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Operating and installation instructionsRefrigerator
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essentialto read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
en-GB M.-Nr. 09 552 430
Contents
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Warning and Safety instructions .......................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 12
How to save energy............................................................................................. 13
Guide to the appliance ........................................................................................ 15K 12010 S-2, K 12012 S-2, K 12012 S-3 .............................................................. 15K 12020 S-1, K 12023 S-2, K 12023 S-3 .............................................................. 16K 12022 S-1, K 12024 S-3 .................................................................................... 17Control element ..................................................................................................... 18
Switching on and off ........................................................................................... 19Before using for the first time................................................................................ 19Switching on.......................................................................................................... 19Switching off.......................................................................................................... 19Switching off for longer periods of time ................................................................ 19
The correct temperature..................................................................................... 20. . . in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 20. . . in the freezer compartment ............................................................................. 21Setting the temperature......................................................................................... 21
Winter setting ...................................................................................................... 22With low room temperatures ................................................................................. 22
To activate the winter setting............................................................................ 22To deactivate the winter setting ....................................................................... 22
Freezing food efficiently ........................................................................................ 22Activate the winter setting................................................................................ 22Deactivate the winter setting............................................................................ 22
Storing food in the refrigerator section............................................................. 23Different storage zones ......................................................................................... 23Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 24When shopping for food........................................................................................ 24Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 24
Adjusting the interior fittings.............................................................................. 25Moving the shelves................................................................................................ 25Split shelf............................................................................................................... 25Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf ................................................................... 25
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) ............................................ 26Using the freezer compartment............................................................................. 26Freezing fresh food................................................................................................ 26
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Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 26Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 27Cooling drinks quickly ........................................................................................... 29Ice cubes............................................................................................................... 29
Defrosting............................................................................................................. 30
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 33Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 33Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 34Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 34Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels....................................... 35Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................................................................................ 36Cleaning the compressor and metal grille at the back of the appliance............... 36Cleaning the door seal .......................................................................................... 36After cleaning ........................................................................................................ 36
What to do if ... .................................................................................................... 37
Noises................................................................................................................... 42
After Sales / Guarantee....................................................................................... 43
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 44
Installation............................................................................................................ 45Location................................................................................................................. 45Climate range ........................................................................................................ 46Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 46Appliances supplied with wall spacers ................................................................. 46Installation ............................................................................................................. 47Building the appliance into a kitchen run .............................................................. 48Appliance dimensions ........................................................................................... 49
Changing the door hinging ................................................................................. 50Changing the hinging of the freezer compartment door ....................................... 51Changing over the door handle............................................................................. 52
Building under...................................................................................................... 54
Warning and Safety instructions
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This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury anddamage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,please read these instructions carefully before using it for the firsttime. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use andmaintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instruc-tions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new usersare familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
This appliance is intended for use in domestic households andsimilar working and residential environments. It is not intended for outdoor use.
This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling andstoring food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food, freez-ing fresh food and for making ice.Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could bedangerous.
This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medi-cines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such materialsor products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes cancause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance is not suitablefor use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in-correct use of the appliance.
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The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to useit in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences ofincorrect operation.
Safety with children
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appli-ance unless they are constantly supervised.
Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper-vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog-nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the applianceunsupervised.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and donot let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must bekept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, childrencould become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head andsuffocate.
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Technical safety
The coolant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complieswith statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EUguidelines.
This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a naturalgas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, itdoes not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the green-house effect.The use of this coolant has, however, led to a slight increase in thenoise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the com-pressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around thesystem. This is unavoidable, and does not have any adverse effecton the performance of the appliance.Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of theappliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leakingcoolant can damage the eyes.In the event of any damage:
– avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark,
– disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply,
– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for severalminutes, and
– contact the Miele Service Department.
Warning and Safety instructions
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The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room itshould be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is ina small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room space is required. Theamount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate insidethe appliance.
To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that theconnection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the dataplate corresponds to the household supply.Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consulta qualified electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteedwhen correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re-quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-tion tested by a qualified electrician.
Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assuredif it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replacedby a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user fromdanger.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by amulti-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard anddo not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
Do not use in a damp or wet environment (e.g. garage or utilityroom). Moisture could reach live components or the electrical con-nection and cause a short circuit.
This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.on a ship).
Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Checkthe appliance for visible signs of damage.
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The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply duringinstallation, maintenance and repair work.
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can causeconsiderable danger for the user.Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by aMiele authorised technician.
While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be un-dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise theguarantee is invalidated.
Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty componentsmust only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
Correct use
The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate in-side the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambienttemperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching offfor longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperat-ure.
Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi-ciency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption andcould cause damage to the components.
The appliance lid has plastic edges. Take care not to get oil or faton it. Oil and fat can cause stress cracks to the plastic, which cancause it to break or tear.
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance orthe door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plasticcomponents as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
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Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any productscontaining propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components couldcause flammable vapours to ignite. Danger of fire and explosion.
Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice creammaker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and explosion.
Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or li-quids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could ex-plode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles arenot left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, caus-ing injury or damage.
Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance withwet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal.Danger of frost burn.
Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never placeice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer com-partment.The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frostburn to the lips and tongue.
Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defros-ted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value andspoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after ithas been cooked.
Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage instruc-tions given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning. Storage timeswill depend on several factors, including the freshness and quality ofthe food, as well as the temperature at which it is stored.
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Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts withthis appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu-facturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liab-ility.
Cleaning and care
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these willcause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this ap-pliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged orpointed objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.
Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de-frost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could containsubstances which could damage the plastic parts or which mightcause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Transporting the appliance
Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori-ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy andmust be transported by two people.
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Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch orlock unusable.This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking them-selves in and endangering their lives.
Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam-age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser,
– bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. In normal operation there is no risk.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet-rates the airways.
Caring for the environment
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Disposal of the packing mater-ialThe packaging is designed to protectthe appliance from damage duringtransportation. The packaging materialsused are selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces theuse of raw materials in the manufactur-ing process and also reduces theamount of waste in landfill sites.
