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- Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer 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. en - GB M.-Nr. 09 436 840...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Guide to the appliance ..........5 Caring for the environment . - Page 3 Contents Adjusting the interior fittings ........35 Moving the shelves .
- Page 4 Contents Information for test institutes ........54 Electrical connection .
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Page 5: Guide To The Appliance
Guide to the appliance a On/Off sensor for the whole g Sensor for switching between the appliance and On/Off sensor for refrigerator and the freezer sections switching the refrigerator section on (top = "Refrigerator" symbol; and off separately bottom = "Freezer" symbol) b Dynamic cooling sensor h Sensor for setting a higher temperature (Y) - Page 6 Guide to the appliance a Fan b Interior lighting c Butter and cheese compartment d Bottle rack e Egg tray/Condiment tray f Active charcoal filter holder g Adjustable shelves h Condensate channel and drain hole i Fruit and vegetable containers j Bottle divider k Bottle shelf l Freezer drawers with...
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Page 7: Caring For The Environment
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment. -
Page 8: Warning And Safety Instructions
They contain important information on its safety, installation, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. - Page 9 The appliance is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation. The appliance can only be used by people with reduced...
- Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety The coolant system is tested for leaks. The appliance complies with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU guidelines. This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect.
- Page 11 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a multi-socket adapter or an extension lead.
- Page 12 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger to users. Installation, maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.
- Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use 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. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g.
- Page 14 Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer's packaging regarding storage conditions and "use-by" dates. Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance. Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
- Page 15 Warning and Safety instructions Stainless steel appliances Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape or other types of adhesive on the surface of the door. These damage the surface, causing it to lose its dirt-repellent protective coating. The high-quality surface of the door is susceptible to scratching.
- Page 16 Warning and Safety instructions Transporting the appliance Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its original transport packaging to prevent damage in transit. Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is heavy and must be transported by two people. Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable.
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Page 17: How To Save Energy
How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven). (radiator, oven). - Page 18 How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Drawers, shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the doors when Frequent opening of the door necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
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Page 19: Switching On And Off
On/Off sensor. have removed the foil. ^ On stainless steel appliances also treat the side panels with the Miele stainless steel conditioning agent supplied as soon as you have ^ Touch the On/Off sensor until removed the protective foil. -
Page 20: Switching Off
Switching on and off ^ touch the sensor for switching If the temperature in the freezer section is above 0 °C, only bars will light up in between the refrigerator and freezer the temperature display for the freezer section until the "Freezing" symbol section. -
Page 21: To Switch The Refrigerator Section Off Separately
Switching on and off To switch the refrigerator section off To switch the refrigerator section separately back on again, The refrigerator section can be switched off without having to switch off the freezer section. This is useful e.g. whilst on holiday. ^ Select the refrigerator section. -
Page 22: Settings Mode
Switching on and off Settings mode Switching the sensor tones on/off Certain settings on the appliance can The sensor tone which sounds each only be selected in the settings mode. time a sensor is touched can be deactivated. How to select the settings mode and how to change the settings is described in the relevant section of these instructions. -
Page 23: Activating Or Deactivating The Safety Lock
Switching on and off Activating or deactivating the safety You have now left the settings mode. lock The safety lock indicator will light up in the temperature display when the The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched safety lock has been activated. -
Page 24: The Correct Temperature
The correct temperature . . . in the freezer section It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the To freeze fresh food and to store frozen appliance. Micro-organisms will cause food for a long time, a temperature of food which is not stored at the correct -18 °C is required. -
Page 25: Setting The Temperature
The correct temperature Setting the temperature – Leaving a finger on the sensor: changes the temperature The temperatures in the refrigerator and continuously. freezer sections are set independently When the highest or lowest of one another. temperature in the range is reached, the X or Y sensor disappears. -
Page 26: Changing The Temperature Display Brightness
The correct temperature ^ Touch the On/Off sensor. Changing the temperature display brightness You have now left settings mode. The temperature display brightness can be adjusted to suit the lighting conditions of the room. ^ Touch and leave your finger on the X sensor. -
Page 27: Alarm
Alarm Switching the temperature Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the alarm off early temperature in the freezer section If the noise disturbs you, you can cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid switch the alarm off early if you wish. energy being wasted if a door is left open. -
Page 28: Door Alarm
Alarm Door alarm The alarm will sound if a door is left open for more than approx. 2 minutes. The alarm off sensor will light up red and the symbol for the section which has the opened door will flash. The alarm will stop and the symbols will go out as soon as the door is closed. -
Page 29: Using Super Cool, Super Freeze And Dynamic Cooling
Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Super cool Switching off Super cool The Super cool function can be used to The Super cool function will switch itself rapidly reduce the temperature in the off automatically after approx. 6 hours. refrigerator section to its lowest setting The appliance will then continue to (depending on the room temperature). -
