Miele K12020s1 Manual

							Operating and installation instructionsRefrigeratorTo 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.
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							Contents2Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 4Caring for the environment................................................................................ 12How to save energy............................................................................................. 13Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 15K 12010 S-2, K 12012 S-2, K 12012 S-3.............................................................. 15K 12020 S-1, K 12023 S-2, K 12023 S-3.............................................................. 16K 12022 S-1, K 12024 S-3.................................................................................... 17Control element..................................................................................................... 18Switching on and off........................................................................................... 19Before using for the first time................................................................................ 19Switching on.......................................................................................................... 19Switching off.......................................................................................................... 19Switching off for longer periods of time................................................................ 19The correct temperature..................................................................................... 20. . . in the refrigerator section................................................................................ 20. . . in the freezer compartment............................................................................. 21Setting the temperature......................................................................................... 21Winter setting...................................................................................................... 22With low room temperatures................................................................................. 22To activate the winter setting............................................................................ 22To deactivate the winter setting....................................................................... 22Freezing food efficiently........................................................................................ 22Activate the winter setting................................................................................ 22Deactivate the winter setting............................................................................ 22Storing food in the refrigerator section............................................................. 23Different storage zones......................................................................................... 23Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section......................... 24When shopping for food........................................................................................ 24Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 24Adjusting the interior fittings.............................................................................. 25Moving the shelves................................................................................................ 25Split shelf............................................................................................................... 25Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf................................................................... 25Freezing and storing food (depending on model)............................................ 26Using the freezer compartment............................................................................. 26Freezing fresh food................................................................................................ 26 
						

							Contents3Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 26Home freezing....................................................................................................... 27Cooling drinks quickly........................................................................................... 29Ice cubes............................................................................................................... 29Defrosting............................................................................................................. 30Cleaning and care............................................................................................... 33Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 33Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 34Cleaning the interior and accessories................................................................... 34Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels....................................... 35Cleaning the ventilation gaps................................................................................ 36Cleaning the compressor and metal grille at the back of the appliance............... 36Cleaning the door seal.......................................................................................... 36After cleaning........................................................................................................ 36What to do if ... .................................................................................................... 37Noises................................................................................................................... 42After Sales / Guarantee....................................................................................... 43Electrical connection.......................................................................................... 44Installation............................................................................................................ 45Location................................................................................................................. 45Climate range........................................................................................................ 46Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 46Appliances supplied with wall spacers................................................................. 46Installation............................................................................................................. 47Building the appliance into a kitchen run.............................................................. 48Appliance dimensions........................................................................................... 49Changing the door hinging................................................................................. 50Changing the hinging of the freezer compartment door....................................... 51Changing over the door handle............................................................................. 52Building under...................................................................................................... 54 
						

							Warning and Safety instructions4This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury anddamage to property.To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,please read these instructions carefully before using it for the firsttime. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use andmaintenance.Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instruc-tions.Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new usersare familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
00010002This appliance is intended for use in domestic households andsimilar working and residential environments. It is not intended for outdoor use.
00010002This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling andstoring food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food, freez-ing fresh food and for making ice.Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could bedangerous.
00010002This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medi-cines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such materialsor products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes cancause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance is not suitablefor use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in-correct use of the appliance. 
						

							Warning and Safety instructions500010002The 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 useit in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences ofincorrect operation.Safety with children
00010002Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appli-ance unless they are constantly supervised.00010002Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper-vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog-nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
00010002Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the applianceunsupervised.00010002Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and donot let them play with it.00010002Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must bekept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, childrencould become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head andsuffocate. 
						

							Warning and Safety instructions6Technical safety00010002The coolant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complieswith statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EUguidelines.
00010002This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a naturalgas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, itdoes not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the green-house effect.The use of this coolant has, however, led to a slight increase in thenoise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the com-pressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around thesystem. This is unavoidable, and does not have any adverse effecton the performance of the appliance.Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of theappliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leakingcoolant can damage the eyes.In the event of any damage:
–avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark,–disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply,–ventilate the room where the appliance is located for severalminutes, and–contact the Miele Service Department.  
						

							Warning and Safety instructions700010002The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room itshould be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is ina small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room space is required. Theamount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate insidethe appliance.
00010002To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that theconnection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the dataplate corresponds to the household supply.Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consulta qualified electrician if in any doubt.
00010002The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteedwhen correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re-quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-tion tested by a qualified electrician.
00010002Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assuredif it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.00010002If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replacedby a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user fromdanger.
00010002Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by amulti-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard anddo not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
00010002Do not use in a damp or wet environment (e.g. garage or utilityroom). Moisture could reach live components or the electrical con-nection and cause a short circuit.
00010002This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.on a ship).00010002Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Checkthe appliance for visible signs of damage. 
						

							Warning and Safety instructions800010002The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply duringinstallation, maintenance and repair work.00010002Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can causeconsiderable danger for the user.Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by aMiele authorised technician.
00010002While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be un-dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise theguarantee is invalidated.
00010002Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty componentsmust only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
Correct use
00010002The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate in-side the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambienttemperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching offfor longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperat-ure.
00010002Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi-ciency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption andcould cause damage to the components.
00010002The appliance lid has plastic edges. Take care not to get oil or faton it. Oil and fat can cause stress cracks to the plastic, which cancause it to break or tear.
00010002If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance orthe door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plasticcomponents as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic. 
						

							Warning and Safety instructions900010002Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any productscontaining propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components couldcause flammable vapours to ignite. Danger of fire and explosion.
00010002Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice creammaker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and explosion.00010002Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or li-quids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could ex-plode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
00010002When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles arenot left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, caus-ing injury or damage.
00010002Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance withwet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal.Danger of frost burn.
00010002Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never placeice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer com-partment.The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frostburn to the lips and tongue.
00010002Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defros-ted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value andspoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after ithas been cooked.
00010002Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage instruc-tions given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning. Storage timeswill depend on several factors, including the freshness and quality ofthe food, as well as the temperature at which it is stored. 
						

							Warning and Safety instructions1000010002Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts withthis appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu-facturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liab-ility.Cleaning and care
00010002Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these willcause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.00010002Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this ap-pliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
00010002Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged orpointed objects to
–remove frost and ice,–separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.00010002Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de-frost it. These can damage the plastic parts.00010002Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could containsubstances which could damage the plastic parts or which mightcause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Transporting the appliance
00010002Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori-ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.00010002Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy andmust be transported by two people.