Miele K 12421 SD User Manual

Operating and installation instructions

Refrigerator with Dynamic cooling K 12421 SD

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.

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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 on .....................................................13

Switching off .....................................................13

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

Customising settings .............................................14

Settings mode X .................................................14

Altering the brightness of the display ................................14

The correct temperature ...........................................15

...intherefrigerator ..............................................15

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

Temperature display ...............................................16

Super cool and Dynamic cooling ....................................17

Super cool .......................................................17

Dynamic cooling ..................................................17

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

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

Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator ....................20

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

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

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

Unpacked meat 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

Automatic defrost ................................................23

Contents

Cleaning and care ................................................24

Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................24

Appliance door, side panels .........................................25

Ventilation gaps ...................................................26

Door seal ........................................................26

Metal grille at the back of the appliance ................................26

Problem solving guide ............................................27

Noises .........................................................31

After Sales / Guarantee ............................................32

Information for dealers ............................................33

Demo mode r.....................................................33

Electrical connection..............................................34

Installation ......................................................35

Location .........................................................35

Climate range ..................................................35

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

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

Aligning the appliance..............................................36

Appliance dimensions ..............................................37

Changing the door hinging .........................................38

Aligning the appliance door ........................................43

Building in the appliance ..........................................44

Guide to the appliance

a On/Off button

b Super cool button

c Display

If the appliance is not operated for some time, the display will revert automatically to the brightness level which has been set. As soon as a button is pressed the display will light up at the brightest setting.

d Menu symbol

(Setting mode for the brightness level of the display)

e Super cool symbol

f Temperature display

g Temperature selector button

h Dynamic cooling button

i Dynamic cooling symbol

j Brightness symbol

a Control panel

b Dynamic cooling fan

c Butter and cheese compartment

d Egg tray

e Adjustable shelves

f Bottle rack

g Bottle shelf

h Condensate channel and

drain hole

i Fruit and vegetable containers

Guide to the appliance

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.

Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance complies with all relevant 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 installation, safety, operation and maintenance.

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.

The appliance can only be used by

people with reduced 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.

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

Correct application

This appliance is not designed for

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

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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.

The appliance is not intended for outdoor use.

It must only be used as a domestic appliance to cool and store foodstuffs.

Safety with children

Children 8 years and older may use

the appliance only if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

Children under 8 years of age must

be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised.

This appliance is not a toy! Do not

allow children to play with it or near it, or to play with the controls. Do not let them swing on the door.

Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

Before setting up the appliance,

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

This appliance contains the coolant

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 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 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 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 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

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

Before connecting the appliance,

check that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and connected load) match 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.

Do not connect the appliance to the

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

Warning and Safety instructions

The electrical safety of this

appliance can only be guaranteed if 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 damage or injury caused by the lack of or inadequacy of an effective earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Installation, maintenance and

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

guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer. Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated.

The appliance must be isolated from

the electricity supply during installation, maintenance and repair work.

Faulty components must only be

replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.

This appliance must not be used in

a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).

In areas which may be subject to

infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance 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.

Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

Do not store explosive materials in

the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Thermostats switching on may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard. Flammable compounds could explode.

Do not operate any electrical

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

If storing alcohol with a high

percentage proof in the refrigerator, make sure the bottle is tightly closed and stored upright. Danger of explosion.

Observe the "use by" dates given on

food to avoid the risk of food poisoning. Storage times will depend on several factors, including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored. Follow the instructions given on food manufacturer's packaging on storage conditions required, as well as the "use by" date.

Do not use sharp edged objects to

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remove frost and ice,

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separate food which has become frozen.

build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.

Do not use a steam-cleaning

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

Do not use any oils or grease on the

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

If storing food which contains a lot of

fat or oil, 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

the appliance 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

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.

They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to the appliance.

Do not use defrosting sprays or

de-icers, as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a

Warning and Safety instructions

Disposal of your old appliance

Before disposing of an old

appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.

Be careful not to damage any part of

the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by

puncturing the refrigerant channels

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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.

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 (maximum) 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 compressor 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.

Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

Protective foil

The stainless steel trim in the interior has a layer of protective foil to prevent damage during transportation. On stainless steel appliances, there will also be protective foil on the stainless steel door and on some appliances on the side panels as well.

Do not remove the foil until the

appliance has been positioned in its final location.

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

Press the On/Off button.

The appliance will start to cool and the temperature required will appear in the temperature display. The interior lighting will come on when the door is opened.

Switching off

Press the On/Off button until the

display goes out.

The cooling system is switched off.

Switching off for longer periods of time

If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday:

^ switch the appliance off,

^ disconnect it from the mains,

^ clean the appliance out and

^ leave the door ajar to air it.

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.

Customising settings

Settings mode X

You can alter the brightness of the display s in Settings mode.

Settings mode is represented in the display by the Menu symbol X. The following section describes how to access Settings mode and alter settings.

Altering the brightness of the display

The display brightness can be adjusted to suit the lighting conditions of the room.

There are five different display brightness settings. The factory default setting is 1.

^ Press the Super cool button for

approx. five seconds.

The Menu symbol X will light up, settings mode is now activated. The Brightness symbol s will start flashing.

Press the Temperature button

repeatedly until the brightness level required is reached.

The more areas of the temperature display which light up, the brighter the display.

To confirm the altered setting:

^ Press the Super cool button briefly.

The Brightness symbol s will flash. The newly selected setting has been saved.

To come out of Settings mode:

Press the On/Off button.

Press the Super cool button briefly to confirm this.

The Brightness symbol s will light up.

Wait for 5 minutes.

The Menu and Brightness symbols will go out. The temperature display will show the required temperature.

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 placed 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

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

Setting the temperature

Press the temperature selector button

repeatedly until the indicator light for the temperature you want lights up in the display.

The first time you press the button the indicator light for the last temperature you set will flash in the display.

The temperature value will change up until the setting for 9 °C is reached. It will then drop back to the 1 °C setting.

The newly selected temperature will be adopted automatically after a short while. The indicator for the temperature which has been set for the refrigerator will light up constantly.

The temperature can be set slightly colder than shown in the display if wished.

The following example shows how this option works:

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