Miele K 31222 Ui, K 31242 UiF Operating instructions
Operating and installation
instructions
Refrigerators
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen-
tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the
first time.
en-GB M.-Nr. 10 838 150
Contents
Warning and Safety instructions...................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 14
Saving energy .................................................................................................... 15
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 17
Control panel....................................................................................................... 17
Accessories ......................................................................................................... 19
Accessories supplied ..................................................................................... 19
Optional accessories...................................................................................... 19
Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 21
Before using for the first time.............................................................................. 21
Cleaning the appliance................................................................................... 21
Switching off for longer periods of time .............................................................. 22
The correct temperature................................................................................... 23
...in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 23
...in the freezer compartment ............................................................................. 23
Temperature display ............................................................................................ 24
Setting the temperature....................................................................................... 24
Freezer compartment ..................................................................................... 24
Using Super cool ............................................................................................... 25
SuperCool function ............................................................................................. 25
Door alarm ......................................................................................................... 26
Door alarm........................................................................................................... 26
Switching the door alarm off early ................................................................. 26
Selecting further settings ................................................................................. 27
Settings mode ..................................................................................................... 27
Activating or deactivating the lock ................................................................. 27
Storing food in the refrigerator section........................................................... 28
Different storage zones ....................................................................................... 28
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ....................... 29
Notes on buying food.......................................................................................... 30
Storing food correctly.......................................................................................... 30
Adjusting the interior fittings............................................................................ 31
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ................................................................... 31
Moving the shelves.............................................................................................. 31
Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................. 31
Moving the charcoal filters .................................................................................. 32
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Contents
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) .......................................... 33
Using the freezer compartment........................................................................... 33
Freezing fresh food.............................................................................................. 33
Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 33
Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 34
Before placing food in the appliance ............................................................. 35
Placing frozen goods in the freezer ................................................................ 35
Approx. 24hours after placing fresh food in the freezer compartment ......... 35
Storage time for frozen food................................................................................ 35
Defrosting frozen goods ...................................................................................... 36
Cooling drinks ..................................................................................................... 36
Using accessories ............................................................................................... 36
Defrosting........................................................................................................... 37
Before defrosting............................................................................................ 37
To defrost ....................................................................................................... 38
After defrosting............................................................................................... 38
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 39
Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 39
Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning .............................................. 40
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................. 41
Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 42
Cleaning the ventilation gaps .............................................................................. 42
After cleaning ...................................................................................................... 42
Replacing the charcoal filters.............................................................................. 43
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 44
Noises................................................................................................................. 50
Service................................................................................................................ 51
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 51
EPREL database ................................................................................................. 51
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 51
Installation.......................................................................................................... 52
Installation ........................................................................................................... 52
Side-by-side installation................................................................................. 52
Location.......................................................................................................... 53
Ventilation....................................................................................................... 54
Furniture door panel....................................................................................... 54
Before installing the appliance ....................................................................... 56
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Contents
Building-in dimensions ....................................................................................... 57
Installation dimensions................................................................................... 57
Changing the door hinging.................................................................................. 59
Adjusting the appliance door hinges................................................................... 62
Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door............................................... 62
Installing the appliance........................................................................................ 63
To install the appliance, you will need the following tools:............................. 63
Parts required for installation ......................................................................... 63
Preparing the appliance ................................................................................. 63
Positioning the refrigeration appliance ........................................................... 65
Aligning the refrigeration appliance................................................................ 66
Fitting a continuous furniture plinth facing..................................................... 67
Securing the appliance in the niche ............................................................... 68
Fitting the furniture door................................................................................. 68
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 73
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Warning and Safety instructions
This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
material damage.
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully before using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They contain important information on safety, installation, use and maintenance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging
your refrigeration appliance.
In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow all information provided
on installing the refrigeration appliance, as well as the safety notes
and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by noncompliance with these instructions.
Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place
and pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use in the home and in
similar environments, for example
– in shops, offices and similar work settings
– by the guests in hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and other typical
home settings.
This refrigeration appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling and
storing food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food, freezing fresh food and for making ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This refrigeration appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping
cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or similar
substances or products that are subject to the Medical Device Directive. Incorrect use of the refrigeration appliance for such purposes
may cause deterioration of the items stored. The refrigeration appliance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incorrect 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 recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.