Disposal of your old applianceElectrical and electronic appliances of-ten contain valuable materials. Theyalso contain specific materials, com-pounds and components, which wereessential for their correct function andsafety. These could be hazardous to hu-man health and to the environment ifdisposed of with your domestic wasteor if handled incorrectly. Please do not,therefore, dispose of your old appliancewith your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local com-munity waste collection / recyclingcentre for electrical and electronic ap-pliances, or contact your dealer orMiele for advice. You are also respons-ible (by law, depending on country) fordeleting any personal data that may bestored on the appliance being disposedof.
Take care not to damage the pipeworkat the back of it before or during trans-portation to an authorised collection de-pot.In this way, refrigerant in the pipeworkand oil in the compressor will be con-tained, and will not leak into the envir-onment.
Please ensure that your old appliancepresents no danger to children whilebeing stored awaiting disposal. See"Warning and Safety instructions" formore information.
How to save energy
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Normal energy consump-tion
Increased energy con-sumption
Installation site /Maintenance
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilatedroom.
Protected from direct sun-light.
In direct sunlight.
Not near to a heat source(radiator, oven).
Near to a heat source (radi-ator, oven).
Where the ideal ambientroom temperature is approx.20 °C.
Where there is a high ambi-ent room temperature.
Ventilation gaps uncoveredand dusted regularly.
Ventilation gaps covered ordusty.
Compressor and metal grille(heat exchanger) at the backof the appliance dusted atleast once a year.
Dust build-up on the com-pressor and metal grille (heatexchanger).
Temperaturesetting
With a medium setting of 2to 3.
With a low temperature set-ting: the lower the temperat-ure in the appliance, thehigher the energy consump-tion.
If your appliance has awinter setting make sure it isswitched off if the ambientroom temperature isabove18 °C.
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Normal energy consump-tion
Increased energy con-sumption
Use Drawers and shelves ar-ranged as they were whenthe appliance was delivered.
Only open the door whennecessary and for as short atime as possible. Store foodin an organised way.
Frequent opening of thedoor for long periods willcause a loss of coldness.The appliance will cool downand the compressor will runfor longer periods.
Take an insulated cool bagwhen shopping and loadfood in the appliance assoon as possible.Replace any food removedas quickly as possible, be-fore it begins to thaw.Allow hot food and drinks tocool down before placingthem in the appliance.
Hot food or food at roomtemperature raises the tem-perature inside the appli-ance. The appliance will cooldown and the compressorwill run for longer periods.
Store food covered or pack-aged.
The evaporation or condens-ation of liquids will cause aloss of coldness.
Place frozen food in the refri-gerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the applianceto allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation willcause a loss of coldness.
Defrosting Defrost the freezer compart-ment when a layer of ice 0.5cm (max.) thick has built up.
A build-up of ice slowsdown the cooling process.
Guide to the appliance
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K 12010 S-2, K 12012 S-2, K 12012 S-3
a Freezer compartment (depending on model)
b Shelves (number will depend on model)
c Condensate channel and drain hole
d Fruit and vegetable drawer
e Butter and cheese compartment
f Door shelf / Egg tray
g On/Off and Temperature selector, interior lighting and winter setting switch (de-pending on model)
h Bottle shelf
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K 12020 S-1, K 12023 S-2, K 12023 S-3
a Adjustable shelf
b Condensate channel and drain hole
c Fruit and vegetable containers
d Butter and cheese compartment
e Door shelf / Egg tray
f Half width shelf (depending on model)
g On/Off and Temperature selector, interior lighting and winter setting switch (de-pending on model)
h Bottle shelf
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K 12022 S-1, K 12024 S-3
a Freezer compartment
b Shelves (number will depend on model)
c Condensate channel and drain hole
d Fruit and vegetable containers
e Butter and cheese compartment
f Door shelf / Egg tray
g Half width shelf (depending on model)
h On/Off and Temperature selector, interior lighting and winter setting switch
i Bottle shelf
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Control element
a On/Off and temperature selector
b Winter setting rocker switch (only on appliances with a freezer compartment)
c Light contact switch
Switching on and off
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Before using for the first time
Packaging material
Remove all packaging material fromthe inside of the appliance.
Protective foil
The stainless steel trim to the interiorshelves and the door shelves has alayer of protective foil to prevent dam-age during transportation.
Carefully remove the protective foilfrom the stainless steel trim.
Cleaning
Please refer to the relevant instruc-tions in "Cleaning and care".
Clean the inside of the appliance andthe accessories.
Switching on
To enable the temperature to get suf-ficiently cold inside the appliance, al-low the appliance to run for a fewhours before placing food in it.
Turn the On/Off and temperature se-lector in a clockwise direction awayfrom the "0" position.
The higher the setting, the lower thetemperature in the appliance.
The appliance will start cooling.
The interior lighting will come on whenthe door is opened.
Switching off Turn the On/Off and temperature se-
lector from "1" to "0". You must meeta little resistance as you do so.
The interior lighting will go out and thecooling process will be switched off.
Switching off for longer peri-ods of time
If, during a long absence, the ap-pliance is switched off but notcleaned and the door(s) left shut,there is a danger of mould buildingup inside the appliance.It is essential to clean the appliance.
If the appliance is not going to be usedfor a longer period of time, e.g. whilston holiday:
switch the appliance off,
disconnect it from the mains,
defrost the freezer compartment (de-pending on model),
clean the appliance and
leave the door(s) ajar to air the appli-ance and avoid odours building up in-side the appliance.
The correct temperature
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It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in the ap-pliance. Micro-organisms will causefood which is not stored at the correcttemperature to deteriorate rapidly. Tem-perature influences the growth rate ofthese micro-organisms. Reducing thetemperature reduces their growth rate.
The temperature in the appliance willrise:
– the more often the door is openedand the longer it is kept open,
– the more food that is stored in it,
– the warmer the food is which is beingput into it,
– the higher the ambient temperaturesurrounding the appliance. The appli-ance is designed for use within spe-cific ambient temperatures (climaterange). Do not use in ambient tem-peratures for which it is not designed.
. . . in the refrigerator sectionWe recommend a temperature of 4 °Cin the refrigerator section.
If you want to check the temperature in-side the appliance place a thermometerin a glass of water and then place theglass in the middle of the refrigerator.
