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Miele KFN 14943 SDE ED User's Manual

1. Temperature display for the refrigerator freezer sections Description of the appliance Fan 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 4 Bottle shelf 43 Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker 43 Freezer drawers with freezer calendar Depending on model re ZE im e rr NN SS 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 Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling center about the possibility of recycling these materials Before discarding an old appliance disconnect it from the gas and electrical supply and cut off the power cord to prevent it from becoming a hazard Warning and Safety Instructions This appliance complies with all applicable safety laws and regulations However improper use can
2. fresh bread dough pastry dough cake batters dairy products pre packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C Never store explosive materials in the appliance or products with flammable propellants e g spray cans Danger of explosion If storing high proof alcohol make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright Do not store cooking oil in the refrigerator door Traces of oil can cause stress cracks to occur in the plastic components in the door Do not allow food to touch the rear wall of the appliance it may freeze to the wall Leave some space between items so that air can circulate freely around them Do not cover the fan in the rear wall this is important for cooling performance 27 Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves The shelves in the refrigerator section can be adjusted according to the height of the food m Lift the shelf pull it forwards slightly lift the recess over the support ribs and move the shelf up or down The edge of shelf s rear stop must face upwards so that food does not touch the rear wall and freeze to it Stops prevent the shelves from being pulled out accidentally Split shelf In order to accomodate tall items such as tall bottles or containers in the appliance one of the shelves is divided The front section can be gently pushed under the rear section m Push
3. m Remove the cover from the panel turn it 180 and replace it on the other side m Hook the spacer on the handle side into the retainer A m Hook the soft close mechanism into the retainer B on the appliance side Push both parts outwards until they engage 64 m With the three screws first screw on the spacer on the handle side and then the soft close mechanism on the appliance side m Hang the panel on the shock absorber arm m Push the cover on from the side so that the openings for the pin are on top of each other m Pull the shock absorber arm towards the hinge bracket and insert the pin from the top so that the square rests in the recess m Then engage the cover completely Take care that the cover sits correctly to ensure that the door closes properly and the pin is secured Changing the door hinging m Remove the securing device m Place the panel onto the soft close mechanism from above engaging it at the bottom first and then at the top m 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 m First loosely screw the door handle onto the opposite side with the two front screws The mounting plate must be positioned on the door housing in such a way
4. minor problems yourself What should do if the refrigerator or freezer section does not cool m Check that the respective section is switched on The corresponding temperature display should be lit up m Check that the plug is completely inserted in the socket m 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 Repeated opening and closing of the door can cause strong suction The door can be opened without difficulty if you wait a few minutes 44 the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer section is too cold m Set a warmer temperature m Check that the doors are properly closed m Did you freeze a large quantity of food all at once This causes the appliance to run for a long time and the temperature drops automatically m The Super Cool function has not yet switched off m The Super Freeze function has not yet switched off the compressor is switching on too frequently and for too long m Check whether the ventilation slits are blocked or dusty m Check whether the metal coil heat exchanger at the rear of the appliance is dusty m The doors have been opened frequently or a large amount of fresh food has been put in all at once for freezing m Check that the doors are cl
5. can cause food poisoning The storage life depends on many factors including the quality of the food how fresh it is and the storage temperature Always observe the manufacturer s recommended storage instructions and expiry dates Warning and Safety Instructions P Never use a pointed or sharp edged object to remove frost or ice orto free frozen items or ice trays from the freezer This will damage the evaporators causing irreversible damage to the appliance P Never place candles or electric heaters in the appliance to defrost it This can damage the plastic gt Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers They may contain substances that can damage the plastic or that could cause a build up of potentially explosive gasses or pose a danger to health B Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time P If you store fatty or oily foods in the appliance or the appliance door make sure that no oil or grease leaks onto the plastic parts of the appliance This can cause the plastic to crack and break P Do not block the ventilation slits because this interferes with proper air supply to the appliance This in turn causes increased electricity consumption and may also result in damage to appliance parts 12 gt The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range room temperature range and should not be used outside this rang
6. do not want the appliance to make any ice cubes the ice cube maker can be switched off independently of the freezer section EE ms m Press the ON OFF button on the ice cube maker until the indicator light goes out If the ice cube maker is switched off the ice cube drawer can be used for freezing and storing food Clean the ice cube drawer if the ice cube maker is going to be switched off for an extended period of time 36 Setting the water inlet time The size of the ice cubes that are produced depends on the water pressure and the water inlet time that is set For instance if the ice cube maker produces small ice cubes then your water pressure is low To produce larger ice cubes the water inlet time must be prolonged m Switch the ice cube maker on MAS m Touch the V button and keep your finger on the button m Now tap once on the ON OFF button WITHOUT releasing the V button m Keep your finger on the V button for another 5 seconds until c is displayed m Keep tapping the V button until 2 is displayed m Tap the ON OFF button to confirm m Keep tapping the V button until 2 2 is displayed m Tap the ON OFF button again to confirm Making ice cubes m By tapping the V button you can now change the water inlet time E 7 shortest water inlet time E amp longest water inlet time E return to menu The old setting is displayed steady the setting to be selected flashe
7. ground plug Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor may result in electric shock If you are in any doubt as to whether the appliance has been properly grounded have the appliance checked by a qualified electrician or service technician Installation repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous The manufacturer will not be held responsible for damage or injury arising from unauthorized work Before installing the appliance verify that the voltage load and circuit rating information found on the data plate match the household electrical supply 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 1 800 565 6435 52 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 The fuse rating is 15 amps The appliance requires a 3 wire receptacle The receptacle must be installed by a licened electrician only In the case of side by side installations a separate outlet must be used for each appliance Ideally the power outlet should be next to the appliance and easily accessible Do not connect the appliance to the power supply by
8. in the middle hinge bracket m Loosen the three screws slightly m Align the appliance door by moving the hinge bracket to the right or left m Tighten the screws 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 can be 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 The ventilation cross section below the room ceiling must be at least 46 in 300 cm so that warm air can escape without obstruction Otherwise the appliance has to work harder which results in increased energy consumption The ventilation cross sections must not be blocked or covered in any way They also need to be dusted cleaned on a regular basis If installing with standard kitchen cabinets max depth 580 mm the appliance can be set up directly next to the kitchen cabinet In that case the side of the appliance door would project 34 mm and the middle of the appliance 55 mm beyond the front of the kitchen cabinet This allows the appliance door to open and close properly If the appliance is installed next to a wall a gap of at least 55 mm is needed on the hinge side between the wall and the appliance This allows space for the handle when