Page 30: Super Freeze
Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Super freeze power to lower the temperature in the freezer section. Switch the Super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the Switching off Super freeze freezer section. Depending on the amount of food This helps food to freeze quickly and placed in the freezer section, the Super retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours... -
Page 31: Dynamic Cooling M
Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Dynamic cooling m When the Dynamic cooling function is not switched on, the natural circulation of air in the appliance will cause ^ Touch the Dynamic cooling sensor. It different temperature zones in the will light up yellow. -
Page 32: Storing Food In The Refrigerator
Storing food in the refrigerator Different storage zones Warmest area Due to the natural circulation of the air The warmest area is in the top section in the appliance, there are different at the front and in the door. Use this for temperature zones in the refrigerator storing butter and cheese. -
Page 33: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storing In The Refrigerator
Storing food in the refrigerator Food which is not suitable for Do not store explosive materials in storing in the refrigerator the appliance or any products Not all food is suitable for storing in a containing propellants (e.g. spray refrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C, cans). -
Page 34: When Shopping For Food
Storing food in the refrigerator When shopping for food Storing food correctly The freshness of food when first placed Food should generally be stored in the appliance is an important factor covered or packaged. This will prevent in determining how long it stays fresh, food smells from affecting other food, and how long it can be kept in the food from drying out, and also any... -
Page 35: Adjusting The Interior Fittings
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves To move the split shelf: ^ Take both halves of the split glass The shelves in the refrigerator section can be adjusted according to the shelf out, height of the food. ^ Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards slightly until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support. -
Page 36: Adjusting The Condiment Tray/Bottle Shelf
Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the condiment Universal container tray/bottle shelf The universal container can be used ^ Lift the tray/shelf up and out of the both to store and serve food. stainless steel frame to remove. ^ Push up the stainless steel frame, and remove. -
Page 37: Freezing And Storing Food
Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the When buying frozen food to store in freezer freezes through to the core as your freezer, check quickly as possible, the maximum –... -
Page 38: Home Freezing
Freezing and storing food Home freezing – Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before Only freeze fresh food which is in a freezing. Only season cooked food good condition. lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some Hints on home freezing spices alters when frozen. -
Page 39: Before Placing Food In The Freezer
Freezing and storing food ^ Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging. When freezing, make sure that food already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen Before placing food in the freezer as this could cause the frozen food ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of to begin to defrost. -
Page 40: Freezer Calendar
Freezing and storing food Freezer calendar Defrosting The freezer calendar on the freezer Frozen food can be defrosted in drawer gives the length of time in different ways: months which various foods can be – in a microwave oven, stored for effectively. –... -
Page 41: Ice Cubes
Freezing and storing food Cool pack Never re-freeze partially or fully The cool pack prevents the defrosted food. Consume defrosted temperature in the freezer rising too food as soon as possible as it will quickly in the event of a power cut. lose its nutritional value and spoil if ^ Place the cool pack in the top drawer left for too long. -
Page 42: Automatic Defrost
Automatic defrost Refrigerator section Freezer section The refrigerator defrosts automatically. This appliance is equipped with a "Frost free" system. The freezer section Condensate and frost can build up on defrosts automatically. the back wall of the refrigerator section whilst it is in use. You do not need to The moisture generated in the remove this, as it will defrost and appliance collects on the condenser... -
Page 43: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care A range of Miele branded cleaning Unlike stainless steel cleaning and conditioning products is agents, the conditioning agent does available to order from Miele or not contain any abrasive substances www.miele-shop.com. and will gently remove soiling. Each... -
Page 44: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories
Cleaning and care ^ The bottle shelf and condiment tray in Cleaning the interior and the door can be removed from their accessories stainless steel frames for cleaning. ^ Clean the appliance at least once a To remove the stainless steel trim from month. -
Page 45: Appliance Doors, Side Panels
^ It is important to treat the stainless steel frames and trim with Miele Do not use the following to stainless steel conditioning agent clean/condition the doors each time they are cleaned. -
Page 46: Ventilation Gaps
Cleaning and care Ventilation gaps After cleaning ^ The ventilation gaps should be ^ Replace all shelves and accessories cleaned regularly with a brush or in the refrigerator section. vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust ^ Put the food back in the refrigerator. will increase the energy consumption ^ Reconnect the appliance to the of the appliance. -
Page 47: Active Charcoal Filters
If you do not have new active charcoal filters, you can order them from your Miele dealer or from Miele. You can switch off the Change active charcoal filter indicator early, if you would prefer not to have the red indicator showing. - Page 48 – and place more active charcoal filters (in holders) in the appliance. Active charcoal filters and holders ^ At the same time, briefly touch the can be obtained from your Miele On/Off sensor (without letting go of dealer or from Miele. the X sensor).
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Page 49: Problem Solving Guide
^ Check whether the metal grille (heat and that the mains fuse has not exchanger) at the back of the tripped. If it has, contact the Miele appliance has become too dusty. Service Department. ^ The doors have been opened too . - Page 50 ^ Replace the active charcoal filters. room. You can order replacement filters via Operating in a room which is too cold your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare will cause the cooling system to switch Parts Department. off for too long, causing the freezer section to become too warm.
