appliance at least once a
month.
^Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole more frequently using a
cotton swab, for instance, so that
condensate can drain away
unobstructed.
^After washing, wipe the outside walls,
the interior and accessories with
clear water, then dry with a soft cloth.
Leave the appliance doors open for a
short while.
^Use a special product to clean the
stainless steel surfaces.
^After each cleaning, wipe the
stainless steel surfaces with a
product designed for the care of
stainless steel!
It is important that the stainless steel
surfaces are sealed with a product
suitable for stainless steel after each
cleaning. This protects the stainless
steel surface and prevents the
surface from becoming soiled too
quickly.
Cleaning and care
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							Cleaning the ventilation slits
^The ventilation slits should be
cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up
of dust will increase the amount of
energy the appliance consumes.
Door seal
Do not use any grease or oil on the
door seal as they will cause the seal
to deteriorate over time.
The door seal should be cleaned
regularly with clear water and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the exterior coils
The metal coils on the back of the
appliance (heat exchanger) need to be
dusted and cleaned at least once a
year. A build-up of dust and grime will
increase the amount of energy the
appliance consumes!
When cleaning the coils, be careful
not to tear off, kink or otherwise
damage any wiring or other parts.
After cleaning
^Replace all the parts of the
refrigerator section.
^Return food to the refrigerator
section, close the doors, plug in the
power cord and switch on the
appliance.
^Switch on the Super Freeze function
to cool down the freezer section
quickly.
^Once the temperature in the freezer
section is cold enough, you can
place the food in the freezer drawers
and return the drawers to the freezer.
^Switch off the Super Freeze function
as soon as the freezer section has
reached a constant temperature of at
least 0°F (-18°C).
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							The prompt to change the active
charcoal filter will occur approx. every 6
months.
When the display for an active charcoal
filter change lights up red, the active
charcoal filters must be changed.
Replacing the active charcoal
filters
^Pull the retainer for the active
charcoal filters up and off the shelf.
^
Remove the two active charcoal
filters and insert the new filters into
the retainer with the encircling edge
down.^Place the retainer in the middle of the
rear limit stop of any shelf so that it
engages.
To confirm the filter change,
^touch the display for an active
charcoal filter change for approx. 2
seconds.
The display for an active charcoal filter
change goes out and the timer is reset.
Changing the active charcoal filters
at a later date
If you do not have any new active
charcoal filters, you can order new
ones from your Miele dealer. You can
change the active charcoal filters at a
later date.
If you are bothered by the red active
charcoal filter change display, you can
turn it off:
^
touch the display for an active
charcoal filter change for approx. 2
seconds.
The active charcoal filter change
display goes out.
Active charcoal filter
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							If you changed the active charcoal
filters at a later date and the active
charcoal filter change display is off, the
timer must be reset via the settings
mode:
^Touch thebutton and keep your
finger on the button.
^Now tap once on the ON/OFF button
(WITHOUT releasing thebutton!).
^Keep your finger on thebutton for
another 5 seconds untilcis
displayed.
^Keep tapping thebutton until^is
displayed.
^Tap the ON/OFF button to confirm.
^
Now keep tapping thebutton until
you see^2in the display.
^
Tap the ON/OFF button for 2 seconds
to confirm.
The timer is reset.
^
Keep tapping thebutton untilcis
displayed.
^
Tap the ON/OFF button.
You have left the settings mode.Tip:
If you are storing strong-smelling food
(e.g. very strong cheese),
–place the retainer with the active
charcoal filters on the same shelf as
the strong-smelling food,
–if necessary, change the active
charcoal filters earlier (and reset the
timer),
–put additional active charcoal filters
(with retainer) in the appliance.
Active AirClean filters and retainers
are available from your Miele dealer
or from Miele Customer Service.
Active charcoal filter
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Repairs to electrical appliances
must be carried out by qualified
professionals. Work performed by
unqualified persons can place the
user at considerable risk of harm.
What should I do i f...
. . . the refrigerator or freezer section
does not cool?
^ Check that the respective section is
switched on. The corresponding
temperature display should be lit up.
^ Check that the plug is completely
inserted in the socket.
^ Check whether the circuit breaker of
the house wiring system is switched
off. If so, contact Miele Customer Ser-
vice.
. . . the door to the freezer section
cannot be opened and closed several
times in succession?
This is no cause for concern. Repeated
opening and closing of the door can
cause strong suction. The door can be
opened without difficulty if you wait a
few minutes. . . . the temperature in the refrigerator
or freezer section is too cold?
^
Set a warmer temperature.
^ Check that the doors are properly
closed.
^ Did you freeze a large quantity of
food all at once?
This causes the appliance to run for a
long time, and the temperature drops
automatically.
^ The Super Cool function has not yet
switched off.
^ The Super Freeze function has not
yet switched off.
. . . the compressor is switching on
too frequently and for too long?
^ Check whether the ventilation slits
are blocked or dusty.
^ Check whether the metal coil (heat
exchanger) at the rear of the
appliance is dusty.
^ The doors have been opened
frequently, or a large amount of fresh
food has been put in all at once for
freezing.
^ Check that the doors are closing
properly.
. . . the compressor runs non-stop?
To save energy, the compressor
switches to a lower rpm when less
cooling is required. This increases the
appliances running time.
Troubleshooting
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