9. m Remove the cover Now the soft close mechanism and the appliance are no longer connected m Remove the panel m Push the shock absorber arm as far as possible towards the handle side m Loosen the three screws on the soft close mechanism and the spacer m In the middle pry out the housing with the soft close mechanism using a flathead screwdriver m Then pry the housing with the soft close mechanism out of the retainer from the appliance side m Lay the soft close mechanism aside m Push out the spacer towards the hinge side m Lay the spacer aside 58 m Loosen the cover by carefully sliding a flathead screwdriver from below into the recess Remove the cover together with the mounting bracket Loosen the mounting bracket from the cover by pushing it slightly to the left and then removing the cover plate towards the front m Turn the mounting bracket 180 Place the cover 8 onto the front of the mounting bracket and push it to the right The writing must be visible Unscrew the bearing 49 mechanism turn it 180 and replace it on the opposite side If necessary pre punch the screw holes Remove the top cover 4d by pushing it from back to front and lifting it up m Remove the cover 2 upwards Changing the door hinging Caution The top door of the appliance is no longer secured as soon as the hinge bracket is
10. much air as possible from the package before sealing m Close the packaging tightly with rubber bands plastic clips string or bag ties freezer tape Polyethylene freezer bags can also be sealed with home sealing kits m Label the package with the contents and the date of freezing Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer m Vhen 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 Placing food in the freezer Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer section Larger quantities should be placed directly on the glass shelves where they will freeze more quickly which is better for maintaining quality To do this first remove the freezer drawers Always leave the bottom freezer drawer in the appliance When you remove the top freezer drawers take care not to cover the ventilation slits on the rear wall of the appliance They are important for trouble free operation Each freezer drawer and glass shelf has a maximum load capacity of 25 kg m Spread the food to be frozen across the entire bottom of the freezer drawer or across the glass shelves so that it will freeze through to the core as quickly as possible m When placing items in the freezer make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to preven
11. 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 Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Never remove the data plate inside the appliance It contains important information that is required in the event of a service call Before cleaning m Switch the appliance off then unplug it from the socket m Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place m Take out any removable parts so that they can be cleaned m To clean the serving shelves in the door remove the hanging containers from the stainless steel frames Cleaning the outside walls the interior and accessories Use lukewarm water with some mild dish liquid The parts should all be cleaned by hand Clean the appliance at least once a month Clean the condensate channel and drain hole more frequently using a cotton swab for instance so that condensate can drain away unobstructed After washing wipe the outside walls the interior and accessories with clear water then dry with a soft cloth Leave the appliance doors open for a short while Use a special product to clean the stainless steel surfaces After each cleaning wipe the stainless steel surface
12. that when the door is closed the mounting plate is aligned with the outside wall of the appliance If this alignment is off you can correct it by m turning both of the pre mounted set screws with a wrench until the mounting plate is at the correct angle m Tighten all 4 screws m From the appliance side slide the sidebar onto the guide for the mounting plate until it audibly engages Make sure that the sidebar does not come in contact with the door seal when the door is opened This would damage the door seal over time If you see that the sidebar is coming into contact with the door seal m adjust the mounting plate again using the set screws until the mounting plate and the sidebar are at the correct angle and the sidebar no longer touches the seal when the door is opened 65 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 m Remove the middle screw from the hinge bracket m Loosen the two outer screws slightly m Align the appliance door by moving the hinge bracket to the right or left m Tighten the screws the screw does not need to be screwed on again 66 Align the top door via the elongated holes
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14. the rear half of the glass shelf up slightly m With the rear half pushed up lift the front half of the glass shelf slightly then slide it carefully under the rear half 28 To move the split shelf m remove the two halves of the glass plate and m place the two support rails left and right on the support ribs at the desired height m slide the glass shelves in one after the other The glass shelf with the limit stop must be placed at the back Fruit and vegetable drawers on rollers The fruit and vegetable drawers are mounted on rollers and can be pulled out for loading and unloading The roller plates can be removed for cleaning Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the serving shelf bottle shelf m Lift the hanging container up and out of the stainless steel support frame m Push the stainless steel support frame up and remove it by pulling it forward m Replace the stainless steel support frame at the desired location Make sure that it is securely pushed back into position m Place the hanging container into the stainless steel frame The hanging containers can be removed from the serving shelves for loading and unloading and then replaced The hanging containers with the food can be placed directly on the table for serving Universal box Food can be stored as well as served in the universal box The universal box consists of a deep container and a shallow c
15. tray will now return to its original position The ice cube maker will begin to produce ice cubes again within 6 hours It is important to clean the ice cube maker if you will not be using it for an extended period of time If you used dish liquid to clean the ice cube maker discard the first three loads of ice cubes They are not suitable for consumption Cleaning the ventilation slits m The ventilation slits should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner A build up of dust will increase the amount of energy the appliance consumes Cleaning and care Door seal Do not use any grease or oil on the door seal as they will cause the seal to deteriorate over time The door seal should be cleaned regularly with clear water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth Cleaning the exterior coils The metal coils on the back of the appliance heat exchanger need to be dusted and cleaned at least once a year A build up of dust and grime will increase the amount of energy the appliance consumes When cleaning the coils be careful not to tear off kink or otherwise damage any wiring or other parts After cleaning m Replace all the parts of the refrigerator section m Return food to the refrigerator section close the doors plug in the power cord and switch on the appliance m Switch on the Super Freeze function to cool down the freezer section quickly m Once the temperature in the free
16. 44 NOISES er oh wee ood wales ba She Ra ea ee oad Oe de ee ed E 48 After sales service 49 Water Supply 4 205 4 ur EE A a 50 Notes on connecting to the water supply i 50 Connecting to the water supply s nouas 50 Electrical information 52 Installation information 00 0 000 000 eee 53 LOCAUON nc pas rhage tint ride 53 Climate range 53 Proper ventillan sia oo estas eee REGGE ee edad ene ae Pees Peo en 53 Installation sacello BH ka eee Ae oe A ei ARR ee ieee ea i 53 Contents PAIS UMN AUS zz iii i Rn 54 Appliance AIMENSIONS iii i i ed ees 55 Changing the door hinging 0 0 2 0 eee eee 56 Aligning the appliance doors eee 66 Installing the appliance 67 Description of the appliance i gi O a v i Uo vn X bebo bs th ON button for the whole appliance Button for switching between the and ON OFF button for switching the refrigerator and freezer sections refrigerator and freezer sections on top Refrigerator symbol and off individually bottom Freezer symbol 2 DynaCool button Button to set the temperature A for warmer Alarm off button only visible during door temperature alarm Super Cool Super Freeze button Button to set the temperature V for colder Safety lock indicator light only visible when the lock is on 0 Active charcoal filter change display only visible with prompt to change the active charcoal filter
