Miele Refrigerator K 12010 S 2 User Manual

Operating and installation instructions  
Refrigerator  
K 12010 S-2, K 12012 S-2  
K 12020 S-1, K 12022 S-1  
K 12023 S-2, K 12024 S-2  
en - GB  
To avoid the risk of accidents  
or damage to the appliance, it is  
essential to read these instructions  
before it is installed and used for the  
first time.  
M.-Nr. 09 552 430  
 
Contents  
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Refrigerator section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Freezer compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Cleaning the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Appliance doors, side panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Appliances with wall spacers supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Appliance dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Changing the freezer compartment door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Changing over the door handle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Building under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
 
Guide to the appliance  
aOn/Off and temperature selector  
cLight contact switch  
bWinter setting switch  
(only on models with a freezer  
compartment)  
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Guide to the appliance  
K 12010 S-2, K 12012 S-2  
aFreezer compartment*  
eButter and cheese compartment  
bAdjustable shelves  
(number will depend on model)  
fDoor shelf/Egg tray  
gOn/Off and temperature selector,  
interior lighting and  
cCondensate channel and  
drain hole  
winter setting switch*  
dFruit and vegetable container  
hBottle shelf  
* Depending on model  
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Guide to the appliance  
K 12020 S-1, K 12023 S-1  
aAdjustable shelves  
(number will depend on model)  
dButter and cheese compartment  
eDoor shelf/Egg tray  
bCondensate channel and  
drain hole  
fHalf width shelf*  
gOn/Off and temperature selector,  
interior lighting and  
cFruit and vegetable containers  
winter setting switch*  
hBottle shelf  
* Depending on model  
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Guide to the appliance  
K 12022 S-2, K 12024 S-2  
aFreezer compartment  
eButter and cheese compartment  
fDoor shelf/Egg tray  
bAdjustable shelves  
(number will depend on model)  
gHalf width shelf*  
cCondensate channel and  
drain hole  
hOn/Off and temperature selector,  
interior lighting and  
dFruit and vegetable containers  
winter setting switch  
iBottle shelf  
* Depending on model  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of the packing  
material  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Electrical and electronic appliances  
often contain materials which, if  
handled or disposed of incorrectly,  
could be potentially hazardous to  
human health and to the environment.  
They are, however, essential for the  
correct functioning of your appliance.  
Please do not therefore dispose of it  
with your household waste.  
The transport and protective packing  
has been selected from materials which  
are environmentally friendly for  
disposal, and should be recycled.  
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,  
bags etc. are disposed of safely and  
kept out of the reach of babies and  
young children. Danger of suffocation!  
Please dispose of it at your local  
community waste collection / recycling  
centre or contact your dealer for  
advice. Ensure that it presents no  
danger to children while being stored  
for disposal.  
Take care not to damage the pipework  
at the back of it before or during  
transportation to an authorised  
collection depot.  
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework  
and oil in the compressor will be  
contained, and will not leak out into the  
environment.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
This appliance complies with all relevant safety requirements.  
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and  
damage to property.  
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,  
please read these instructions carefully before installation and  
before using it for the first time. They contain important  
information on its safety, installation, use and maintenance. Miele  
cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with  
these Warning and Safety instructions.  
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users  
are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.  
Correct application  
The appliance is not designed for commercial use. It is intended  
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for use in domestic households and similar working and residential  
environments.  
This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.  
This appliance is intended for domestic use only for the cool  
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storage of food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food,  
freezing fresh food and for preparing ice.  
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be  
dangerous.  
The appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool  
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medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such  
materials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such  
purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored The appliance  
is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.  
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or  
improper use or operation.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The appliance can only be used by people with reduced  
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physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and  
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been  
shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards  
involved.  
Safety with children  
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the  
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appliance unless they are constantly supervised.  
Children 8 years and older may use the appliance only if they  
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have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the  
hazards involved.  
Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance  
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unsupervised.  
This appliance is not a toy! To prevent the risk of injury, do not  
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allow children to play with it or use the controls. Please supervise  
children whilst you are using the appliance.  
Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and  
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plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and  
children. Dispose of or recycle all packaging safely as soon as  
possible.  
Technical safety  
Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible  
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damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance.  
It could be dangerous.  
If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a ser-  
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vice technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user  
from danger.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural  
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gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it  
does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the  
greenhouse effect. The use of this coolant has, however, led to a  
slight increase in the noise level of the appliance. In addition to the  
noise of the compressor, you might be able to hear the coolant  
flowing around the system. This is unavoidable, and does not have  
any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance.  
Care must be taken during the transportation and installation of the  
appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking  
coolant can damage the eyes.  
In the event of any damage:  
- avoid open flames and anything which creates a spark,  
- disconnect from the mains,  
- air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes  
and  
- contact the Service Department for advice.  
The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it  
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should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in  
a 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. The  
amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside  
the appliance.  
Safe operation of the appliance is only assured if it has been  
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installed and connected in accordance with these operating and  
installation instructions.  
Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the connection  
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data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) matches the mains  
electricity supply.  
This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to  
the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a  
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multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee  
the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).  
