Miele 07 923 420 User Manual

Operating and installation instructions

Refrigerator
K 9212 i
K 9214 iF
K 9412 i
K 9414 iF

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.

en-GB

M.-Nr. 07 923 420

Contents

Guide to the appliance .............................................4

Optional accessories ................................................6

Bottle rack......................................................6

Caring for the environment..........................................7

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8

How to save energy ...............................................13

Switching on and off ..............................................14

Before using for the first time.........................................14

Switching off for longer periods of time .................................15

The correct temperature ...........................................16

. . . For the refrigerator section .......................................16

. . . For the freezer compartment ......................................16

Setting the temperature .............................................16

Temperature display ...............................................17

Super cool ......................................................18

Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................19

Different storage zones .............................................19

Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................19

When shopping for food ............................................20

Storing food correctly ..............................................20

Fruit and vegetables .............................................20

Unpacked meats and vegetables ..................................21

Protein rich foods ...............................................21

Meat .........................................................21

Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................22

Moving the shelves ................................................22

Split shelf ........................................................22

Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ...................................22

Freezing and storing food (depending on model) ......................23

Freezing fresh food ................................................23

Storing frozen food ................................................23

Home freezing ....................................................24

Hints on home freezing...........................................24

Packing .......................................................24

Before placing food in the freezer compartment .......................25

Placing food in the freezer section ..................................25

Defrosting .......................................................25

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Contents

Ice cubes ........................................................26

Cooling drinks ....................................................26

Defrosting .......................................................27

Refrigerator section ................................................27

Freezer compartment ..............................................27

Cleaning ........................................................29

Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................29

Ventilation gaps ...................................................30

Door seal ........................................................30

Problem solving guide ............................................31

Noises .........................................................34

After Sales / Guarantee ............................................35

Electrical connection..............................................36

Installation ......................................................37

Location .........................................................37

Climate range ..................................................37

Ventilation .......................................................37

Before installing the appliance .......................................38

Building-in dimensions ...........................................39

Changing the door hinging .........................................40

Appliance door ...................................................40

Freezer compartment door ..........................................41

Building in the appliance ..........................................42

Building into a peninsular run ........................................42

Aligning the housing unit ............................................42

Building in the appliance ............................................43

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Guide to the appliance

a Refrigerator section temperature

display

b Super cool button and

indicator light

c On/Off and temperature selector dial

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Guide to the appliance

a Freezer compartment*

b Adjustable shelves

c Condensate channel and

drain hole

d Fruit and vegetable containers

e Butter and cheese compartment

f Egg tray

g Door shelf

h Interior lighting

i Bottle shelf

* Depending on model

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Guide to the appliance

Optional accessories

Bottle rack

(depending on model)

This bottle rack is available from the
Miele Spare Parts Department or your
dealer.

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing
material

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!

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.

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

improper use or operation of the
This appliance complies with all
relevant legal safety requirements.
Improper use can, however, present
a risk of both 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 notes on the installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance.

Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.

Correct application

This appliance is not designed for

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commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and in similar
working and residential environments
such as:

appliance.

This appliance is not intended for

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use by people with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack

of experience and knowledge, unless

they are supervised whilst using it, or

have been shown how to use it

correctly by a person responsible for

their safety.

Safety with children

This appliance is not a toy! To avoid

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the risk of injury, do not allow children

to play on it or near it, or to play with the

controls. Older children may only use

the appliance if its operation has been

clearly explained to them and they are

able to use it safely, recognising the

dangers of misuse.

Supervise children whilst you are

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using it.

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Shops

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Offices and showrooms and by
residents in establishments such as:

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Hostels and guest houses.

It must only be used as a domestic
appliance to cool and store foodstuffs
as well as to store deep frozen food,
freeze fresh food and to prepare ice.

Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or

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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

Before setting up the appliance,

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check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged appliance.
It could be dangerous.

If the connection cable is faulty it must

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only be replaced by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer to protect
the user from danger.

This appliance contains the coolant

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Isobutane (R600a), a natural 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, but 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 coolant
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.

room, there is the danger of
combustible gases building up.
For every8gofcoolant at least 1 m
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

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only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.

Before connecting the appliance to

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the mains supply, make sure that the
rating on the data plate corresponds to
the voltage and frequency of the
household supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.

