Miele K 12012 S Operating And Installation Instructions

							Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerator
K 12010 S-2, K 12012 S-2
K 12020 S-1, K 12022 S-1
K 12023 S-2, K 12024 S-2
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the appliance, it is
essentialto read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time.M.-Nr. 09 290 810en-GB
 
						

							Guide to the appliance.............................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................7
Warning and Safety instructions.....................................8
How to save energy...............................................13
Switching on and off..............................................15
Switching off for longer periods of time.................................15
The correct temperature...........................................16
...intherefrigerator section.........................................16
...inthefreezer compartment compartment............................16
Temperature selection..............................................17
Using the winter setting (depending on model)........................18
Using the refrigerator efficiently....................................19
Different storage zones.............................................19
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................19
When shopping for food............................................20
Storing food correctly..............................................20
Fruit and vegetables.............................................20
Unpacked meats and vegetables..................................21
Protein rich foods...............................................21
Meat.........................................................21
Adjusting the interior fittings.......................................22
Moving the shelves................................................22
Split shelf........................................................22
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf...................................22
Freezing and storing food (depending on model)......................23
Freezing fresh food................................................23
Storing frozen food................................................23
Home freezing....................................................24
Hints on home freezing...........................................24
Packaging....................................................24
Approx. 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer compartment....25
Placing food in the freezer section..................................25
Approx. 24 hours after placing fresh food in the freezer compartment......25
Defrosting.......................................................25
Ice cubes........................................................26
Cooling drinks....................................................26
Contents
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							Defrosting.......................................................27
Refrigerator section................................................27
Freezer compartment..............................................27
Cleaning and care................................................29
Cleaning the interior and accessories..................................29
Appliance doors, side panels........................................30
Ventilation gaps...................................................30
Door seal........................................................31
Problem solving guide............................................32
Noises.........................................................35
After Sales / Guarantee............................................36
Electrical connection..............................................37
Installation......................................................38
Location.........................................................38
Climate range..................................................38
Ventilation.......................................................39
Installation.......................................................39
Aligning the appliance..............................................39
Appliance dimensions..............................................40
Changing the door hinging.........................................41
Changing the freezer compartment door...............................42
Changing over the door handle.......................................42
Building under...................................................44
Contents
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							aOn/Off and temperature selector
bWinter setting switch
(only on models with a freezer
compartment)cLight contact switch
Guide to the appliance
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							K 12010 S-2, K 12012 S-2
aFreezer compartment*
bAdjustable shelves
(number will depend on model)
cCondensate channel and
drain hole
dFruit and vegetable containerseButter and cheese compartment
fDoor shelf/Egg tray
gOn/Off and temperature selector,
interior lighting and
winter setting switch*
hBottle shelf
* Depending on model
Guide to the appliance
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							K 12020 S-1, K 12022 S-1,
K 12023 S-2, K 12024 S-2
aFreezer compartment*
bAdjustable shelves
(number will depend on model)
cCondensate channel and
drain hole
dFruit and vegetable containerseButter and cheese compartment
fDoor shelf/Egg tray
gOn/Off and temperature selector,
interior lighting and
winter setting switch*
hHalf width shelf*
iBottle shelf
* Depending on model
Guide to the appliance
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							Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and should be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
Caring for the environment
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							This appliance complies with all
relevant safety requirements.
Improper use can, however, present
a risk of both personal injury and
material damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before installation and before using
it for the first time. They contain
important notes on installation,
safety, operation and maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
Correct application
~This appliance is not designed for
commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and in similar
working and residential environments
such as:
–
Shops
–
Offices and showrooms
and by residents in establishments
such as:
–
Hostels and guest houses.
The appliance is not intended for
outdoor use.It must only be used as a domestic
appliance to cool and store food as well
as to store deep frozen food, freeze
fresh food and to prepare ice.
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.
~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
understand the hazards involved.
Safety with children
~Children 8 years and older may use
the appliance only if they have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
~Children under 8 years of age must
be kept away from the appliance unless
they are constantly supervised.
~This appliance is not a toy! To
prevent the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play with it or near it or to
play with the controls, or to swing on
the door.
~Do not allow children to play with the
packaging material, e.g. plastic bags
and wrappings. Danger of suffocation.
Warning and Safety instructions
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							Technical safety
~Before setting up the appliance,
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged appliance.
It could be dangerous.
~If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a service
technician authorised by the
manufacturer to protect the user from
danger.
~This appliance contains the coolant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which
is environmentally friendly. Although it
is flammable, it does not damage the
ozone layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect. The use of this
coolant has, however, led to a slight
increase in the noise level of the
appliance. In addition to the noise of
the compressor, you might be able to
hear the coolant flowing around the
system. This is unavoidable, and does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the
transportation and installation of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling
system are damaged. Leaking coolant
can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
- avoid open flames and anything which
creates a spark,
- disconnect from the mains,
- air the room in which the appliance is
located for several minutes and
- contact the Service Department for
advice.
~The more coolant there is in an
appliance, the larger the room it should
be installed in. In the event of a
leakage, if the appliance is in a small
room, there is the danger of
combustible gases building up.
For every8gofcoolant at least 1 m
3of
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
~Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
~Before connecting the appliance,
make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and frequency)
matches the mains electricity supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
~Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension
lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
Warning and Safety instructions
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							~The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when it is correctly earthed. It is most
important that this basic safety
requirement is observed and regularly
tested and where there is any doubt the
household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~Installation, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
~While the appliance is under
guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.
~The appliance must be isolated from
the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
~Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
~This appliance must not be used in
a non-stationary location (e.g. on a
ship).
~In areas which may be subject to
infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance and its
surroundings in a clean condition at all
times. Any damage which may be
caused by cockroaches or other vermin
will not be covered by the guarantee.
Warning and Safety instructions
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