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Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator K 12010 S K 12012 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.
Guide to the appliance a On/Off and temperature selector dial c Light contact switch b Winter setting switch (only on models with a freezer compartment)
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Guide to the appliance a Freezer compartment* e Butter and cheese compartment b Adjustable shelves f Door shelf/Egg tray c Condensate channel and g On/Off and temperature selector, drain hole interior lighting and winter setting switch* d Fruit and vegetable containers h Bottle shelf * Depending on model...
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.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct application This appliance complies with all This appliance is intended for relevant local and national safety domestic use only for the cool storage requirements. Improper use can, of food and drinks as well as for storing however, present a risk of both deep frozen food, freezing fresh food personal injury and material...
Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it should Before setting up the appliance, be installed in. In the event of a check it for any externally visible leakage, if the appliance is in a small damage.
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Repairs and other work by unqualified Faulty components must only be persons could be dangerous. The replaced by genuine Miele original manufacturer cannot be held liable for spare parts. The manufacturer can only unauthorised work.
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Warning and Safety instructions Correct use If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof, make sure it is tightly Never handle frozen food with wet closed and stored upright. hands. Your hands may freeze to the Danger of explosion. frozen food. Danger of frost burn. Do not store cans or bottles Do not take ice cubes out with your containing carbonated drinks or liquids...
Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient Before disposing of an old temperatures), and should not be used appliance, first make the door latch or outside this range. The climate range lock unusable.
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).
Switching on and off Before using for the first time Switching off ^ Turn the On/Off and temperature The stainless steel trim to the interior shelves and the door shelves has a selector dial in an anti-clockwise layer of protective foil to prevent direction from "1"...
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Please note the following: temperature for storing food in the – bathwater and other household appliance. Micro-organisms will cause thermometers are not very accurate. food which is not stored at the correct It is best to use an electronic temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
The correct temperature Temperature selection The temperature is set with the temperature selector. ^ Turn the temperature selector to a setting between 1 and 7. The higher the setting, the lower the temperature in the appliance. A middle range setting is usually sufficient.
Using the winter setting (depending on model) With very low ambient temperatures To deactivate the winter setting at or below 16 °C the freezer As soon as the ambient temperature compartment may not be able to rises above 16 °C the winter setting maintain its temperature.
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).
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.
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.
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. ^ Push the door/bottle shelf upwards, then remove it by pulling it forwards. ^ Pull the shelf forwards and then tilt it downwards to remove it.
Freezing and storing food 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, – make ice cubes and ice cream, –...
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.
Freezing and storing food Defrosting Before placing food in the freezer ^ Switch the appliance on to a medium Frozen food can be defrosted in to cold setting with the On/Off / different ways: temperature selector 24 hours before – in a microwave oven, placing food in the freezer compartment.
Freezing and storing food Ice cubes ^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water and place it on the bottom of the freezer compartment. ^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument, for example a spoon handle, to remove the ice tray from the freezer. ^ Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold...
Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer compartment The refrigerator defrosts automatically. (depending on model) Condensate and frost can build up on The freezer compartment does not the back wall of the refrigerator section defrost automatically because frozen whilst it is in use. You do not need to food must not be allowed to defrost.
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Defrosting To defrost After defrosting ^ Clean the appliance, and then dry it Carry out the defrosting procedure thoroughly. as quickly as possible if food has Do not let water get into the not been placed in another freezer. condensate channel and drain hole. The longer the food is left out at ^ Insert the plug in the appliance, and room temperature, the faster it...
E-Cloth Before cleaning ^ A microfibre “E-Cloth” is available ^ Switch the appliance off by turning from the Miele UK Spare Parts the On/Off and temperature selector Department or via the internet at to "0" and withdrawing the plug. www.miele-shop.com. This is suitable...
Cleaning and care Metal grille at the back of the After cleaning appliance ^ Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance. The metal grille at the back of the appliance (heat exchanger) should be ^ Plug in the appliance again and dusted at least once a year.
^ Check that the door has been closed tripped. properly. If it has, contact the Miele Service ^ Check to see whether a thick layer of Department. ice has built up in the freezer compartment.
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Problem solving guide ..the frozen food is thawing . . . the interior lighting in the because the freezer compartment is refrigerator section is not working. too warm. ^ First check whether the light contact ^ Is the room temperature lower than switch is sticking or the On/Off and the ambient temperature for which...
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^ This appliance is equipped with a If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, winter setting. please contact the Miele Service If the ambient temperature Department. surrounding the appliance drops to To prevent unnecessary loss of below 16 °C, the compressor on...
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.
– your Miele Dealer – the Miele Service Department (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.
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.
Should you require further assistance please Location contact your Miele customer service centre. The appliance should be installed in a dry, well-ventilated room. Climate range It should not be installed where it is...
Installation Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation, the vents must not be covered over. They should be dusted on a regular basis. Installation ^ Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance. ^ Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered.
Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied right hand hinged. If left hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below. ^ Close the door. ^ Fit the appliance door onto upper hinge pin d and then close the appliance door.
Changing the door hinging Changing the freezer Changing over the door handle compartment door ^ Carefully remove cover a and stoppers b from the sides using a ^ Lower the cover on hinge plate a. flatheaded screwdriver. ^ Unscrew hinge plate b, and remove ^ Push the cover c over to the left and freezer compartment door c then insert a suitable plastic or...
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Changing the door hinging ^ Turn the handle 180° and fit to the opposite side. ^ First screw it at the side and then in the middle g. ^ In the same way, replace cover a and stoppers b on the opposite side.
Building under The appliance can be pushed underneath a worktop run. If this is done, then the top lid to the appliance may need to be removed: ^ Remove screws a from the rear of the appliance. ^ Lift the appliance lid up at the rear and then pull it towards the front of the appliance to remove it.