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed  
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when it is correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety  
requirement is observed and regularly tested and where there is any  
doubt the household wiring system should be inspected by a  
qualified electrician.  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an  
inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by  
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a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with  
current national and local safety regulations.  
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.  
While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be  
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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  
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installation, maintenance and repair work.  
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele  
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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.  
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on a ship).  
In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or  
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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.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Correct use  
The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges  
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(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.  
Do not block the ventilation gaps in the appliance as this would  
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impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity  
consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.  
The lid on the appliance has a plastic edge. Keep oil and fat  
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spills away from this as they could cause the plastic to crack and  
split.  
Never handle frozen food with wet hands. Your hands may freeze  
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to the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.  
Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place  
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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 thawed or partially thawed food.  
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Defrosted food should be used up as quickly as possible, as food  
soon loses its nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may  
only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.  
Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or  
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liquids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could  
explode.  
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are  
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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  
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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 food manufacturer's  
packaging on storage conditions required, as well as the "use by"  
date.  
Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products  
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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  
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ice-cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and  
explosion.  
If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof in the refrigerator,  
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make sure the bottle is tightly closed and stored upright.  
Danger of explosion.  
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the refrigerator or  
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refrigerator door, make sure that it does not come into contact with  
plastic components as this could cause stress cracks.  
Do not use sharp edged objects to  
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– remove frost and ice,  
– separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.  
They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to  
the appliance.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to  
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defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.  
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain  
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substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could  
cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.  
Do not use a steam-cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this  
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appliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal, as these will  
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cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time.  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or  
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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  
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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.  
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How to save energy  
Normal energy  
Increased energy  
consumption  
consumption  
Installation site  
In 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 Where there is a high  
temperature is approx. 20°C. ambient room temperature.  
Ventilation gaps uncovered Ventilation gaps covered or  
and dusted regularly.  
dusty.  
Compressor and metal grille Dust build-up on the  
(heat exchanger) dusted at compressor and metal grille  
least once a year.  
(heat exchanger).  
Temperature  
setting  
With a medium setting of 2  
to 3.  
With a higher setting: the  
lower the temperature, the  
higher the energy  
consumption.  
On appliances with winter  
setting, please make sure  
that the winter setting is  
switched off when the  
ambient temperature is  
warmer than 18°C.  
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How to save energy  
Normal energy consumption Increased energy  
consumption  
Use  
Drawers, 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.  
Frequent opening of the door  
for long periods will cause a  
loss of coldness. The  
appliance works harder to  
cool down and the  
Store food in an organised  
way.  
compressor runs for longer  
periods.  
Take an insulated cool bag  
with you when shopping and  
Hot food or food at room  
temperature raises the  
place food in the appliance as temperature inside the  
soon as possible.  
appliance. The appliance  
works harder to cool down  
and the compressor runs for  
longer periods.  
Replace any food removed  
rapidly, before it begins to  
thaw.  
Allow hot food and drinks to  
cool down before placing  
them in the appliance.  
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.  
Defrosting  
Defrost the freezer when a  
layer of ice 0.5 cm thick  
(maximum) has built up.  
A build-up of ice slows down  
the cooling process.  
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Switching on and off  
Before using for the first time  
Switching off  
^ Turn the On/Off and temperature  
selector dial in an anti-clockwise  
direction from "1" back to the "0"  
position. You will meet a little  
resistance as you do so.  
Protective foil  
The stainless steel trim to the interior  
shelves and the door shelves has a  
layer of protective foil to prevent  
damage during transportation.  
The interior lighting will not come on  
when the door is opened and the  
cooling process will be switched off.  
^ Carefully remove the protective foil  
from the stainless steel trim.  
Cleaning  
Switching off for longer  
periods of 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.  
If the appliance is not going to be used  
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst  
on holiday:  
^ switch the appliance off,  
Switching on  
^ disconnect it from the mains,  
^ Turn the On/Off and temperature  
selector dial in a clockwise direction  
away from the "0" position.  
^ defrost the freezer compartment  
(depending on model),  
The higher the setting, the lower the  
temperature in the appliance.  
^ clean the appliance out and  
^ leave the door ajar to air the  
The appliance will start to cool, and the  
interior lighting will come on when the  
door is opened.  
appliance.  
If, during a long absence, the  
appliance is switched off but not  
cleaned out and the door is left shut,  
there is a danger of mould and  
odours building up inside the  
appliance.  
To enable the temperature to get  
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,  
allow the appliance to run for approx. 2  
hours before placing food in it.  
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The correct temperature  
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.  
Please note the following:  
– Bathwater and other household  
thermometers are not very accurate.  
It is best to use an electronic  
thermometer.  
– Do not measure the temperature of  
the air in the appliance. The result  
will not reflect the temperature in the  
food.  
The temperature in the appliance will  
rise:  
– Try to open the door as little as  
possible during the measuring  
period, as warm room air will enter  
the refrigerator every time the door is  
opened.  
