Miele Kdn12823s-1 Manual

							The temperature of the dishwasher
programme must not exceed 55 °C.
Contact with some foodstuffs, such
as carrots, tomatoes or ketchup can
cause plastic items to discolour.
However, this discolouration will not
affect the stability of plastic items.
Clean the interior shelves and
drawers by hand. These arenot
suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.
Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole frequently, so that
condensate can drain away
unhindered. Use a straw or similar to
clear the drain if necessary.
After cleaning, wipe the interior and
accessories with a damp cloth and
dry with a soft cloth.
Leave the doors open to air the
appliance for a short while.
Appliance doors, side panels
Remove any soiling from the
appliance doors and side panels im-
mediately.
If this is not done, it might become
impossible to remove and could
cause the surface to alter or
discolour.
All surfaces are susceptible to
scratching.
Contact with unsuitable cleaning
agents can alter or discolour the
surfaces.The surfaces should be cleaned
using a solution of hot water and a
little washing-up liquid applied with a
soft sponge. They can also be
cleaned with a damp microfibre cloth
(without using any cleaning agent).
After cleaning, wipe with a damp
cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
Ventilation gaps
The ventilation gaps should be
cleaned regularly with a brush or
vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust
will increase the energy consumption
of the appliance.
Metal grille at the back of the
appliance
The metal grille at the back of the
appliance (heat exchanger) should be
dusted at least once a year. A build-up
of dust will increase the energy
consumption of the appliance.

When cleaning the grille, make sure
that the pipework and other
components do not get broken or
damaged in any way.
Door seals
Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seals as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous over time.
The door seals should be cleaned
regularly with clean water and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
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							After cleaning
Replace all shelves and accessories
in the refrigerator section.
Put the food back in the refrigerator
section.
Insert the plug in the socket and
switch on at the mains. Then switch
the appliance back on.
Switch on the Super freeze function
so that the freezer can cool down
quickly.
Once the temperature in the freezer
has reached the required
temperature, place the food back in
the freezer.
Switch off Super freeze by pressing
the Super freeze button.
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							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.
Some minor problems can be corrected
without contacting Miele.
What to do if...
. . . the appliance does not get cool.
Check whether the appliance has
been switched on. The temperature
display must be lit up.
Check that the plug is correctly
inserted into the socket and switched
on.

Check that the fuse is not defective
and the mains fuse has not tripped. If
it has there could be a fault with the
household electrical wiring, the fridge
freezer or another electrical
appliance. Contact a qualified
electrician or Miele.
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator
section or freezer section is too low.

Set a warmer temperature.

The Super freeze function is still on
and the Super freeze indicator light is
on.

Check that the doors have been
closed properly.Has a large amount of fresh food
been frozen at the same time?
This makes the compressor run for
longer, causing the temperature in
the refrigerator section to fall
automatically.
. . . the compressor is switching in
too frequently and for too long.
Check whether the ventilation gaps
have been covered over or become
dusty.
Check whether the metal grille (heat
exchanger) at the back of the
appliance has become too dusty.
The doors have been opened too
frequently, or a large amount of fresh
food has been put in at once for
freezing.
Check that the doors have been
closed properly.
. . . the compressor runs
continuously.
To save energy, the compressor runs at
a lower speed, but for longer, when
less cooling is required.
. . . the frozen food is thawing
because the freezer section is too
warm.

Is the room temperature lower than
the ambient temperature for which
the appliance is designed?
If so, raise the temperature of the
room.
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							Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the cooling system to switch
off for too long, causing the freezer
section to become too warm.
. . . food has frozen together.
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it
apart carefully.
. . . the door to the freezer section
will not open because it has been
opened and closed too many times in
succession.
This is not a fault. The suction caused
by opening and closing the door is
preventing the door from opening.
Wait a few minutes and then try
again. It should now open without
force.
. . the alarm sounds.
Has the appliance door been open for
longer than 60 seconds?

Close the door.
. . . the alarm sounds and the alarm
indicator light flashes.
The freezer section temperature has
risen above the set temperature
because

the freezer section door has been
opened too frequently, or large
amounts of fresh food have been put
in at once for freezing.