After about 24 hours, the thermometerwill show the approximate temperaturein the refrigerator.
Bathwater and other household ther-mometers are not very accurate. It isbest to use an electronic thermometer.
Do not measure the temperature of theair in the appliance. The result will notreflect the temperature in the food.
Try to open the door as little as pos-sible during the measuring period, aswarm room air will enter the refriger-ator every time the door is opened.
The correct temperature
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. . . in the freezer compartment(depending on model)
To freeze fresh food and to store frozenfood for a long time, a temperature of-18 °C is required. At this temperaturethe growth of micro-organisms is gener-ally halted. As soon as the temperaturerises above -10 °C, the micro-organ-isms become active in the food againso that it cannot be kept as long. Forthis reason, partially defrosted or fullydefrosted food must not be re-frozen.Food may be re-frozen once it has beencooked, as the high temperaturesachieved when cooking destroy mostmicro-organisms.
Setting the temperatureThe temperature is set with the On/Offand temperature selector.
Turn it to a setting between 1 and 7.
The higher the setting, the lower thetemperature in the appliance.
A middle range setting is usually suffi-cient.
However, if frozen food is to be storedin the freezer compartment, then asetting of between 4 and 7 is recom-mended to ensure that the requiredtemperature in the freezer compartmentis maintained.
It is also advisable to set the temperat-ure within this range, if
– the door is being opened frequentlyand/or being kept open for longerperiods,
– large quantities of food are stored in-side the appliance,
– there is a high ambient temperature.
Set the temperature as required usingthe temperature selector dial.
The temperature in the freezer com-partment is controlled by the temper-ature in the refrigerator section.
Winter setting
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With low room temperaturesThe freezer compartment may not getcold enough if the room temperatureis at 18 °C or below because the lowambient temperature in the roomcauses the compressor to switch onless frequently. This can cause frozenfood to thaw. The winter setting is de-signed to prevent this happening.
To activate the winter setting
Press the winter setting rocker switchto setting "1".
The compressor will now switch onmore frequently, lowering the temperat-ure in the freezer compartment to therequired level.
To deactivate the winter setting
If the ambient room temperature iswarmer than 18 °C, the winter settingshould be switched off. Otherwise theappliance will use more energy than itneeds to.
Press the winter setting rocker switchto setting "0".
The appliance will continue running atnormal power.
Freezing food efficientlyFor optimum results switch on thewinter setting on before putting freshfood into the freezer compartment. Thishelps food to freeze quickly and retainits nutrients, vitamins, flavours and ap-pearance.
Exceptions! This is not necessary:
– when placing food in the freezer thatis already frozen.
– when freezing up to 2 kg fresh fooddaily.
Activate the winter setting
Activate the winter setting 24 hours be-fore placing food to be frozen in thefreezer compartment.
Press the winter setting rocker switchto setting "1".
The temperature in the freezer compart-ment will start to drop because thecompressor is switching on more fre-quently.
Deactivate the winter setting
Switch the winter setting off about 24hours after placing food in the freezercompartment as it will be frozen.
Press the winter setting rocker switchto setting "0".
The appliance will continue running atnormal power.
Storing food in the refrigerator section
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Danger of explosion.Do not store explosive materials inthe appliance or any products con-taining propellants (e.g. spray cans).
If storing food which contains alot of fat or oil in the appliance or theappliance door, make sure that itdoes not come into contact withplastic components as this couldcause stress cracks or break theplastic.
Different storage zonesDue to natural air circulation there aredifferent temperature zones in the refri-gerator section.
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest sec-tion of the appliance. Make use of thedifferent temperature zones when pla-cing food in the appliance.
To allow air to circulate efficiently, donot pack food too closely together inthe refrigerator.
Food must not touch the back of therefrigerator section as it may freeze tothe back wall.
Warmest area
The warmest area in the refrigeratorsection is at the top in the front areaand in the door. Use this for storing but-ter and cheese.
Coldest area
The coldest area is directly above thefruit and vegetable drawer(s) and at theback of the appliance.
Use this for all delicate and highly per-ishable food, e.g.
– fish, meat, poultry,
– sausage products, ready meals,
– dishes or baked goods containingeggs or cream,
– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza orquiche dough,
– soft cheese and other dairy products,
– pre-packed vegetables and otherfresh food with a label stating itshould be kept at a temperature ofapprox. 4 °C.
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Food which is not suitable forstorage in the refrigerator sec-tionNot all food is suitable for refrigerationat temperatures below 5°C as somefood is sensitive to cold. The appear-ance, consistency, taste and / or the vit-amin content of certain types of foodcan be adversely affected by beingstored in too cold a place.
Food which does not tolerate cold tem-peratures includes:
– Pineapples, avocados, bananas,pomegranates, mangoes, melons,papayas, passion fruit, citrus fruits(such as lemons, oranges, mandar-ins, grapefruit),
– Fruit which is not yet ripe
– Aubergines/eggplant, cucumbers,potatoes, peppers/capsicum, toma-toes, courgettes/zucchini,
– Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan.
When shopping for foodThe freshness of food when first placedin the appliance is the most importantfactor in determining how long it staysfresh, and how long it can be kept in theappliance.Always observe the use-by date andthe recommended storage temperature.Time out of the refrigerator should bekept to a minimum, for example, whentransporting food in a hot car.
Tip: Take a cool bag with you whenshopping and on return place food intothe appliance immediately.
Storing food correctlyFood should generally be storedcovered or packaged in the refriger-ator section. This will prevent foodsmells from affecting other food, foodfrom drying out, and also any cross-contamination of bacteria. This is espe-cially important for storing protein-based food such as meat or fish.The growth of bacteria, such as sal-monella, can be avoided by setting thecorrect temperature and maintaininggood standards of hygiene.
Fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables can be storedloose in the fruit and vegetabledrawer(s).
Protein rich food
Please note that food rich in protein de-teriorates faster than other types offood. Shellfish, for example, deterior-ates faster than fish, and fish deterior-ates faster than meat.
Adjusting the interior fittings
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Moving the shelvesThe shelves can be adjusted accordingto the height of the food.