Do not connect the appliance to the

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mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).

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The more coolant there is in an

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appliance, the larger the room it should
be installed in. In the event of a
leakage, if the appliance is in a small

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Warning and Safety instructions

The electrical safety of this

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appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and tested regularly, and
where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage or injury caused by the lack
of or inadequacy of an effective
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Installation, maintenance and

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repairs may only be carried out by a
Miele authorised 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

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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

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the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:

it has been switched off at the wall

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socket and the plug has been
withdrawn, or

the fuse from the fused spur

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connection unit has been withdrawn,
or the mains fuse has been
disconnected.

Faulty components must only be

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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 may only be used in

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mobile installations if a risk assessment
of the installation has been carried out
by a suitably qualified engineer.

In countries where there are areas

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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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

Do not store explosive materials in

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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

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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.

If storing alcohol with a high

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percentage proof, make sure it is tightly
closed and stored upright.
Danger of explosion.

Never handle frozen food with wet

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hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food. Danger of frost burn.

Do not take ice cubes out with your

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bare hands and never place ice cubes
or ice lollies in your mouth straight from
the freezer. Danger of inury.

Do not refreeze thawed or partially

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thawed food.
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

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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

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freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour, otherwise they
could burst, This could result in injury or
damage.

Observe the "use-by" dates given on

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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
manufacturer's packaging regarding
storage conditions and "use-by" dates.

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.

Never place electric heaters or

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candles in the appliance to defrost it.
These can damage the plastic parts.

Do not use defrosting sprays or

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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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Do not use any oils or grease on the

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door seals, as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous with time.

If storing food which contains a lot of

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fat or oil, make sure that it does not
come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress
cracks.

Do not block the ventilation gaps in

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the plinth or the top of the appliance
housing unit as this would impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the
electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.

The appliance is designed for use

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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,
will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the required temperature.

Disposal of your old appliance

Before disposing of an old

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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

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the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,
e.g. by

puncturing the refrigerant channels

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in the evaporator.

bending any pipework.

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– scratching the surface coating.

Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.

The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.

Never use a steam-cleaning

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appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.

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How to save energy

Normal energy
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).

Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20°C.

Do not cover the ventilation gaps
and dust them regularly.

Temperature setting
with a thermostat
which is approximate
(set in stages).

Temperature setting
with a thermostat which
is exact to the degree
(digital display).

Use Drawers, shelves and racks

Defrosting Defrost the freezer section when a

With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the

Larder section 8 to 12 °C

Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C

PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C

Freezer section -18 °C

Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C

arranged as they were when the
appliance was delivered.

Only open the door when necessary
and for as short a time as possible.

Store food in an organised way. Searching for an item will mean the

Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.

Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation of

Place frozen food in the refrigerator
to defrost.

Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.

layer of ice 0.5 cm thick has built
up.

Increased energy
consumption

Near to a heat source (radiator,
oven).

Where there is a high ambient room
temperature.

temperature in the compartment, 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
16 °C .

Frequent opening of the door for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.

door is open for longer.

Hot food will cause the refrigerator
unit to run for a long time, as the
appliance will have to work harder
to reduce the temperature.

liquids will cause a loss of coldness
in the refrigerator.

A layer of ice hinders the cold from
reaching the frozen food, and
increases energy consumption.

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Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

Important:
To ensure the correct functioning of
the appliance, let it stand for
between 1½ and 2 hours after
transporting it to its final location
before connecting it to the mains.

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.

^ Carefully remove the protective foil

from the stainless steel trim.

Cleaning

^ 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

Using a coin, turn the On/Off dial in a

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clockwise direction away from the "0"
position until the temperature display
lights up.

Forcing the dial beyond its range will
damage it. Turn it only as far as it
will go, then turn it back again.

The appliance begins to cool down,
and the temperature required for the
refrigerator shows in the temperature
display. The interior light will come on
when the door is opened.

To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,
allow the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it.

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Switching off

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Using a coin, turn the On/Off dial in
an anti-clockwise direction back to
the "0" position.

The temperature display will go out and
the cooling process will be 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,

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disconnect it from the mains.

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defrost the freezer compartment

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(depending on model),

clean the appliance out and

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leave the door ajar to air the

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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.

Switching on and off

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