Miele K 5122 Ui Operating instructions

Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerators

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. 11 313 890

Contents

Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 4

Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 11

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

Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 14

Accessories supplied ............................................................................................ 15

Optional accessories............................................................................................. 15

Switching on and off ...........................................................................................16

Before using for the first time................................................................................ 16

Switching the refrigeration appliance on............................................................... 16

Switching off.......................................................................................................... 16

Switching off for longer periods of time ................................................................ 16

The correct temperature..................................................................................... 17

...in the refrigerator section .................................................................................. 17

Setting the temperature......................................................................................... 18

Storing food in the refrigerator section............................................................. 19

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

Temperature indicator for the coldest area ...................................................... 20

Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 21

Notes on buying food............................................................................................ 22

Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 22

Adjusting the interior fittings.............................................................................. 23

Moving the shelves................................................................................................ 23

Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ..................................................................... 23

Pull-out drawer...................................................................................................... 23

Fruit and vegetable drawer.................................................................................... 23

Defrosting............................................................................................................. 24

Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 25

Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 25

Before cleaning ..................................................................................................... 26

Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 26

Cleaning the condensate channel.................................................................... 26

Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................................................................................ 27

Cleaning the door seal .......................................................................................... 27

After cleaning ........................................................................................................ 27

Problem solving guide ........................................................................................28

Replacing the LED lighting .................................................................................... 31

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Contents

Noises................................................................................................................... 32

Service.................................................................................................................. 33

Contact in case of malfunction ............................................................................. 33

Warranty ................................................................................................................ 33

Installation............................................................................................................ 34

Location................................................................................................................. 34

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

Ventilation......................................................................................................... 35

Before installing the appliance ......................................................................... 35

Building-in dimensions ......................................................................................... 36

Changing the door hinging.................................................................................... 37

Building under ....................................................................................................... 37

Weight of the furniture door ............................................................................. 37

Preparing the appliance ................................................................................... 37

Pushing the appliance into the niche ............................................................... 38

Fitting the plinth facing..................................................................................... 39

Fitting the furniture door................................................................................... 41

Aligning the furniture door................................................................................ 43

Electrical connection ............................................................................................. 44

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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 IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the
chapter on installing the appliance as well as the safety instruc­tions and warnings.

Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non­compliance with these instructions.

Keep these 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.
It must not be used for any other purpose.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medi-

cines, 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.

 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 appli-

ance 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.

Technical safety

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

with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU
guidelines.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 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, 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 naked flames or anything which creates a spark,

– disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply,

– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several

minutes, and

– contact the Miele 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 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.

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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.

 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-

ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components
must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.

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.

 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.

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

containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components could
cause flammable vapours 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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 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.

 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.

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 foods 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. The 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.

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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.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances of­ten contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials, com­pounds and components, which were
essential for their correct function and
safety. These could be hazardous to hu­man health and to the environment if
disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local com­munity waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic ap­pliances, or contact your dealer or
Miele for advice. You are also respons­ible (by law, depending on country) for
deleting any personal data that may be
stored on the appliance being disposed
of.

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 into the envir­onment.

Please ensure that your old appliance
presents no danger to children while
being stored awaiting disposal. See
“Warning and Safety instructions” for
more information.

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How to save 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.

With a medium setting of 2
to 3.

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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How to save 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.

Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.

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Guide to the appliance

a

Light contact switch

b

On/Off, Temperature selector and in­terior lighting switch

c

Adjustable shelf

d

Condensate channel and drain hole

e

Pull-out drawer

f

Fruit and vegetable drawer
with cover

g

Ventilation grille

h

Butter and cheese compartment

i

Egg tray

j

Bottle shelf

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Guide to the appliance

Accessories supplied

Egg tray

Optional accessories

A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your ap­pliance.

KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal fil­ters with holder

Charcoal filters neutralise unpleasant
odours in the refrigerator section for im­proved air quality.

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 rip-proof
and hard-wearing. Thanks to very fine
microfibres these cloths achieve excel­lent cleaning results.

Accessories are available to order via
the Miele Webshop, from Miele dir­ectly (see back cover for contact de­tails) or from your Miele dealer.

The charcoal 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 the fit the Active
AirClean holder are available. We re­commend replacing the charcoal filters
every 6months.

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