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Miele KFN 14943 SDE ed Operating And Installation Instructions

Frost free fridge-freezer with ice cube maker and dynamic cooling
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Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge-freezer
with ice cube maker
and dynamic cooling
KFN 14943 SDE ed
en - GB
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.
M.-Nr. 07 748 930

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge-freezer with ice cube maker and dynamic cooling KFN 14943 SDE ed en - GB 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Guide to the appliance ..........5 Caring for the environment .
  • Page 3 Contents Adjusting the interior fittings ........30 Moving the shelves .
  • Page 4 Contents Electrical connection ..........53 Installation .

  • Page 5: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance On sensor for the whole appliance Sensor for switching between the and On/Off sensor for switching the refrigerator and the freezer sections refrigerator and freezer sections on (top = "Refrigerator" symbol; and off separately bottom = "Freezer" symbol) Dynamic cooling sensor Sensor for setting a higher temperature (Y)
  • Page 6 Guide to the appliance Interior lighting Butter and cheese compartment Bottle rack Egg tray/Condiment tray Active charcoal filter holder Adjustable shelves Condensate channel and drain hole Fruit and vegetable containers Bottle divider* Bottle shelf Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker Freezer drawers with freezer calendar * Depending on model...

  • 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

    Warning and Safety instructions Correct application This appliance complies with all This appliance is intended for relevant legal safety requirements. domestic use only for the cool storage Improper use can, however, present of food and drink as well as for storing a risk of both personal injury and deep frozen food, freezing fresh food material damage.

  • Page 9: Technical Safety

    Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in a small Before setting up the appliance, room, there is the danger of check it for any externally visible combustible gases building up. damage.
  • Page 10 Faulty components must only be national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified replaced by genuine Miele original persons could be dangerous. The spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions The manufacturer cannot be held soon loses its nutritional value and goes liable for damage caused by a faulty off. Defrosted food may only be connection to the mains water supply. re-frozen after it has been cooked. Connection to the mains water Do not store explosive materials in supply and any repairs to the ice cube...

  • Page 12: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    Warning and Safety instructions Do not use sharp edged objects to The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient – remove frost and ice, temperatures), and should not be used – separate frozen foods and remove outside this range. The climate range ice trays.

  • Page 13: 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 sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven).

  • Page 14: Switching On And Off

    ^ After removing the protective foil, On/Off sensor. treat external surfaces with a suitable stainless steel conditioning agent (available from www.miele-shop.com). Important: Stainless steel ^ Touch the On/Off sensor until the conditioner gives long lasting temperature display lights up. protection, and helps to prevent The temperature display for the resoiling.

  • Page 15: Switching Off

    Switching on and off Cool pack To enable the temperature to get Place the cool pack in the top freezer sufficiently cold inside the drawer or to save space on the freezer appliance, allow the appliance to tray. The cool pack will be at its most run for a few hours before placing effective after it has been in the freezer food in it.

  • Page 16: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off Switching off for longer The "Refrigerator" or the "Freezer" symbol will light up yellow. periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday: ^ switch the appliance off, ^ Touch the On/Off sensor until the ^ switch off at the wall socket and...

  • Page 17: Settings Mode

    Switching on and off Settings mode The door alarm is automatically Certain settings on the appliance can disabled when the appliance is in only be selected in the settings mode. the settings mode. As soon as the How to select the settings mode and door is closed, the door alarm is how to change the settings is activated again.

  • Page 18: Activating Or Deactivating The Safety Lock

    Switching on and off ^ Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm The old setting lights up, and your the new setting. newly selected setting flashes. ^ Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c ^ Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm appears in the display.

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: Changing The Temperature Display Brightness

    The correct temperature ^ Touch the On/Off sensor. Changing the temperature display brightness You have now left the 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 22: Alarm

    Alarm Switching the temperature Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the alarm off early temperature in the appliance cannot If the noise disturbs you, you can rise unnoticed and to avoid energy switch the alarm off early if you wish. being wasted if a door is left open.