– the more often the door is opened  
and the longer it is kept open,  
– if too much food is stored in it at  
once,  
. . . in the freezer compartment  
compartment  
– the warmer the food is which is being  
put into it,  
(depending on model)  
– the higher the ambient temperature  
surrounding the appliance.  
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen  
food for a long time, a temperature  
colder than -18 °C is required. At this  
temperature the growth of  
The appliance is designed for use in  
specific ambient temperatures  
(climate ranges). Do not use in  
ambient temperatures for which it is  
not designed.  
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,  
. . . in the refrigerator section  
We recommend a temperature of 4 °C  
partially defrosted or 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.  
in the middle of the refrigerator section.  
If you wish to check the temperature in  
the refrigerator section,  
^ place a thermometer in a glass of  
water and then place the glass in the  
middle of the refrigerator section.  
After about 24 hours, the thermometer  
will show the approximate temperature  
in the refrigerator section.  
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The correct temperature  
Temperature selection  
The temperature is set with the  
temperature selector.  
^ Turn the temperature selector to a  
setting between 1 and 7.  
The higher the setting, the lower the  
temperature in the appliance.  
A middle range setting is usually  
sufficient.  
However, if frozen food is to be stored  
in the freezer compartment then a  
setting of between 4 and 7 is  
recommended to ensure that the  
required temperature in the freezer  
compartment is maintained.  
It is also advisable to set the  
temperature within this range if the door  
is opened frequently, large quantities of  
food are stored in the refrigerator  
section or there is a high ambient  
temperature.  
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Using the winter setting (depending on model)  
With very low ambient temperatures  
To freeze fresh food  
at or below 18 °C the freezer  
Activate the winter setting before  
putting fresh food into the freezer  
compartment.  
compartment may not be able to  
maintain its temperature which could  
result in frozen food beginning to thaw.  
The winter setting is designed to  
prevent this happening.  
This helps food to freeze quickly and  
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours  
and appearance.  
To activate the winter setting  
It is not necessary to activate the  
winter setting:  
– when putting in food that is already  
frozen.  
– when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food  
in any one day.  
^ Press the switch for the winter setting  
Activate the winter setting 24 hours  
before putting fresh food into the  
freezer compartment for freezing.  
to "1".  
The compressor will switch on more  
frequently, lowering the temperature in  
the freezer compartment to the required  
level.  
To deactivate the winter setting  
^ Press the switch for the winter setting  
As soon as the ambient temperature  
rises above 18 °C , the winter setting  
should be switched off.  
to "1".  
The compressor will switch on more  
frequently, lowering the temperature in  
the freezer compartment.  
^ Press the switch for the winter setting  
to "0".  
The fresh food will be frozen approx.  
24 hours after placing it in the freezer  
compartment and the winter setting can  
then be deactivated.  
The appliance will continue running at  
normal power.  
^ Press the switch for the winter setting  
to "0".  
The appliance will continue running at  
normal power.  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
Different storage zones  
Do not store explosive materials in  
Due to the natural circulation of the air  
in the appliance, there are different  
temperature zones in the refrigerator.  
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest  
section of the appliance. Make use of  
the different zones when placing food  
in the appliance.  
the appliance or any products  
containing propellants (e.g. spray  
cans). Danger of explosion.  
If storing alcohol with a high  
percentage proof, make sure it is  
tightly closed, and store upright.  
Warmest area  
If storing food which contains a lot of  
fat or oil, make sure that it does not  
come into contact with plastic  
components as this could cause  
stress cracks.  
The warmest areas in the refrigerator  
are in the top section towards the front  
and in the top of the door. Use this for  
storing butter and cheese.  
Coldest area  
Food must not touch the back wall of  
the refrigerator, as it may freeze to  
the back wall.  
The coldest areas in a refrigerator are  
directly above the vegetable containers  
and next to the back wall.  
To allow air to circulate efficiently,  
do not pack food too closely  
together in the appliance.  
Use this for all delicate and highly  
perishable food, e.g.  
– fish, meat, poultry,  
Food which should not be  
stored in a refrigerator  
– sausage products, ready meals,  
– dishes or baked goods containing  
eggs or cream,  
Not all food is suitable for storing in a  
refrigerator at temperatures below 5°C, as  
some food is sensitive to cold.  
– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or  
quiche dough,  
Cucumbers, for example, become glassy,  
aubergines bitter and potatoes sweet.  
Tomatoes and oranges loose their aroma  
and the peel on citrus fruits hardens.  
Food which is sensitive to cold  
includes:  
– soft cheese and other dairy  
products,  
– pre-packed vegetables and other  
fresh food with a label stating it  
should be kept at a temperature of  
approx. 4 °C.  
– Pineapple, avocado, bananas,  
pomegranate, mango, melon,  
papaya, passion fruit, citrus fruit  
(such as lemons, oranges,  
mandarins, grapefruit).  
– Fruit which is not yet ripe  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
– Aubergines/egg plant, cucumber,  
potatoes, peppers/capiscum,  
tomatoes, courgettes/zucchini  
Fruit and vegetables  
Fruit and vegetables may be stored  
loose in the vegetable containers.  
– Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan  
However, you should bear in mind that  
aromas and flavours can transfer from  
one type of food to another (e.g. carrots  
absorb the smell and flavour of onions  
very easily). Some food also gives off a  
natural gas (ethylene) which speeds up  
the rate at which other food perishes.  
Some fruit and vegetables react  
When shopping for food  
The freshness of food when first placed  
in the appliance is an important factor  
in determining how long it stays fresh.  
Always observe the use-by date and  
recommended storage temperature.  
Time out of the refrigerator e.g. during  
transportation should be kept to a  
minimum. For example, do not allow  
food to stay in a hot car for too long.  
Once food has started to deteriorate,  
this process cannot be reversed. As  
little as two hours outside the  
strongly to this gas and should not be  
stored together.  
– Examples of fruit and vegetables  
which produce a large amount of  
this natural gas are:  
Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines,  
peaches, plums, avocado, figs,  
blueberries, melons and beans.  
refrigerator can cause food to start  
deteriorating.  
– Examples of fruit and vegetables  
which react strongly to the natural  
gases given off by other types of  
fruit and vegetables are:  
Storing food correctly  
Store food covered or packaged. This  
will prevent food smells from affecting  
other foods, food from drying out, and  
also any cross-contamination of  
Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels  
sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons,  
apples, apricots, cucumbers,  
tomatoes, pears, nectarines and  
peaches.  
bacteria. The growth of bacteria, such  
as salmonella, can be avoided by  
setting the correct temperature and  
maintaining good standards of hygiene.  
Example: Broccoli should not be  
stored with apples, as apples  
produce a large amount of natural  
gas to which broccoli is very  
sensitive. The result is a shorter than  
expected storage time for the  
broccoli.  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
Unpacked meats and vegetables  
Meat  
Unpackaged meat and vegetables  
should be stored separately. To avoid  
any microbiological  
Meat should be stored unwrapped.  
(Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat  
loosely covered, and leave containers  
open). This permits air to circulate  
around the meat, allowing the surface  
to dry slightly, which helps prevent the  
growth of bacteria. To prevent the risk  
of bacterial cross-contamination, do not  
let meat come into direct contact with  
other foods.  
cross-contamination, these foods may  
only be stored together if they are  
wrapped.  
Protein rich foods  
Please note that foods rich in protein  
deteriorate faster than others.  
Shellfish, for example, deteriorates  
faster than fish, and fish deteriorates  
faster than meat.  
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Adjusting the interior fittings  
Moving the shelves  
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle  
shelf  
The shelves in the refrigerator section  
can be adjusted according to the  
height of the food.  
^ Push the door/bottle shelf upwards,  
then remove it by pulling it forwards.  
^ Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards  
slightly until the notch at the side is in  
line with the shelf support. It can then  
be raised or lowered to the required  
level.  
^ Replace the door/bottle shelf at the  
required position. Ensure that it is  
securely pushed back into position.  
^ The raised edge at the back must  
face upwards to prevent food from  
touching the back of the appliance  
and freezing to it.  
Stoppers prevent the shelves from  
being dislodged by mistake.  
Split shelf  
(depending on model)  
In order to accommodate tall items in  
the appliance, one of the shelves is  
divided. The front section can be  
pushed under the rear section.  
^ Push the rear half of the glass shelf  
up slightly from below.  
^ At the same time, pull the front half of  
the glass shelf forwards slightly and  
then push it carefully under the rear  
half.  
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Freezing and storing food (depending on model)  
Using the freezer compartment Storing frozen food  
Use the freezer compartment to:  
– store frozen food,  
When buying frozen food to store in  
your freezer section, check  
– that the packaging is not damaged,  
– the use-by date,  
– make ice cubes and ice cream,  
– freeze small quantities of fresh food.  
– and the temperature at which the  
frozen food is being stored in the  
shop. The length of time it can be  
kept is reduced if it has been stored  
at a temperature warmer than -18 °C.  
Up to 2 kg of food can be frozen in  
24 hours.  
Freezing fresh food  
^ Buy frozen food once you have  
finished the rest of your shopping,  
and wrap it in newspaper or use a  
cool bag or cool box to transport it.  
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly  
as possible. This way the nutritional  
value of the food, its vitamin content,  
appearance and taste are not impaired.  
^ Store it in the freezer compartment as  
soon as possible.  
Food which takes a long time to freeze  
will lose more water from its cells, which  
then shrink.  
Never re-freeze 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.  
During the defrosting process, only  
some of this water is reabsorbed by the  
cells; the rest collects around the food.  
In practice this means that the food  
loses a large degree of its moisture.  
You can tell if this has happened by the  
amount of liquid around the food.  
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have  
less time to lose moisture, so they  
shrink less. As there is not so much  
moisture loss, it is easier for the food to  
reabsorb it during the defrosting  
process, and very little water collects  
around the defrosted food.  
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Freezing and storing food (depending on model)  
Home freezing  
– Do not season fresh food or  
blanched vegetables before  
Only freeze fresh food which is in a  
good condition.  
freezing. Only season cooked food  
lightly before freezing, but care  
should be taken as the taste of some  
spices alters when frozen.  
