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Operating and Installation Instructions
Fridge-freezer Combination
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be-
fore installation or use.
en - USA, CA
M.-Nr. 10 738 470

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Fridge-freezer Combination To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be- fore installation or use. en - USA, CA M.-Nr. 10 738 470...
  • Page 2 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 5 Caring for the environment ................ 14 How to save energy.....................  15 Guide to the appliance .................. 17 Control panel ......................17 Display LEDs and symbols on the display ............18 Accessories ...................... 20 Accessories supplied .................... 20 Optional accessories.....................
  • Page 3 Contents Activating and deactivating the safety lock............34 Storing food in the refrigerator section.............  35 Various cooling zones ................... 35 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......36 What to be aware of when shopping for food............36 Storing food correctly....................
  • Page 4 Contents Electrical connection .................. 63 Installation...................... 65 Side-by-side combinations ................... 65 Installation location ....................65 Climate class .................... 66 Ventilation ......................66 Installing the appliance..................66 Wall gap...................... 66 Fitting the anti-tip device..................  67 Aligning the machine .................. 68 Installing the appliance in a run of kitchen units ........... 69 Appliance dimensions ...................

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instruc- tions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the contents.
  • Page 6 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 improper or in- correct use of the appliance.

  • Page 7: Technical Safety

    – disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several min- utes, and – contact Miele Technical Service.  The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in.
  • Page 8 Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.  If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele au- thorized technician in order to protect the user from harm. ...
  • Page 9 Any manufacturer's warranty will be void if the appliance is not re- paired by a Miele approved service technician.  Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original parts. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance.
  • Page 10 Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage in- structions.  Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid. Stainless steel machines: ...

  • Page 11: Cleaning And Care

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and care  Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals. They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time.  Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.

  • Page 12: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS California Proposition 65  Appliances could produce or may contain some products which are known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. California law requires all businesses to warn customers of po- tential exposure of such substances. To minimize exposure to these substances, always install, operate, and maintain this product ac- cording to the Operating and Installation manual.
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Splashes of coolant can cause damage to the eyes. Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal, e.g. by – puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator, – kinking any pipework, –...

  • Page 14: Caring For The Environment

    Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed.

  • Page 15: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Installation/Main- In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly venti- tenance lated room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Away from heat sources (ra- Near a heat source (radiator, diator, range/oven).
  • Page 16 How to save energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption The drawers and shelves are in the original arrangement. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the necessary and for as short a door for long periods will time as possible. Store food cause a loss of coldness.

  • Page 17: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Control panel f Display LEDs (see "Display LEDs" ta- Sensor buttons for the refrigerator section settings area ble for explanation) a For turning the DynaCool function on g Display with temperatures and sym- and off bols (symbols only visible during use; see "Information on the display"...

  • Page 18: Display Leds And Symbols On The Display

    Guide to the appliance Display LEDs and symbols on the display Display LED Meaning  Automatic SuperCool The function can be selected depending on (left)/SuperFrost (right) the section (see "Using SuperFrost, Auto- matic SuperCool, and DynaCool").  Power failure Flashes in the event of a power failure ...
  • Page 19 Guide to the appliance a Control panel with display b Interior lighting c Fan d Bottle rack e Egg tray/door shelf f Holder with carbon filter (Active AirClean) g Adjustable shelf h Fruit and vegetable drawers i Bottle shelf with bottle holder j NoFrost module k Freezer drawers For easier installation, there are trans-...

  • Page 20: Accessories

    Accessories Bottle holder Accessories supplied Egg tray Butter dish Attach the bottle holder to the bottle shelf. The bottle holder can be moved left or Bottle rack right. This way you can be sure that the bottles will be more secure when the appliance door is opened and closed.

  • Page 21: Optional Accessories

    Accessories Ice cube tray Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your ap- pliance. KKF-RF Active AirClean replacement filters Replacement filters to fit the Active Air- Cool pack Clean holder are available. We recom- mend replacing the carbon filters every 6 months.