  • Page 23: 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 indicators will go out as soon as the door is closed.

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: Dynamic Cooling M

    Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Dynamic cooling m Switching on Dynamic cooling When the Dynamic cooling function is not switched on, the natural circulation of air in the appliance will cause different temperature zones in the refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will sink to the lowest section of the ^ Select the refrigerator section.

  • Page 27: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones – pre-packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it Due to the natural circulation of the air should be kept at a temperature of in the appliance, there are different approx.

  • Page 28: Food Which Should Not Be Stored In A Refrigerator

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Food which should not be Storing food correctly stored in a refrigerator Food should generally be stored covered or packaged. This will prevent Not all food is suitable for refrigeration, food smells from affecting other foods, as some food is sensitive to cold.

  • Page 29: Unpacked Meat And Vegetables

    Using the refrigerator efficiently – Examples of fruit and vegetables Meat which react strongly to the natural Meat should be stored unwrapped. gases given off by other types of (Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat fruit and vegetables are: loosely covered, and leave containers Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels open).

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 section, check quickly as possible, the maximum –...

  • Page 33: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food Home freezing lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some Only freeze fresh food which is in a spices alters when frozen. good condition. – Do not place hot foods or drinks in Hints on home freezing the freezer.

  • Page 34: Before Placing Food In The Freezer Section

    Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer When freezing, make sure that food section already frozen does not come into ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of contact with fresh food being frozen fresh food, switch on the Super as this could cause the frozen food freeze function for some time before to begin to defrost.

  • Page 35: Defrosting

    Freezing and storing food Defrosting Cooling drinks Frozen food can be defrosted in To cool drinks quickly, place them in different ways: the refrigerator section, and switch on the Super cool function. If bottles are, – in a microwave oven, however, placed in the freezer section –...

  • Page 36: Making Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes For the automatic ice cube maker to To ensure that the water pipes are operate it must be connected to the thoroughly flushed through before mains water supply. use, ice cubes from the first three ice cube making processes must not be consumed.

  • Page 37: Setting The Water Intake Time For The Ice Cube Maker

    Making ice cubes Switching off the ice cube Setting the water intake time maker for the ice cube maker The ice cube maker can be switched The size of the ice cubes produced off independently of the freezer section depends on the water pressure present if you do not want the appliance to and the water intake time which has make any ice cubes.
  • Page 38 Making ice cubes ^ The length of the water intake time for the ice cube maker can now be adjusted by touching the X sensor: E 1: Shortest water intake time, E 8: Longest water intake time, E – : Return to menu. The old setting lights up, and your newly selected setting flashes.

  • Page 39: 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 40: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care ^ Take any food out of the appliance A range of Miele cleaning and conditioning agents is available from and store it in a cool place. the Miele UK Spare Parts Department ^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Ice Cube Tray

    Cleaning and care It is important to do this every time the stainless steel surfaces are cleaned, as the stainless steel conditioner protects the surfaces and helps prevent re-soiling. Cleaning the ice cube tray The ice cubes are formed in a tray ^ Wait until the ice cube tray has before they are dropped down into the completed this rotation before...

  • Page 42: Ventilation Gaps

    Cleaning and care After cleaning If you have used a solution of water ^ Replace all shelves and accessories and washing-up liquid to clean it, in the refrigerator section. discard the ice cubes from the first ^ Place food back in the refrigerator three ice cube making processes, as they are not suitable for section, close the appliance doors,...

  • Page 43: Active Charcoal Filters

    To delay changing the active charcoal filters If you do not have new active charcoal filters, you can order them from your Miele dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department. You can switch off the Change active charcoal filter indicator early, if you would prefer not to have the red indicator showing.
  • Page 44 ^ At the same time, briefly touch the can be obtained from your Miele On/Off sensor (without letting go of dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts the X sensor). Department. ^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for another 5 seconds until c appears in the display.

