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- Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer with dynamic cooling KFN 12943 SD edt/cs en - GB To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Guide to the appliance ..........4 Caring for the environment . - Page 3 Contents Storing frozen food ..........31 Home freezing .
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Page 4: Guide To The Appliance
Guide to the appliance a On button for the whole appliance e Freezer section temperature display and On/Off button for independently f Freezer section temperature selector switching the refrigerator section on button and off g Super freeze button and indicator b Dynamic cooling button and light indicator light... - Page 5 Guide to the appliance a Dynamic cooling fan b Interior lighting c Butter and cheese compartment d Egg tray/Condiment tray e Adjustable shelf f Condensate channel and drain hole g Fruit and vegetable containers h Bottle holder i Bottle shelf j Freezer drawers with freezer calendar...
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Page 6: 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 7: 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 8 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 9 Warning and Safety instructions Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate. Technical safety The coolant system is tested for leaks.
- Page 10 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 extension lead.
- Page 11 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 12 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 will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.
- Page 13 Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage instructions given on food. 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 14 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 15 Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives. Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g.
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Page 16: 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 17 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 18: Switching On And Off
The appliance will start cooling down ^ On stainless steel appliances also and the interior light in the refrigerator treat the side panels with the Miele section will come on if you open the stainless steel conditioning agent door. -
Page 19: To Switch The Refrigerator Section Off Separately
Switching on and off Switching off section will start cooling. The interior light will come on when the door is opened. Switching off for longer periods of time ^ Press the master switch on the right hand side of the control panel until If the appliance is not going to be used both temperature displays go out. -
Page 20: 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 21: Temperature Display
The correct temperature Temperature display The newly selected temperature will be adopted automatically after a short The temperature display on the while. control panel always shows the The indicator for the temperature which required temperature. has been set for the refrigeration section will light up. - Page 22 The correct temperature This loss of coldness is no cause for concern in the following circumstances: – when the door has been left open for a while, e.g. for removing or storing a large amount of food, – when fresh food is being frozen. However, if the temperature in the freezer section remains above -18 °C for a long time, check that the...
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Page 23: Alarm
Alarm Your appliance has been fitted with a If the temperature inside the warning system which ensures that the appliance is warmer than -18°C for a temperature in the freezer section cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid longer period of time, check that the energy being wasted if a door is left food has not started to thaw or defrost. -
Page 24: Super Freeze And Dynamic Cooling
Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Super freeze Switching off Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on The Super freeze function will switch off before putting fresh food into the automatically after approx. 65 hours. freezer. The indicator light will go out and the appliance will run at normal power This helps food to freeze quickly and again. -
Page 25: Dynamic Cooling M
Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Dynamic cooling m Make sure the fan at the back of the When the Dynamic cooling function is appliance is not restricted to ensure not switched on, the natural circulation unhindered air circulation. of air in the appliance will cause different temperature zones in the Switching off Dynamic cooling refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will... -
Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: Home Freezing
Freezing and storing food Home freezing – Do not season fresh food 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 33: Before Placing Food In The Freezer Section
Freezing and storing food ^ Make a note of the contents and the Please note that when removing the date of freezing on the packaging. drawers, the lowest freezer drawer must always remain in the freezer. Before placing food in the freezer When placing food on the glass cold section plate make sure it does not obstruct... -
Page 34: 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 35: Ice Cubes
Freezing and storing food Ice cubes Do not re-freeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked. -
Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: Problem Solving Guide
Contact a qualified electrician or Miele Service. ^ Is the room temperature lower than the ambient temperature for which . . . the temperature in the refrigerator the appliance is designed? section or freezer section is too low. - Page 42 There is a fault. Call Miele Service..the door to the freezer section . . . the interior lighting in the will not open because it has been PerfectFresh zone is not working.
- Page 43 Problem solving guide If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact Miele Service. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
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Page 44: Noises
Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise Brrrrr... can 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 45: After Sales / Guarantee
In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer – Miele (see back cover for contact details). Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes. -
Page 46: Note For Test Institutes
Note for test institutes Testing must be carried out in accordance with the relevant Norms and Directives. In addition, the following manufacturer's instructions should be observed when preparing and carrying out tests: – Loading plans, – Instructions in the Operating and installation instructions. -
Page 47: 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 48: Installation
Installation – Do not plug in other appliances Do not place any appliance which behind this appliance. gives off heat, such as a toaster, Important. In environments with mini-oven or double burner hob, on high humidity condensation can top of this appliance There is the build up on the exterior of the danger of these catching fire. -
Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: Appliance Dimensions
Installation Appliance dimensions KFN 12943 SD edt/cs 2020 750 mm 630 mm* * Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Appliance depth is increased by approx. 35 mm with the supplied wall spacers fitted. -
Page 52: 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 53 Changing the door hinging ^ Then fit cover e from the front over Removing the doors retaining plate f, and slide it over to Make sure the door shelves are the right. The writing must be visible. empty. ^ Remove cover g, then rotate it by 180°...
- Page 54 Changing the door hinging ^ Close the lower door. Caution. The lower door is not secure as soon as the middle hinge plate is removed. ^ Remove cap l from the bearing ^ Pull the middle hinge pin i upwards bush in the door and refit on the to remove it.
- Page 55 Changing the door hinging Changing over the doors ^ Screw hinge plate f into position on the opposite side using the two outer ^ Pull complete hinge pin a together long slots only. To make it possible to with disc b and adjustable foot c align the door later, do not replace upwards and off.
- Page 56 Changing the door hinging ^ Fit hinge pin i into middle hinge ^ Fit covers a and b to their opposite plate k in the lower door. The ridge sides. on the hinge pin will fit into the notch ^ Align the door with the appliance in the hinge plate.
- Page 57 Changing the door hinging Refitting the handles It is important to check that the side section of handle d does not come Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when into contact with the door seal when you refit the handles. The door seal opening the door, as this would will be damaged if the handle is damage the door seal permanently.
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Page 58: 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 59: 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 60 M.-Nr. 09 435 790 / 00 M.-Nr. 09 435 790 / 00...