Raise the shelf, and pull it forwardsslightly until the notch at the side is inline with the shelf support. It can thenbe raised or lowered to the requiredlevel.
The raised edge on the protective stripat the back must face upwards to pre-vent food from touching the back of theappliance and freezing to it.
Stoppers prevent the shelves from be-ing dislodged by mistake.
Split shelf(depending on model)
In order to accommodate tall items inthe appliance, such as tall bottles orcontainers, one of the shelves is di-vided. The front section can be pushedcarefully under the rear section.
Push the rear half of the glass shelfslightly upwards.
With the rear half pushed up, lift thefront half of the glass shelf up slightlyat the front, then slide it carefully un-derneath the rear half.
Adjusting the door shelf /bottle shelf Push the door/bottle shelf upwards,
then remove it by pulling it forwards
Replace the door/bottle shelf at therequired position. Ensure that it is se-curely pushed back into position.
Freezing and storing food (depending on model)
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Using the freezer compartmentUse the freezer compartment to:
– store frozen food,
– make ice cubes,
– freeze small quantities of fresh food.
Up to 2 kg of food can be frozen in24 hours.
Freezing fresh foodFresh food should be frozen as quicklyas possible. This way the nutritionalvalue of the food, its vitamin content,appearance and taste are not impaired.
Food which takes a long time to freezewill lose more water from its cells,which then shrink. During the defrostingprocess, only some of this water is re-absorbed by the cells; the rest collectsaround the food.
If food is frozen quickly, the cells haveless time to lose moisture, so theyshrink less. As there is not so muchmoisture loss, it is easier for the food toreabsorb it during the defrosting pro-cess, and very little water collectsaround the defrosted food.
Storing frozen foodWhen buying frozen food to store inyour freezer, check
– that the packaging is not damaged,
– the use-by date,
– the temperature at which the frozenfood is being stored in the shop. Thelength of time it can be kept is re-duced if it has been stored at a tem-perature warmer than -18 °C.
Buy frozen food once you have fin-ished the rest of your shopping, andwrap it in newspaper or use a coolbag or cool box to transport it.
Store it in the freezer as soon as pos-sible.
Never re-freeze partially or fullydefrosted food. Consume defrostedfood as soon as possible as it willlose its nutritional value and spoil ifleft for too long. Defrosted food mayonly be re-frozen after it has beencooked.
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Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in agood condition.
Hints on home freezing
– The following types of food are suit-able for freezing:Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, ve-getables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairyproducts, cakes, leftovers, egg yolks,egg whites and a range of pre-cooked meals.
– The following types of food are notsuitable for freezing:Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sourcream, mayonnaise, eggs in theirshells, onions, whole raw apples andpears.
– To retain colour, taste, aroma and vit-amin C, vegetables should beblanched after they have beentrimmed and washed. To blanch:bring a large saucepan of water tothe boil, immerse the vegetables inthe fast boiling water for 2 - 3 minutes, depending on variety. Re-move, and plunge into ice-cold waterto cool quickly. Drain and pack readyfor freezing.
– Lean meat freezes better than fattymeat, and can be stored for consid-erably longer.
– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets orrolled meat from freezing together insolid blocks when packed, separatewith a sheet of plastic freezer film.
– Do not season fresh foods orblanched vegetables before freezing.Only season cooked food lightly be-
fore freezing, but care should betaken as the taste of some spices al-ters when frozen.
– Placing hot foods or drinks in thefreezer causes food that is alreadyfrozen to partially thaw and increasesenergy consumption. Allow hot foodsand drinks to cool down before pla-cing them in the freezer.
Packaging
Freeze food in portions.
Suitable packing material
– plastic freezer film
– freezer bags
– aluminium foil
– freezer containers
Unsuitable packing material
– wrapping paper
– grease-proof paper
– cellophane
– bin bags
– plastic carrier bags
Expel as much air as possible fromthe packaging.
Close the packaging tightly with
– rubber bands
– plastic clips
– string or bag ties
– freezer tape.
Tip: Freezer bags may also be sealedusing home heat sealing kits.
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Make a note of the contents and thedate of freezing on the packaging.
Approx. 24 hours before placing freshfood in the freezer compartment
Turn the On/Off and temperature se-lector to a medium setting (ap-prox. 6).
If the ambient room temperature isabove 18 °C, do not activate thewinter setting.
Activate the winter setting (see"Winter setting").
This helps food which is already storedin the freezer to stay frozen.
Placing food in the appliance
Unfrozen food should not touchfrozen food as this will cause frozenfood to begin to thaw.
Make sure that the packaging andcontainers are dry to prevent themsticking together when frozen.
Place the food flat in the bottom ofthe freezer compartment so that itfreezes through to the core as quicklyas possible.
Approx. 24 hours after placing freshfood in the freezer compartment
The freezing process is complete.
After a further 24 hours turn the tem-perature selector back to the normalsetting.
Storage time for frozen foodThe storage life of food is very variable,even at a constant temperature of-18 °C. Decomposition processes alsotake place in frozen food, albeit at avery reduced speed. For example fatcan become rancid from contact withoxygen in the air. This is why lean meatcan be stored approx. twice as long asfatty meat.
The storage times quoted are guide val-ues for the storage life of different foodgroups in the freezer section.
Food group Storagetime(Months)
Ice cream 2 to 6
Bread, baked goods 2 to 6
Cheese 2 to 4
Fish, oily 1 to 2
Fish, lean 1 to 5
Sausage, ham 1 to 3
Game, pork 1 to 12
Poultry, beef 2 to 10
Vegetables, fruit 6 to 18
Herbs 6 to 10
Where the storage time given on thepackaging differs, follow the advice onthe packaging.
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DefrostingFrozen food can be defrosted in differ-ent ways:
– in a microwave oven,
– in an oven using "Fan heat" or the"Defrost" setting,
– at room temperature,
– in the refrigerator section (the coldgiven off by the frozen food helps tokeep the other food cold),
– in a steam oven.
Flat pieces of partially thawed fish canbe placed directly into a hot frying pan.