17. Miele Operating and Installation Instructions with ice cube maker NoFrost system and DynaCool KEN 14943 SDE ed To prevent accidents en CA and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 07 792 920 Contents Description of the appliance 5 Caring for the environment 00 c eet 7 Warning and Safety Instructions 8 How to save energy 13 Switching the appliance ON and OFF 14 Operating the appliance sirier sarerea curon genran apa Aga E a E e ea 14 Switching the appliance ON 14 Switching the appliance OFF 15 To switch the refrigerator or freezer section on and off separately 15 Switching off for extended periods of time 16 The settings iMmode sauri ear YOR ead abe beads a 16 Turning the button sound on and off 0 2 eee IZ Activating and deactivating the safety lock LL T7 The correct temperature Laua 19 ga IM the tretiGeratOl ss ce iii piera pa lie Ana as 19 sata MNS IOEZET acari dee E Mae esha ge ee bead eae 19 TEMperature displayazarentana Seal pe aa apa a do ean ge WER aha 19 Setting the temperature 1 teas 20 Temperature ranges sane Pewee ota a Pa eh eae aoe sa 20 Changing the brightness of the temperature display 004 21 AlafmMi airline ae eni 22 Temperature Alan gui a a e ee ae A 22 Door alarmi pioniera lalla 23 Super Cool Super Freeze and DynaCool 24 SUDEP COOL s
18. The Refrigerator symbol lights up yellow 26 DX m Tap the dynamic cooling button and the indicator light will come on yellow Switching dynamic cooling OFF Because dynamic cooling requires more energy you should switch it off under normal conditions NS m Select the refrigerator section The Refrigerator symbol lights up yellow m Tap the dynamic cooling button so that it changes to light yellow The fan automatically switches temporarily off whenever the door is opened Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones Due to the natural circulation of air in the appliance there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator Cold heavy air sinks to the lowest section of the appliance Make use of these different zones when placing food in the appliance This appliance has a dynamic cooling feature DynaCool helping to keep an even when the fan is running temperature As a result the differences between temperature zones are less pronounced Warmest area The warmest area is in the top section of the door Use this area to store items such as butter and cheese 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 dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream
19. able clips are hanging loose at the back of the appliance Remove the clips 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 and serial number of your appliance given on the data plate inside the appliance 49 Water supply Notes on connecting to the water supply The appliance must be connected to the water supply by a qualified professional The water being used should meet the drinking water standards of the country where the machine is used The appliance is in compliance with the requirements of IEC 61770 and EN 61770 All units and systems used to deliver the water to the appliance must conform with the regulations of the respective country The appliance must be connected to a cold water supply only The water pressure must be between 1 5 and 6 bar The stainless steel hose is 1 5m long The stainless steel hose can be lengthened with an extension hose 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 The water shut off valve must be accessibl
20. an extension cord Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance danger of overheating If any changes are needed to the household wiring or power supply this work must be performed by a qualified electrician 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 water Contact your dealer for advice Location The appliance should not be installed directly next to a heat source such as a kitchen range or a heater or in direct sunlight The higher the ambient temperature the longer the appliance will run and the higher the energy consumption Choose a dry well ventilated room for installation Climate range The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range room temperature range and should not be used outside this range The climate range is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Climate range Room temperature SN 10 C to 32 C N 16 C to 32 C ST 16 C to 38 C T 16 C to 43 C If the room is too cold it will cause the cooling system in the appliance to switch off for too long This may lead to h
21. an increase in energy consumption 13 Switching the appliance ON and OFF Before first use The stainless steel surfaces are covered with protective sheeting for protection during transport m Do not remove the protective sheeting until the appliance has been installed in its final location m Wipe the exterior surfaces of the appliance with the enclosed stainless steel cleaning agent directly after removing the protective sheeting Important The stainless steel cleaning agent provides a durable protective film that prevents rapid soiling of the surface m Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with warm water and dry with a soft cloth It is very important to let the appliance stand for 30 to 60 minutes after transport before plugging it in Failure to do so can prevent the appliance from functioning properly Active charcoal filter AirClean Filter m Place the enclosed active charcoal filters into the retainer and place the retainer on any shelf in the refrigerator section see Active charcoal filter Operating the appliance To operate this unit simply touch the sensor buttons as needed 14 Switching the appliance ON The refrigerator and freezer sections are switched on together by touching the ON OFF button m Touch the ON OFF button until the temperature display lights up The temperature display for the refrigerator section will show the actual temperature in the re
22. appliance is not very full or approx 24 hours if it is full before checking the temperature display again It will take that long to reach the selected temperature If after this amount of time the temperature is too high or too low you will need to adjust it again Temperature ranges The temperature can be selected within the following ranges Inthe refrigerator section from 36 to 44 F 2 C to 7 C Inthe freezer section 6 to 15 F 14 to 26 C The ambient temperature in the room and the installation location can affect the time it takes for the appliance to reach the coldest temperature If the ambient temperature is too high it may not be possible for the appliance to reach the lowest temperature The correct temperature Changing the brightness of the You have left the settings mode temperature display You can adjust the brightness of the temperature display to suit the lighting conditions of the room MIN m Touch the V button and keep your finger on the button m Now tap once on the ON OFF button WITHOUT releasing the V button m Keep the finger on the V button for another 5 seconds until c is displayed m Again tap the V button until d is displayed m Tap the ON OFF button to confirm m By tapping the V button you can now change the brightness of the temperature display d 0 maximum brightness d 7 reduced brightness d return to menu The old setting is dis
23. ction will automatically switch off after approx 30 to 65 hours The appliance continues running at normal energy saving power To save energy you can switch off the Super Freeze function yourself once the freezer reaches a constant temperature of at least O F 18 C NS m Select the freezer section The Freezer symbol lights up yellow m Tap the Super Freeze button so that the button changes to light yellow The appliance now continues running at normal power 25 Super Cool Super Freeze and DynaCool DynaCool If the dynamic cooling function DynaCool is not switched on the natural circulation of air in the appliance can create different temperature zones in the refrigerator as the cold heavy air will sink to the lowest section of the appliance You should bear this in mind when placing food in the appliance 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 itis a good idea to switch on the DynaCool function It will help distribute the temperature evenly throughout the appliance so that all the food will be chilled to about the same temperature The temperature is set as usual Dynamic cooling should also be selected when the room temperature is high above approx 86 F 30 C and the humidity is high Switching dynamic cooling ON NN m Select the refrigerator section
24. e The climate range for your appliance is printed on the data plate inside the appliance If the room temperature is cold this will cause the appliance to switch off for longer periods of time with the result that it cannot maintain the required internal temperature gt Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the appliance The steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Disposing of your old refrigerator freezer gt 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 gt Be careful not to damage any part of the cooling system for example by puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator kinking any pipework scratching the surface coating Caution Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage caused by failure to comply with these Warning and Safety Instructions How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation site In a well ventilated room In an enclosed poorly ventilated room Protected from direct sunlight In direct sunlight Away from heat sources radiator stove oven Near heat sources radiator stove oven When the room temperature is ideal approx 20 C 68 F When the room t