- Page 51 If you still cannot remedy the fault . . . you cannot switch the appliance having followed these suggestions, off. please contact the Miele Service The safety lock has been activated. Department. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to .
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Page 52: Noises
Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blubb, blubb ... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes. -
Page 53: After Sales / Guarantee
See end of this booklet for contact have been resolved as described in details. this booklet. When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance. -
Page 54: Information For Test Institutes
Information for test institutes All tests must be carried out according to relevant standards and directives. In addition, the following information provided by the manufacturer must be observed: – Loading instructions, The cool packs (depending on mo- del) must be placed in the appliance in accordance with the loading instructions when determining the standard energy... -
Page 55: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. If the connection cable has to be replaced, this must be done by a All electrical work should be carried out suitably qualified and competent by a suitably qualified and competent person. person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations Do not plug other appliances in behind (BS 7671 in the UK). -
Page 56: Installation
Installation could be damaged by vibrations Do not place any appliance which from the appliance. gives off heat, such as a toaster, – Do not plug in other appliances mini-oven or double burner hob, on behind this appliance. top of this appliance There is the danger of these catching fire. -
Page 57: Ventilation
Installation Ventilation Installation ^ Remove the cable clip from the back Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation, of the appliance. the ventilation gaps must not be ^ Check that all parts at the back of the covered or blocked in any way. -
Page 58: Levelling The Appliance Door
Installation Levelling the appliance door ^ Ensure that you unscrew adjusting foot a from the hinge plate until it sits on the floor. Then unscrew the foot by a further 90°. -
Page 59: Appliance Dimensions
Installation Appliance dimensions KFN 14842 SD ed/cs-1 2020 mm 750 mm 630 mm* KFN 14943 SD ed/cs-1 * Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Appliance depth is increased by approx. 35 mm with the supplied wall spacers fitted. -
Page 60: Changing The Door Hinging
Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied right-hand Removing the door handles hinged. If left-hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below. To change the door hinging you will need the following tools: Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. - Page 61 Changing the door hinging Before beginning, make sure that the door shelves are empty. Removing the soft-close mechanism for the upper door ^ Open the upper door. ^ Slide panel a towards the appliance, and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance.
- Page 62 Changing the door hinging ^ Remove cover d. Removing the upper door The soft-close mechanism is now no longer fixed to the appliance. ^ Remove panel a. ^ Gently loosen cover h by carefully inserting a flat-bladed screwdriver into the gap. ^ Slide soft-close mechanism bracket ^ Remove cover h together with f as far as it will go towards the...
- Page 63 Changing the door hinging Caution. The upper door is not Take care not to damage the door secure as soon as the upper hinge seal. plate is removed. If the door seal is damaged, the door will not close properly and ^ Close the upper door.
- Page 64 Changing the door hinging ^ Then place the spacer to one side. Removing the lower door ^ Close the lower door. ^ Push hinge pin e up and out from underneath. The soft-close mechanism is now no longer fixed to the appliance. ^ Remove panel a.
- Page 65 Changing the door hinging ^ Unscrew part g from hinge plate f, rotate it by 180° and refit into the hole on the opposite side of the hinge plate. ^ Refit cover cap d in the other hole. ^ Remove cover h. ^ Unscrew and refit screw i into the outer hole on the opposite side.
- Page 66 Changing the door hinging ^ Clip the spacer into position on the handle side (A). ^ Fit hinge pin i into middle hinge ^ Then clip the soft-close mechanism plate k in the lower door. into position on the hinge side (B). Replacing the lower soft-close door Then push both parts from the mechanism...
- Page 67 Changing the door hinging Refitting the upper door ^ Then fit the upper door on middle hinge pin i. ^ Close the upper door. ^ Attach panel b to soft-close mechanism bracket d. ^ Align bracket d to the hinge plate, and insert pin e from above so that the right angle fits into the recess.
- Page 68 Changing the door hinging Replacing the upper soft-close door mechanism ^ Screw the spacer and the soft-close mechanism together securely using screw c. ^ Remove cover a from panel b, rotate it by 180° and refit it on the other side. ^ Attach panel b to soft-close mechanism bracket d.
- Page 69 Changing the door hinging ^ Remove retaining clip g. Mounting plate c must be positioned on the side of the door so that when the door is closed it is flush with the side of the appliance. If this is not the case, ^ tighten both grub screws a with a suitable allen key until mounting plate c lines up correctly.
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Page 70: Aligning The Appliance Doors
Aligning the appliance doors The appliance doors can be aligned To align the upper door use the long with the housing after they have been outer slots in the middle hinge plate: fitted. In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do. -
Page 71: Installing The Appliance
Installing the appliance The appliance can be installed in a kitchen run. To match the height of the rest of the kitchen, the appliance can be fitted with a suitable top box a. A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance across the entire width of the top box for air to circulate. - Page 76 KFN 14842 SD ed/cs-1, KFN 14943 SD ed/cs-1 en - GB M.-Nr. 09 436 840 / 03...