  • Page 22: Initial Commissioning

    The machine stainless steel frame inside the ma- doors, and side panels where applica- chine with the Miele stainless steel ble, have a layer of protective film too. conditioning agent immediately after removing the protective film (see ...

  • Page 23: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off The temperature display for the refriger- Operating the machine ator section indicates the temperature A light touch of the finger on the sensor in the refrigerator section. buttons is all that is required to operate – If the temperature in the freezer sec- this machine.

  • Page 24: Switching Off The Entire Appliance

    Switching on and off Switching off the entire appli- Turning off for longer periods ance of time  Touch the right-hand  On/Off but-  If, during a long absence, the ap- ton until all of the displays go off. pliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left shut, If this does not work, the safety lock is...

  • Page 25: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct . . . in the refrigerator section temperature for storing food in the ap- We recommend a temperature of 39°F pliance. Bacteria will cause food which (4°C) in the refrigerator section. is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly.

  • Page 26: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature  Use the two  and  sensor buttons In normal operation, the upper tem- for the relevant section to set the perature display shows the current temperature higher or lower. average refrigerator section tem- perature and the lower temperature The following changes will be seen on display shows the highest freezer...

  • Page 27: Temperature Range

    The correct temperature Temperature range – The temperature in the refrigerator section can be set between 36°F (2°C) and 45°F (7°C). – The temperature in the freezer sec- tion can be set between 7°F (-14°C) and -15°F (-26°C). Tip: If you have adjusted the tempera- ture, wait for approx.

  • Page 28: Using Superfrost, Automatic Supercool, And Dynacool

    Using SuperFrost, Automatic SuperCool, and DynaCool The following functions are available Tip: To save energy, you can manually depending on the section: turn off SuperFrost once the freezer reaches a constant freezer section – Refrigerator section temperature of 0°F (-18°C) or colder. Automatic SuperCool ...

  • Page 29: Dynacool Function

    Using SuperFrost, Automatic SuperCool, and DynaCool DynaCool function  Turning a function on or off  Touch the sensor button for the func- When the dynamic cooling (DynaCool) function is not turned on, the natural tion you want. circulation of air in the machine will –...

  • Page 30: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Your machine is equipped with a warn- Turning the temperature alarm off ing system to ensure that temperature early increases in the freezer section do not If the alarm disturbs you, it can be go unnoticed and it also prevents en- turned off early.

  • Page 31: Selecting Additional Settings

    Selecting additional settings Settings overview Selecting additional settings In Settings mode, certain settings can  Turning Sabbath mode on and off be adjusted and functions selected, al- Setting the display brightness  lowing you to adjust the machine to suit your requirements.
  • Page 32 Selecting additional settings Turning Sabbath mode on and off  Danger of food contamination!  Touch the  SuperFrost button to the Any power failure during Sabbath right-hand side of the display for ap- mode will not be shown on the dis- prox.

  • Page 33: Changing The Temperature Unit (°F/°C)

    Selecting additional settings Setting the display brightness Changing the temperature unit (°F/°C) You can adjust the brightness of the display to suit the ambient light condi- The temperature can be displayed in ei- tions in the room. ther Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C). The brightness can be adjusted in ...

  • Page 34: Activating And Deactivating The Safety Lock

    Selecting additional settings Activating and deactivating the safety lock The safety lock can be activated to pre- vent the appliance being switched off by mistake.  Touch the  SuperFrost button to the right-hand side of the display for ap- prox.

  • Page 35: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Do not load more than a maximum of If there is insufficient air circulation 35 lb (16 kg) of food in the appliance the cooling performance will de- door. crease and energy consumption will increase.  Do not cover the fan in the rear wall WARNING! Fire hazard! of the refrigerator.

  • Page 36: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section – pre-packed vegetables and other Tip: Take a cool bag with you when fresh food whose best-before date shopping and on return place food into requires storage at a temperature of the appliance immediately. at least 39°F (4°C).

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Interior Fittings (Refrigerator Section)

    Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Moving the adjustable shelves Adjusting the bottle rack The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. The bottle rack can be placed at differ- ent positions in the appliance.  Lift the bottle rack slightly at the front, pull it forward a little, lift the recess ...

