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Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerator
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
M.-Nr. 09 552 430

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator 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 M.-Nr. 09 552 430...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    How to save 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 12023 S-2, K 12023 S-3 .............. 16 K 12022 S-1, K 12024 S-3 ..................17 Control element .....................
  • Page 3 Contents Storing frozen food....................26 Home freezing ....................... 27 Cooling drinks quickly ................... 29 Ice cubes ....................... 29 Defrosting...................... 30 Cleaning and care .................... 33 Cleaning agents..................... 33 Preparing the appliance for cleaning..............34 Cleaning the interior and accessories ..............34 Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels........
  • Page 4: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. 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.
  • Page 5 Warning and Safety instructions  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 use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
  • Page 6 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 several minutes, and – contact the Miele Service Department.
  • Page 7  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.
  • Page 8 Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee 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.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions  Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components could cause flammable vapours to ignite. Danger of fire and explosion.  Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice cream maker) inside the appliance.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions  Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu- facturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liab- ility. Cleaning and care ...
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance  Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking them- selves in and endangering their lives. ...
  • Page 12: Caring For The Environment

    / recycling centre for electrical and electronic ap- pliances, or contact your dealer or Miele for advice. You are also respons- ible (by law, depending on country) for deleting any personal data that may be stored on the appliance being disposed...
  • Page 13: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Installation site / 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).
  • Page 14 How to save 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 the necessary and for as short a door for long periods will time as possible.
  • Page 15: Guide To The Appliance

    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...
  • Page 16: K 12020 S-1, K 12023 S-2, K 12023 S-3

    Guide to the appliance 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...
  • Page 17: K 12022 S-1, K 12024 S-3

    Guide to the appliance 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...
  • Page 18: Control Element

    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...
  • Page 19: Switching On And Off

    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.
  • Page 20: The Correct Temperature

    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. Micro-organisms will cause in the refrigerator section. food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
  • Page 21: In The Freezer Compartment

    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 a long time, a temperature of -18 °C is required.
  • Page 22: Winter Setting

    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.
  • Page 23: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Warmest area  Danger of explosion. The warmest area in the refrigerator Do not store explosive materials in section is at the top in the front area the appliance or any products con- and in the door. Use this for storing but- taining propellants (e.g.
  • Page 24: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for Storing food correctly storage in the refrigerator sec- Food should generally be stored tion covered or packaged in the refriger- ator section. This will prevent food Not all food is suitable for refrigeration smells from affecting other food, food at temperatures below 5°C as some from drying out, and also any cross-...
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves Split shelf The shelves can be adjusted according (depending on model) to the height of the food. In order to accommodate tall items in the appliance, such as tall bottles or containers, one of the shelves is di- vided.
  • Page 26: Freezing And Storing Food (Depending On Model)

    Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Using the freezer compartment Storing frozen food Use the freezer compartment to: When buying frozen food to store in your freezer, check – store frozen food, – that the packaging is not damaged, –...
  • Page 27: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food (depending on model) fore freezing, but care should be Home freezing taken as the taste of some spices al- Only freeze fresh food which is in a ters when frozen. good condition. – Placing hot foods or drinks in the freezer causes food that is already Hints on home freezing frozen to partially thaw and increases...
  • Page 28 Freezing and storing food (depending on model)  Make a note of the contents and the Storage time for frozen food date of freezing on the packaging. The storage life of food is very variable, even at a constant temperature of Approx.
  • Page 29: Cooling Drinks Quickly

    Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Defrosting  Never re-freeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defrosted Frozen food can be defrosted in differ- food as soon as possible as it will ent ways: lose its nutritional value and spoil if –...
  • Page 30: Defrosting

    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.
  • Page 31 Defrosting To defrost  When defrosting the freezer make sure that you do not damage  The longer the food is left out at the evaporator as this would cause room temperature, the faster it de- irreversible damage to the appliance. frosts.
  • Page 32 Defrosting  Switch the winter setting and the ap- After defrosting pliance off.  Clean and dry the freezer compart- ment.  Disconnect it from the mains.  Close the appliance doors.  Leave the freezer compartment door open.  Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on.
  • Page 33: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents  Do not let water get into the On/ Off and temperature selector or into Cleaning and conditioning agents the lighting. used inside the appliance must be food safe.  Steam from a steam cleaning ap- pliance could reach the electrical To avoid damaging all the surfaces of components and cause a short cir-...
  • Page 34: Preparing The Appliance For Cleaning