Meat and poultry It is particularly im-portant to observe food hygiene ruleswhen defrosting poultry. Do not use theliquid from defrosted poultry. Pour itaway and wash the container it was in,the sink and your hands. Danger of sal-monella poisoning. Ensure that meatand fish (e.g. mince, chicken, fish fillets)do not come into contact with otherfoods while defrosting. Catch the liquidand dispose of it carefully.
Fruit should be defrosted at room tem-perature in its packaging, or in acovered bowl.
Most vegetables can be cooked whilestill frozen. Just put straight into boilingwater or hot fat. The cooking time isslightly less than that of fresh veget-ables due to changes in the cell struc-ture.
Never re-freeze partially or fullydefrosted food. Consume defrostedfood as soon as possible as it willlose its nutritional value and spoil ifleft for too long. Defrosted food mayonly be re-frozen after it has beencooked.
Cooling drinks quicklyWhen cooling drinks quickly in thefreezer compartment, make sure bottlesare not left in for more than one hour;otherwise they could burst.
Ice cubes
Fill the ice cube tray three quartersfull of water and place it on the bot-tom of the freezer compartment.
Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,for example a spoon handle, to re-move the ice tray from the freezer if itis stuck.
Tip: Ice cubes can be removed easilyfrom the tray by twisting the tray gentlyor by holding it under cold running wa-ter for a short time.
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Refrigerator sectionThe refrigerator section defrosts auto-matically.
Condensate and frost can build up onthe back wall of the refrigerator sectionwhilst the compressor is running. Youdo not need to remove this, as it will de-frost and evaporate automatically withthe warmth generated by the com-pressor.
The condensate is drained awaythrough a channel and drain hole, thenfed into an evaporation system at theback of the appliance.
Condensate must be able todrain away unhindered at all times.Keep the condensate channel anddrain hole clean to enable this.
Freezer compartmentThe freezer compartment does not de-frost automatically.
In normal use, ice and frost will form inthe freezer compartment, e.g. on the in-ternal walls. How much ice and frostaccumulates in the appliance will de-pend on the following:
– whether the freezer compartmentdoor has been opened frequently orleft open for a while.
– whether a large quantity of food hasbeen placed in the freezer at once.
– whether the humidity in the room hasincreased.
In certain circumstances, too thick alayer of ice can prevent the freezercompartment door from closing prop-erly. Too thick a layer of ice also re-duces efficiency and increases energyconsumption.
The freezer compartment should bedefrosted from time to time. It mustbe defrosted if a layer of ice approx.0.5 cm thick has accumulated.
The best time to defrost the freezercompartment is when:
– there is very little or no food left in theappliance,
– the humidity level in the room is lowand the ambient temperature in theroom is also low.
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When defrosting the freezermake sure that you do not damagethe evaporator as this would causeirreversible damage to the appliance.Do not scrape off ice and frost anddo not use any sharp edged or poin-ted instruments to aid the defrostingprocess.
Before defrosting
Turn the On/Off and temperature se-lector to a medium to cold setting(approx. 6) and switch the winter set-ting on (see "Winter setting) about 1day before defrosting it.
This helps already frozen food to retainits cold reserve for longer when takenout of the freezer.
Remove the frozen food and wrap itin several layers of newspaper orcloths.
Tip: You could also place the frozenfood in a cool box or bag.
Store it in a cool place until thefreezer compartment is ready for useagain.
To defrost
The longer the food is left out atroom temperature, the faster it de-frosts.Carry out the defrosting procedureas quickly as possible.
Steam from a steam cleaning ap-pliance could reach the electricalcomponents and cause a short cir-cuit.Do not use a steam cleaning appli-ance to defrost the appliance.
Do not place electric heaters orcandles in the appliance to defrost it.These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays orde-icers. These could contain sub-stances which could damage theplastic parts or which might cause abuild-up of explosive gases andpose a danger to health.
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Switch the winter setting and the ap-pliance off.
Disconnect it from the mains.
Leave the freezer compartment dooropen.
To speed up defrosting, a bowl of hotwater (not boiling) can be placed on asaucer in the freezer compartment.Closing the door in this instance willhelp retain the warmth and speed upthe defrosting process.
Remove any pieces of ice which havebecome loose
Use a sponge or towel to soak up thedefrosted water as often as neces-sary.
After defrosting
Clean and dry the freezer compart-ment.
Close the appliance doors.
Reconnect to the mains and switchthe appliance back on.
Place the food back into the freezercompartment.
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Do not let water get into the On/Off and temperature selector or intothe lighting.
Steam from a steam cleaning ap-pliance could reach the electricalcomponents and cause a short cir-cuit.Do not use a steam cleaner!
Cleaning water must not get into thedrain hole.
The data plate located inside the ap-pliance must not be removed. It con-tains information which is required inthe event of a service call.
Cleaning agents
Cleaning and conditioning agentsused inside the appliance must befood safe.
To avoid damaging all the surfaces ofyour appliance, do not use:
– cleaning agents containing soda, am-monia, acids or chlorides
– cleaning agents containing descalingagents
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.powder cleaners and cream cleaners
– solvent-based cleaning agents
– stainless steel cleaning agents
– dishwasher cleaner
– oven sprays
– glass cleaning agents
– hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,e.g. pot scourers
– melamine eraser blocks
– sharp metal scrapers
We recommend using a clean sponge,lukewarm water with a little washing-upliquid to clean surfaces of the appli-ance.
The following pages contain importantinformation on cleaning.
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Preparing the appliance forcleaning Switch the appliance off.
Disconnect the appliance from themains. Switch off at the wall andwithdraw the plug from the socket, orswitch off the mains fuse board.
Take any food out of the applianceand store it in a cool place.
Defrost the freezer compartment (de-pending on model - see Defrosting")
Take out all other removable parts forcleaning.
Cleaning the interior and ac-cessories
Clean the appliance regularly, at leastonce a month, and the freezer com-partment each time it is defrosted.
Remove soiling immediately to preventit from drying on.
Clean the interior with a cleansponge, lukewarm water and a littlewashing-up liquid.
After cleaning, wipe with clean waterand dry with a soft cloth.