25. e display goes out Active charcoal filter If you changed the active charcoal Tip filters at a later date and the active charcoal filter change display is off the timer must be reset via the settings mode place the retainer with the active charcoal filters on the same shelf as the strong smelling food if necessary change the active charcoal filters earlier and reset the m Touch the V button and keep your timer finger on the button If you are storing strong smelling food e g very strong cheese 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 m Now tap once on the ON OFF button WITHOUT releasing the V button m Keep your finger on the V button for another 5 seconds until c is displayed m Keep tapping the V button until A is displayed m Tap the ON OFF button to confirm m Now keep tapping the V button until you see h 2 in the display m Tap the ON OFF button for 2 seconds to confirm The timer is reset m Keep tapping the V button until is displayed m Tap the ON OFF button You have left the settings mode 43 Troubleshooting Repairs to electrical appliances must be carried out by qualified professionals Work performed by unqualified persons can place the user at considerable risk of harm However you can correct the following
26. e after installation 50 Connecting to the water supply Disconnect the refrigerator freezer from the electric power supply prior to connecting to the water supply A water shut off valve with thread is required for connection to the water supply m Connect the straight end of the stainless steel hose to the water shut off valve m Ensure that it is properly screwed into position Before using the appliance for the first time the water supply line needs to be purged of air by a qualified technician The stainless steel hose should be filled with as much water as possible immediately before connecting to the solenoid valve Mop up any spillage with a cloth Water supply m Attach the stainless steel hose to the solenoid valve at the bottom rear side of the appliance m Ensure that the hose is correctly fitted and that it is water tight m Slowly open the water shut off valve and check the whole water system for leaks m The appliance can now be connected to the power supply see Electrical connection m Slide the appliance into the desired position When doing so make sure that the stainless steel hose does not get kinked or damaged After a maximum of 24 hours the first ice cubes will drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the drawer 51 Electrical information N Avoid the risk of electrical shock Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not move the
27. e amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance gt Safe operation of the appliance is only assured if it has been installed and connected in accordance with these installation and operating instructions gt Before plugging in the appliance make sure that the connection data voltage and frequency indicated on the data plate corresponds with the electrical supply These data must match in order to avoid damaging the appliance If in doubt please contact a qualified electrician gt Do not connect the appliance to the power supply by an extension cord or power bar as they do not guarantee the required safety risk of overheating for example Warning and Safety Instructions P The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if it is properly grounded in compliance with all applicable local and national safety regulations It is very important to ensure that this essential safety requirement is met If there is any doubt about the grounding of your household wiring have it inspected by a qualified electrician The manufacturer will not be held liable for damages resulting from an inadequate grounding system e g electric shock gt Only professionals who are duly authorized by the manufacturer may install or perform maintenance and repair work on this appliance Work performed by unqualified persons harbors the risk of serious harm to the user for which
28. e appliance and m leave the doors ajar to prevent any odour build up in the appliance 16 If during a long absence you fail to clean the appliance and leave the doors ajar before switching it off mould may build up in the appliance The settings mode Certain appliance settings can only be selected in settings mode How to enter the settings mode and how to change the settings is described in the respective chapters Overview of available functions in the settings mode To enter or exit the settings mode To turn the button sound on or off see Switching the appliance ON and OFF To confirm active charcoal filter change see Active h charcoal filter To turn the safety lock on or off see Switching the appliance u ON and OFF To change the brightness of the temperature display see The correct temperature To set the water inlet time for the ice cube maker e see Making ice cubes Switching the appliance 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 m Touch the V button and keep your finger on the button m Now tap once on the ON OFF button WITHOUT releasing the V button m Keep your finger on the V button
29. e freezer for approximately 24 hours Switching the appliance OFF m Touch the ON OFF button until all displays are out If this does not happen then the safety lock is still activated The refrigerator and freezer sections switch off one after the other 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 This is useful e g whilst on holiday when you only need the freezer section switched on ax m Select the appliance section you wish to switch off The Refrigerator or Freezer symbol lights up yellow m Touch the ON OFF button until the Refrigerator or Freezer symbol goes out 15 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 EEO m select the section you wish to switch on the corresponding symbol lights up yellow m Touch the ON OFF button until the temperature display lights up or m switch the appliance off and then back on again Switching off for extended periods of time If the appliance is not needed for a longer period of time m switch the appliance off m unplug it from the socket m empty the ice cube tray and clean it m close the water shut off valve m clean th
30. em directly in simmering water or hot oil Because of changes in the cell structure the cooking time is slightly shorter than for fresh vegetables Never re freeze partially or completely defrosted food However once defrosted food has been thoroughly cooked you may freeze it again 34 Cooling drinks quickly To cool drinks quickly place them in the refrigerator section and switch on the Super Cool function However if you choose to place bottles in the freezer make sure that they are not left in for more than one hour as they could burst Using the cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer from rising too quickly in the event of a power outage Place the cool pack in the upper drawer directly on top of the food The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approximately 24 hours If there is a power outage place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the upper drawer to keep the food cold for as long as possible When placing fresh food in the freezer use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the already frozen food so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw The cool pack can also be used to keep food or drinks cool for a short period of time in a cooler box or bag 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 ON
31. emperature is high Temperature setting dial At a medium setting of 2 to 3 At a high setting The lower the temperature in the appliance the more energy it consumes Temperature setting digital Cellar compartment 8 to 12 C 46 to 54 F On appliances with a winter setting make sure that the winter Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C 39 to 41 F setting is switched off when the room temperature is warmer than 16 C Freezer section 18 C 2 F Use Open the door only when Frequent opening of the door for necessary and for as short a time long periods will cause a loss of as possible coldness Store food in an organized way Disorganized contents will take time to sort through leaving the door open too long Allow hot food and drinks to cool Placing hot food in the appliance down before placing them in the will cause the compressor to run appliance for a long time with the appliance working harder to lower the temperature Store food covered or packaged The evaporation or condensation of liquids will cause a loss of coldness in the refrigerator Place frozen food in the refrigerator to defrost Do not overfill the appliance Leave some room so that air can circulate properly Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of A layer of thick ice hinders cold air ice 1 cm thick has built up from reaching the frozen food and causes