Safety with children
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the refri-
geration appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper-
vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children could become en-
tangled in packaging (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their
head and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration
appliance complies with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU directives.
This refrigeration appliance contains the refrigerant isobutane
(R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly but flammable. The refrigerant does not damage the ozone layer and does
not contribute to the greenhouse effect.
The use of this refrigerant 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 refrigerant flowing around the
cooling circuit. Unfortunately, this cannot be avoided, but it does not
affect the performance of the refrigeration appliance.
When transporting and installing the refrigeration appliance, ensure
that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged. Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of damage:
- Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark.
- Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
- Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for
several minutes.
- Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.
The more coolant there is in a refrigeration 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 a combustible gas/
air mixture building up. For every 11g of coolant at least 1m3 of
room space is required. The amount of coolant in the refrigeration
appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician.
Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a
multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains con-
nection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not operate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to moisture (e.g in a garage or utility room).
This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during
installation, maintenance and repair work.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a
Miele authorised technician.
While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
warranty is invalidated.
Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele ori-
ginal spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of
the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
This refrigeration appliance is supplied with a special lamp to
cope with particular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical
resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This lamp must only
be used for the purpose for which it is intended. The lamp is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a
Miele authorised technician or by the Miele Customer Service Department. This refrigeration appliance contains several light sources
with at least energy efficiency classG.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific am-
bient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed. The climate range is stated on the
data plate in the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance. A
lower ambient temperature will cause the compressor to switch off
for longer periods, meaning that the refrigeration appliance is unable
to maintain the required temperature.
Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi-
ciency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and
could cause damage to the components.
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store explosive materials in the
refrigeration appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g.
spray cans). Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of
gases to ignite.
Danger of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g.
an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appliance.
Danger of sparking and explosion.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. Do not store cans
or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze
in the freezer compartment. Otherwise they could burst.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. When chilling
drinks in the freezer section, make sure that bottles are not left in for
more than one hour. Otherwise they could burst.
Danger of injury. Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of
the appliance with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen
food or to the metal.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Danger of injury. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands
and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from
the freezer compartment.
The very low temperature of the frozen food could cause frost burn
to the lips and tongue.
Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defros-
ted 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.
Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage instruc-
tions 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.
Accessories and spare parts
Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with
this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liability.
Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a min-
imum of 10years and up to 15years following the discontinuation of
your refrigeration appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Cleaning and care
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this ap-
pliance.
Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-
ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged or
pointed objects to
- remove frost and ice,
- separate frozen food or remove ice trays.
Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de-
frost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Transport
Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori-
ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration
appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Disposal of your old appliance
If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This
will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.
Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam-
age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
- puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser,
- bending any pipework, or
- scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal operation.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet-
rates the airways.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufacturing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites.
Disposing of your old appliance
Electronic and electrical appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials, compounds and components which were
essential for their correct functioning
and safety. These could be hazardous
to your health and to the environment if
disposed of with general waste or if
handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with general waste.
Instead, please make use of officially
designated collection and disposal
points to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances in your
local community, with your dealer or
with Miele. By law, you are solely responsible for deleting any personal data
from the appliance prior to disposal.
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Take care not to damage your refrigeration appliance’s pipework before or during transportation to an authorised collection depot.
This is to ensure that coolant in the
cooling circuit and oil in the compressor
is contained, and will not leak into the
environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
poses no risk to children while being
stored prior to disposal. For further information, see “Warning and Safety instructions” in these operating and installation instructions.
Saving energy
Installation /
Maintenance
Temperature
setting
Normal energy consumption
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
Protected from direct sunlight.
Not near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20°C.
Ventilation gaps uncovered
and dusted regularly.
Refrigerator section 4 to
5°C
Freezer compartment -18°C
Increased energy consumption
room.
In direct sunlight.
Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
Where the ambient room
temperature is above 25°C.
Ventilation gaps covered or
dusty.
The lower the temperature,
the higher the energy consumption.
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Saving energy
Normal energy consumption
Use Drawers and shelves ar-
ranged 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.
Take an insulated cool bag
when shopping, and load
food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Replace any food removed
as quickly as possible, before it warms up too much.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Store food well packaged or
covered.
