Miele KFN 14943 SDE ED Operating And Installation Instructions

Fridge/freezer combination with ice cube maker nofrost system and dynacool
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Operating and Installation
Instructions
Fridge/freezer combination
with ice cube maker
NoFrost system
and DynaCool
KFN 14943 SDE ed
en - CA
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use.
M.-Nr. 07 792 920

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Fridge/freezer combination with ice cube maker NoFrost system and DynaCool KFN 14943 SDE ed en - CA To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 792 920...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using the refrigerator efficiently ........
  • Page 3 Freezing and storing food ......... . 31 Maximum freezing capacity.
  • Page 4 Contents Adjustments ............54 Appliance dimensions .
  • Page 5: Description Of The Appliance

    ON button for the whole appliance and ON/OFF button for switching the refrigerator and freezer sections on and off individually. DynaCool button Super Cool / Super Freeze button Button to set the temperature (X for colder) Safety lock indicator light...
  • Page 6 Description of the appliance Interior lighting Butter and cheese compartment Bottle shelf Egg tray / serving shelf Retainer for the Active AirClean filter Shelves Condensate channel and drain hole Fruit and vegetable drawers Bottle divider* Bottle shelf Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker Freezer drawers with freezer calendar...
  • Page 7: Caring For The Environment

    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! Caring for the environment Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances contain materials that...
  • Page 8: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and Safety Instructions 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.
  • Page 9: Technical Safety

    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.
  • Page 10 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 with these parts does the manufacturer guarantee that they comply with the safety requirements.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 The steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. Disposing of your old refrigerator / freezer Before disposing of your old fridge/freezer, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.
  • Page 13: How To Save Energy

    (approx. 20 °C (68 F)). At a medium setting of 2 to 3. Cellar compartment 8 to 12 °C (46 to 54 F) Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C (39 to 41 F) Freezer section -18 °C (-2 F) Open the door only when necessary, and for as short a time as possible.
  • Page 14: Switching The Appliance On And Off

    The appliance will now start cooling, and the interior light of the refrigerator will come on when you open the door. Allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it.
  • Page 15: Switching The Appliance Off

    The interior lighting goes out and the cooling is switched off. To switch the refrigerator or freezer section on and off separately The refrigerator and freezer sections can be switched on and off separately so that you can use one section only if you wish.
  • Page 16: Switching Off For Extended Periods Of Time

    Switching the appliance ON and OFF That section is now switched off, while the other section remains on. To switch a section back on again, ^ select the section you wish to switch on; the corresponding symbol lights up yellow. ^ Touch the ON/OFF button until the temperature display lights up, or ^ switch the appliance off and then...
  • Page 17: Turning The Button Sound On And Off

    The door alarm is automatically disabled while you are in the settings mode. Once the door is closed, the door alarm is re-activated. Turning the button sound on and off If you prefer the buttons to be silent when touched, you can turn the button sound off.
  • Page 18 Switching the appliance ON and OFF ^ By tapping the X button you can now select whether the safety lock should be activated or not. u 0: Safety lock is deactivated u 1: Safety lock is activated u –: return to menu. The old setting is displayed steady, the setting to be selected flashes.
  • Page 19: The Correct Temperature

    The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (room temperature range), and should not be used outside this range..in the refrigerator We recommend a temperature of 39°F (4°C) in the middle of the appliance. The correct temperature .
  • Page 20: Setting The Temperature

    Temperature ranges The temperature can be selected within the following ranges: – In the refrigerator section, from 36 to 44°F (2°C to 7°C). – In the freezer section, 6 to -15°F (-14° to -26°C). The ambient temperature in the room...
  • Page 21: Changing The Brightness Of The Temperature Display

    Changing the brightness of the temperature display You can adjust the brightness of the temperature display to suit the lighting conditions of the room. ^ Touch the X button and keep your finger on the button. ^ Now tap once on the ON/OFF button (WITHOUT releasing the X button!).
  • Page 22: Alarm

    Alarm The appliance is equipped with an alarm system to ensure that the temperature in the freezer section does not rise unnoticed and to avoid energy being wasted if the door is left open. Switching the alarm system The alarm system is always active. It does not need to be switched on manually.
  • Page 23: Door Alarm

    Door alarm If one of the appliance doors is left open for longer than approx. 2 minutes, the alarm signal will sound. The alarm off button lights up red and the symbol of the temperature section with the open door flashes. Once the appliance door is shut, the alarm stops and the displays go out.
  • Page 24: Super Cool, Super Freeze And Dynacool

    Super Cool, Super Freeze and DynaCool Super Cool The Super Cool function can be used to rapidly reduce the temperature in the refrigerator section to its lowest setting (depends on the room temperature). Switching Super Cool ON Super Cool is particularly recommended for the fast chilling of large amounts of fresh food or drinks.
  • Page 25: Super Freeze

