Miele K 12820 Sd Manual

							A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check the appliance
for visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.
The appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity
supply during installation, maintenance and repair work. Ensure that
power is not supplied to the appliance until after it has been
installed or until after any maintenance or repair work has been
carried out.
Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by
a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with
national and local safety regulations.
While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician authorised by Miele. Otherwise
the guarantee is invalidated.
The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance
when original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components
must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts.
In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee.
Correct use
The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges
(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.
The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside
the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient
temperature will lead to the appliance switching off for longer
periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.
Warning and Safety instructions
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							Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and
could cause damage to the appliance.
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil, make sure that it
does not come into contact with plastic components as this could
cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Thermostats switching on
may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard. Flammable
compounds could explode.
Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric
ice-cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and
explosion.
If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof, make sure it is
tightly closed and stored upright.
Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage
instructions given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several factors, including the
freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which
it is stored.
Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance.
Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will
invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
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							Stainless steel appliances
Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape
or other types of adhesive on the surface of the door. These
damage the surface, causing it to lose its dirt-repellent protective
coating.
The high-quality surface of the door is susceptible to scratching.
Even fridge magnets can cause scratching.
Cleaning and care
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal, as these will
cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time.
Danger of injury.
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. The
steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Do not use sharp edged objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– lift food.
They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to
the appliance.
Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to
defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts and which may
cause the build up of gases and pose a danger to health.
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							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
themselves in and endangering their lives.
Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting
disposal, e.g. by
–puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator.
–bending any pipework.
– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.
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							Normal energy
consumptionIncreased energy
consumption
Installation siteIn a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
room.
Protected from direct
sunlight.In direct sunlight.
Not near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).Near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20°C.Where there is a high
ambient room temperature.
Ventilation gaps uncovered
and dusted regularly.Ventilation gaps covered up
or dusty.
Compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger) dusted at
least once a year.Dust build-up on the
compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger).
Temperature
settingRefrigerator section 4 to 5 °C The lower or higher the
temperature set, the higher
the energy consumption.
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							Normal energy consumption Increased energy
consumption
UseDrawers, shelves and racks
arranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
Only open the doors when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible.
Store food in an organised
way.Frequent opening of the door
for long periods will cause a
loss of coldness. The
appliance works harder to
cool down and the
compressor runs for longer
periods.
Take an insulated cool bag
with you when shopping and
place food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Replace any food removed
rapidly, before it begins to
thaw.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the
temperature inside the
appliance. The appliance
works harder to cool down
and the compressor runs for
longer periods.
Store food covered or
packaged.The evaporation or
condensation of liquids will
cause a loss of coldness in the
refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
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							Before using for the first time
Important:
To ensure the correct functioning of
the appliance, let it stand for 1½ to
2 hours after transporting it to its final
location before connecting it to the
mains.
Protective foil
The stainless steel trim to the interior
shelves and the door shelves has a
layer of protective foil to prevent
damage during transportation.
On stainless steel appliances, the
stainless steel door (and sides,
depending on model) have a layer of
protective foil to prevent damage
during transportation.
Do not remove this foil until the
appliance has been positioned in its
final location.
Cleaning

Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.
Switching on

Press the On/Off button. The
temperature display will light up.
The appliance begins to cool down, and
the temperature required shows in the
temperature display. The interior light
will come on when the door is opened.
Switching off
Press the On/Off button until the
temperature display goes out.
The cooling system is switched off.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
switch the appliance off,
disconnect it from the mains. Switch
off at the wall and withdraw the plug
from the socket, or disconnect the
mains fuse.
clean the appliance out and
leave the door ajar to air the appliance.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the door is left shut,
there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
Switching on and off
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							It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro-organisms. Reducing
the temperature reduces their growth
rate.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
–the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
– the more food that is placed in it,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed....intherefrigerator
We recommend a temperature of5°C
in the middle of the refrigerator.
Setting the temperature
Press the temperature selector button
repeatedly until the indicator light for
the temperature you want lights up in
the display.
The first time you press the button the
indicator light for the last temperature
you set will flash in the display.
The temperature value will change up
until the setting for 9 °C is reached. It
will then drop back to the 1 °C setting.
The newly selected temperature will be
adopted automatically after a short
while.
The indicator for the temperature which
has been set for the refrigerator will
light up constantly.
The temperature can be set slightly
colder than shown in the display if
wished.
The following example shows how this
option works:
The correct temperature
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							To set the temperature between 5 and
7 °C to be slightly colder:
Press the temperature selector button
repeatedly until the indicator for 5 °C
lights up.
Press the button for approx. another
5 seconds to set the temperature.
The colder temperature setting within
the small temperature range is now set.
However, this is not visible in the
temperature display.Temperature display
The temperature display on the
control panel always shows the
requiredtemperature.
The temperature can be adjusted from
1°Cto9°C.
The correct temperature
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							Super cool
The Super cool function can be used to
rapidly reduce the temperature in the
refrigerator section to its lowest setting
(depending on the room temperature).
Switching on Super cool
Super cool is particularly
recommended for faster chilling of
large amounts of fresh food or drink.
Press the Super cool button. The
Super cool indicator light will come
on.
The appliance will then work at full
power to lower the temperature.
Switching off Super cool
The Super cool function will switch itself
off automatically after approx. 6 hours.
The indicator light will go out and the
appliance will run at normal power
again.
To save energy, the Super cool function
can be switched off once food and
drinks are sufficiently chilled.

Press the Super cool button. The
Super cool indicator light will go out,
and the appliance will continue to
operate at normal power.
Dynamic cooling
When the Dynamic cooling function is
not switched on, the natural circulation
of air in the appliance will cause
different temperature zones in the
refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will
sink to the lowest section of the
appliance. You should bear this in mind
when placing food in the appliance
(see "Using the refrigerator efficiently").
However, if you are placing a large
amount of food in the refrigerator at any
one time, it is a good idea to switch on
Dynamic cooling. This way you can
distribute the temperature inside the
appliance to all areas more evenly so
that all the food will be chilled to about
the same degree.
The temperature is set as normal with
the temperature control.
Dynamic cooling should also be
selected when:
– the ambient temperature in the room
is high (above approx. 30 °C), and
–
the room humidity level is high.
Switching on Dynamic cooling

Press the Dynamic cooling button
. The Dynamic cooling indicator
light will come on.
Super cool and Dynamic cooling
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