32. fety P gt Before setting up the appliance check it for any external damage Do not install and use a damaged appliance A damaged appliance may endanger your safety P gt If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger gt This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane R600a a natural gas that is environmentally friendly but flammable It does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect The use of this environmentally friendly coolant has however led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the compressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing through the system This is unavoidable but does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance Ensure that no parts of the cooling system are damaged during transportation and setting up of the appliance Leaking coolant can damage the eyes In the event of damage avoid open fires and any ignition sources pull out the plug air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and contact the Service Department P The more coolant there is in an appliance the larger the room it should be installed in If a leak occurs combustible gases may build up if the appliance is in a too small room For every 8 g of coolant in the appliance the room must be at least 1m in size Th
33. for another 5 seconds until c is displayed m Again tap the V button repeatedly until 6 is displayed m Tap the ON OFF button to confirm m By tapping the V button you can now select whether you would like the button sound to be on or off b G Button sound is off b button sound is on b return to menu The old setting is displayed steady the setting to be selected flashes m Whenever you finish changing a setting tap the ON OFF button to confirm m Keep tapping the V button until is displayed m Tap the ON OFF button You have left the settings mode Activating and deactivating the safety lock The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance from being switched off inadvertently MIN m Touch the V button and keep your finger on the button m Now tap once on the ON OFF button WITHOUT releasing the V button m Keep your finger on the V button for another 5 seconds until c is displayed m Keep tapping the V button until u is displayed m Tap the ON OFF button to confirm Switching the appliance ON and OFF m By tapping the V button you can now select whether the safety lock should be activated or not u Safety lock is deactivated u I Safety lock is activated u return to menu The old setting is displayed steady the setting to be selected flashes m Whenever you finish changing a setting tap the ON OFF button to confirm m Keep tapping the V button
34. frigerator section If the temperature in the freezer section is above 0 C the temperature display will show only dashes As soon as the temperature drops below 0 C the temperature display will show the actual temperature in the freezer section The Freezer symbol and the alarm off button will flash until the temperature in the freezer section is cold enough 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 Do not place food in the freezer section until the temperature is cold enough at least 18 C Switching the appliance ON and OFF X ESS Use this button to switch back and forth between the refrigerator section and the freezer section If you want to select the freezer section e g to check the temperature E m tap the button to switch from the refrigerator section to the freezer section the Freezer symbol will light up yellow Depending on the selected temperature zone you can either select the DynaCool function the Super Cool Super Freeze functions or adjust the temperature For additional information please see the corresponding sections in the manual Cool pack Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer section or to save space on the freezer tray The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in th
35. hanism engage ee gt m Remove the cover from the panel m With the three screws first screw turn it 180 and replace it on the on the spacer on the handle side and other side then the soft close mechanism on the appliance side 62 Changing the door hinging m Hang the panel on the shock absorber arm m Pull the shock absorber arm towards the hinge bracket and insert the pin from the top so that the square rests in the recess m Put on the cover in such a way that it engages Take care that the cover sits correctly to ensure that the door closes properly and the pin is secured m Remove the securing device m Place the panel onto the soft close mechanism from above engaging it at the bottom first and then at the top m Close the bottom door of the appliance Mounting the top door of the appliance m Place the top door of the appliance onto the bearing pin in in the middle of the appliance m Close the top door of the appliance m Put the hinge bracket 64 on the opposite side and and fasten it with the screws 43 The screw holes may have to be pre punched or use a power screwdriver m Now place the cover 4 on the other side m Align the appliance door with the appliance housing via the elongated holes in the bottom hinge bracket Tighten the screws 63 Changing the door hinging Mounting the top soft close mechanism
36. hen you pull on the door handle the sidebar 2 moves backwards m Pull the sidebar backwards out of the track m Now loosen the 4 screws Torx 15 in the mounting plate and remove the handle m Remove the covers from the opposite side and place them on the holes that are now vacant 56 Changing the door hinging Before changing the hinging remove any items of food from the shelves in the appliance door Removing the top soft close mechanism m Open the top door of the appliance m 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 Be careful not to damage the door seal If the door seal is damaged the appliance door may not close properly and there will not be enough refrigeration m Slide the panel in the direction of the appliance and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance m Place the securing device supplied with the appliance on the soft close mechanism so that it engages With the securing device in place the joint cannot snap shut Do not remove the securing device until instructed to m Using a flathead screwdriver carefully lift the top and the bottom of the cover from the retainer m Push the pin up and out using a flathead screwdriver 57 Changing the door hinging Removing the top door of the appliance
37. igher temperatures in the appliance and the frozen food may even start thawing Proper ventilation The air behind the appliance gets warm In order to ensure adequate ventilation you must make sure that the ventilation slits are not covered or blocked in any way Also the ventilation slits must be dusted cleaned on a regular basis Installation m First remove any cable clips from the rear of the appliance m Check that all the parts on the rear of the appliance are free to move Remove any obstructions m Gently slide the appliance into the desired location m The rear of the appliance can be directly against the wall 53 Installation information Adjustments m Use the wrench provided to adjust the feet as needed so that the appliance is level m f necessary unscrew the foot from the hinge bracket in order to support the appliance door 54 Installation information Appliance dimensions KFN 14943 SDE ed 2020 750 630 55 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 a fork wrench Always change the door hinging with the assistance of another person Removing the door handles m W
38. ipario api Pekar RR RT 24 Super Freee ceriose aana eee Sa U4 ashe Sache aa Pat 25 DynaCool eri ti lees coe ee 26 Using the refrigerator efficiently 0 27 Different storage ZONES 1 eee 27 Adjusting the interior fittings 28 Moving the shelves 4 iaia Reed aban itk ona ae PEER hbo podada 28 Split SHEI es acere neii RR Cele E 28 Moving the serving shelf bottle shelf n n nanana 29 IURIVErSalDOX vicaria AE ga eee a ets 2 29 Adjusting the bottle divider 0 30 Contents Freezing and storing food 31 Maximum freezing capacity 31 Freezing fresh food 31 Storing frozen food 31 HOMe freeZiNg es sso see rimi irreale ea i 32 Hints for home freezing 0 32 PACKING sian iO Pei 32 Before placing food in the freezer 33 Placing food in the freezer 33 PIESZING larg EMS redre LARE Ea 33 Fieezercalendati usi eee an 33 Defrosting frozen foods 34 CaolifigrarinkS QUIEKIY pira e ER a 34 Using the cOol paGck cisiiicr lira pieni 34 Making ice cubes 0 0 00 35 Setting the water inlet time 36 Automatic defrosting 0 0 0 cee 38 Cleaning and care eee 39 Cleaning the outside walls the interior and accessories 39 Cleaning the ice cube tray i 40 Cleaning the ventilation slits LL 40 DOOr S al sc errare aaa dakar bee ee eee Pate ea 41 Cleaning the exterior CO IS LL 41 Active charcoal filter 42 Replacing the active charcoal filters 42 Troubleshooting 0 0 00 eee
39. ly small ice cubes Various sizes of ice cubes are produced within a certain period of time depending on the water pressure For instance if the ice cube maker only produces small ice cubes then your water pressure is low 46 m Increase the water inlet time see Making ice cubes the indicator light on the ice cube maker is flashing The ice cube tray is in the cleaning position see Cleaning and care If that is not the reason then there is a problem m Call Customer Service the appliance cannot be switched off The safety lock is activated the interior lighting in the refrigerator section is not working m Was the appliance door left open for a long time The lighting automatically switches off if the door has been open for approx 15 minutes If that is not the reason then the interior lighting is defective m Unplug the appliance or turn off respective circuit breaker of the house wiring system m Remove the front panel Troubleshooting m Pull out the glass plate m Unscrew the light bulb and replace it with a new one Light bulb specifications 110 120 V max 25 W E 14 base m Slide the glass plate in again m Replace the panel and engage the catches the floor of the refrigerator section is wet The drain hole is blocked m Clean the condensate channel and the drain hole If a malfunction cannot be corrected using thi
