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Operating and installation instructions Refrigerators To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en – GB, ZA, IE M.-Nr. 09 552 430...
Warning and Safety instructions................ 4 Caring for the environment ................ 12 Saving energy ...................... 13 Guide to the appliance .................. 15 K 12010 S-2, K 12012 S-2, K 12012 S-3 .............. 15 K 12020 S-1, K 12020 S-2, K 12023 S-3 .............. 16 K 12024 S-3 ......................17 Control element ..................... 18 Switching on and off ...................
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Contents Storing frozen food....................27 Home freezing ....................... 28 Storage time for frozen food.................. 28 Defrosting frozen goods ..................29 Cooling drinks quickly ................... 29 Ice cubes ....................... 29 Defrosting...................... 30 To defrost ......................31 After defrosting....................32 Cleaning and care .................... 33 Cleaning agents.....................
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
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The appliance is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in- correct use of the appliance. ...
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– Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. – Contact the Miele Customer Service Department. The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap- pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.
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If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a multi-socket adapter or extension lead.
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Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the warranty is invalidated. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu- ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
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Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu- facturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil- ity.
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Warning and Safety instructions 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.
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Warning and Safety instructions Symbol on the compressor (depending on model) This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal oper- ation. The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet- rates the airways.
Miele. By law, you are solely re- sponsible for deleting any personal data from the appliance prior to disposal. Take care not to damage your refrigera-...
Saving energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Installation / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radi- (radiator, oven).
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Saving energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Drawers and shelves ar- ranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of doors necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
Guide to the appliance 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...
Guide to the appliance K 12020 S-1, K 12020 S-2, K 12023 S-3 a Adjustable shelf b Condensate channel and drain hole c Fruit and vegetable drawers d Butter and cheese compartment e Door shelf/egg tray f Half-width door shelf (depending on model) g On/Off and temperature selector, interior lighting and winter setting switch (de- pending on model) h Bottle shelf...
Guide to the appliance K 12024 S-3 a Freezer compartment b Adjustable shelf (number will depend on model) c Condensate channel and drain hole d Fruit and vegetable drawers e Butter and cheese compartment f Door shelf/egg tray g Half-width door shelf (depending on model) h On/Off and temperature selector, interior lighting and winter setting switch i Bottle shelf...
Guide to the appliance 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 Before using for the first time Switching off Turn the On/Off and temperature se- Packaging material lector from “1” to “0”. You must meet Remove all packaging material from a little resistance as you do so. the inside of the appliance.
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct ... in the refrigerator section temperature for storing food in the ap- We recommend a temperature of 4 °C pliance. Bacteria will cause food which in the refrigerator section. is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
The correct temperature . . . in the freezer compartment Setting the temperature (depending on model) The temperature is set with the On/Off and temperature selector. To freeze fresh food and to store frozen Turn it to a setting between 1 and 7. food for long periods, a temperature of -18 °C is required.
Winter setting With low room temperatures Freezing food efficiently The freezer compartment may not get For optimum results switch on the cold enough if the room temperature winter setting on before putting fresh is at 18 °C or below because the low food into the freezer compartment.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Different storage zones Risk of explosion due to flam- mable mixes of gases. Due to natural air circulation there are Electrical components can cause different temperature zones in the refri- flammable mixes of gases to ignite. gerator section.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Warmest area Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator sec- The warmest area in the refrigerator section is at the top in the front area tion and in the door. Use this for storing but- Not all food is suitable for refrigeration ter and cheese.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Notes on buying food Storing food correctly The freshness of food when first placed Ensure that food stored in the fridge in the appliance is an important factor zone is covered or wrapped properly. in determining how long it stays fresh, This will prevent food odours from af- and how long it can be kept in the ap-...
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves Split shelf (depending on model) Stoppers prevent the shelves from be- ing dislodged by mistake. In order to accommodate tall items in the appliance, such as tall bottles or containers, one of the shelves is di- vided.
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Using the freezer compartment Storing frozen food Use the freezer compartment to: Never re-freeze partially or fully de- frosted food. Defrosted food may – store frozen food, only be re-frozen after it has been –...
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Home freezing Storage time for frozen food The storage life of food is very variable, Only freeze fresh food which is in a even at a constant temperature of good condition. -18 °C. Decomposition processes also take place in frozen food, albeit at a Approx.
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Defrosting frozen goods Ice cubes Never re-freeze partially or fully de- frosted food. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked. Frozen goods can be defrosted in differ- ent ways: ...
Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer compartment The refrigerator section defrosts auto- The freezer compartment does not de- matically. frost automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on In normal use, ice and frost will form in the back wall of the refrigerator section the freezer compartment, e.g.
Defrosting To defrost Risk of damage from an incor- rect defrosting process. The longer the frozen goods are When defrosting the freezer, make left out at room temperature, the sure that you do not damage the faster they deteriorate. evaporator as this would cause irre- Carry out the defrosting procedure versible damage to the refrigeration...