    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.
  • Page 35: Cleaning The Front Of The Appliance And The Side Panels

    Cleaning and care The following parts are suitable for Cleaning the front of the appli- cleaning in a dishwasher: ance and the side panels  The maximum temperature of the If soiling is left on for any length of dishwashing programme selected time, it may become impossible to must not exceed 55 °C.
  • Page 36: Cleaning The Ventilation Gaps

    (e.g. use the  The door seal should be cleaned reg- dusting brush for Miele vacuum ularly with clean water, and then cleaners) wiped dry with a soft cloth.
  • Page 37: What To Do If

     Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger 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 not The appliance has not been switched on.
  • Page 38 What to do if ... Problem Cause and remedy The compressor is The required temperature will re-establish itself after a switching on more fre- while. quently and for longer If a thick layer of ice has formed, it will reduce effi- periods of time, so the ciency and increase the energy consumption.
  • Page 39 What to do if ... Problem Cause and remedy The internal light is This is not a fault! This appliance has a winter setting: warm even though the If the room temperature drops below 18 °C, the com- door has not been pressor will switch on less frequently if the winter set- opened for a while (only ting is not activated and the temperature in the...
  • Page 40 What to do if ... Problem Cause and remedy The interior light in the The appliance has not been switched on or the light refrigerator is not work- contact switch is stuck. ing.  Turn the temperature selector to a setting between 1 and 7 and/or check the light contact switch.
  • Page 41 What to do if ... 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.
  • Page 42: Noises

    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 ...
  • Page 43: After Sales / Guarantee

    See end of this booklet for contact de- resolved as described in this booklet. tails. When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial num- ber of your appliance. This information is given on the data...
  • Page 44: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection The appliance is supplied with a power Do not connect the appliance to the cable and moulded plug ready for con- mains electricity supply by an extension nection to an AC 230 V 50 Hz supply. lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance The fuse rating must be at least 10 A (e.g.
  • Page 45: Installation

    Installation   Fire risk and danger of damage! In environments with high hu- Appliances which give off heat, such midity condensation can build up on as toasters, mini-ovens or double the external appliance panels. burner hobs, can catch fire. This can lead to corrosion of the Do not place them on top of this re- panels.
  • Page 46: Climate Range

    Installation Climate range Appliances supplied with wall spacers The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (ambient tem- The wall spacers supplied with some peratures) and should not be used out- appliances must be used in order to side this range.
  • Page 47: Installation

    Installation Installation 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 ...
  • Page 48: Building The Appliance Into A Kitchen Run

    Installation Building the appliance into a * The appliance depth is increased by kitchen run approx. 35 mm for appliances with wall spacers fitted.  If the ventilation gaps given are The appliance can be built into a kit- not observed, the compressor will chen run and installed directly next to a run more frequently and for longer kitchen furniture housing unit.
  • Page 49: Appliance Dimensions

    Installation Appliance dimensions A  B  C  D  E  F  [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] K 12010 S-2 610* 1129 K 12012 S-2 610* 1129 K 12012 S-3 610* 1129 K 12020 S-1 615* 1175 K 12022 S-1 615* 1175...
  • Page 50: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging  Close the appliance door. The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. 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.
  • Page 51: Changing The Hinging Of The Freezer Compartment Door

    Changing the door hinging 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. ...
  • Page 52: Changing Over The Door Handle

    Changing the door hinging Changing over the door handle  Screw door catch  into place on the  Carefully remove cover  and stop- opposite side, having turned it by pers  from the sides. 180 °C.  Slide cover  over to the left and ...
  • Page 53 Changing the door hinging  Loosen 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 .
  • Page 54: Building Under

    Building under The appliance can be pushed under a Make sure that the socket and on/off worktop. If this is done, the appliance switch are accessible after installa- lid has to removed. tion.  If the ventilation gaps given are not observed, the compressor will run more frequently and for longer periods.
  • Page 55 Tel. +971 4 3044 999 Tel: (01) 461 07 10, Fax: (01) 461 07 97 Fax. +971 4 3418 852 E-Mail: info@miele.ie, Internet: www.miele.ie 800-MIELE (64353) Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG E-Mail: info@miele.ae Website: www.miele.ae Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany...
  • Page 56 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  en-GB M.-Nr. 09 552 430 / 01...

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