40. m Switch the freezer section on m Slightly open the top left drawer in the freezer section msi DO m Press the ON OFF button on the ice cube maker and the indicator light will come on m Close the drawer The drawer must be completely shut for ice cubes to be produced After the appliance is turned on for the very first time it can take up to 24 hours for the first ice cubes to drop out of the ice cube maker into the drawer Thereafter when the ice cube maker is switched off and then on again it will take a maximum of 6 hours for ice to be produced To ensure that the water pipes are thoroughly flushed through you must not consume the first three batches of ice from the ice maker This applies not only when the appliance is used for the very first time but also if it has been out of use for a longer period of time Making a large amount of ice cubes The amount of ice cubes produced depends on the temperature in the freezer section The lower the temperature the more ice cubes are produced within a given period of time Once the ice cube drawer is full ice cube production is automatically halted If you require a large amount of ice cubes m replace the full ice cube drawer with the drawer beside it on the right Once the empty drawer has been placed and closed properly the ice cube maker will begin to produce ice cubes again 35 Making ice cubes Switching the ice cube maker OFF If you
41. meat poultry game fish vegetables herbs fresh fruit dairy products baked goods leftovers egg yolks egg whites and most pre cooked meals The following types of food are not suitable for freezing grapes lettuce radishes sour cream mayonnaise eggs in the shell onions whole raw apples and pears To retain colour taste flavour and vitamin C vegetables should be blanched prior to freezing To blanch immerse small batches of the vegetable in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes Remove the vegetable and plunge into cold water to cool quickly Transfer to a colander and drain Lean meat freezes better than fatty meat and can be stored for considerably longer To prevent chops cutlets and steaks from sticking together in solid blocks separate them with a sheet of plastic film Do not salt or season raw foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Cooked food may be seasoned lightly before freezing but note that the flavour of some spices deteriorates when frozen Do not place very warm or hot foods or beverages in the freezer to prevent already frozen food from thawing and to save energy Packing m Freeze food in portions Suitable packing materials plastic film freezer bags polyethylene aluminum foil freezer containers Unsuitable packing materials packing paper parchment paper cellophane garbage bags plastic shopping bags m Expel as
42. no frozen food started to thaw Any food that started to thaw must be used as soon as possible 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 Switching the door alarm off early If the noise of the door alarm bothers you it can be switched off early if you wish m Tap the alarm off button The alarm will stop The alarm off button will light up steady and the symbol of the temperature section with the open door continues to flash until the appliance door is closed 23 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 D m Select the refrigerator section The Refrigerator symbol lights up yellow m Tap the Super Cool button and the indicator light will come on yellow The appliance will now work at full power to lower the temperature in the refrigerator section 24 Switching Super Cool OFF The Super Cool function automatically switches off after appr
43. ny partially or completely thawed food must never be refrozen until it has been cooked High cooking temperatures will kill most bacteria Temperature display During normal operation the temperature display shows on the control panel the temperature in the middle of the refrigerator section and the temperature in the warmest part of the freezer section The correct temperature Setting the temperature The temperatures for the refrigerator section and the freezer section are set separately X EI m Select the refrigerator or the freezer section The Refrigerator or Freezer symbol lights up yellow m Set the temperature with the buttons beside the display Tap the V button to decrease the temperature button to increase the temperature The temperature being set will flash in the display When you tap the buttons you will see the following changes in the temperature display When first tapped The last temperature selected flashes Each subsequent tapping adjusts the temperature in increments of 1 F 1 C 20 Holding down the button will adjust the temperature continuously When the highest lowest temperature is reached the V button disappears Approximately 5 seconds after you release the button the actual average temperature in the refrigerator or freezer section will automatically be displayed If you have adjusted the temperature wait approx 6 hours if the
44. ontainer both containers can be placed in the stainless steel support frame as hanging containers If you wish to use the universal box to serve food m place the shallow container in the stainless steel frame and use the deep container as a lid For serving the universal box with the food can be completely removed from the holder and placed directly on the table 29 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 for cleaning m Slide the front edge of the bottle divider up and lift the bottle divider out 30 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 The maximum freezing capacity specified on the data plate was determined according to DIN EN ISO 15502 Freezing fresh food Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible so that the nutritional value of the food its vitamin content appearance and taste are maintained The longer it takes to freeze the food the more water is lost f
45. osing properly the compressor runs non stop To save energy the compressor switches to a lower rpm when less cooling is required This increases the appliance s running time Troubleshooting the frozen food thaws because it is too warm in the freezer section m Did the room temperature drop below that for which the appliance was designed Increase the room temperature The compressor will run less often if the room temperature is too low Therefore it may become too warm in the freezer section food has frozen to the freezer floor or walls Use a blunt instrument such as a spoon handle to carefully pry the items off the alarm sounds and the alarm off button is flashing A temperature section is too warm because for instance m the appliance door has been opened frequently or a large amount of fresh food has been put in all at once for freezing m the ventilation slits are blocked When the problems have been solved the alarm and the displays go out bars light up in the temperature displays Check the temperature display approx 6 hours after the appliance has been switched on Only temperatures within the range the appliance can display will be shown _F appears in the temperature display This indicates a problem Call Customer Service the active charcoal filter change display lights up red m Change the active charcoal filters If necessar
46. ox 6 hours The appliance will then continue to run at normal power To save energy you can switch off the Super Cool function yourself once the food or drinks are sufficiently chilled EEO m Select the refrigerator section The Refrigerator symbol lights up yellow m Tap the Super Cool button and it will then dim to light yellow The appliance now continues running at normal power 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 if you are loading frozen food into the freezer if you are not loading more than 2 kg fresh food into the freezer per day Switching Super Freeze ON The Super Freeze function should be switched on 6 hours before you place fresh food in the freezer However if you are planning to load the maximum amount of food into the freezer the Super Freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand E m Select the freezer section The Freezer symbol lights up yellow m Tap the Super Freeze button and the indicator light will come on yellow The appliance will now work at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer section Switching Super Freeze OFF Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer the Super Freeze fun