the ventilation gaps are blocked.
Once the problem has been resolved
and the temperature in the freezer issufficiently cold, the alarm indicator
light will go out and the alarm will stop.
. . . the Super freeze indicator light
and one of the temperature display
lights are flashing at the same time.
There is a fault. Call the Service
Department.
. . . the interior lighting in the
refrigerator is not working.
Was the refrigerator door left open for
too long? The lighting switches itself
off automatically after approx. 15
minutes if the door is left open.
If this is not the case, then the interior
lighting is defective.
Call Miele Service.
The LED lighting may only be repaired
or replaced by a service technician.
There are live electrical components
under the cover. Danger of injury and
damage to the appliance.
Do not remove the cover. If the
cover is damaged or needs to be
removed due to damage,exercise
caution.There are lasers in the
lighting (laser beam class 1M) which
you should avoid looking at directly.
Do not use optical instruments
(magnifying glass or similar) to look
at the lighting either.
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							. . . the floor of the refrigerator is wet.
The drain hole is blocked.
Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole.
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 doors while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.
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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.
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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).
When contacting your Dealer or Miele,
please quote the model and serial
number of your appliance. This
information is given on the data plate
inside your appliance.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded for
training purposes.
N.B. A call-out charge will be applied
for service visits where the problem
could have been resolved as described
in these instructions.
Guarantee
For information on the appliance
guarantee specific to your country
please contact Miele. See back cover
for contact details.
In the U.K. your appliance is
guaranteed for 2 years from the date of
purchase. However, you must activate
your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or
registering online at www.miele.co.uk.
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							Electrical connection U.K.
All electrical work should be carried out
by a suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
local and national safety regulations
(BS 7671 in the UK).
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.
Please ensure that the connection data
quoted on the data plate match the
household mains supply.
Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible. It must not be located
behind the appliance. For extra safety it
is advisable to protect the appliance
with a suitable residual current device
(RCD).
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).
This appliance must not be connected
to the inverter of an autonomous power
supply, e.g. a solar power system.
When switching the appliance on, a
surge in power could trigger the safety
cut-out mechanism. This could damage
the electronic unit.
The appliance must not be used with
so-called energy saving devices. These
reduce the energy supply to the
appliance which could then become
too warm. Using such devices could
alter the specification of the product.If the connection cable has to be
replaced, this must be done by a
suitably qualified and competent
person.
Do not plug other appliances in behind
this appliance
Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)
The fuse cover must be re-fitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
is lost, the plug must not be used until a
suitable replacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is
embossed in words in the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of the
plug fitted).
Replacement fuses should be ASTA
approved to BS 1362 and have the
correct rating. Replacement fuses and
fuse covers may be purchased from
your local electrical supplier.
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
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							Do not place any appliance which
gives off heat, such as a toaster,
mini-oven or double burner hob, on
top of this appliance There is the
danger of these catching fire.
This appliance must not be installed
directly next to another refrigerator
or freezer.
It does not have side-wall heating,
so installation next to another
refrigerator or freezer could cause a
build-up of condensation between
them.
Further information is available from
your dealer.
Location
This 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.
When installing the appliance please
be aware:
–
The socket must be easily accessible
in an emergency, not concealed
behind the appliance.
–
The plug and cable must not touch
the rear of the appliance as they
could be damaged by vibrations
from the appliance.–Do not plug in other appliances
behind this appliance.
Important. In environments with
high humiditycondensation can
build up on the exterior of the
appliance. This can cause corrosion
of the appliance walls. For
prevention, it is advisable to install
the appliance with sufficient
ventilation in a dry and /or
air-conditioned room.
Make sure that the appliance door is
closing and sealing properly, the
ventilation gaps are not covered and
the appliance is installed in
accordance with these installation
instructions.
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
SN-ST
SN-T+10°C to +32°C
+16°C to +32°C
+16°C to +38°C
+16°C to +43°C
+10°C to +38°C
+10°C to +43°C
Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the cooling system to switch
off for too long, causing the internal
temperature in the appliance to rise
with the risk of frozen food deteriorating
and going off.
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							Ventilation
Air at the back of the appliance gets
warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,
the ventilation gaps must not be
covered or blocked in any way. They
should be dusted on a regular basis.
Appliances with wall spacers
supplied
The wall spacers supplied with
some appliances must be used in
order to achieve declared energy
consumption values. Appliance
depth is increased by approx. 35
mm with the wall spacers fitted. If
the wall spacers are not used, this
does not influence the functionality
of the appliance. Energy
consumption is only minimally
increased if there is little distance
between the appliance and the wall.

Fit the wall spacers onto the back of
the appliance on the top left and
right.
Installation
Remove the cable clip from the back
of the appliance.
Check that all parts at the back of the
appliance are unhindered. Carefully
remove any hindrance.
Position the appliance with the wall
spacers (if used) or the back close to
the wall.
Aligning the appliance
To align the appliance, adjust the feet
using the spanner supplied.
Levelling the appliance door

Ensurethat you unscrew adjusting
footfrom the hinge plate until it sits
on the floor. Then unscrew the foot by
a further 90°.
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