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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Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

Packaging material

 Remove all packaging material from

the inside of the appliance.

Cleaning

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

 Clean the inside of the appliance and

the accessories.

Switching the refrigeration ap­pliance on

 Turn the On/Off and temperature se-

lector in a clockwise direction away
from the “0” position.

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

The refrigeration appliance will start
cooling.

The interior lighting in the refrigerator
section will come on when the appli­ance door is opened.

Switching off

 Turn the On/Off and temperature se-

lector from “1” to “0”. You must meet
a little resistance as you do so.

The interior lighting will go out and the
cooling process will be switched off.

Switching off for longer peri­ods of time

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

 Switch the refrigeration appliance off.
 Switch off at the wall and withdraw

the plug from the socket, or discon­nect the fuse.

 Clean the refrigeration appliance.
 Leave the door ajar to air the refriger-

ation appliance and avoid odours
building up inside the it.

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.

Tip: To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the refrigeration
appliance, allow it to run for a few hours
before placing food in it.

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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 appliance will
rise:

– the more often the 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 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.

Bathwater and other household ther­mometers are not very accurate. It is
best to use an electronic thermometer.

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

Try to open the door as little as pos­sible during the measuring period, as
warm room air will enter the refriger­ator every time the door is opened.

...in the refrigerator section

We recommend a temperature of 4°C
in the refrigerator section.

If you want to check the temperature in­side the appliance place a thermometer
in a glass of water and then place the
glass in the middle of the refrigerator.

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

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The correct temperature

Setting the temperature

The temperature is set with the On/Off
and temperature selector.

 Turn it to a setting between 1 and 5.

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

A mid range setting is usually sufficient.

Tip: If the appliance door is opened fre­quently, or if large quantities of food are
being stored in the appliance, or if there
is a high ambient temperature, it is ad­visable to set the temperature to a high
setting for a while.

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Storing food in the refrigerator section

 Risk of explosion due to flam-

mable mixes of gases.
Electrical components can cause

flammable mixes of gases to ignite.
Do not store explosive materials in

the refrigeration appliance or any
products containing propellants (e.g.
spray cans).

 Risk of damage due to greasy or

oily foods.
If storing food which contains a lot of

fat or oil in the refrigeration appliance
or the appliance door, make sure
that it does not come into contact
with plastic components as this
could cause stress cracks or break
the plastic.

Make sure that no fat or oil leaks
onto the plastic parts of the refrigera­tion appliance.

Different storage zones

Due to natural air circulation there are
different temperature zones in the refri­gerator section.

Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest sec­tion of the appliance. Make use of the
different temperature zones when pla­cing food in the appliance.

To allow air to circulate efficiently, do
not pack food too closely together in
the refrigerator.

Food must not touch the back of the
refrigerator section as it may freeze to
the back wall.

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Storing food in the refrigerator section

Warmest area

The warmest area in the refrigerator
section is at the top in the front area
and in the door. Use this for storing but­ter and cheese.

Coldest area

The coldest area in the refrigerator is in
the pull-out drawer above the fruit and
vegetable drawer.

Use this for all delicate and highly per­ishable food, e.g.

– fish, meat, poultry,

– cold cuts, ready meals,

– dishes or baked goods containing

eggs or cream,

– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or

quiche dough,

– soft cheese and other dairy products,

– pre-packed vegetables and other

fresh food with a label stating it
should be kept at a temperature of
approx. 4 °C.

Temperature indicator for the coldest area

The temperature indicator for the cold­est area is located on the left-hand in­side wall in the coldest area of the refri­gerator section. You can use the tem­perature indicator to check the temper­ature in this area for your delicate and
highly perishable food. If the temperat­ure settings are correct, the lowest av­erage temperature will be in the coldest
area (between the temperature indicator
and the shelf below). This low temperat­ure, combined with appropriate hygiene
measures, delays the propagation of
bacteria, e.g. salmonella and listeria,
which can lead to serious food poison­ing.

After initial commissioning of the refri­geration appliance, it may take up to
12hours before the desired temperat­ure is reached.

The temperature indicator will not
display an accurate reading if the ap­pliance door is opened frequently or
for long periods. Do not keep the ap­pliance door open for long periods.