Hints on home freezing  
– The following types of food are  
suitable for freezing:  
– Do not place hot foods or drinks in  
the freezer compartment. This  
causes already frozen food to thaw,  
and increases the energy  
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,  
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy  
products, pastry, leftovers, egg  
yolks, egg whites and a range of  
pre-cooked meals.  
consumption considerably. Allow hot  
food and drinks to cool down before  
placing them in the freezer  
– The following types of food are not  
suitable for freezing:  
compartment.  
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour  
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their  
shells, onions, whole raw apples and  
pears.  
Packaging  
^ Freeze food in portions.  
Suitable packing material  
- plastic freezer film  
- freezer bags  
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,  
vegetables should be blanched after  
they have been trimmed and  
- freezer containers  
- aluminium foil  
washed.  
To blanch: bring a large saucepan of  
water to the boil and immerse the  
vegetables in the rapidly boiling  
water for 2-3 minutes, depending on  
variety. Remove, and plunge into  
ice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain  
and pack ready for freezing.  
Unsuitable packing material  
- wrapping paper  
- grease-proof paper  
- cellophane  
- bin liners  
- plastic carrier bags  
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty  
meat, and can be stored for  
considerably longer.  
^ Expel as much air as possible from  
bags etc. before sealing them, to  
prevent freezer-burn on food.  
– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or  
rolled meat from freezing together in  
solid blocks when packed, separate  
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.  
^ Close the packaging tightly with  
- rubber bands  
- plastic clips  
- string or bag ties  
- freezer tape.  
Freezer bags may also be sealed  
using home heat-sealing kits.  
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Freezing and storing food (depending on model)  
^ Make a note of the contents and the  
Do not activate the winter setting if  
the room temperature is warmer  
than 18°C.  
date of freezing on the packaging.  
Approx. 24 hours before placing  
fresh food in the freezer  
compartment  
Defrosting  
^ Turn the On/Off and temperature  
selector to a medium to high (cold)  
setting (about 6).  
Frozen food can be defrosted in  
different ways:  
– in a microwave oven,  
^ Activate the winter setting function  
– in an oven using the "Fan" or  
"Defrost" setting,  
(see "Using the Winter setting").  
This helps food that is already in the  
freezer compartment to stay frozen.  
– at room temperature,  
– in the refrigerator (the cold given off  
by the frozen food helps to keep  
other food cold),  
Placing food in the freezer  
compartment  
– in a steam oven.  
Make sure that food already frozen  
does not come into contact with  
fresh food being frozen as this could  
cause the frozen food to begin to  
defrost.  
Poultry It is particularly important to  
observe food hygiene rules when  
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid  
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away  
and wash the container it was in, the  
sink and your hands. Danger of  
salmonella poisoning.  
^ Make sure that the packaging and  
containers are dry to prevent them  
sticking together when frozen.  
Ensure that meat and fish (e.g mince,  
chicken, fish fillets) do not come into  
contact with other foods while  
defrosting. Catch the liquid and  
dispose of it carefully.  
^ Place the food flat on the bottom of  
the freezer compartment so that it  
freezes through to the core as quickly  
as possible.  
Fruit should be defrosted at room  
temperature in its packaging, or in a  
covered bowl.  
Approx. 24 hours after placing fresh  
food in the freezer compartment  
^ Turn the On/Off and temperature  
Most vegetables can be cooked while  
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling  
water or hot fat. The cooking time is  
slightly less than that of fresh  
vegetables due to changes in the cell  
structure.  
selector to a slightly lower setting.  
^ Deactivate the winter setting.  
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Freezing and storing food (depending on model)  
Cooling drinks  
Never re-freeze partially or fully  
Do not store cans or bottles containing  
carbonated drinks or liquids which  
could freeze in the freezer  
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.  
compartment. The cans or bottles could  
explode.  
When cooling non-carbonated drinks  
quickly in the freezer compartment,  
make sure bottles are not left in for  
more than one hour, otherwise they  
could burst.  
Ice cubes  
^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with  
water and place it on the bottom of  
the freezer compartment.  
^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,  
for example a spoon handle, to  
remove the ice tray from the freezer.  
^ Ice cubes can be removed easily  
from the tray by twisting the tray  
gently or by holding it under cold  
running water for a short while.  
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Defrosting  
Refrigerator section  
In certain circumstances, too thick a  
layer of ice can prevent the door from  
closing properly. Too thick a layer of ice  
also reduces efficiency and increases  
energy consumption.  
The refrigerator section defrosts  
automatically.  
Condensate and frost can build up on  
the back wall of the refrigerator section  
whilst it is in use. You do not need to  
remove this, as it will defrost and  
^ The freezer compartment should be  
defrosted from time to time. It must  
be defrosted if a layer of ice approx.  
0.5 cm thick has accumulated.  
evaporate automatically with the  
warmth generated by the compressor.  
The best time to defrost the freezer  
compartment is when:  
The condensate is drained away via a  
channel and drain hole into an  
evaporation system at the back of the  
appliance.  
– there is very little food or no food left  
in the appliance,  
– the humidity level in the room is low  
and the ambient temperature in the  
room is also low.  
