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- Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Fridge freezer KD 12823 S en - GB 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Guide to the appliance ..........4 Caring for the environment . - Page 3 Contents Defrosting ............22 Ice cubes .
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Page 4: Guide To The Appliance
Guide to the appliance a On/Off button c Refrigerator section temperature display b Temperature selector button d Super freeze button and indicator light... - Page 5 Guide to the appliance a Butter and cheese compartment b Adjustable shelves c Egg tray d Door shelf e Condensate channel and drain hole f Fruit and vegetable containers g Bottle divider* h Bottle shelf i Freezer drawers * Depending on model...
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Page 6: Caring For The Environment
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment. -
Page 7: Warning And Safety Instructions
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation of the appliance. -
Page 8: Technical Safety
Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up. Before setting up the appliance, For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m check it for any externally visible room space is required. The amount of damage. - Page 9 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified spare parts. The manufacturer can only persons could be dangerous. The...
- Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids Never handle frozen food with wet which could freeze in the freezer. The hands. Your hands may freeze to the cans or bottles could explode. Danger frozen food.
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Page 11: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance
Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain Before disposing of an old substances which could damage the appliance, first make the door latch or plastic parts or which could cause the lock unusable. -
Page 12: How To Save Energy
How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). -
Page 13: Switching On And Off
Switching on and off Before using for the first time Switching off The stainless steel trim to the interior shelves and the door shelves has a layer of protective foil to prevent scratching during transportation. ^ Press the On/Off button until the ^ Clean the inside of the appliance and temperature display goes out. -
Page 14: The Correct Temperature
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct or defrosted food must not be re-frozen. temperature for storing food in the Food may be re-frozen once it has appliance. Micro-organisms will cause been cooked, as the high temperatures food which is not stored at the correct achieved when cooking destroy most temperature to deteriorate rapidly. -
Page 15: Super Freeze
Super freeze Super freeze Switching off Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on The Super freeze function will switch off before putting fresh food into the automatically after approx. 65 hours. freezer. The indicator light will go out and the appliance will run at normal power This helps food to freeze quickly and again. -
Page 16: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently
Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones Do not store explosive materials in Due to the natural circulation of the air the appliance or any products in the appliance, there are different containing propellants (e.g. spray temperature zones in the refrigerator. cans). -
Page 17: When Shopping For Food
Using the refrigerator efficiently When shopping for food Fruit and vegetables The freshness of food when first placed Fruit and vegetables may be stored in the appliance is an important factor loose in the vegetable containers. in determining how long it stays fresh. However, you should bear in mind that Time out of the refrigerator e.g. -
Page 18: Unpacked Meats And Vegetables
Using the refrigerator efficiently Unpacked meats and vegetables Unpackaged meat and vegetables should be stored separately. To avoid any microbiological cross-contamination, these foods may only be stored together if they are wrapped. Protein rich foods Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others. -
Page 19: Adjusting The Interior Fittings
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. ^ Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards slightly until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support. It can then be raised or lowered to the required level. -
Page 20: Freezing And Storing Food
Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the When buying frozen food to store in freezer freezes through to the core as your freezer compartment, check quickly as possible, the maximum –... -
Page 21: Home Freezing
Freezing and storing food Home freezing lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some Only freeze fresh food which is in a spices alters when frozen. good condition. – Do not place hot foods or drinks in Hints on home freezing the freezer. -
Page 22: Before Placing Food In The Freezer
Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer When freezing, make sure that food ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of already frozen does not come into fresh food, switch on the Super contact with fresh food being frozen freeze function for some time before as this could cause the frozen food placing the food in the freezer (see... -
Page 23: Ice Cubes
Freezing and storing food Freezer tray Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen. Just put straight into boiling The freezer tray is useful for freezing water or hot fat. The cooking time is small items such as berries, herbs and slightly less than that of fresh vegetables. -
Page 24: Cool Pack
Freezing and storing food Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut. Place the cool pack in the upper drawer directly on top of food, or in the freezer tray to save space. -
Page 25: Defrosting The Appliance
Defrosting the appliance Refrigerator section Freezer section The refrigerator defrosts automatically. The freezer section does not defrost automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section In normal use, ice and frost will form in whilst it is in use. - Page 26 Defrosting the appliance To defrost After defrosting ^ Clean the freezer section and then Carry out the defrosting procedure dry it thoroughly. as quickly as possible if food has ^ Close the freezer section door, plug not been placed in another freezer. The longer the food is left out at the appliance back into the mains socket and switch it on using the...