  • Page 45: 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 46 ^ 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 47 Problem solving guide ^ Lengthen the water intake time for the . . . "dn" appears in the temperature display. ice cube maker (see "Making ice cubes"). The demonstration function is activated. ^ Call the Service Department..the indicator light on the ice cube maker flashes.
  • Page 48 Problem solving guide If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Department. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the doors while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.

  • Page 49: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can Brrrrr... get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb..A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.

  • Page 50: After Sales / Guarantee

    – your Miele Dealer – Miele (see back cover for contact details). 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 51: Mains Water Connection

    This may only be lengthened purged of air by a qualified and by means of a Miele extension hose. competent person. This extension hose is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department –...
  • Page 52 Mains water connection ^ The stainless steel hose should be attached to the solenoid valve at the base of the appliance at the back. ^ Ensure that the hose is fitted correctly and that it is water tight. ^ Turn on the stopcock slowly and check the whole water system for leaks.

  • Page 53: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363) All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a local and national safety regulations suitable replacement is obtained.

  • Page 54: Installation

    Further information is available from handle is fitted correctly. Should you your dealer. require further assistance please contact your Miele customer service Location centre. This appliance should be installed in a Climate range dry, well-ventilated room. It should not...

  • Page 55: Ventilation

    Installation Ventilation Aligning the appliance Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation, the air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. Installation ^ Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance.

  • Page 56: Appliance Dimensions

    Installation Appliance dimensions KFN 14943 SDE ed 2020...

  • Page 57: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below. To change the door hinging you will need the following tools: – a cross-slotted screwdriver, – a flat-bladed screwdriver, – a selection of Torx screwdrivers, –...
  • Page 58 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 towards the appliance, and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance. ^ Fit restraining clip (supplied with the appliance) onto soft-close...
  • Page 59 Changing the door hinging ^ Remove cover Removing the upper door: The soft-close mechanism is now detached from the appliance. ^ Remove panel ^ Gently remove cover by carefully inserting a flat-bladed screwdriver into the gap. ^ Slide soft-close mechanism bracket ^ Remove cover together with as far as it will go towards the...
  • Page 60 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 becomes damaged, the door will no longer close ^ Close the upper door.
  • Page 61 Changing the door hinging ^ Push the spacer out towards the hinge side. ^ Then place the spacer to one side. Removing the lower door: ^ Close the lower appliance door. ^ Push hinge pin up and out from underneath. The soft-close mechanism is now detached from the appliance.
  • Page 62 Changing the door hinging ^ With the help of another person, carefully tilt the appliance backwards and pull hinge pin out. ^ Take care not to lose hinge bush ^ Undo screws and take hinge plate off. ^ Remove cover and undo the screws.
  • Page 63 Changing the door hinging ^ Clip the spacer into position on the handle side (A). ^ Fit hinge pin into middle hinge ^ Then clip the soft-close mechanism plate 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 64 Changing the door hinging Refitting the upper door: ^ Then fit the top door on middle hinge ^ Close the upper door. ^ Attach panel to soft-close mechanism bracket ^ Align bracket to the hinge plate, and insert pin from above so that the right angle fits into the recess.
  • Page 65 Changing the door hinging Replacing the upper soft-close door mechanism: ^ Using the three screws first secure the spacer on the handle side and then the soft-close mechanism on the hinge side. ^ Remove cover from panel rotate it by 180° and refit it on the other side.
  • Page 66 Changing the door hinging ^ Remove retaining clip Mounting plate 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 with an allen key until mounting plate...

  • Page 67: Aligning The Appliance Doors

    Aligning the appliance doors The appliance doors can be aligned Align the upper door using 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 68: Building In The Appliance

    Building in the appliance The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. When built into a kitchen run (max. depth 580 mm) the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit.
  • Page 72 Alteration rights reserved / 5109 M.-Nr. 07 748 930 / 00 KFN 14943 SDE ed...

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