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 non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which
may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered
by the guarantee.
Correct use
Never handle frozen food with wet hands. Your hands may freeze
to the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.
Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place
ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer.
The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost
burn to the lips and tongue.
Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume
defrosted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value
and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
Warning and Safety instructions
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							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 store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or
liquids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could
explode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are
not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst,
resulting in injury or damage.
Observe the use-by dates 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. Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturers
packaging regarding storage conditions and use-by dates.
Do not use sharp edged objects to
–
remove frost and ice,
–
separate frozen foods and remove ice trays.
They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to
the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions
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							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 seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the refrigerator door, make sure it does not come into contact with
plastic components as this could cause stress cracks.
Do not block the ventilation gaps in the appliance as this would
impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity
consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.
This appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges
(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.
The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate
inside the appliance.
Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g. a
garage, can 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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							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 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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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 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
Freezer section -18 °CWith a higher setting: the
lower the temperature, the
higher the energy
consumption.
How to save energy
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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.
How to save energy
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							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 refrigerator
section will come on if you open the
door.
Allow the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it. This will
ensure that the temperature is
sufficiently low.
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,
switch off at the wall socket and
withdraw the plug,
clean the appliance out and
leave the doors ajar to air it.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the doors are 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 stored 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.
. . . temperature in the
refrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of5°C
in the middle of the refrigerator.
...inthefreezer section
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
-18 °Cis required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises above -10 °C, the
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason, partially defrostedor defrosted food must not be re-frozen.
Food may be re-frozen once it has
been cooked, as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
micro-organisms.
Setting the temperature
The temperatures for the refrigerator
and the freezer sections are set with the
temperature selector button.
Press the temperature button
repeatedly until the indicator light for
the temperature you want lights up in
the temperature display for the
refrigerator section.
The temperature will be adjusted
continuously with each press of the
button.
When the refrigerator section is set to
5°C, the freezer section will have an
average temperature of-18 °C.
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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							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
indicator and temperature display will
flash, for example,
– if the freezer section door has been
left open for a while, e.g. in order to
load, re-arrange or take food out.
– when freezing large amounts of food
at once.
–
in the event of a power cut.
Depending on the temperature in the
freezer, you should check the condition
of the food. If food has defrosted or
started to defrost, check that it is still
safe to use, and if so, use it as quickly
as possible. Defrosted food may only
be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
Door alarm
The alarm will sound if the freezer
section or refrigerator section door is
left open for more than approx. 60
seconds.
Activating the alarm system
The alarm system is always active. It
does not have to be switched on
manually.
Switching the alarm off early
The alarm will stop and the indicator
light will go out when the temperature
reaches the correct level again.
However, if the noise disturbs you, you
can switch the alarm off before this if
you wish.
Press the alarm off button.
The alarm will stop.
The indicator light will stay on until
the correct temperature has been
reached. The alarm system is then
ready should it be needed again.
Alarm
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							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
freeze function should be switched on
24 hours beforehand.

Press the Super freeze button. The
Super freeze indicator light will come
on.
The appliance works at full power to
lower the temperature in the
appliance.Switching off Super freeze
The Super freeze function will switch off
automatically after approx. 65 hours.
The indicator light will go out and the
appliance will run at normal power
again.
To save energy, the Super freeze
function can be switched off once a
constanttemperature of -18°C or
colder has been reached in the freezer.
You should also check the temperature
inside the appliance from time to time.
Press the Super freeze button. The
Super freeze indicator light will go
out, and the appliance will continue
to operate at normal power.
Super freeze
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