Miele Kdn12823s-1 Manual

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...

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 in the refrigerator,
make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright.
Danger of explosion.
Do not...

Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to
defrost it. These will damage the plastic parts.Do not use defrosting
sprays or de-icers, as they might contain substances which could
damage the plastic parts or which could cause the build-up of
gases and pose a danger to health.
Do not use a steam-cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the...

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.
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...

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 or
dusty.
Compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger) dusted at...

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....

Before using for the first time
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 temperature display for the
refrigerator section will show the
required temperature setting.
The alarm indicator light will flash until
the temperature in the freezer is cold
enough.
The appliance will start cooling down
and the interior light in the...

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 stored in it,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,...

Your appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the freezer section
cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid
energy being wasted if a door is left
open.
Temperature alarm
An alarm will sound if the temperature
in the freezer section becomes too
warm. The temperature display and the
alarm indicator light will also flash.
The temperature the appliance is set at
determines the temperature the
appliance recognises as being too
warm.
The alarm will sound and the alarm...

Super freeze
Switch the Super freeze function on
before putting fresh food into the
freezer.
This helps food to freeze quickly and
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours
and appearance.
Super freeze is not necessary:
–when putting in food that is already
frozen.
–when freezing less than 2 kg fresh
food daily.
Switching on Super freeze
When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, the Super freeze function
should be switched on6 hours
beforehand. When freezingthe
maximum load of foodthe Super...