Miele K12020s1 Manual

							Defrosting31When defrosting the freezermake sure that you do not damagethe evaporator as this would causeirreversible damage to the appliance.Do not scrape off ice and frost anddo not use any sharp edged or poin-ted instruments to aid the defrostingprocess.Before defrosting
0003Turn the On/Off and temperature se-lector to a medium to cold setting(approx. 6) and switch the winter set-ting on (see "Winter setting) about 1day before defrosting it.
This helps already frozen food to retainits cold reserve for longer when takenout of the freezer.
0003Remove the frozen food and wrap itin several layers of newspaper orcloths.
Tip: You could also place the frozenfood in a cool box or bag.
0003Store it in a cool place until thefreezer compartment is ready for useagain.To defrostThe longer the food is left out atroom temperature, the faster it de-frosts.Carry out the defrosting procedureas quickly as possible.
Steam from a steam cleaning ap-pliance could reach the electricalcomponents and cause a short cir-cuit.Do not use a steam cleaning appli-ance to defrost the appliance.
Do not place electric heaters orcandles in the appliance to defrost it.These can damage the plastic parts.Do not use defrosting sprays orde-icers. These could contain sub-stances which could damage theplastic parts or which might cause abuild-up of explosive gases andpose a danger to health. 
						

							Defrosting320003Switch the winter setting and the ap-pliance off.0003Disconnect it from the mains.0003Leave the freezer compartment dooropen.
To speed up defrosting, a bowl of hotwater (not boiling) can be placed on asaucer in the freezer compartment.Closing the door in this instance willhelp retain the warmth and speed upthe defrosting process.
0003Remove any pieces of ice which havebecome loose0003Use a sponge or towel to soak up thedefrosted water as often as neces-sary.After defrosting0003Clean and dry the freezer compart-ment.0003Close the appliance doors.0003Reconnect to the mains and switchthe appliance back on.0003Place the food back into the freezercompartment. 
						

							Cleaning and care33Do not let water get into the On/Off and temperature selector or intothe lighting.Steam from a steam cleaning ap-pliance could reach the electricalcomponents and cause a short cir-cuit.Do not use a steam cleaner!
Cleaning water must not get into thedrain hole.The data plate located inside the ap-pliance must not be removed. It con-tains information which is required inthe event of a service call.
Cleaning agentsCleaning and conditioning agentsused inside the appliance must befood safe.
To avoid damaging all the surfaces ofyour appliance, do not use:
–cleaning agents containing soda, am-monia, acids or chlorides–cleaning agents containing descalingagents–abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.powder cleaners and cream cleaners–solvent-based cleaning agents–stainless steel cleaning agents–dishwasher cleaner–oven sprays–glass cleaning agents–hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,e.g. pot scourers–melamine eraser blocks–sharp metal scrapers
We recommend using a clean sponge,lukewarm water with a little washing-upliquid to clean surfaces of the appli-ance.
The following pages contain importantinformation on cleaning. 
						

							Cleaning and care34Preparing the appliance forcleaning0003Switch the appliance off.0003Disconnect the appliance from themains. Switch off at the wall andwithdraw the plug from the socket, orswitch off the mains fuse board.
0003Take any food out of the applianceand store it in a cool place.0003Defrost the freezer compartment (de-pending on model - see Defrosting")0003Take out all other removable parts forcleaning.
Cleaning the interior and ac-cessories
Clean the appliance regularly, at leastonce a month, and the freezer com-partment each time it is defrosted.Remove soiling immediately to preventit from drying on.0003Clean the interior with a cleansponge, lukewarm water and a littlewashing-up liquid.0003After cleaning, wipe with clean waterand dry with a soft cloth.The following parts cannot be cleanedin a dishwasher:–all drawers and the compartment lid(depending on model)–The adjustable shelves0003These accessories should all be handwashed. 
						

							Cleaning and care35The following parts are suitable forcleaning in a dishwasher:The maximum temperature of thedishwashing programme selectedmust not exceed 55 °C.Contact with natural dyes e.g. fromcarrots, tomatoes and ketchup maydiscolour the plastic parts in thedishwasher. This discolouration doesnot affect the stability of the parts.
–the butter dish, egg tray, ice cubetray(depending on model)–the shelves and bottle shelf in thedoor
the butter and cheese compartment
0003Clean the condensate channel anddrain hole frequently so that con-densate can drain away unhindered.Use a straw or similar to clear thedrain if necessary.
0003Leave the door open to air the appli-ance for a short while and to preventodours building up.Cleaning the front of the appli-ance and the side panelsIf soiling is left on for any length oftime, it may become impossible toremove.Surfaces may suffer discolouration ordamage.Therefore it is best to remove soilingfrom the appliance door and sidepanels immediately.
All surfaces are susceptible toscratching. Contact with unsuitablecleaning agents can alter or discol-our the surfaces.See "Cleaning agents" at the begin-ning of this section.
0003The surfaces should be cleaned usinga solution of hot water and a littlewashing-up liquid applied with a softsponge. They can also be cleanedwith a damp microfibre cloth (withoutusing any cleaning agent).
0003After cleaning, wipe with clean waterand dry with a soft cloth. 
						