Check the temperature indicator
again after a few hours.

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Storing food in the refrigerator section

Temperature indicator display

If the temperature indicator is white and
the text “OK” is visible, the temperature
is set correctly. Your delicate and highly
perishable food will be refrigerated
properly in this area.

If the temperature indicator is black and
the text “OK” is not visible, the temper­ature is too high. Lower the temperat­ure.

Food which is not suitable for
storage in the refrigerator sec­tion

Not all food is suitable for refrigeration
at temperatures below 5°C, because it
may be sensitive to cold. Depending on
the type of food, the appearance, con­sistency, flavour and/or vitamin content
may be altered if stored at too cold a
temperature.

Foods which are sensitive to cold in­clude:

– Pineapples, avocados, bananas,

pomegranates, mangoes, melons,
papayas, passionfruit, citrus fruits
such as lemons, oranges, mandarins,
grapefruits

– Fruit (which is not yet ripe)

– Aubergines, cucumbers, potatoes,

peppers, tomatoes, courgettes

– Hard cheeses (e.g. Parmesan, moun-

tain cheese)

If the room temperature fluctuates
significantly, check the temperature
indicator more frequently. If neces­sary, adjust the temperature again.

Tip: If the temperature indicator re­mains light black even when the tem­perature is set as low as possible, con­tact the Customer Service Department.
The temperature indicator is damaged
and correct storage of your delicate and
highly perishable food cannot be en­sured.

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Storing food in the refrigerator section

Notes on buying food

The freshness of food when first placed
in the appliance is an important factor
in determining how long it stays fresh,
and how long it can be kept in the ap­pliance.
Take into account the use-by date and
the correct storage temperature.
Time out of the refrigerator, e.g. trans­porting food in a warm car, should be
kept to a minimum.

Tip: Take an insulated cool bag when
shopping, and load food in the appli­ance as soon as possible.

Storing food correctly

Ensure that food stored in the refriger­ator section is covered or wrapped
properly. This will prevent food odours
from affecting other foods, food from
drying out and also any cross-contam­ination of bacteria. This is particularly
important when storing meat products.
By ensuring that the temperature set­tings are correct and by taking appro­priate hygiene measures you can pro­long the storage life of your food con­siderably.

– Fruit and vegetables

Fruit and vegetables can be stored
loose in the fruit and vegetable
drawer.

– Protein-rich food

Please note that food rich in protein
deteriorates faster than other types of
food. Shellfish, for example, deterior­ates faster than fish, and fish deteri­orates faster than meat.

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Adjusting the interior fittings

Moving the shelves

The shelves can be adjusted according
to the height of the food.

 Raise the shelf at the front and pull it

forwards to remove it.

 Refit the shelf supports in either side

of the cabinet on the required level

 Fit the shelf with the rear edge facing

upwards in its new position. The
raised edge at the back must face
upwards to prevent food from touch­ing the back of the appliance and
freezing to it.

Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf

Tip: Only move the appliance door

shelves/bottle shelves when they are
empty.

 Push the door shelf/bottle shelf up-

wards, then remove it by pulling it for­wards.

Pull-out drawer

The pull-out drawer can be removed for
loading and unloading, and for clean­ing.

Fruit and vegetable drawer

 Lift the cover on the fruit and veget-

able drawer up to load and unload
food.

 The cover can also be taken out

completely but lifting it up and out of
its holder.

 The fruit and vegetable drawer can

also be removed for loading and un­loading, and for cleaning.

 Replace the shelf at the required

height. Ensure that it is securely
pushed back into position.

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Defrosting

Refrigerator section

The refrigerator section defrosts auto­matically.

Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
whilst the compressor is running. You
do not need to remove this, as it will de­frost and evaporate automatically with
the warmth generated by the com­pressor.

The condensate drains through a chan­nel and drain pipe into an evaporation
system at the back of the refrigeration
appliance.

Keep the condensate channel and
drain hole clean to enable this. Con­densate must be able to drain away
unhindered at all times.

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Cleaning and care

Do not let water get into the On/Off
and temperature selector or into the
lighting.

 Risk of damage due to moisture

ingress.
The steam from a steam cleaner can

damage plastic and and electrical
components.

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
the refrigeration appliance.

