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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 Freezing and storing food ......... . 26 Maximum freezing capacity.
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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
Warning and Safety instructions dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable This appliance complies with all for damage resulting from incorrect or relevant safety requirements. improper use or operation of the Improper use can, however, present appliance. a risk of both personal injury and The appliance can only be used by damage to property. -
Page 8: Technical Safety
Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety - air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and Before setting up the appliance, - contact the Service Department for check it for any externally visible advice. damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. - Page 9 Faulty components must only be requirement is observed and regularly replaced by genuine Miele original tested and where there is any doubt, spare parts. The manufacturer can only the household wiring system should be guarantee the safety of the appliance inspected by a qualified electrician.
- Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids Do not handle frozen food with wet which could freeze in the freezer. The hands. Your hands may freeze to the cans or bottles could explode. Danger frozen food.
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Page 11: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance
Warning and Safety instructions Do not use a steam-cleaning Stainless steel appliances appliance to defrost or clean the Do not use sticky notes, transparent appliance. Steam could reach adhesive tape, masking tape or other electrical components and cause a types of adhesive on the surface of the short circuit. -
Page 12: How To Save Energy
How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not near to a heat source (radiator, Near to a heat source (radiator, oven). -
Page 13: 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 14: 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 ^ Press the master switch on the right periods of time hand side of the control panel until If the appliance is not going to be used both temperature displays go out. -
Page 15: 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 16: Temperature Display
The correct temperature Temperature display The newly selected temperature will be adopted automatically after a short The temperature display on the while. The indicator for the temperature which control panel always shows the has been set for the refrigeration required temperature. section will light up. - Page 17 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently
Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones – pre-packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it Due to the natural circulation of the air should be kept at a temperature of in the appliance, there are different approx. -
Page 22: Food Which Should Not Be Stored In A Refrigerator
Using the refrigerator efficiently Food which should not be Storing food correctly stored in a refrigerator Food should generally be stored covered or packaged. This will prevent Not all food is suitable for refrigeration, food smells from affecting other foods, as some food is sensitive to cold. -
Page 23: Unpacked Meat And Vegetables
Using the refrigerator efficiently – Examples of fruit and vegetables Meat which react strongly to the natural Meat should be stored unwrapped. gases given off by other types of (Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat fruit and vegetables are: loosely covered, and leave containers Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels open). -
Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: Before Placing Food In The Freezer Compartment
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 29: 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 30: Ice Cubes
Freezing and storing food 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: Problem Solving Guide
Contact a qualified electrician or warm. 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 37 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 refrigerator is not working.
- Page 38 ^ Clean the condensate channel and drain hole. 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...
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Page 39: Noises
Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can Brrrrr... get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb..A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes. -
Page 40: After Sales / Guarantee
– your Miele Dealer – Miele (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance. -
Page 41: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363) All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a local and national safety regulations suitable replacement is obtained. -
Page 42: Installation
Further information is available from handle is fitted correctly. Should you your dealer. require further assistance please contact your Miele customer service centre. Location This appliance should be installed in a dry, well-ventilated room. It should not... -
Page 43: Climate Range
Installation Aligning the appliance Climate range ^ To align the appliance, adjust the feet The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient using the spanner supplied. temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range of Levelling the appliance door the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. -
Page 44: Appliance Dimensions
Installation Appliance dimensions KFN 12943 SD edt/cs 2020 750 mm 630 mm... -
Page 45: Changing The Door Hinging
Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below. To change the door hinging you will need the following tools: – a cross-slotted screwdriver, – a flat-bladed screwdriver, – a selection of Torx screwdrivers, –... - Page 46 Changing the door hinging ^ Rotate retaining plate f by 180°. Removing the doors ^ Then fit cover e from the front over Make sure the door shelves are retaining plate f, and slide it over to empty. the right. The writing must be visible. ^ Close the upper door.
- Page 47 Changing the door hinging ^ Close the lower appliance 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 48 Changing the door hinging Changing over the doors ^ Screw hinge plate f into position on the opposite side using the two outer ^ Pull hinge pin a together with disc b long slots only. To make it possible to and adjustable foot c upwards and align the door later, do not replace off.
- Page 49 Changing the door hinging ^ Fit hinge pin i into middle hinge ^ Align the door with the appliance plate k in the lower door. The ridge housing using the long slots in the on the hinge pin will fit into the notch lower hinge plate.
- Page 50 Changing the door hinging Refitting the handles It is important to check that the side section of the handle d does not Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when come into contact with the door seal you refit the handles. The door seal when opening the door, as this will be damaged if the handle is would damage the door seal...
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Page 51: 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 52: Building In The Appliance
Building in the appliance The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. When built into a kitchen run (max. depth 580 mm) the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit. - Page 56 Alteration rights reserved / 0612 M.-Nr. 09 290 880 / 01 KFN 12943 SD edt/cs...