Miele KFN 14943 SD ed manual

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    Operating and Installation Instructions Fridge-Freezer Combination KFN 14943 SD ed To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 589 450 e n-C A[...]

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    , Avoid the risk of electrical shock - Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. - Do not move the 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 [...]

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    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 con[...]

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    Adjustments ^ Use the wrench provided to adjust the feet as needed, so that the appliance is level. ^ If necessary, unscrew the foot a from the hinge bracket in order to support the appliance door. Installation information 47[...]

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    Appliance dimensions ABC KFN 14943 SD ed 2020 750 630 Installation information 48[...]

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    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 anot[...]

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    Before changing the hinging, remove any items of food from the shelves in the appliance door. Removing the top soft-close mechanism: ^ Open the top door of the appliance. ^ Loosen the panel a 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 dam[...]

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    ^ Remove the cover d . Now the soft-close mechanism and the appliance are no longer connected. ^ Remove the panel a . ^ Push the shock absorber arm f as far as possible towards the handle side. ^ Loosen the three screws g on the soft-close mechanism and the spacer. ^ In the middle, pry out the housing with the soft-close mechanism using a flathead [...]

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    Caution! The top door of the appliance is no longer secured as soon as the hinge bracket is removed when following the instructions below! ^ Close the top door of the appliance. ^ Loosen the screws m on the top hinge bracket n and remove the hinge bracket by pulling up. ^ Carefully lift and remove the top door of the appliance and set aside. ^ Make[...]

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    ^ Push the pin e up and out. Now the soft-close mechanism and the appliance are no longer connected. ^ Remove the panel a . ^ Push the shock absorber arm f as far as possible towards the handle side. ^ Loosen the three screws g on the soft-close mechanism and the spacer. ^ In the middle, pry out the housing with the soft-close mechanism using a fla[...]

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    ^ Lift the plugs l out of the door bearing bushing in the appliance door and place it on the other side. Mounting the bottom door of the appliance: ^ Remove the cover a towards the front. ^ Pull the cover b off. ^ Screw the adjustment foot at the bearing pin c completely in. ^ With the assistance of another person, carefully tilt the appliance back[...]

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    ^ Put the bearing pin i in the middle of the appliance through the hinge bracket k into the bottom door of the appliance. Mounting the bottom soft-close mechanism: ^ Remove the cover a from the panel b , turn it 180° and replace it on the other side. ^ Hook the spacer on the handle side into the retainer (A). ^ Hook the soft-close mechanism into t[...]

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    ^ Hang the panel b on the shock absorber arm d . ^ Pull the shock absorber arm d towards the hinge bracket and insert the pin e from the top so that the square rests in the recess. ^ Put on the cover f in such a way that it engages. Take care that the cover f sits correctly to ensure that the door closes properly and the pin is secured. ^ Remove th[...]

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    Mounting the top soft-close mechanism: ^ Remove the cover a from the panel b , turn it 180° and replace it on the other side. ^ Hook the spacer on the handle side into the retainer (A). ^ Hook the soft-close mechanism into the retainer (B) on the appliance side. Push both parts outwards until they engage. ^ With the three screws c , first screw on[...]

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    ^ Remove the securing device g . ^ Place the panel b onto the soft-close mechanism from above, engaging it at the bottom first and then at the top. ^ 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. ^ First, loosely[...]

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    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: ^ Remove the middle screw a from the hinge bracket. ^ Loosen the two outer screws[...]

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    a adapter cabinet b appliance c kitchen cabinet d 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 a 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. T[...]

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    Subject to change without notice / 4709 KFN 14943 SD ed M.-Nr. 07 589 450 / 01[...]