The following parts cannot be cleanedin a dishwasher:
– all drawers and the compartment lid(depending on model)
– The adjustable shelves
These accessories should all be handwashed.
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The following parts are suitable forcleaning in a dishwasher:
The maximum temperature of thedishwashing programme selectedmust not exceed 55 °C.
Contact with natural dyes e.g. fromcarrots, tomatoes and ketchup maydiscolour the plastic parts in thedishwasher. This discolouration doesnot affect the stability of the parts.
– the butter dish, egg tray, ice cubetray(depending on model)
– the shelves and bottle shelf in thedoor
the butter and cheese compartment
Clean the condensate channel anddrain hole frequently so that con-densate can drain away unhindered.Use a straw or similar to clear thedrain if necessary.
Leave the door open to air the appli-ance for a short while and to preventodours building up.
Cleaning the front of the appli-ance and the side panels
If soiling is left on for any length oftime, it may become impossible toremove.Surfaces may suffer discolouration ordamage.Therefore it is best to remove soilingfrom the appliance door and sidepanels immediately.
All surfaces are susceptible toscratching. Contact with unsuitablecleaning agents can alter or discol-our the surfaces.See "Cleaning agents" at the begin-ning of this section.
The surfaces should be cleaned usinga solution of hot water and a littlewashing-up liquid applied with a softsponge. They can also be cleanedwith a damp microfibre cloth (withoutusing any cleaning agent).
After cleaning, wipe with clean waterand dry with a soft cloth.
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Cleaning the ventilation gaps
A build-up of dust will increase the en-ergy consumption of the appliance.
The ventilation gaps should becleaned on a regular basis with abrush or vacuum cleaner (e.g. use thedusting brush for Miele vacuumcleaners)
Cleaning the compressor andmetal grille at the back of theappliance
When cleaning the compressorand the grille, make sure that thepipework and other components donot get broken or damaged in anyway.
The compressor and metal grille at theback of the appliance (heat exchanger)should be dusted at least once a year. Abuild-up of dust will increase the energyconsumption of the appliance.
Cleaning the door seal
Do not use any grease or oil on thedoor seal as these will cause the sealto deteriorate and become porousover time.
The door seal should be cleaned reg-ularly with clean water, and thenwiped dry with a soft cloth.
After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories
in the appliance.
Reconnect to the mains and switchthe appliance back on.
Switch the winter setting on to helpthe freezer compartment get coldquickly.
Place food in the refrigerator sectionand close the door.
Place food in the freezer compart-ment when it is cold enough andclose the appliance door.
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Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele.If, having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem,please contact Miele.
To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the doorswhile waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerabledanger for the user.Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele au-thorised technician.
Problem Cause and remedy
The appliance is notgetting cold and the in-terior lighting does notcome on when the dooris opened.
The appliance has not been switched on. Switch the appliance on.
The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly. Insert the plug into the socket correctly and switch
on.Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. Therecould be a fault with the appliance, the householdelectrical wiring or another electrical appliance. Contact a qualified electrician or Miele.
The compressor runscontinuously.
This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressorruns at a lower speed, but for longer, when less cool-ing is required.
The compressor isswitching on more fre-quently and for longerperiods of time, so thetemperature in the ap-pliance is dropping.
The ventilation gaps have been covered or becometoo dusty. Do not block the ventilation gaps. Dust the ventilation gaps regularly.
The appliance door and the freezer compartmentdoor (depending on model) have been opened toofrequently, or a large amount of fresh food has beenplaced in the appliance at once for chilling or freezing. Only open the doors when necessary and for as
short a time as possible.
The required temperature will re-establish itself after awhile.The doors are not properly closed. A thick layer of icemay have formed in the freezer compartment. Close the appliance doors.
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Problem Cause and remedy
The compressor isswitching on more fre-quently and for longerperiods of time, so thetemperature in the ap-pliance is dropping.
The required temperature will re-establish itself after awhile.
If a thick layer of ice has formed, it will reduce effi-ciency and increase the energy consumption. Defrost the freezer compartment and clean it.
The ambient temperature is too high. The higher theroom temperature, the longer the compressor will runfor. See "Installation - Location".
The temperature setting is too low. Adjust the temperature.
A large amount of food is being frozen at once. See "Freezing and storing food".
The winter setting is is still activated. Switch the winter setting off.
The compressor comeson less and less oftenand for shorter periodsof time. The temperat-ure in the appliancerises.
This is not a fault. The temperature is too high. Check what setting the temperature selector is at.
The food begins to defrost. The room temperature is lower than the ambient tem-perature for which the appliance is designed.Operating in a room which is too cold will cause thecompressor to switch off for too long, causing thefreezer compartment to become too warm. Increase the temperature of the room. Switch the winter setting on. See "Winter setting".
An LED indicator light isflashing at the back ofthe appliance at thebottom near the com-pressor (depending onmodel).
This is not a fault. The electronic unit for the com-pressor is equipped with an operation and fault dia-gnosis LED indicator light which flashes every 15seconds (depending on model).
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Problem Cause and remedy
The internal light iswarm even though thedoor has not beenopened for a while (onlyapplies to applianceswith a freezer compart-ment).
This is not a fault! This appliance has a winter setting: If the room temperature drops below 18 °C, the com-pressor will switch on less frequently if the winter set-ting is not activated and the temperature in thefreezer compartment will get too warm. If the roomtemperature is below 18 °C, switching on the wintersetting will automatically switch the light on evenwhen the door is closed. This warms up the refriger-ator compartment causing the compressor to switchon more frequently and enable the freezer to get suf-ficiently cold again. If the room temperature drops below 10 °C the appli-ance will not function properly even with the wintersetting activated! Increase the ambient room temper-ature in this case!
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Problem Cause and remedy
The interior light in therefrigerator is not work-ing.
The appliance has not been switched on or the lightcontact switch is stuck. Turn the temperature selector to a setting between
1 and 7 and/or check the light contact switch.If neither of these are the cause for this fault, the lampis defective.
If the lamp is defective, the winter setting will notwork even when activated.Replace the lamp as soon as possible.
Disconnect the appliance from the mains. Switchoff at the wall and withdraw the plug from thesocket, or switch off at the mains fuse board.
