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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...
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 .....................
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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........
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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. ...
/ 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...
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).
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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.
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 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...
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...
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. Micro-organisms will cause in the refrigerator section. food which 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 a long time, 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 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.
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-...
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.
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, –...
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...
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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.
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 –...
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.
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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.
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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.
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-...
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 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.
(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.
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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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 ...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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...
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.
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. ...
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 ...
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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 .
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.