    Super Cool, Super Freeze and DynaCool Super Freeze For best results, switch on the Super Freeze function before putting fresh food into the freezer. Fresh food will be frozen quickly, so that the nutritional value, vitamins, appearance and taste are maintained. Exceptions: –...
  • Page 26: Dynacool

    (see "Using the refrigerator efficiently"). If you are placing a large amount of the same type of food in the refrigerator at one time (e.g. for a party), it is a good idea to switch on the DynaCool function.
  • Page 27: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently

    Coldest area The coldest area in the refrigerator section is directly above the fruit and vegetable drawers. Use these cold areas in the refrigerator for all highly perishable foods, such as: – fish, meat, poultry, – deli meats, store-bought meals, –...
  • Page 28: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves The shelves in the refrigerator section can be adjusted according to the height of the food. ^ Lift the shelf, pull it forwards slightly, lift the recess over the support ribs and move the shelf up or down.
  • Page 29: Moving The Serving Shelf / Bottle Shelf

    Moving the serving shelf / bottle shelf ^ Lift the hanging container up and out of the stainless steel support frame. ^ Push the stainless steel support frame up and remove it by pulling it forward. ^ Replace the stainless steel support frame at the desired location.
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Bottle Divider

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the bottle divider (may vary by model) The bottle divider can be moved to the left or right. This holds the bottles more securely in position when the door is opened and closed. The bottle divider can be removed completely (e.g.
  • Page 31: Freezing And Storing Food

    Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be exceeded. The maximum freezing capacity within a 24-hour period is listed on the data plate, as "Freezing capacity ...kg/24 h".
  • Page 32: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food Home freezing Only freeze food that is fresh and in good condition! Hints for home freezing – The following types of food are suitable for 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.
  • Page 33: Before Placing Food In The Freezer

    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.
  • Page 34: Defrosting Frozen Foods

    – 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.
  • Page 35: Making Ice Cubes

    For the automatic ice cube maker to operate it must be connected to the household water line. Switching the ice cube maker ^ Switch the freezer section on. ^ Slightly open the top left drawer in the freezer section. ^ Press the ON/OFF button on the ice cube maker, and the indicator light will come on.
  • Page 36: Setting The Water Inlet Time

    Making ice cubes Switching the ice cube maker If you do not want the appliance to make any ice cubes, the ice cube maker can be switched off independently of the freezer section. ^ Press the ON/OFF button on the ice cube maker until the indicator light goes out.
  • Page 37 ^ By tapping the X button you can now change the water inlet time: E 1: shortest water inlet time, E 8: longest water inlet time. E – : return to menu. The old setting is displayed steady, the setting to be selected flashes. ^ Whenever you change a setting, tap the ON/OFF button to confirm.
  • Page 38: Automatic Defrosting

    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.
  • Page 39: Cleaning And Care

    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.
  • Page 40: Cleaning The Ice Cube Tray

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the ice cube tray Before the ice cubes drop down into the drawer, they are collected in a tray in the ice cube maker. This tray should be cleaned regularly to remove any stale ice or water. ^ Connect the appliance to the power supply.
  • Page 41: Door Seal

    Cleaning and care 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.
  • Page 42: Active Charcoal Filter

    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...
  • Page 43 – 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.
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    ^ 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.
  • Page 45 . . . the active charcoal filter change display lights up red? ^ Change the active charcoal filters. If necessary, order replacement filters from your Miele dealer.."nA" appears in the temperature display? The temperature has risen too high at some point during the past few hours or days because of a power outage.
  • Page 46 . . . the appliance cannot be switched off? The safety lock is activated..the interior lighting in the refrigerator section is not working? ^ Was the appliance door left open for a long time? The lighting automatically switches off if the door has been open for approx.
  • Page 47 ^ Clean the condensate channel and the drain hole. If a malfunction cannot be corrected using this troubleshooting guide, please contact Miele Customer Ser- vice. To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible until the malfunction has been corrected.
  • Page 48: Noises

    Noises Normal noises Brrrrr... Blubb, blubb... Click... Sssrrrrr... Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable (from the compressor, and the coolant circulating through the system). Noises that you can easily rectify Rattling, vibrating What causes them? Humming noise made by the motor (compressor).
  • Page 49: After Sales Service

    After sales service In the event of a fault which you cannot easily fix yourself, please contact the Miele Technical Service Department at the address on the back of this booklet. When contacting the Technical Service Department, please quote the model...
  • Page 50: Water Supply