  • Page 38: Removing Fruit And Vegetable Drawers On Rollers

    Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Removing fruit and vegetable drawers on rollers The fruit and vegetable drawers are on rollers and can be fully pulled out for fill- ing and emptying.  Some stainless steel frames are eas- ier to remove and replace when you take hold of them together with the bar at the back and remove by pulling upward.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Bottle Holder

    Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Adjusting the bottle holder Moving the carbon filter The bottle holder can be moved left or When you are storing very strong- right. This way you can be sure that the smelling food (e.g. very ripe cheese): bottles will be more secure when the –...

  • Page 40: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food If food is frozen quickly, the cells have Always observe USDA food safety less time to lose moisture, so they guidelines. shrink less. As there is not so much moisture loss, it is easier for the food to ...

  • Page 41: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food – Placing hot food or drink in the Home freezing freezer causes food that is already Only freeze food that is fresh and in frozen to partially thaw and increases good condition. energy consumption. Allow hot food and drink to cool down before plac- Tips for home freezing ing it in the freezer.
  • Page 42 Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer - Freezing the maximum amount of food (see data plate)  When freezing more than 4.4 lbs (2 kg) of fresh food, turn on the Su- Ensure that the ventilation slots at perFrost function for some time be- the back of the freezer section are al- fore placing the food in the freezer...

  • Page 43: Defrosting

    Freezing and storing food Storage time for frozen food Defrosting The storage life of food is very variable, Frozen food can be thawed in various even at a constant temperature of 0 °F ways: (-18 °C). Decomposition processes also – in the microwave, take place in frozen food, albeit at a very reduced speed.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly Using accessories  Risk of injury from broken glass! Using the cool pack Bottles and cans of drinks, particu- The cool pack prevents the temperature larly carbonated drinks, can burst in the freezer section from rising too when frozen.
  • Page 45 Freezing and storing food Making ice cubes  Fill the ice cube tray three quarters full of water and place it on the bot- tom of one of the freezer drawers.  Once frozen, use a blunt instrument, for example a spoon handle, to re- move the ice cube tray from the freezer if it is stuck.

  • Page 46: Defrosting

    Defrosting Freezer section  WARNING! Danger of injury and damage! The appliance is equipped with a Do not use any mechanical or other "NoFrost" system. The freezer defrosts types of aids which are not recom- automatically. mended by the manufacturer to ac- The moisture generated in the appli- celerate the defrosting process.

  • Page 47: Cleaning And Care

    The stainless steel machine doors Unplug the appliance or trip the cir- have a special coating that is resistant cuit breaker. to dirt. Do not use the Miele stain- less steel conditioning agent on  WARNING! Fire hazard! these surfaces, as this will cause no- ticeable smearing.

  • Page 48: Preparing The Machine For Cleaning

    Soiling is gently removed and each time the Miele stainless steel condi- tioning agent is used, it forms a pro- tective film against dirt and water. We recommend using lukewarm water and a little liquid dish soap for cleaning.

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    – the protective strips at the back of the adjustable shelves Tip: It is important to use the Miele stainless steel conditioning agent for – all drawers and drawer lids (depend- maintenance too, as this will protect the...

  • Page 50: Cleaning The Machine Front And The Side Panels

    It is therefore best to remove soiling as it will damage the finish. from the machine front and side pan- els immediately. Do not use Miele stainless steel conditioning agent on these sur- All surfaces are easily scratched. faces. This will cause noticeable Contact with unsuitable cleaning smearing.

  • Page 51: Cleaning The Door Seal

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the door seal Starting up the appliance after cleaning  If the door seal is damaged or  Replace all shelves and accessories has come out of the groove, the door in the appliance. will not close properly and this will affect cooling.

  • Page 52: Replacing The Carbon Filters

    Replacing the carbon filters Replace the carbon filters in the holder around every 6 months. Replacement KKF-RF carbon filters can be obtained from the Miele Tech- nical Service, from your dealer, or from Miele's website.  Remove both carbon filters and place...