							Cleaning and care36Cleaning the ventilation gapsA build-up of dust will increase the en-ergy consumption of the appliance.0003The ventilation gaps should becleaned on a regular basis with abrush or vacuum cleaner (e.g. use thedusting brush for Miele vacuumcleaners)
Cleaning the compressor andmetal grille at the back of theappliance
When cleaning the compressorand the grille, make sure that thepipework and other components donot get broken or damaged in anyway.
The compressor and metal grille at theback of the appliance (heat exchanger)should be dusted at least once a year. Abuild-up of dust will increase the energyconsumption of the appliance.
Cleaning the door sealDo not use any grease or oil on thedoor seal as these will cause the sealto deteriorate and become porousover time.
0003The door seal should be cleaned reg-ularly with clean water, and thenwiped dry with a soft cloth.
After cleaning
0003Replace all shelves and accessoriesin the appliance.0003Reconnect to the mains and switchthe appliance back on.0003Switch the winter setting on to helpthe freezer compartment get coldquickly.0003Place food in the refrigerator sectionand close the door.0003Place food in the freezer compart-ment when it is cold enough andclose the appliance door. 
						

							What to do if ...37Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele.If, having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem,please contact Miele.To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the doorswhile waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerabledanger for the user.Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele au-thorised technician.
ProblemCause and remedyThe appliance is notgetting cold and the in-terior lighting does notcome on when the dooris opened.
The appliance has not been switched on.0003Switch the appliance on.The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly.0003Insert the plug into the socket correctly and switchon.
Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. Therecould be a fault with the appliance, the householdelectrical wiring or another electrical appliance.
0003Contact a qualified electrician or Miele.The compressor runscontinuously.This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressorruns at a lower speed, but for longer, when less cool-ing is required.The compressor isswitching on more fre-quently and for longerperiods of time, so thetemperature in the ap-pliance is dropping.
The ventilation gaps have been covered or becometoo dusty.0003Do not block the ventilation gaps.0003Dust the ventilation gaps regularly.
The appliance door and the freezer compartmentdoor (depending on model) have been opened toofrequently, or a large amount of fresh food has beenplaced in the appliance at once for chilling or freezing.
0003Only open the doors when necessary and for asshort a time as possible.
The required temperature will re-establish itself after awhile.The doors are not properly closed. A thick layer of icemay have formed in the freezer compartment.
0003Close the appliance doors. 
						

							What to do if ...38ProblemCause and remedyThe compressor isswitching on more fre-quently and for longerperiods of time, so thetemperature in the ap-pliance is dropping.
The required temperature will re-establish itself after awhile.If a thick layer of ice has formed, it will reduce effi-ciency and increase the energy consumption.
0003Defrost the freezer compartment and clean it.
The ambient temperature is too high. The higher theroom temperature, the longer the compressor will runfor.
0003See "Installation - Location".
The temperature setting is too low.
0003Adjust the temperature.
A large amount of food is being frozen at once.
0003See "Freezing and storing food".
The winter setting is is still activated.
0003Switch the winter setting off.The compressor comeson less and less oftenand for shorter periodsof time. The temperat-ure in the appliancerises.
This is not a fault. The temperature is too high.0003Check what setting the temperature selector is at.The food begins to defrost. The room temperature is lower than the ambient tem-perature for which the appliance is designed.Operating in a room which is too cold will cause thecompressor to switch off for too long, causing thefreezer compartment to become too warm.
0003Increase the temperature of the room.0003Switch the winter setting on. See "Winter setting".An LED indicator light isflashing at the back ofthe appliance at thebottom near the com-pressor (depending onmodel).
This is not a fault. The electronic unit for the com-pressor is equipped with an operation and fault dia-gnosis LED indicator light which flashes every 15seconds (depending on model). 
						

							What to do if ...39ProblemCause and remedyThe internal light iswarm even though thedoor has not beenopened for a while (onlyapplies to applianceswith a freezer compart-ment).
This is not a fault! This appliance has a winter setting: If the room temperature drops below 18 °C, the com-pressor will switch on less frequently if the winter set-ting is not activated and the temperature in thefreezer compartment will get too warm. If the roomtemperature is below 18 °C, switching on the wintersetting will automatically switch the light on evenwhen the door is closed. This warms up the refriger-ator compartment causing the compressor to switchon more frequently and enable the freezer to get suf-ficiently cold again. If the room temperature drops below 10 °C the appli-ance will not function properly even with the wintersetting activated! Increase the ambient room temper-ature in this case! 
						

							What to do if ...40ProblemCause and remedyThe interior light in therefrigerator is not work-ing.The appliance has not been switched on or the lightcontact switch is stuck.0003Turn the temperature selector to a setting between1 and 7 and/or check the light contact switch.
If neither of these are the cause for this fault, the lampis defective.
If the lamp is defective, the winter setting will notwork even when activated.Replace the lamp as soon as possible.0003Disconnect the appliance from the mains. Switchoff at the wall and withdraw the plug from thesocket, or switch off at the mains fuse board.0003Reach the back of the lamp cover, press up at thesides 0004, and pull the lamp cover 0005 off.0003Unscrew the lamp and replace it with a new one.
Lamp specification: 220 - 240 V, cap E 14. See oldlamp for wattage.
0003Screw in the new lamp, and refit the lamp cover.