Ensure that the condensate channel  
and drain hole are kept clean and  
are never blocked so that  
condensate can flow away without  
hindrance.  
Do not scrape off ice and frost and  
do not not use any sharp edged or  
pointed instruments to aid the  
defrosting process.  
Freezer compartment  
This would damage the evaporator,  
causing irreversible damage to the  
appliance.  
(depending on model)  
The freezer compartment does not  
defrost automatically.  
Before defrosting  
In normal use, ice and frost will form in  
the freezer compartment, e.g. on the  
internal walls. How much ice and frost  
accumulates in the appliance will  
depend on the following:  
^ Remove the frozen food from the  
freezer compartment and wrap it in  
several layers of newspaper or  
cloths.  
– whether the appliance door has  
been opened frequently or left open  
for a while.  
^ Store it in a cool place until the  
freezer compartment is ready for use  
again.  
– whether a large quantity of fresh food  
has been placed in the freezer  
compartment at once.  
– whether there has been an increase  
in the humidity in the room.  
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Defrosting  
To defrost  
After defrosting  
^ Clean the appliance and then dry it  
thoroughly.  
Carry out the defrosting procedure  
as quickly as possible. The longer  
the food is left out at room  
Do not let water get into the  
condensate channel and drain hole.  
temperature, the faster it defrosts.  
^ Reconnect to the mains and switch  
the appliance back on.  
Do not use a steam-cleaning  
appliance to aid the defrosting  
process.  
^ Once the temperature in the freezer  
compartment has reached the  
Steam could reach electrical  
components and cause a short  
circuit.  
required temperature, place the food  
back into the freezer compartment.  
Never place electric heaters or  
candles etc. inside the appliance to  
defrost it. They will damage 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 a build-up of gases and pose  
a danger to health.  
^ Switch the appliance off.  
^ Disconnect it from the mains.  
^ Open the freezer compartment door.  
To speed up defrosting, a bowl with hot  
water (not boiling) can be placed on a  
saucer in the freezer compartment.  
Closing the door in this instance will  
help retain warmth and speed up the  
defrosting process.  
^ Remove any loose pieces of ice.  
^ Use a sponge or towel to soak up the  
defrosted water, as often as  
necessary.  
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Cleaning and care  
– sharp metal scrapers.  
Make sure that water cannot get into  
the On/Off and temperature selector  
dial, the light or the ventilation gaps.  
Before cleaning  
^ Switch the appliance off.  
Do not let water get into the  
condensate channel and drain hole  
when cleaning.  
^ Disconnect the appliance from the  
mains.  
^ Take any food out of the appliance  
and store it in a cool place.  
Do not use steam cleaning  
apparatus to defrost or clean the  
appliance. Steam could reach  
electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
^ Defrost the freezer compartment  
(depending on model).  
^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.  
shelves, for cleaning.  
The data plate located inside the  
appliance must not be removed. It  
contains information which is  
required in the event of a service  
call.  
Cleaning the interior and  
accessories  
^ Clean the refrigerator section at least  
once a month and the freezer  
compartment (depending on model)  
each time it is defrosted.  
To avoid damaging the surface of  
your appliance, do not use:  
Remove soiling immediately to  
prevent it from drying on.  
– cleaning agents containing soda,  
ammonia, acids or chlorides,  
– cleaning agents containing  
descaling agents,  
Use lukewarm water with a little  
washing-up liquid.  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.  
powder cleaners and cream  
cleaners,  
The following are dishwasher safe:  
– the butter dish, egg trays, ice cube  
– solvent-based cleaning agents,  
– stainless steel cleaning agents,  
– dishwasher cleaner,  
tray  
(supplied as standard, depending on  
model)  
– the shelves and bottle shelf in the  
door  
– oven sprays,  
– glass cleaning agents,  
– the butter and cheese compartment  
– hard, abrasive sponges and  
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,  
– melamine eraser blocks,  
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Cleaning and care  
Appliance doors, side panels  
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.  
Remove any soiling from the  
appliance doors and side panels  
immediately.  
If this is not done, it might become  
impossible to remove and could  
cause the surface to alter or  
discolour.  
^ Clean the interior shelves and  
drawers by hand. These are not  
suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.  
All surfaces are susceptible to  
scratching.  
^ Clean the condensate channel and  
drain hole frequently, so that  
Contact with unsuitable cleaning  
agents can alter or discolour the  
surfaces.  
condensate can drain away  
unhindered. Use a straw or similar to  
clear the drain if necessary.  
^ 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  
^ After cleaning wipe the outer casing,  
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.  
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.  
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Cleaning and care  
Metal grille (heat exchanger)  
and compressor at the back of  
the appliance  
After cleaning  
^ Replace all shelves and accessories  
in the appliance.  
The metal grille (heat exchanger) and  
compressor at the back of the  
appliance should be dusted at least  
once a year. A build-up of dust will  
increase the energy consumption of the  
appliance.  
^ Reconnect to the mains and switch  
the appliance back on.  
^ Place food back in the appliance and  
close the door.  
When cleaning, make sure that the  
pipework and other components do  
not get broken or damaged in any  
way.  