  • Page 53: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions With the help of the following guide minor faults in the performance of the ma- chine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied with- out contacting the Service Department. Time and money will be saved because a service call will not be needed.
  • Page 54  Increase the room temperature. The door seal is dam- No tools are required to change the door seal. aged and needs to be  Change the door seal. It is available from your replaced. Miele dealer or Miele Service.
  • Page 55 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution Ice or condensation has The door seal has come out of its groove. built up inside the appli-  Check that the door seal is correctly positioned in ance. the groove. The door seal is damaged. ...
  • Page 56 Frequently Asked Questions Messages in the display Message Possible cause and solution DEMO is shown on the Demo mode is activated. This allows the machine to display. The machine be presented in the showroom without the cooling does not get cold, but system being turned on.
  • Page 57 Frequently Asked Questions Message Possible cause and solution The  display LED is lit The temperature alarm has been activated (see also up and an alarm is also "Temperature and door alarm"). The temperature in sounding. the freezer section has risen above or fallen below the temperature set.
  • Page 58 Frequently Asked Questions Message Possible cause and solution The  display LED is lit There is a power failure: The temperature in the ap- up and an alarm is also pliance over the last few days or hours has risen too sounding.
  • Page 59 Frequently Asked Questions The interior lighting is not working. Problem Possible cause and solution The interior lighting is The machine has not been turned on. not working.  Turn the machine on. Sabbath mode is turned on: The temperature display is out and ...
  • Page 60 Frequently Asked Questions Other problems Problem Possible cause and solution Food has frozen to- The food packaging was not dry when loaded in the gether or to the wall. freezer.  Use a blunt instrument (such as a spoon handle) to carefully pry them apart.

  • Page 61: Causes Of Noises

    Causes of noises Normal Cause noises Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulates through the pipes.

  • Page 62: Technical Service

    Contact in case of fault In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Technical Service. Contact information for Miele Techni- cal Service can be found at the end of this document.

  • Page 63: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Wait for 1 hour after installation before  Danger of electric shock! plugging the appliance into the power The appliance must only be switched supply. This allows coolant and refriger- on when it has been installed in ac- ator oil to settle in accordance with reg- cordance with the installation in- ulations.
  • Page 64 Electrical connection The outlet must be easily accessible in Do not connect the appliance to an in- an emergency so that the appliance can verter such as those used with an au- be quickly disconnected from the elec- tonomous energy source e.g. solar trical supply in case of an emergency.

  • Page 65: Installation

    Installation Installation location  Fire hazard and risk of damage! Appliances which give off heat, such This appliance should be installed in a as toasters, mini-ovens, or double dry, well-ventilated room. burner hobs, can catch fire. When deciding where to install your ap- Do not place them on top of this ap- pliance, please bear in mind that the pliance.

  • Page 66: Climate Class

    Installation Climate class  The appliance must be empty The appliance is designed for use within when it is installed. a certain climate range (ambient tem- peratures) and should not be used out-  Move the appliance carefully on side this range. The climate range of the floors that are sensitive to scratching appliance is stated on the data plate in- to prevent damage.

  • Page 67: Fitting The Anti-Tip Device

    Installation Fitting the anti-tip device  Danger of injury! Due to the sheer size and weight of the appliance, it needs to be ensured that it cannot tip forward when the door is open and fully stocked. Set up the appliance with the sup- plied anti-tip devices as described below.

  • Page 68: Aligning The Machine

    Installation  Prepare the appliance for installation as close as possible to its intended installation location.  Connect the appliance to the power supply as described in the section on "Electrical connection".  Move the appliance carefully to its in- tended installation location.

  • Page 69: Installing The Appliance In A Run Of Kitchen Units

    Installation Installing the appliance in a run * When the appliance is installed with of kitchen units the recommended wall gap of up to 2" (51 mm), the depth of the appliance  If the ventilation gaps are not left increases accordingly. Please note unobstructed, the compressor will that a spacer will be required if anti-tip turn on more often and will run for...