47. played steady the setting to be selected flashes m Whenever you finish changing a setting tap the ON OFF button to confirm m Keep tapping the V button until is displayed m Tap the ON OFF button 21 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 ON The alarm system is always active It does not need to be switched on manually Temperature alarm If the temperature in the freezer section becomes too warm an alarm will sound The alarm off button flashes red and the Freezer symbol flashes The audible and visible signals are triggered under the following conditions for example whenever too much warm air flows into the appliance for example when food is being loaded re arranged or taken out whenever large amounts of food are being frozen at once after a power outage Once the the alarm condition has ended the alarm stops and the displays go out 22 Switching the alarm off early If the alarm signal bothers you it can be silenced m Tap the alarm off button The alarm will stop The alarm off button and the Freezer symbol will continue to flash until the alarm condition has ended If the temperature was above 0 F 18 C for a longer period of time you will need to check to make sure that
48. removed when following the instructions below m Close the top door of the appliance m Loosen the screws 43 on the top hinge bracket 14 and remove the hinge bracket by pulling up m Carefully lift and remove the top door of the appliance and set aside m Make sure that the bearing pin in the middle of the appliance stays in place otherwise the bottom door of the appliance has no hold m Engage the cover 8 together with the mounting bracket on the opposite side m Now place the cover 12 on the other side Removing the bottom soft close mechanism m Open the bottom door of the appliance m Loosen the panel of the soft close mechanism Slowly pry the panel off from the top Be careful not to damage the door seal If the door seal is damaged the appliance door may not close properly and there will not be enough refrigeration m Slide the panel in the direction of the appliance and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance m Place the securing device supplied with the appliance on the soft close mechanism With the securing device in place the joint cannot snap shut Do not remove the securing device until instructed to m From the side carefully lift off the cover using a flathead screwdriver m f necessary lift the appliance backwards slightly with the assistance of another person 59 Changing the door hinging m Push the pin up and ou
49. 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 This will avoid the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance Keep the operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner Correct use P This appliance is intended for domestic use only specifically for the cool storage of food and drinks for storing frozen food for freezing fresh food and for making ice Any other use is not permitted and could be dangerous The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage caused by incorrect use or operation Persons incapable of using the appliance safely owing to their physical sensory or mental capabilities or their inexperience or lack of knowledge must not use this appliance without supervision or instruction by a responsible person Safety with children P Children may use the appliance without supervision only if its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely They must be able to recognize the potential hazards of improper operation P Supervise any children in the vicinity of the appliance Do not allow children to play with the appliance for example to climb inside the drawers or to swing on the door Warning and Safety Instructions Technical sa
50. rom its cells which then shrink Later when the food is defrosted only a portion of this liquid is reabsorbed by the cells This means that the food looses a lot of its moisture You can recognize this by the large pool of water that collects around the defrosted food If food is frozen quickly there is less time for the cells to lose moisture so they shrink less Also because a smaller amount of moisture is lost it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process Very little water collects around the defrosted food Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer make sure to check that the packaging is not damaged the expiry date and the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored by the shop If the food is being stored ata temperature warmer than 0 F 18 C this reduces the storage life of the frozen food m Buy frozen food at the very end of your shopping trip and wrap it in newspaper or use a cooler box or bag to transport it m Place frozen food in the freezer im mediately upon returning home Never re freeze partially or completely thawed food However once thawed food has been thoroughly cooked you may freeze it again 31 Freezing and storing food Home freezing Only freeze food that is fresh and in good condition Hints for home freezing 32 The following types of food are suitable for home freezing fresh
51. rson carefully tilt the appliance backwards and pull the bearing pin down and out m Pay attention to the hinge bushing m Loosen the screws and remove the hinge bracket m Remove the cover and loosen the screw Attach both to the other side m Screw the hinge bracket onto the other side with the two outer screws Do not use the middle screw this lows later alignment of the appliance oor using the outer elongated holes E c oop nscrew the bearing part from the inge bracket turn it 180 and Crew it into the opposite hole of the inge bracket WO SI m Now place the cover on the other side m With the assistance of another person carefully tilt the appliance backwards and insert the bearing pin into the hinge bracket from below The groove in the bottom of the hinge bracket faces forwards m Place the hinge bushing onto the bearing pin m Put the cover on m Place the lower door of the appliance onto the bearing pin from above m Close the bottom door of the appliance 61 Changing the door hinging m Hook the spacer on the handle side into the retainer A m Put the bearing pin in the middle of the appliance through the hinge m Hook the soft close mechanism into bracket into the bottom door of the the retainer B on the appliance appliance side Mounting the bottom soft close Push both parts outwards until they mec
52. s m Whenever you change a setting tap the ON OFF button to confirm m Keep tapping the V button until 8 is displayed m Tap the ON OFF button to confirm m Keep tapping the V button until e is displayed m Tap the ON OFF button You have left the settings mode 37 Automatic defrosting Refrigerator section 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 The condensate is drained away via a channel and drain hole into an evaporation system at the back of the appliance Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are kept clean and are unblocked so that condensate can flow away easily 38 Freezer section The freezer defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated by the condenser from time to time This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer to remain permanently ice free however the food stored remains frozen Cleaning and care Never use abrasive cleaners on the appliance or products that contain washing soda acids chlorine bleach or chemical solvents Note that so called non abrasive cleaners are also unsuitable as they can cause dull patches For all
53. s 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 47 Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr Humming noise made by the motor compressor This noise may get louder for brief periods whenever the motor kicks in Blubb blubb A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes Click Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat switches the motor on or off Ssstrrrrr In multi zone and frost free appliances the movement of air circulating through the appliance can sometimes just barely be heard 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 What causes them and what can you do about them Rattling vibrating 48 The appliance is uneven Balance the appliance using a level and by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance or placing something underneath them The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture Move it away Drawers baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking Check all removable items and refit them correctly Bottles or containers are unstable or knocking against each other Separate them D The transport c
54. s with a product designed for the care of stainless steel It is important that the stainless steel surfaces are sealed with a product suitable for stainless steel after each cleaning This protects the stainless steel surface and prevents the surface from becoming soiled too quickly 39 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 m Connect the appliance to the power supply m Open the top left drawer slightly m Press the ON OFF button on the ice cube maker and the indicator light will come on m Empty the ice cube drawer m Press and hold the ON OFF button on the ice cube maker for approx 10 seconds after 1 second the ice cube maker will switch off and the indicator light will go out The indicator light will flash m Vithin the next 60 seconds push the ice cube drawer in as far as it will go The ice cube tray then rotates into an angled position which makes it easier to clean m Wait until the rotation has stopped before continuing 40 m Now take the ice cube drawer out of the appliance m Clean the ice cube drawer and the ice cube tray with warm water and some mild dish liquid m Press the ON OFF button on the ice cube maker m Now put the ice cube drawer back in the appliance and close it The ice cube