Door seal  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
door seal as these will cause the  
seal to deteriorate and become  
porous over time.  
The door seal should be cleaned  
regularly with clean water and then  
wiped dry with a soft cloth.  
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Problem solving guide  
This makes the compressor run for  
longer, causing the temperature in  
the refrigerator to fall automatically.  
No more than 2 kg of fresh food  
should be frozen at one time.  
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  
^ Is the winter setting (depending on  
model) switched on?  
. . . the appliance is switching in too  
frequently and for too long.  
unauthorised work.  
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps  
have been covered over or become  
dusty.  
Some minor problems can be corrected  
without contacting Miele.  
^ Check whether the compressor and  
the metal grille (heat exchanger) at  
the back of the appliance have  
become dusty.  
What to do if . . .  
. . . the appliance does not get cold.  
^ Make sure that the On/Off and  
^ The refrigerator and freezer  
compartment doors have been  
opened too frequently, or a large  
amount of fresh food has been put in  
at the same time for freezing.  
temperature selector is not set at "0".  
^ 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  
refrigerator or another electrical  
appliance. Contact a qualified  
electrician or Miele.  
^ Check that the door has been closed  
properly.  
^ Check to see whether a thick layer of  
ice has built up in the freezer  
compartment. If it has, then the  
freezer compartment will need  
defrosting.  
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator  
is too low.  
^ Turn the On/Off and temperature  
selector to a lower setting.  
^ Check that the freezer compartment  
door (depending on model) has been  
closed properly.  
^ Has a large amount of fresh food  
been frozen at the same time?  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . the frozen food is thawing  
because the freezer compartment is  
too warm.  
. . . the interior light is warm even  
though the door has not been  
opened for a while (only on models  
with a freezer compartment).  
^ Is the room temperature lower than  
the ambient temperature for which  
the appliance is designed?  
This is not a fault.  
^ This appliance is equipped with a  
winter setting.  
If so, increase the temperature of the  
room.  
If the ambient temperature  
surrounding the appliance drops to  
below 18 °C, and the winter setting is  
not activated, the compressor will run  
less often causing the freezer  
compartment to become too warm.  
With the winter setting activated, the  
interior light will come on  
Operating in a room which is too cold  
will cause the cooling system to switch  
off for too long, causing the freezer  
compartment to become too warm.  
^ On appliances that have winter  
setting, switch the winter setting on  
(see "Using the winter setting").  
automatically, even with the door  
closed, if the ambient temperature  
surrounding the appliance drops  
below 18 °C. This warms up the  
temperature inside the refrigerator  
section.  
. . . food has frozen together.  
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon  
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it  
apart carefully.  
The warmth created by the light being  
on causes the compressor to start up  
more frequently and thus lower the  
temperature in the freezer compartment  
again.  
. . . there is a thick layer of ice in the  
freezer compartment.  
^ Check whether the freezer  
compartment door closes properly.  
Please be aware that the appliance will  
not work properly if the ambient  
^ Defrost and then clean the freezer  
compartment.  
temperature drops below 10°C, even  
with the winter setting activated. If this  
happens you will need to increase the  
ambient temperature in the room in  
which the appliance is installed.  
Too thick a layer of ice reduces  
efficiency and increases energy  
consumption.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . the interior lighting in the  
refrigerator is not working.  
. . . the floor of the refrigerator  
section is wet.  
^ First check whether the light contact  
switch is sticking or the On/Off and  
temperature selector is at "0".  
The condensate drain hole is blocked.  
^ Clean the condensate channel and  
drain hole.  
If this is not the case, then the lamp is  
defective.  
If you still cannot remedy the fault  
having followed these suggestions,  
please contact the Miele Service  
Department.  
Replace the lamp as quickly as  
possible.  
Otherwise the winter setting cannot  
function if activated.  
To prevent unnecessary loss of  
temperature, it is advisable not to  
open the door while waiting for the  
appliance to be serviced.  
^ Disconnect the appliance from the  
mains.  
^ Reach under the back of the light  
cover, and pull the cover off.  
^ Remove the lamp and replace with a  
new one.  
Lamp specification:  
220 - 240 V, E 14 cap  
See the old lamp for the Wattage  
required.  
^ Fit the new lamp and replace the  
cover.  
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Noises  
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....  
Click....  
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating  
through the pipes.  
Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the  
motor on and off.  
Sssrrrrr....  
Creak ...  
On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just  
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.  
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 rectify  
What 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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After Sales / Guarantee  
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  
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Electrical connection  
Electrical connection U.K.  
If the connection cable has to be  
replaced, this must be done by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person.  
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).  
Do not plug other appliances in behind  
this appliance  
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.  
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  
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).  
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.  
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).  
WARNING  
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.  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
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.  
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Installation  
– Do not plug in other appliances  
Do not place any appliance which  
gives off heat, such as a toaster or  
microwave oven, on top of this  
appliance, as this would increase  
the appliance's energy  
behind this appliance.  