    It must be fitted by a qualified technician. The extension hose is available from Miele Customer Service. – A water shut-off valve must be provided between the stainless steel hose and the household water supply to ensure that the water supply can be cut off if necessary.
  • Page 51 ^ Attach the stainless steel hose to the solenoid valve at the bottom rear side of the appliance. ^ Ensure that the hose is correctly fitted and that it is water-tight. ^ Slowly open the water shut-off valve and check the whole water system for leaks.
  • Page 52: Electrical Information

    If there are any questions regarding the electrical connection of this appliance to the power supply, please consult a licensed electrician or call the Miele Technical Service. V 1-800-565-6435 The appliance is supplied with a UL-listed, 3-wire power cord and NEMA 5-15 P plug ready for connection to a 120 V, 60 Hz supply.
  • Page 53: Installation Information

    Do not place any devices that produce heat (such as a toaster or microwave) on top of the appliance. This would increase the energy consumption of the appliance! This fridge/freezer should not be placed side-by-side with a second model. Because the appliance does not have heated side walls, a side-by-side arrangement can lead to the build-up of condensation...
  • Page 54: Adjustments

    Installation information Adjustments ^ Use the wrench provided to adjust the feet as needed, so that the appliance is level. ^ If necessary, unscrew the foot from the hinge bracket in order to support the appliance door.
  • Page 55: Appliance Dimensions

    Installation information Appliance dimensions KFN 14943 SDE ed 2020...
  • Page 56: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging The appliance comes with right-hand hinging. If left-hand door hinging is preferred, then follow these instructions to change the door hinge: You will need the following tools: – a crosstip screwdriver, – a flathead screwdriver, – various sizes of Torx screwdrivers, –...
  • Page 57 Before changing the hinging, remove any items of food from the shelves in the appliance door. Removing the top soft-close mechanism: ^ Open the top door of the appliance. ^ Loosen the panel from the soft-close mechanism: From below, slide a flathead screwdriver into the recesses, then slowly and carefully lift off the panel.
  • Page 58 Changing the door hinging ^ Remove the cover Now the soft-close mechanism and the appliance are no longer connected. ^ Remove the panel ^ Push the shock absorber arm far as possible towards the handle side. ^ Loosen the three screws soft-close mechanism and the spacer.
  • Page 59 Caution! The top door of the appliance is no longer secured as soon as the hinge bracket is removed when following the instructions below! ^ Close the top door of the appliance. ^ Loosen the screws hinge bracket and remove the hinge bracket by pulling up.
  • Page 60 Changing the door hinging ^ Push the pin up and out. Now the soft-close mechanism and the appliance are no longer connected. ^ Remove the panel ^ Push the shock absorber arm far as possible towards the handle side. ^ Loosen the three screws soft-close mechanism and the spacer.
  • Page 61 ^ Lift the plugs out of the door bearing bushing in the appliance door and place it on the other side. Mounting the bottom door of the appliance: ^ Remove the cover front. ^ Pull the cover off. ^ Screw the adjustment foot at the bearing pin completely in.
  • Page 62 Changing the door hinging ^ Put the bearing pin of the appliance through the hinge bracket into the bottom door of the appliance. Mounting the bottom soft-close mechanism: ^ Remove the cover , turn it 180° and replace it on the other side.
  • Page 63 ^ Hang the panel on the shock absorber arm ^ Pull the shock absorber arm towards the hinge bracket and insert the pin from the top so that the square rests in the recess. ^ Put on the cover in such a way that it engages.
  • Page 64 Changing the door hinging Mounting the top soft-close mechanism: ^ Remove the cover , turn it 180° and replace it on the other side. ^ Hook the spacer on the handle side into the retainer (A). ^ Hook the soft-close mechanism into the retainer (B) on the appliance side.
  • Page 65 ^ Remove the securing device ^ Place the panel onto the soft-close mechanism from above, engaging it at the bottom first and then at the top. ^ Close the top door of the appliance. Remounting the door handles: The following instructions must be followed when attaching the door handle, otherwise the door seal could be damaged.
  • Page 66: Aligning The Appliance Doors

    Aligning the appliance doors The appliance doors can be aligned with the appliance housing afterwards. In the following figure, the appliance door is not closed so that the individual steps can be seen more clearly. Align the bottom door in the bottom hinge bracket via the outer, elongated holes: ^ Remove the middle screw...
  • Page 67: Installing The Appliance

    adapter cabinet appliance kitchen cabinet wall The appliance can be installed in any fitted kitchen. To match the appliance to the height of the fitted kitchen, a suitable adapter cabinet installed over the appliance. A ventilation gap of at least 2 inches (50 mm) must be provided between the adapter cabinet and the kitchen wall.
  • Page 68 Subject to change without notice / 5209 M.-Nr. 07 792 920 / 01 KFN 14943 SDE ed...

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