Miele K 5122 Ui Operating And Installation Instructions

							Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with
current local and national safety
regulations. Repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
What to do if...
. . . the appliance does not get cool.
Make sure that the temperature
selector is not set at "0".
Check that the plug is correctly
inserted in the socket and switched
on.
Check that the fuse is not defective
and that the mains fuse has not
blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser-
vice Department.
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator
is too low.

Turn the temperature selector to a
setting closer to "0".
. . . the appliance is switching in too
frequently and for too long.

Check whether the ventilation gaps at
the bottom of the appliance have
been covered over or become too
dusty.

The door has been opened too
frequently, or a large amount of fresh
food has been put in at once.Check that the door has been closed
properly.
. . . the interior light is not working.
Has the contact switch become
stuck?
If this is not the case, then the lamp is
defective.
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable.
Grasp the light cover and pull it
forwards to remove it.

Unscrew the lamp by turning it
clockwise, and replace it with a new
one.
Lamp specification:
220 - 240 V, E 14fitting.
See old lamp for wattage.

Replace the cover.
. . . the floor is wet.
The drain hole is blocked.

Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole.
Problem solving guide
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							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 door while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.
Problem solving guide
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							Normal noises What causes them
Brrrrr...Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can
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.
Click....Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
motor on and off.
Sssrrrrr....On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.
Creak ...Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the
appliance expands.
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
Noises that you can
easily rectifyWhat causes them, and what can you do about
them
Rattling, vibrating The appliance is uneven:Realign the appliance using a spirit
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the
appliance.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of
furniture:Move it away.
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking:Check
all removable items and refit them correctly.
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against
each other?Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of
the appliance:Remove the clips.
Noises
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							In the event of a fault which you cannot
correct yourself, or if the appliance is
under guarantee, please contact:
–your Miele Dealer
or
–Miele (see back cover for contact
details).
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded for
training purposes (UK only).
When contacting your Dealer or the
Miele Customer Contact Centre, please
quote the model and serial number of
your machine. This information is given
on the data plate.
Guarantee
Please see the guarantee card
supplied.
In the U.K. your appliance is
guaranteed for 2 years from the date of
delivery. However, you must activate
your cover by calling 08706 080028 or
registering online at www.miele.co.uk.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded for
training purposes (UK only).
After Sales/Guarantee
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							The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for
connection to an a.c. single phase
220 – 240 V 50 Hz supply. Connection
should be made via a fused plug and
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible after installation.
For extra safety it is advisable to install
a suitable residual current device
(RCD).
Connection should be made via a fused
plug and suitable switched socket
which is easily accessible. Do not
connect the appliance to the mains
electricity supply by an extension lead.
Extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
Do not connect the machine to an
inverter such as those used with an
automomous energy source e.g.Solar
power. When switched on peak loads
in the system can cause the safety
switch off mechanism to be triggered.
This can damage the electronic unit.
The machine must be used with
so-calledEnergy saving devices
either. These reduce the amount of
energy supplied to the machine
causing it to overheat.
If the electrical connectionhas to be
changed, this must only be done by a
suitably qualified and competent
person.
Electrical connection
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							This appliance must be built in,
otherwise it could tip up.
Location
The appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
It should not be installed where it is
exposed to direct sunlight or directly
adjacent to a heat-producing appliance
such as an oven or a radiator.
The room temperature should not go
above or below the climate range for
which the appliance is designed.
The higher the ambient temperature of
the room, the more energy the
appliance requires to operate.
Important: tropical / humid
environments
During periods of high humidity,
some condensation may appear on
outside surfaces of cooling
appliances. This condensation will
disappear when humidity levels
drop. For prevention, it is advisable
to install the appliance with sufficient
ventilation in a dry and/or an
air-conditioned room.
Please ensure that doors are closing
and sealing properly.
Please ensure that the appliance is
installed in accordance with these
installation instructions and that the
handle is fitted correctly. Should you
require further assistance please
contact your Miele customer service
centre.Climate range
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.
Climate range Ambient room
temperature
SN
N
ST
T+10°C to +32°C
+16°C to +32°C
+16°C to +38°C
+16°C to +43°C
Operating in a room which is too cold
will result in the cooling system
switching off for too long, causing the
internal temperature in the appliance to
rise with the risk of food deteriorating
and going off.
Ventilation
The air inlet and outlet on the appliance
must not be covered or blocked in any
way.
They should be dusted on a regular
basis.
Before installation

Remove any cable clips from the
back of the appliance.

Check that all parts at the back of the
appliance are unhindered. Carefully
remove any hindrance.
Installation
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							With abuilding under height of
820 mmthe plinth height can be set
between100 - 170 mm.
With a plinth height of exactly 100 mm,
the plinth can be fitted without altering
it.
With a height >100 mma cutout for
ventilation must be provided in the
plinth (see "Appliance installation").
Abuilding under height of 870 mmis
obtained by adjusting the appliance
feet. This increases the height of the
plinth, which, in this case, can be150 -
220 mm.
With a plinth height of exactly 150 mm,
the plinth can be fitted without altering
it.
With a height >150 mma cutout for
ventilation must be provided in the
plinth (see "Appliance installation").A furniture front panel is required for
installing the appliance as an
integrated unit. If the appliance is
installed at the end of a run of kitchen
units, a furniture side panel may also be
required, depending on on-site
conditions.
The socket () should be freely
accessible and is best positioned to the
side of the appliance.
Building in dimensions
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							Before installing the appliance decide
on the door hinging. If left hand door
hinging is required follow the
instructions below.
Unscrew the hingesat the top and
bottom of the door and the
appliance.
Fit the screwsloosely into the
opposite side.

Refit the hinges on the diagonally
opposite side of the door and then
tighten them.

Refit the appliance door onto
pre-fitted screws, then tighten the
screws.

Fit the covers suppliedinto the
holes.
Changing the door hinging
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							Weight of the furniture door
Before fitting a furniture door, ensure
that the weight of the door does not
exceed the maximum permitted:
ApplianceMaximum weight of
furniture door in kg
K 5122 Ui 19 kg
Fitting a door which is heavier than
the maximum permitted could
damage the hinges.
Preparing the appliance

Bend both fixing tabs at the top of the
appliance forwards as far as they will
go.
Installation
Position the power supply cable
so that it can easily be connected to
the electricity supply after the
appliance has been built in.
Push the appliance into the niche
until the front edge of the hinge
aligns with the front edge of the
furniture housing unit (marked X on
the drawing).
Make sure that the mains cable does
not get trapped when the appliance
is pushed into the niche.
Installing the appliance
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							Increase the height of the appliance
using the adjustable feet until the top
of the appliance lies directly under
the worktop (A).
To increase the height
– of thefront screw feetturn them
anti-clockwisewith a suitable
spanner.
–
of therear left screw footinsert the
hex nut supplied into the opening at
the front of the applianceand
using a hex spanner turn it
anti-clockwise.
–
of therear right screw footinsert
the hex nut supplied into the opening
at the front of the applianceand
using a hex spanner turn it
clockwise.Use the countersunk screws supplied
to secure the appliance to the
worktop.
Installing the appliance
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