Important. In environments with  
high humidity condensation can  
build up on the exterior of the  
appliance. This can cause corrosion  
of the appliance walls. For  
consumption.  
prevention, it is advisable to install  
the appliance with sufficient  
ventilation in a dry and /or  
This appliance must not be installed  
directly next to another refrigerator  
or freezer.  
air-conditioned room.  
It does not have side-wall heating,  
so installation next to another  
refrigerator or freezer could cause a  
build-up of condensation between  
them.  
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.  
Further information is available from  
your dealer.  
Climate range  
Location  
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.  
This appliance 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 higher the ambient  
temperature of the room, the more  
energy the appliance requires to  
operate.  
Climate range  
Ambient room  
temperature  
SN  
N
+10 °C to +32 °C  
+16 °C to +32 °C  
+16 °C to +38 °C  
+16 °C to +43 °C  
The appliance should be installed in a  
dry well ventilated room.  
ST  
T
When installing the appliance please  
be aware:  
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 food deteriorating and  
going off.  
– 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.  
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Installation  
Ventilation  
Installation  
Air at the back of the appliance gets  
warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,  
the ventilation gaps must not be  
^ 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.  
covered or blocked in any way. They  
should be dusted on a regular basis.  
^ Position the appliance with the wall  
spacers (if used) or the back close to  
the wall.  
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  
Aligning the appliance  
consumption is only minimally  
increased if there is little distance  
between the appliance and the wall.  
^ To align the appliance, adjust the feet  
using a suitable spanner.  
^ Fit the wall spacers onto the back of  
the appliance on the top left and  
right.  
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Installation  
Appliance dimensions  
A
B
C
K 12010 S-2  
K 12012 S-2  
K 12020 S-1  
K 12022 S-1  
K 12023 S-2  
K 12024 S-2  
850 mm  
850 mm  
850 mm  
850 mm  
851 mm  
851 mm  
550 mm  
550 mm  
600 mm  
600 mm  
602 mm  
602 mm  
610 mm  
610 mm  
610 mm  
610 mm  
611 mm*  
611 mm*  
* Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Appliance depth is increased by approx.  
35 mm with the supplied wall spacers fitted.  
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Changing the door hinging  
The appliance is supplied right hand  
hinged. If left hand door hinging is  
required, follow the instructions below.  
^ Remove the cover at the top left of  
the door and refit it on the opposite  
side.  
^ Close the door.  
^ Fit the appliance door from below  
onto upper hinge pin d and then  
close the appliance door.  
^ Unscrew lower hinge bracket a, and  
remove.  
^ Screw hinge bracket a into the lower  
door bearing.  
^ Then lift the door down and off.  
^ Take hinge pin b out of hinge  
bracket a, then refit in the other hole  
of the hinge bracket.  
^ Use the long slots in the hinge  
bracket to align the door. Make sure  
you have tightened all screws  
properly.  
^ Remove cover c and use it to cover  
the now empty holes on the opposite  
side.  
^ Unscrew upper hinge pin d and refit  
it on the other side.  
^ Take care not to lose the washer.  
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Changing the door hinging  
Changing the freezer  
compartment door  
Changing over the door handle  
^ Carefully remove cover a and  
stoppers b from the sides using a  
flatheaded screwdriver.  
^ Lower the cover on hinge plate a.  
^ Unscrew hinge plate b, and remove  
freezer compartment door c  
together with the hinge plate.  
^ Slide cover c over to the left and  
then insert a suitable plastic or  
wooden tool d into the gap on the  
right hand side.  
^ Unscrew door catch d.  
^ Carefully lever cover c out.  
Be careful not to let the " tool" slip,  
causing damage to the appliance.  
^ Turn door catch d by 180°, and  
screw into place on the opposite  
side.  
^ Loosen screws e on the handle side  
and in the middle, and remove  
handle f.  
^ Fit freezer compartment door c in  
position at the top e, then tighten  
hinge plate b securely.  
^ Close the cover on hinge plate a.  
Plug the holes with stoppers f  
supplied.  
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Changing the door hinging  
^ Turn the handle 180° and fit to the  
opposite side.  
^ First screw it at the side and then in  
the middle g.  
^ In the same way, replace cover a  
and stoppers b on the opposite  
side.  
^ Refit middle cover c by pushing it in,  
first on the left hand side, and then  
on the right.  
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Building under  
The appliance can be pushed  
underneath a worktop run. If this is  
done, then the top lid to the appliance  
may need to be removed.  
When placed under a worktop run it  
is essential that adequate ventilation  
is provided at the rear of the  
appliance. A ventilation gap of at  
least 140 cm2 must be made in the  
worktop.  
With a building under depth of  
600 mm, any backmould must not  
exceed 10 mm in depth.  
Make sure that the socket and on-off  
switch are easily accessible after the  
appliance has been pushed  
underneath the worktop.  
^ Remove screws a from the rear of  
the appliance.  
^ Lift the appliance lid up at the rear  
and then pull it towards the front of  
the appliance to remove it.  
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Alteration rights reserved / 4712  
M.-Nr. 09 552 430 / 00  
K 12010 S-2, K 12012 S-2, K 12020 S-1, K 12022 S-1, K 12023 S-2, K 12024 S-2  
 

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