55. t Now the soft close mechanism and the appliance are no longer connected m Remove the panel m Push the shock absorber arm as far as possible towards the handle side m Loosen the three screws on the soft close mechanism and the spacer m In the middle pry out the housing with the soft close mechanism using a flathead screwdriver m Then pry the housing with the soft close mechanism out of the retainer from the appliance side m Lay the soft close mechanism aside m Push out the spacer towards the hinge side 60 m Lay the spacer aside Removing the bottom door of the appliance m Close the bottom door of the appliance m Pull the bearing pin in the middle of the appliance up and out m Carefully lift and remove the bottom door of the appliance and set aside m Pull the cover off m Unscrew the hinge bracket rotate it 180 then screw it onto the opposite side m Turn the plastic cap 180 and replace it on the hinge bracket in the middle m Now place the cover 12 on the other side Changing the door hinging m Lift the plugs 42 out of the door bearing bushing in the appliance door and place it on the other side Mounting the bottom door of the appliance m Remove the cover towards the front m Pull the cover off m Screw the adjustment foot at the bearing pin completely in m With the assistance of another pe
56. t them from sticking together when frozen When freezing make sure that already frozen food does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen so that the frozen food does not start to defrost Freezing large items If you wish to freeze large items such as turkey or game you can remove the glass shelves between the freezer drawers To do this m Remove the freezer drawers and carefully lift and slide out the glass shelves Freezer calendar The freezer calendar on the freezer drawer shows the normal storage times in months for various types of fresh frozen food For store bought frozen foods observe the storage life specified on the packaging OUT S o DRM 2 3 months Cakes ice cream stews 3 5 months Fish mushrooms bread 6 8 months Pork veal poultry 33 Freezing and storing food 10 12 months Beef fruit vegetables Defrosting frozen foods Frozen food can be defrosted in various ways in the microwave in a regular oven using the fan or defrost setting atroom temperature in the refrigerator as it thaws the frozen food will help cool the other food in the refrigerator inasteam oven Flat pieces of partially thawed meat or fish can be placed directly into a hot skillet Fruit can be thawed at room temperature either in the packaging or in a covered bowl Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen You can place th
57. ted to the household water line Correct use P Do not handle frozen items when your hands are wet Your hands could freeze to the item s Risk of injury P Never put ice or popsicles in your mouth immediately after taking them out of the freezer your lips or tongue could freeze to the item s Risk of injury P gt Never re freeze food that has been partially or completed thawed Defrosted food should be used promptly before it loses nutritional value or spoils However once it has been cooked thawed food can be refrozen P gt Never store explosive materials or products with flammable propellants spray cans for example in the appliance Sparking can occur when the thermostat switches on This can cause flammable gasses to explode P Do not operate any electrical devices in the appliance soft ice cream maker for example This could cause sparking Danger of explosion gt High proof alcohol should be stored upright in tightly closed bottles in the refrigerator section Danger of explosion gt Do not store cans or bottles in the freezer section that contain carbonated beverages or liquids that could freeze The cans or bottles could burst Risk of personal injury or damage to the appliance P gt Bottles that are put in the freezer for quick cooling must be removed within one hour Otherwise they could burst Risk of personal injury or damage to the appliance P gt Eating food stored for too long
58. the manufacturer will not be held liable gt Repair of the appliance during the warranty period should only be performed by a service technician authorized by the manufacturer otherwise any damage will not be covered by the warranty 10 P Disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply prior to installation maintenance or repair The appliance is disconnected when one of the following conditions is met the appliance has been unplugged To unplug pull carefully on the plug NOT on the cord the respective breaker of the house wiring system is off B 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 gt Installation of this appliance in non stationary locations e g on ships must only be performed by a qualified specialist who must ensure that the conditions for safe operation are in place Warning and Safety Instructions gt The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage resulting from a faulty connection to the water supply gt Only qualified specialists should connect the appliance to the household water line or perform any repairs on the ice cube maker gt The ice cube maker is not intended to be used with a hot water supply line P The fridge freezer must be disconnected from the electrical power supply before the appliance is connec
59. until is displayed m Tap the ON OFF button You have left the settings mode When the safety lock is activated the safety lock indicator fF will light up in the temperature display 18 The correct temperature The correct temperature is very important for storing food If food is not stored at the correct temperature bacteria can multiply rapidly causing the food to spoil This can be prevented or slowed down by selecting the correct temperature Temperature affects the rate at which bacteria can multiply Reducing the temperature slows down this process The temperature in the appliance will rise for the following reasons if you open the door frequently or keep it open too long if you put too much food in it if you put food in it that is too warm if the ambient temperature is too high 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 n the freezer For freezing fresh food and storing frozen food for longer periods of time the temperature needs to be at least O F 18 C At this temperature most bacteria stop growing However when the temperature rises above 14 F 10 C the bacteria become active causing the food to start deteriorating and reducing the storage life This is why a
60. y 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 m While nA is illuminated press the audio alarm off button The temperature display will show the warmest temperature recorded in the freezer section during the power outage Depending on the temperature check to see whether the food in the freezer thawed partially or completely If that is the case cook the food before refreezing it The warmest recorded temperature will appear in the display for approx 1 minute Then the display will revert to the actual current temperature in the freezer section 45 Troubleshooting dn appears in the temperature display The demo mode is activated m Call Customer Service the ice cube maker will not switch on m Check that the appliance is connected to the power supply the ice cube maker is not producing any ice cubes m Was the water supply line purged of air before the appliance was used for the first time m Check that the ice cube maker is switched on m Check that the freezer section is switched on m Check that the water supply valve is open m Check that the ice cube drawer is completely closed Remember that it can take up to 24 hours for the first ice cubes to be produced the ice cube maker is producing on
61. zer section is cold enough you can place the food in the freezer drawers and return the drawers to the freezer m Switch off the Super Freeze function as soon as the freezer section has reached a constant temperature of at least 0 F 18 C 41 Active charcoal filter The prompt to change the active charcoal filter will occur approx every 6 months When the display for an active charcoal filter change lights up red the active charcoal filters must be changed Replacing the active charcoal filters m Pull the retainer for the active charcoal filters up and off the shelf m Remove the two active charcoal filters and insert the new filters into the retainer with the encircling edge down DI m Place the retainer in the middle of the rear limit stop of any shelf so that it engages To confirm the filter change m touch the display for an active charcoal filter change for approx 2 seconds The display for an active charcoal filter change goes out and the timer is reset Changing the active charcoal filters at a later date 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 charcoal filter change display you can turn it off m touch the display for an active charcoal filter change for approx 2 seconds The active charcoal filter chang

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