Miele K 12020 S, K 12022 S User Manual

Operating and installation instructions

Refrigerator
K 12020 S
K 12022 S

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. 07 285 170

Contents

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

Caring for the environment..........................................6

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7

How to save energy ...............................................12

Switching on and off ..............................................13

Switching off for longer periods of time .................................13

The correct temperature ...........................................14

...intherefrigerator section.........................................14

...inthefreezer compartment .......................................14

Setting the temperature .............................................15

Using Super cool (depending on model)..............................16

Using Super freeze (depending on model) ............................17

Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................18

Different storage zones .............................................18

Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................18

When shopping for food ............................................19

Storing food correctly ..............................................19

Fruit and vegetables .............................................19

Unpacked meats and vegetables ..................................20

Protein rich foods ...............................................20

Meat .........................................................20

Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................21

Moving the shelves ................................................21

Split shelf ........................................................21

Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ...................................21

Freezing and storing food (depending on model) ......................22

Freezing fresh food ................................................22

Storing frozen food ................................................22

Home freezing ....................................................23

Hints on home freezing...........................................23

Packing .......................................................23

Before placing food in the freezer compartment .......................24

Placing food in the freezer compartment .............................24

Defrosting .......................................................24

Ice cubes ........................................................25

Cooling drinks ....................................................25

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Contents

Defrosting .......................................................26

Refrigerator section ................................................26

Freezer compartment ..............................................26

Cleaning and care ................................................28

Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories ....................28

Ventilation gaps ...................................................28

Door seal ........................................................29

Problem solving guide ............................................30

Noises .........................................................33

After Sales / Guarantee ............................................34

Electrical connection..............................................35

Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................35

Installation ......................................................36

Location .........................................................36

Climate range ..................................................36

Ventilation .......................................................36

Installation .......................................................36

Aligning the appliance..............................................37

Appliance dimensions ..............................................38

Changing the door hinging .........................................39

Changing the freezer compartment door ...............................40

Changing over the door handle.......................................40

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Guide to the appliance

a In-operation indicator light

b Super cool button

Super frost button

1)

Refrigerator without freezer

1)

or

2)

with indicator light

compartment

2)

Refrigerator with freezer compartment

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 Door shelf/Egg tray

g Interior lighting

h Bottle shelf

* Depending on model

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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

This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national safety
requirements. Improper use can,
however, present a risk of both
personal injury and material
damage.

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:

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Shops

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

This appliance is not intended for

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use by persons (including children)
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 by a person
responsible for their safety.

Safety with children

This appliance is not a toy! To avoid

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the risk or injury, do not allow children
to play with it or near it or to play with
the controls. Older children may only
use the appliance when its operation
has been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.

Keep children away from the

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appliance at all times, and supervise
them whilst you are using it.

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Offices and showrooms

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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.

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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.

If the connection cable is faulty it

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must 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, and does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the
transportation and setting up 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 fires 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 the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Installation, maintenance and

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repairs may only be carried out by 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

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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 socket

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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 withdrawn,
or

- the screw-out fuse has been
removed (in countries where this is
applicable).

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 equipment may only be used in

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mobile installations such as ships,
caravans, aircraft etc. 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 caused by cockroaches or
other vermin will not be covered by the
guarantee.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

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.
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

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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.

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 food
manufacturer's packaging on storage
conditions required, as well as the “use
by” date.

Never store explosive materials in

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the appliance. Thermostats switching
on may produce sparks which could
present a fire hazard. Flammable
compounds could explode.

If storing alcohol with a high

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

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, resulting in injury or
damage.

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.

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.

Do not block the ventilation gaps in

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the appliance as this would impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the
electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.

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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

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

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.

Do not store cooking oil in the

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refrigerator door. Traces of oil can
cause stress cracks to occur in the
plastic components in the door.

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. Pressurised 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 situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).

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

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 Only open the doors when

Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment

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

Cellar 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

necessary and for as short a time
as possible.

Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an

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

Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation

Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.

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

when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick
has built up.

Increased energy
consumption

Situated 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 doors for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.

organised way, searching for an
item will mean the door is open for
longer.

Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run
for a long time, as the appliance
will have to work harder to lower
the temperature.

of liquids will cause a loss of
coldness in the refrigerator.

A layer of ice hinders the cold
from reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.

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Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

The stainless steel trim to the interior
shelves and the door shelves has a
layer of protective foil to prevent
damage during transportation.

Clean the inside of the appliance and

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the accessories with luke warm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.

Carefully remove the protective foil

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from the stainless steel trim.

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.

Switching on

The interior lighting will come on when
the door is open, and the appliance will
begin to cool down.

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.

Switching off

Using a coin, turn the On/Off dial in

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an anti-clockwise direction back to
the "0" position.

The in-operation indicator light will go
out.
The cooling and the interior lighting are
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:

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Using a coin, turn the On/Off dial in a
clockwise direction away from the "0"
position. The in-operation indicator
light comes on.

The higher the setting, the lower the
temperature in the appliance.

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

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switch the appliance off,

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switch off at the wall socket and
withdraw the plug,

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defrost the freezer compartment
(depending on model),

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clean the appliance out and

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leave the door ajar to air the
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.

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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.

The temperature in the appliance will
rise:

the more often the door is opened

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and the longer it is kept open,

– the more food that is stored in it,

– the warmer the food is which is being

put into it,

– the higher the ambient temperature

surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.

...intherefrigerator section

We recommend a temperature of 5°C
in the middle of the refrigerator.

If you wish to check the temperature in
the refrigerator,

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place a thermometer in a glass of
water and then place the glass in the
middle of the refrigerator section.

Please note the following:

household thermometers and those

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used for measuring the temperature
of bathwater are not very accurate. It
is best to use an electronic
thermometer.

Do not measure the temperature of

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the air in the appliance. The result
will not reflect the temperature in the
food.

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.

...inthefreezer compartment

(depending on model)

To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of

-18 °C is required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises above -10 °C, the
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason, partially 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.

After about 24 hours, the thermometer
will show the approximate temperature
in the refrigerator.

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