  • Page 70: Appliance Dimensions

    Installation Appliance dimensions...
  • Page 71 Installation [in (mm)] [in (mm)] [in (mm)] KFN 15943 D edt/cs 78 3/4" (2000) 79 3/16" (2012) 79 1/2" (2020) * When the gap between the back of the appliance and the wall is less than 2" (51 mm), the energy consumption will increase. Please note that a spacer will be required if anti-tip de-...

  • Page 72: Changing The Door Hinges

    Changing the door hinges The machine is supplied with right-hand Removing the door handles hinging. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed.  Always change the door hinging with the assistance of another per- son.  If the door seal is damaged, the machine door may not close properly and cooling performance will be re- duced.
  • Page 73 Changing the door hinges Removing the upper soft-close mechanism  Open the upper machine door.  If the door seal is damaged, the machine door may not close properly and cooling performance will be re- duced. Condensation will form in the inside and this can cause a build-up of ice.
  • Page 74 Changing the door hinges  Push the pin  up and out from be-  Push the soft-close mechanism low using a flat-headed screwdriver. bracket  as far as it will go toward the handle side.  Remove the cover .  Loosen the screw  in the soft-close Now the soft-close mechanism and the mechanism and spacer.
  • Page 75 Changing the door hinges Removing the upper appliance  Danger of injury when removing door the upper appliance door! As soon as the hinge pin is located in the upper appliance door rather than in the middle hinge plate, the lower appliance door is not secure and could fall off.
  • Page 76 Changing the door hinges Removing the lower soft-close mechanism  Open the lower appliance door.  If the door seal is damaged, the appliance door may not close prop- erly and cooling performance will be reduced. Condensation will form in the inside and this can cause a build-up of ice.
  • Page 77 Changing the door hinges  Tip the appliance back slightly, with the help of another person if required.  Push the soft-close mechanism bracket  as far as it will go toward the handle side.  Push the pin  up and out from be- ...
  • Page 78 Changing the door hinges  Attach the cover  on the opposite Removing the lower appliance side. door  Close the lower appliance door.  Danger of injury when removing the lower appliance door! As soon as the hinge pin has been removed from the lower appliance door in the following instructions, the door is no longer secure.
  • Page 79 Changing the door hinges  Important! Screw the adjustable Refitting the lower appliance foot  into the hinge pin  as far as door it will go.  Reinsert the hinge pin  complete with washer  and adjustable foot . Important! The lug on the hinge pin must point to the back again.
  • Page 80 Changing the door hinges Inserting the lower soft-close mechanism  Use the screw  to secure the spacer and soft-close mechanism in place.  Remove the cover  from the panel , turn it 180°, and reinsert it on the other side.  Attach the panel  onto the soft- close mechanism bracket .
  • Page 81 Changing the door hinges Refitting the upper appliance door  Fit the upper appliance door onto the hinge pin  in the middle of the ap- pliance.  Close the upper appliance door.  Replace the panel  onto the soft- close mechanism from above, click- ing it back into place first at the bot- tom and then at the top.
  • Page 82 Changing the door hinges Inserting the upper soft-close mechanism  Use the screw  to secure the spacer and soft-close mechanism in place.  Remove the cover  from the panel , turn it 180°, and reinsert it on the other side.  Attach the panel  onto the soft- close mechanism bracket .
  • Page 83 Changing the door hinges  Firmly tighten all 4 screws .  From the appliance side, slide the sidebar  into the guide on the mounting plate until you hear it click into place. Make sure that the sidebar  does not come into contact with the door seal when the door is opened.

  • Page 84: Aligning The Machine Doors

    Aligning the machine doors The machine doors can be aligned with To align the upper machine door, use the machine casing after they have the outer slots in the middle hinge plate: been fitted. In the following illustration, the ma- chine door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do.
  • Page 87 Technical Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive Phone: 800-843-7231 Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 609-419-4298 Fax: www.miele.ca www.mieleusa.com...
  • Page 88 KFN 15943 D edt/cs en - USA, CA M.-Nr. 10 738 470 / 02...

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