Defrosting Remove any loose pieces of ice. Use a sponge or towel to soak up the defrosted water as often as neces- sary. After defrosting Clean and dry the freezer compart- ment. Cleaning water must not get into the defrosting drain hole.
Cleaning and care Cleaning agents Do not let water get into the On/Off and temperature selector or into the Cleaning and conditioning agents lighting. used inside the appliance must be food safe. Risk of damage due to moisture ingress. To avoid damaging all the surfaces of The steam from a steam cleaner can your appliance, do not use:...
Cleaning and care The following parts cannot be cleaned Preparing the appliance for in a dishwasher: cleaning – all drawers and the compartment lid Switch the appliance off. (depending on model) Disconnect the appliance from the – The adjustable shelves mains.
Cleaning and care Leave the door open to air the appli- Cleaning the front of the appli- ance for a short while and to prevent ance and the side panels odours building up. If soiling is left on for any length of time, it may become impossible to remove.
Do not use any oils or grease on the brush or vacuum cleaner (e.g. use the door seal. dusting brush for Miele vacuum cleaners) The door seal should be cleaned reg- ularly with clean water and then Cleaning the compressor and wiped dry with a cloth.
Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. There could be a fault with the appliance, the household electrical wiring or another electrical appliance. Contact a qualified electrician or Miele. The compressor runs This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor continuously.
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The indicator light flashes several times every flashing at the back of 5 seconds. the appliance at the A fault has occurred. bottom near the com- Call Miele. pressor (depending on The indicator light flashes regularly every model). 15 seconds. The electronic unit for Not a fault.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy An area on the interior Not a fault. This is an automatic regulation process in side wall of the fridge the refrigeration appliance to ensure a consistently zone feels warm to the optimum temperature in the fridge zone and freezer touch.
Risk of fire and damage from LED lighting lamp. There is a risk of overheating if other LED lighting lamps are fitted. Only use a genuine Miele original LED lighting lamp. LED lighting lamps are available from your Miele dealer or the Miele Customer Service Department.
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Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy Food has frozen to- The food packaging was not dry when placed in the gether. freezer. Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully. The external walls of This is not a fault.
Noises Normal What causes them noises Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blubb, A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating blubb ...
Please quote the model and serial num- ber of your appliance when contacting Miele. This information can be found on the data plate. The data plate can be found inside the appliance.
It can, however, be installed next to an- other refrigeration appliance with built- in heating as long as they are in separ- ate niches. Please contact your Miele retailer to find out which appliances are suitable for this method of installation.
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Installation Climate range Risk of damage due to condens- The appliance is designed for use within ation on external appliance panels. a certain climate range (ambient tem- In environments with high humidity, peratures) and should not be used out- condensation can build up on ex- side this range.
Installation Ventilation Appliances supplied with wall spacers Risk of fire and damage due to The wall spacers supplied with some insufficient ventilation. appliances must be used in order to If the refrigeration appliance is not achieve declared energy consumption ventilated sufficiently, the com- values.
Installation Installing the appliance Aligning the appliance Two people are required for in- stalling the appliance. The appliance must be empty before it is moved. Do not under any circumstances remove the pouches (depending on model) located between the back of ...
Installation Installing the refrigeration appliance in a run of kitchen units Risk of fire and damage due to insufficient ventilation. If the refrigeration appliance is not ventilated sufficiently, the com- pressor will run more frequently and for longer periods. This will result in increased energy consumption and a higher operating temperature for the compressor.
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Installation When installed next to a wall , a dis- tance of at least 50 mm must be main- tained on the hinge side between the wall and the refrigeration appli- ance . This equates to the distance that the handle protrudes by when the door is open.
Installation Changing the door hinging The refrigeration appliance is supplied with hinges on the right. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed. Place a suitable cover on the floor in front of the appliance to protect the appliance door and your floor from damage.
Installation Changing the hinging of the freezer compartment door Open the freezer compartment door . Flip the cover on bearing block down. Unscrew bearing block and take off the freezer compartment door together with the bearing block. ...
Installation Changing over the door handle Screw door catch into place on the Carefully remove the cap and opposite side, having turned it by stoppers from the sides. 180 °C. Be careful not to let the tool slip out ...
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Installation Loosen the screws from the handle side and in the middle and then take the handle off. Turn the handle 180° and refit it on the opposite side. First screw in at the side and then in the middle .
Installation Building under If your appliance is supplied with wall spacers, these must not be used if the The refrigeration appliance can be appliance lid has been removed (see pushed under a worktop. If this is done, “Installation – Location”). the refrigeration appliance lid must first be removed.
Installation Do not connect the appliance to the Electrical connection mains electricity supply by an extension The appliance is supplied with a mains lead. Extension leads do not guarantee cable and moulded plug ready for con- the required safety of the appliance nection to an AC single-phase 220–...