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Page 27: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care Before cleaning ^ A range of Miele branded cleaning agents, including a microfibre ^ Switch the appliance off, switch off at "E-Cloth", is available from the Miele the wall socket and withdraw the UK Spare Parts Department, or via plug. -
Page 28: Door Seals
Cleaning and care Metal grille at the back of the After cleaning appliance ^ Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section. The metal grille at the back of the appliance (heat exchanger) should be ^ Place food back in the refrigerator dusted at least once a year. -
Page 29: Problem Solving Guide
^ Check that the fuse is not defective warm? and that the mains fuse has not This is not a fault. tripped. If it has, contact the Miele The appliance has an automatic Service Department. temperature regulation system which maintains the optimum temperature . - Page 30 Problem solving guide . . . the frozen food is thawing . . . the Super freeze indicator light because the freezer section is too and one of the temperature display warm. lights are flashing at the same time. ^ Is the room temperature lower than There is a fault.
- Page 31 ^ Clean the condensate channel and drain hole. If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Department. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the doors while waiting for the...
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Page 32: Noises
Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can Brrrrr... get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb..A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes. -
Page 33: After Sales / Guarantee
– your Miele Dealer – Miele (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance. -
Page 34: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363) All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a local and national safety (BS 7671 in suitable replacement is obtained. -
Page 35: Installation
Further information is available from handle is fitted correctly. Should you your dealer. require further assistance please contact your Miele customer service Location centre. This appliance should be installed in a dry, well-ventilated room. It should not... -
Page 36: Climate Range
Installation Installation Climate range ^ Remove the cable clip from the back The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient of the appliance. temperatures), and should not be used ^ Check that all parts at the back of the outside this range. -
Page 37: Appliance Dimensions
Installation Appliance dimensions KD 12823 S 1817 mm 600 mm 631 mm... -
Page 38: Changing The Door Hinging
Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below. To change the door hinging you will need the following tools: – a cross-slotted screwdriver, – a flat-bladed screwdriver, – a selection of Torx screwdrivers, –... - Page 39 Changing the door hinging ^ Then fit cover e from the front over To remove the doors: retaining plate f, and slide it over to Make sure the door shelves are the right. The writing must be visible. empty. ^ Remove cover g, then rotate it by 180°...
- Page 40 Changing the door hinging ^ Close the lower appliance door. ^ Pull plastic cover h off. ^ Pull the middle hinge pin i upwards to remove it. ^ Carefully lift the lower door off and ^ Remove cap l from the bearing place it to one side.
- Page 41 Changing the door hinging Changing over the doors: ^ Screw hinge plate e into position on ^ Remove cover a by pulling it the opposite side using the two outer long slots only. Do not use the middle forwards. hole because you will not be able to ^ With the help of another person, align the door later on.
- Page 42 Changing the door hinging Refitting the handle: Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when you refit the handle. The door seal will be damaged if the handle is fitted incorrectly. ^ Fit hinge plate c onto the opposite side and secure it with screws d.
- Page 43 Changing the door hinging It is important to check that the side section of the handle d does not come into contact with the door seal when opening the door, as this would damage the door seal permanently. If, after you have refitted the handle, you find that the side section does touch the door seal when the door is opened:...
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Page 44: Aligning The Appliance Doors
Aligning the appliance doors The appliance doors can be aligned To align the upper door use the long with the housing at a later date. outer slots in the middle hinge plate: In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what happens next. -
Page 45: Building In The Appliance
Building in the appliance The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. When built into a kitchen run (max. depth 580 mm) the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit. - Page 48 Alteration rights reserved / 1810 M.-Nr. 07 680 530 / 01 KD 12823 S...