Reach the back of the lamp cover, press up at thesides , and pull the lamp cover off.
Unscrew the lamp and replace it with a new one.
Lamp specification: 220 - 240 V, cap E 14. See oldlamp for wattage. Screw in the new lamp, and refit the lamp cover.
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Other problems
Problem Cause and remedy
Food has frozen to-gether.
The food packaging was not dry when placed in thefreezer. Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or
plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully.
The external walls ofthe appliance feelwarm.
This is not a fault. The warmth created by the evapor-ator is used to prevent condensation.
The floor of the refriger-ator section is wet.
The condensate drain hole is blocked. Clean the condensate channel and drain hole.
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Normalnoises
What causes them
Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noisecan get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on.
Blubb,blubb ...
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulatingthrough the pipes.
Click ... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches themotor on and off.
Crack ... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand insidethe appliance.
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in thesystem is unavoidable.
Noises Cause and remedy
Rattling, vi-brating
The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a spiritlevel, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appli-ance or place something underneath it.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of fur-niture. Move it away.
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking. Check allremovable items and refit them correctly.
Bottles or containers are touching each other. Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of theappliance. Remove the cable clips.
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After sales serviceIn the event of any faults which youcannot easily remedy, please contact
– your Miele Dealer, or
– the Miele Service Department.
See end of this booklet for contact de-tails. Please note that telephone callsmay be monitored and recorded fortraining purposes and that a call-outcharge will be applied to service visitswhere the problem could have beenresolved as described in this booklet.
When contacting your Dealer or Miele,please quote the model and serial num-ber of your appliance.
This information is given on the dataplate inside your appliance.
Guarantee: U.K.In the U.K. the appliance is guaranteedfor 2 years from the date of purchase.However, you must activate your coverby calling 0330 160 6640 or registeringonline at www.miele.co.uk.
Guarantee: Other countries
For information on the appliance guar-antee specific to your country pleasecontact Miele.
See end of this booklet for contact de-tails.
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The appliance is supplied with a powercable and moulded plug ready for con-nection to an AC 230 V 50 Hz supply.
The fuse rating must be at least 10 A(13 A in the UK).
This appliance must be connected to asuitable switched socket which is easilyaccessible. The electrical connectionmust comply with current local and na-tional safety regulations (BS 7671 in theUK).
The accessibility of the plug must al-ways be ensured in order to be able toquickly separate the appliance from themains.
If the mains socket is not accessibleafter the appliance has been built in, aseparator for each terminal must bepresent. There must be an all-pole con-tact gap of at least 3 mm in the switch(including switch, fuses and relays ac-cording to EN 60335).
The plug and mains connection cablemust not come into contact with theback of the appliance as vibrations cancause damage to these components.This, in turn, could result in a short cir-cuit.
Do not plug in other appliances behindthis appliance.
Do not connect the appliance to themains electricity supply by an extensionlead. Extension leads do not guaranteethe required safety of the appliance(e.g. danger of overheating).
Do not connect the appliance to an in-verter such as those used with anautonomous energy source e.g. solarpower. When switched on, peak loadsin the system can cause the safetyswitch-off mechanism to be triggered.This can damage the electronic unit. The appliance must not be used withso-called energy-saving deviceseither. These reduce the amount of en-ergy supplied to the appliance, causingit to overheat.
If the mains cable needs to be replacedthis must be done by a suitably quali-fied person.
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Fire risk and danger of damage!Appliances which give off heat, suchas toasters, mini-ovens or doubleburner hobs, can catch fire.Do not place them on top of this re-frigeration appliance.
This refrigeration appliance mustnot be installed next to ("side-by-side") or on top of another refrigera-tion appliance as it does not have asuitable heater. This type of installation could causea build up of condensation betweenthe two appliances! Contact yoursupplier for advice about this type ofinstallation.
LocationThis appliance should not be installedwhere it is exposed to direct sunlight ordirectly adjacent to a heat-producingappliance such as an oven or a radiator.The higher the ambient temperature ofthe room, the longer the compressorwill run for and the higher the energyconsumption. The appliance should beinstalled in a dry, well ventilated room.
When installing the appliance, pleasebe aware:
– The socket must be easily accessiblein an emergency, not concealed be-hind the appliance.
– The plug and cable must not touchthe back of the appliance as theycould get damaged by vibrationsfrom the appliance.
– Do not plug in other appliances be-hind this appliance.
In environments with high hu-midity condensation can build up onthe external appliance panels.This can lead to corrosion of thepanels.For prevention, it is advisable to in-stall the appliance with sufficientventilation in a dry and/or air condi-tioned room.After installation make sure that theappliance door closes properly, thespecified ventilation gaps have beenadhered to and that the appliancehas been installed in accordancewith these installation instructions.
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Climate rangeThe appliance is designed for use withina certain climate range (ambient tem-peratures) and should not be used out-side this range. The climate range of theappliance is stated on the data plate in-side the appliance.
Climate range Ambient roomtemperature
SN +10 to +32 °C
N +16 to +32 °C
ST +16 to +38 °C
T +16 to +43 °C
Operating in a room which is too coldwill cause the compressor to switch offfor too long, causing the internal tem-perature in the appliance to rise with therisk of food deteriorating and going off.
VentilationAir at the back of the appliance getswarm.
To ensure efficient ventilation theventilation gaps must not be coveredor blocked in any way. They shouldbe dusted on a regular basis.
Appliances supplied with wallspacers
The wall spacers supplied with someappliances must be used in order toachieve declared energy consumptionvalues. Appliance depth is increasedby approx. 35 mm with the wallspacers fitted. If the wall spacers arenot used the functionality of the appli-ance is not affected. Energy consump-tion is only slightly increased with lessdistance between the appliance andthe wall.
Fit the wall spacers onto the back ofthe appliance on the top left andright.
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Installation
Two people are required for in-stalling the appliance.
The appliance must be emptybefore it is moved.
Do not under any circumstancesremove the pouches (depending onmodel) located between the back ofthe appliance and the metal grille(heat exchanger). They are requiredfor the correct functioning of the ap-pliance. The contents are not poison-ous or dangerous.