Increased energy consumption
Frequent opening of doors
for long periods will cause a
loss of coldness. The appliance will try to cool down
and the compressor will run
for longer periods.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the temperature inside the appliance. The appliance will try
to cool down and the compressor will run for longer
periods.
The evaporation or condensation of liquids in the refrigerator section will cause a
loss of coldness.
Place frozen food in the refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Defrosting Defrost the freezer compart-
ment when a layer of ice 0.5
cm (max.) thick has built up.
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Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.
A build-up of ice slows
down the cooling process.
Guide to the appliance
Control panel
a
Button for switching the refrigeration appliance on/off
b
Button for switching the SuperCool function on/off
c
Display with temperature indicator
d
Menu symbol (Settings mode: for switching the safety lock on/off)
e
SuperCool symbol
f
Lock symbol
g
Temperature display
h
Button for setting the temperature
i
Alarm off button
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Guide to the appliance
a
Control panel with display
b
Egg tray/door shelf
c
Freezer compartment (depending on model)
d
Interior lighting
e
Adjustable shelf
f
Condensate channel and drain hole
g
Fruit and vegetable drawer
h
Bottle shelf with bottle holder
i
Ventilation grille
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Guide to the appliance
Accessories
Accessories supplied
Bottle holder
The flexible ribs grip the bottles securely when the door is opened and
closed.
Egg tray
Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your appliance.
Accessories are available to order via
the Miele Webshop, from Miele directly (see back cover for contact details) or from your Miele dealer.
Bottle rack
Bottles can be stored horizontally using
the bottle rack to save space.
The bottle rack can be placed at different positions in the appliance.
Ice cube tray(depending on model)
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Guide to the appliance
KKF-FF charcoal filter with holder (Active AirClean)
Charcoal filters neutralise unpleasant
odours in the fridge zone for improved
air quality.
KKF-RF replacement filters
(ActiveAirClean)
Replacement filters to the fit the holder
are available. We recommend replacing
the charcoal filters every 6months.
Multi-purpose microfibre cloth
The microfibre cloth is suitable for removing fingerprints and light soiling
from surfaces such as stainless steel,
glass, plastic and chrome without the
use of chemicals.
MicroCloth Kit
The MicroCloth Kit contains a universal
cloth, a glass cloth and a polishing
cloth.
These cloths are extremely resistant to
tearing and very robust. Thanks to very
fine microfibres these cloths achieve an
excellent cleaning performance.
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
Packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Removing the 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 film
from the stainless steel trim.
Cleaning the appliance
Please refer to the relevant instructions in “Cleaning and care”.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Switching the appliance on
To enable the temperature to get sufficiently cold inside the appliance, allow
the appliance to run for some time before placing food in it for the first time.
Press the 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 the appliance off
Press the button until the display
goes out.
If this does not work, the safety lock is
activated (see “Selecting further settings – To deactivate the lock”).
The interior lighting goes out and cooling is turned off.
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Switching on and off
Switching off for longer periods of time
If, during a long absence, the refrigeration appliance is switched off
but not cleaned and the door(s) left
shut, there is a risk of mould forming
inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the refrigeration appliance.
If the refrigeration appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of
time, observe the following:
Switch the refrigeration appliance off.
Switch the appliance off at the wall
socket and pull the plug out of the
socket, or disconnect the fuse.
Defrost the freezer compartment (de-
pending on model).
Clean the refrigeration appliance and
leave the door ajar to air the appliance and avoid odours building up inside.
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The correct temperature
It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the appliance. Bacteria will cause food which
is not stored at the correct temperature
to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influences the growth rate of these bacteria.
Reducing the temperature reduces their
growth rate.
The temperature in the refrigeration appliance will rise:
- The more often the appliance door is
opened 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 refrigeration appliance. This refrigeration appliance is
designed for use within specific ambient temperatures (climate range).
Do not use in ambient temperatures
for which it is not designed.
...in the refrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of 4°C
in the refrigerator section.
...in the freezer compartment
(depending on model)
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for long periods, a temperature of
-18°C is required. At this temperature
the growth of bacteria is generally halted. As soon as the temperature rises
above -10°C, the bacteria become active in the food again so 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 bacteria.
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