Miele K31222UI Installation manual

Operating and Installation Instructions
Refrigerators

To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be-
fore installation or use.

en-US M.-Nr. 10 865 900

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................5

Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 12

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

Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 15

Control panel......................................................................................................... 15

Accessories ........................................................................................................... 17

Accessories supplied ....................................................................................... 17

Optional accessories........................................................................................17

Switching on and off ...........................................................................................19

Before first use ...................................................................................................... 19

Cleaning the refrigerator................................................................................... 19

Turning off for longer periods of time .................................................................... 20

The correct temperature..................................................................................... 21

. . . in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 21

Automatic cold air circulation (DynaCool) ........................................................ 21

Temperature display.............................................................................................. 21

Setting the temperature......................................................................................... 21

Using Automatic SuperCool............................................................................... 22

Automatic SuperCool function .............................................................................. 22

Door alarm ...........................................................................................................23

Door alarm............................................................................................................. 23

Turning the door alarm off early .......................................................................23

Selecting additional settings.............................................................................. 24

Settings mode ....................................................................................................... 24

Activating and deactivating the safety lock...................................................... 24

Storing food in the refrigerator section............................................................. 26

Different storage zones ......................................................................................... 26

Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 27

Notes on buying food............................................................................................ 27

Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 28

Adjusting the interior fittings.............................................................................. 29

Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ..................................................................... 29

Moving the shelves................................................................................................ 29

Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................... 29

Moving the carbon filter ........................................................................................ 30

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Defrosting............................................................................................................. 31

Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 32

Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 32

Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 33

Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 34

Cleaning the door seal .......................................................................................... 35

Cleaning the ventilation grilles............................................................................... 35

Cleaning the compressor at the back of the appliance ........................................ 35

Starting up the appliance after cleaning ............................................................... 35

Replacing the carbon filters .................................................................................. 36

Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................. 37

Causes of noises ................................................................................................. 43

Technical Service................................................................................................. 44

Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 44

Warranty ................................................................................................................ 44

Electrical connection ..........................................................................................45

Installation............................................................................................................ 47

Side-by-side.......................................................................................................... 47

Installation location ............................................................................................... 47

Climate class .................................................................................................... 48

Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 48

Door panel............................................................................................................. 49

Weight of the door panel..................................................................................49

Calculation of cabinet door size....................................................................... 49

Before installing the appliance .............................................................................. 50

Installation dimensions.......................................................................................... 51

Changing the door hinges .................................................................................. 52

Adjusting the door hinge ....................................................................................54

Adjusting the door hinges ..................................................................................... 54

Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door................................................. 54

Building in the appliance ....................................................................................55

To install the appliance, you will need the following tools:.................................... 55

Parts required for installation: ............................................................................... 55

Preparing the appliance ........................................................................................ 55

Positioning the appliance ...................................................................................... 57

Aligning the appliance ........................................................................................... 58

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Installing a continuous toe-kick facing.................................................................. 59

Securing the appliance in the niche ...................................................................... 60

Fitting the cabinet door ......................................................................................... 60

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and
damage to property.

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.

Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instruc­tions.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.

Appropriate use

 This appliance is intended for use in the home and similar environ-

ments.
This appliance is not intended for use outdoors, in damp environ­ments or in places exposed to rain.

 The oven is intended for domestic use only: cooking, baking,

roasting, broiling, defrosting and heating of food.
Only use this appliance for its intended purpose.

 This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool

medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such ma­terials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes
can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance is not
suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in­correct use of the appliance.

 Persons (including children) which lack physical, sensory or men-

tal abilities or experience with the machine should not use it without
supervision or instruction by a responsible person.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety with children

 To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on or

near the appliance.

 Ensure that any packing material is disposed of safely and kept

out of the reach of children. DANGER of suffocation!

Technical safety

 The refrigerant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complies

with statutory safety requirements.

 This appliance contains the refrigerant Isobutane (R600a), a natu-

ral gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is combustible,
it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase 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
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
refrigerant can cause severe irritation to the eyes.
In the event of any damage:

– avoid open flames and anything that creates a spark,

– disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply,

– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several min-

utes, and

– contact Miele Technical Service.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 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 every 11g of coolant at least 1m3 of room space is required. The
amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside
the appliance.

 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 the appliance can only be guaranteed

when correctly grounded. 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 electricity supply.

 If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele au-

thorized technician in order to protect the user from harm.

 Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply with a power

bar or extension cord. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance.

 If moisture gets into electrical components or into the power cord,

it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not operate the machine
in areas where there may be moisture or splashing water (e.g.,
garages, laundry rooms).

 This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile in-

stallations (e.g. on a ship).

 Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check

the appliance for visible signs of damage.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has

been built in.

 During installation, side-by-side heater installation, maintenance

and repair work, the appliance must be disconnected from the elec­trical power supply. It is only completely isolated from the electricity
supply when:

– the circuit breaker has been tripped, or

– the screw-type fuses on the electrical service panel have been re-

moved or

– the power cord has been unplugged. Pull on the plug and not on

the cord when removing it from the outlet.

 Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per-

formed by a Miele-authorized service technician.
Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the
warranty.

 Any manufacturer's warranty will be void if the appliance is not re-

paired by a Miele approved service technician.

 Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original

parts. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the
safety of the appliance.

Correct use

 The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range

(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.

 WARNING! DANGER of overheating! Do not cover or block the air

vents. This can impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the
power consumption and cause damage to the appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance,

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

 Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products

containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components could
cause flammable vapors to ignite.
DANGER of fire and explosion.

 Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice cream

maker) inside the appliance.
DANGER of sparking and explosion.

 When eating stored food, there is a danger 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. Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage in­structions.

 Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from

other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.

Cleaning and maintenance

 Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals.

They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time.

 Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.

The steam can reach the 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 or ice,

– separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.

 Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost

it. These can damage the plastic parts.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 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

 To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and

in its packaging.

 DANGER of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and

must be transported by two people.

Disposal of your old appliance

 Children could become trapped in the machine and could suffo-

cate.

– Remove the machine doors.

– Remove the drawers.

– Leave the adjustable shelves in the machine so children cannot

climb inside.

 DANGER of electric shock!

– Cut the plug off the power cord.

– Cut the power cord off the old appliance.

 Dispose of them separately from the appliance.
 Ensure that the appliance is not stored in the vicinity of gasoline or

inflammable gases and liquids during and after disposal.

 Make sure that the coolant pipework is not damaged during dis-

posal to avoid uncontrolled leakage of oil and coolant (see data plate
for coolant type).

 Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latches

or locks unusable.
This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking them­selves in and endangering their lives.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Splashes of coolant can cause damage to the eyes. Be careful not

to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal, e.g. by

– puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator,

– kinking any pipework,

– 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 pene-

trates the airways.

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of packaging 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.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of children. Return
the packaging to your dealer.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances
contain valuable materials. They also
contain certain substances, compounds
and components which were essential
for the proper functioning and safe use
of the equipment. Handling these mate­rials improperly by disposing of them in
your household waste can be harmful to
your health and the environment. There­fore, please do not dispose of your old
appliance with regular household waste
and follow local regulations on proper
disposal.

Consult with local authorities, dealers or
Miele in order to dispose of and recycle
electrical and electronic appliances.
Miele assumes no responsibility for
deleting any personal data left on the
appliance being disposed.

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Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of your appliance before or
during transportation to an authorized,
environmentally friendly collection de­pot.
This way, coolant in the pipework and
oil in the compressor will be contained,
and will not leak into the environment.

Please ensure that your old appliance
does not pose a danger to children
while being stored prior to disposal.
See “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC­TIONS” for more information.

How to save energy

Installation /
Maintenance

Temperature
setting

Normal
energy consumption

In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly venti-

Protected from direct sun­light.

Away from heat sources (ra­diator, range/oven).

Where the ideal room tem­perature is approx. 68°F
(20°C).

Air vents uncovered and
dusted regularly.

39°F to 41°F (4°C to 5°C) in
the refrigerator section

Increased
energy consumption

lated room.

In direct sunlight.

Near a heat source (radiator,
oven).

Where the ambient room
temperature is above 77°F
(25°C).

Where the ventilation open­ings are blocked and full of
dust.

The lower the temperature in
the appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.

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How to save energy

Normal
energy consumption

Use The drawers, and shelves

are 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 organized way.

When shopping, use a
cooler bag and place the
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 the
door 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 refrigera­tion 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.

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Place frozen food in the re­frigerator section to defrost.

Do not overfill the appliance
in order to allow the air to
circulate.

Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.

Control panel

Guide to the appliance

a

On/Off button

b

Automatic SuperCool button

c

Display

d

Menu symbol

(Settings mode for:

switching the safety lock on/off)

e

Automatic SuperCool symbol

f

Lock symbol

g

Temperature display

h

Temperature selector button

i

Alarm off button

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Guide to the appliance

a

Control panel with display

b

Interior lighting (depending on model)

c

Egg tray/door shelf

d

Adjustable rack

e

Condensate channel and drain hole

f

Fruit and vegetable drawer

g

Bottle shelf with bottle holder

h

Ventilation grille

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Guide to the appliance

Accessories

Accessories supplied

Bottle holder

The non-slip fins of the bottle holder jut
out into the bottle shelf and make bot­tles more secure when you open and
close the appliance door.

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 Webstore, 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 refrigerator section.

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Guide to the appliance

KKF-FF Active AirClean carbon filter with holder

Carbon filters neutralize unpleasant
odors in the refrigerator section for im­proved air quality.

The carbon filter holder clips onto the
protective strip at the back of the shelf
and can be moved as necessary.

KKF-RF
ActiveAirClean replacement filters

Replacement filters to fit the Active Air­Clean holder are available. We recom­mend replacing the carbon filters every
6months.

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Switching on and off

Before first use

Packaging material

 Remove all packaging material from

the inside of the appliance.

Removing the protective film

The stainless steel strips on the door
shelves and adjustable shelves have a
layer of protective film to prevent dam­age during transportation.

 Carefully remove the protective film

from the stainless steel trim.

Cleaning the refrigerator

Please refer to the relevant instruc­tions in “Cleaning and care”.

 Clean the inside of the appliance and

the accessories.

Switching on the appliance

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

 Press the  button until the display

goes out.

If this does not work, the safety lock is
activated (see “Selecting additional set­tings – Activating and deactivating the
safety lock”).

The interior lighting goes out and cool­ing is turned off.

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Switching on and off

Turning off for longer periods of time

 If you go away for a prolonged

period, there is a danger of mould
building up inside the appliance if
you leave it switched off with the
door shut without cleaning it first.

It is essential to clean the appliance.

If the appliance is not going to be used
for a prolonged period of time, e.g.
while on vacation:

 turn the appliance off,
 unplug the appliance or flick the cir-

cuit breaker to off,

 clean the appliance and
 leave the door(s) ajar to air the appli-

ance and avoid odors building up in­side the appliance.

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