Release the mains cable from theback of the appliance.
Remove the cable clip from the backof the appliance.
Check that all parts at the back of theappliance are unhindered. Carefullyremove any hindrance.
Carefully push the appliance into po-sition.
Position the appliance with the wallspacers (if fitted) or the back of theappliance against the wall.
Aligning the appliance
To align the appliance, adjust thefront feet using the spanner supplied
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Building the appliance into akitchen run
If the ventilation gaps given arenot observed, the compressor willrun more frequently and for longerperiods.This will result in increased energyconsumption and a higher operatingtemperature for the compressor. Thismay, in turn, cause damage to thecompressor.It is essential to observe the ventila-tion gaps given.
a Top box
b Appliance
c Housing unit
d Wall
* The appliance depth is increased byapprox. 35 mm for appliances withwall spacers fitted.
The appliance can be built into a kit-chen run and installed directly next to akitchen furniture housing unit. The frontof the appliance will protrude in front offurniture fronts by 34 mm* at the sidesand by 55 mm* in the middle. This en-ables the door to be opened and shutwithout being obstructed. To align theheight of the appliance with adjoiningkitchen units a suitable top box canbe installed above it.
When installed next to a wall a dis-tance of at least 50 mm is required onthe hinge side between the wall andthe appliance so that there is enoughroom for the handle when the door isopen.
The larger the ventilation gap, themore economically the compressorwill work.
– A ventilation gap of at least 50 mmdepth must be provided at the backof the appliance behind the wholewidth of the top box for air to circu-late.
– The cross-section of the air inlet andoutlet under the ceiling must be atleast 300 cm2 to ensure that air cancirculate without obstruction.
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Appliance dimensions
A [mm]
B [mm]
C [mm]
D [mm]
E [mm]
F [mm]
K 12010 S-2 850 554 610* 623 1129 601
K 12012 S-2 850 554 610* 623 1129 601
K 12012 S-3 850 554 610* 623 1129 601
K 12020 S-1 850 600 615* 628 1175 649
K 12022 S-1 850 600 615* 628 1175 649
K 12023 S-2 851 602 615* 628 1175 650
K 12023 S-3 851 602 615* 628 1175 650
K 12024 S-3 851 602 615* 628 1175 650
* Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. The appliance depth is increased by35 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted.
Changing the door hinging
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The appliance is supplied right-handhinged. If left-hand hinging is required,the hinges must be changed.
Place a suitable cover on the floor infront of the appliance to protect theappliance door and your floor fromdamage.
Be careful not to damage thedoor seal. If the door seal is dam-aged, the appliance door may notclose properly and cooling will be in-sufficient.
Close the appliance door.
Unscrew the bottom hingebracket , and take it off.
Take the appliance door off.
Pull hinge pin out of hingebracket , and screw it into thesecond hole in the hinge bracket.(The hinge pin can be removed andscrewed back in using the hexagonkey supplied.)
Remove cover and use it to coverthe empty holes on the opposite side.
Unscrew the upper hinge pin withthe hexagon key supplied and refit iton the opposite side.
Don't forget to use the washer!
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Fit the appliance door from below uponto the upper hinge pin and thenclose the door.
Fit hinge bracket from below intothe lower door bearing and screw iton tight.
The appliance door can be alignedusing the long slots in the hingebracket. Make sure you havetightened all screws up properly!
Changing the hinging of thefreezer compartment door
Open the freezer compartment door.
Flip the cover on bearing block down.
Unscrew bearing block and takeoff the freezer compartment door together with the bearing block.
Unscrew door catch .
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Screw door catch into place on theopposite side, having turned it by180 °C.
Plug the holes with stoppers sup-plied.
Fit bearing block together withfreezer compartment door in posi-tion at the top , then tighten bear-ing block securely.
Flip the cover on bearing block back up.
Changing over the door handle
Carefully remove cover and stop-pers from the sides.
Slide cover over to the left andthen insert a suitable plastic orwooden tool into the gap on theright hand side.
Carefully lever cover off.
Be careful not to let the tool slipout and damage the appliance sur-face.
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Loosen screws from the handleside and in the middle and then takethe handle off.
Turn the handle 180° and refit it onthe opposite side.
First screw in at the side and then inthe middle .
Refit cap and stoppers on theopposite side.
Refit the middle cover by pressingit in, first on the left-hand side andthen on the right-hand side.
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The appliance can be pushed under aworktop. If this is done, the appliancelid has to removed.
If the ventilation gaps given arenot observed, the compressor willrun more frequently and for longerperiods.This will result in increased energyconsumption and a higher operatingtemperature for the compressor. Thismay, in turn, cause damage to thecompressor.A ventilation gap of at least 140 cm2
must be provided in the worktop.
If your appliance is supplied with wallspacers these must not be used if theappliance lid has been removed (see"Installation").
With a building-under depth of 600mm, any back mould on the worktopmust not exceed 10 mm in depth.
Make sure that the socket and on/offswitch are accessible after installa-tion.
To remove the lid unscrew screws from the back of the appliance.
Lift the appliance lid up at the backand then pull it forwards to remove it.
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Miele Pte. Ltd.163 Penang Road# 04 - 03 Winsland House IISingapore 238463Tel: +65 6735 1191, Fax: +65 6735 1161E-Mail: [email protected]: www.miele.sg
Singapore
Miele (Pty) Ltd63 Peter Place, Bryanston 2194P.O. Box 69434, Bryanston 2021Tel: (011) 875 9000, Fax: (011) 875 9035E-mail: [email protected]: www.miele.co.za
South Africa
Miele Appliances Ltd.Gold & Diamond ParkOffice No. 217-6, Sheikh Zayed RoadP.O. Box 11 47 82 - DubaiTel. +971 4 3044 999Fax. +971 4 3418 852800-MIELE (64353)E-Mail: [email protected]: www.miele.ae
United Arab Emirates
Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, GermanyManufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG
M.-Nr. 09 552 430 / 01en-GB
K 12010 S-2, K 12012 S-2, K 12012 S-3, K 12020 S-1, K 12022 S-1,K 12023 S-2, K 12023 S-3, K 12024 S-2