Cleaning water must not get into the
drain hole.

The data plate located inside the refri­geration appliance must not be re­moved. It contains information which
is required in the event of a service
call.

Cleaning agents

To avoid damaging the surfaces of your
appliance, do not use:

– cleaning agents containing soda, am-

monia, acids or chlorides

– cleaning agents containing descaling

agents

– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.

powder cleaners and cream cleaners

– solvent-based cleaning agents

– stainless steel cleaning agents

– dishwasher cleaner

– oven sprays

– glass cleaning agents

– hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,

e.g. pot scourers

– melamine eraser blocks

– sharp metal scrapers.

Cleaning and conditioning agents
used inside the appliance must be
food safe.

We recommend using lukewarm water
with a little washing-up liquid to clean
surfaces of the appliance.

The following pages contain import­ant information on cleaning.

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Cleaning and care

Before cleaning

 Switch the appliance off.
 Switch off at the wall and withdraw

the plug from the socket, or discon­nect the mains fuse.

 Take any food out of the appliance

and store it in a cool place.

 Take out any removable parts for

cleaning.

Cleaning the interior and ac­cessories

Clean the appliance at least once a
month.

Remove soiling immediately to pre­vent it from drying on.

 Clean the interior with lukewarm wa-

ter and a little washing-up liquid ap­plied with a soft sponge. After clean­ing, wipe with a clean, damp cloth
and then dry with a soft cloth.

 Clean all parts by hand. Do not wash

in a dishwasher.

 Leave the door open to air the appli-

ance for a short while and to prevent
odours building up.

Cleaning the condensate channel.

 Take the pull-out drawer out of the

appliance.

 Clean the condensate channel and

drain hole frequently so that con­densate can drain away unhindered.
Use a straw or similar to clear the
drain if necessary.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the ventilation gaps

 The ventilation gaps should be

cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner (you could
use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting
brush, for example).
A build-up of dust will increase the
energy consumption of the appliance.

Tip: The ventilation grille in the plinth
can be removed for cleaning.

 To do so, press the clips in the ventil-

ation gaps upwards and at the same
time pull the grille forwards and off.

Cleaning the door seal

 Risk of damage as a result of in-

correct cleaning.
If you treat the door seal with oils or

grease, it can become porous.
Do not use any oils or grease on the

door seal.

 The door seal should be cleaned reg-

ularly with clean water and then
wiped dry with a cloth.

After cleaning

 Replace all shelves and accessories

in the appliance.

 Close the appliance door.
 Reconnect to the mains and switch

the appliance back on.

 Place food back in the appliance and

close the door.

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Problem solving guide

Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele.
If, having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem,
please contact Miele.

To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door
while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.

 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable

danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele au-

thorised technician.

Problem Cause and remedy

The appliance is not
getting cold and the in­terior lighting does not
come on when the door
is opened.

The appliance has not been switched on.
 Switch the appliance on.

The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly.
 Insert the plug into the socket correctly and switch

on.

Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. There
could be a fault with the appliance, the household
electrical wiring or another electrical appliance.

 Contact a qualified electrician or Miele.

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Problem Cause and remedy

The compressor is
switching on more fre­quently and for longer
periods of time. The
temperature in the refri­geration appliance is
too low.

The ventilation gaps in the housing unit have been
covered or become too dusty.

 Do not block the ventilation gaps.
 Dust the ventilation gaps regularly.

The appliance door has been opened too frequently
or a large amount of food has been put in at once.

 Only open the door when necessary and for as

short a time as possible.

After a while, the temperature will return to normal by
itself.

The appliance door is not properly closed.
 Close the door.

After a while, the temperature will return to normal by
itself.

The ambient room temperature is too high. The higher
the ambient temperature, the longer the compressor
has to run.

 See the information in “Installation” – “Location”.

The refrigeration appliance was not properly installed
in the niche.

 See the information in “Installation” – “Installing

the refrigeration appliance”.

Problem solving guide

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Problem solving guide

Other problems

Problem Cause and remedy

The floor of the refriger­ator section is wet.

The interior lighting is not working.

Problem Cause and remedy

The LED lighting in the
refrigerator section is
not working.

The condensate drain hole is blocked.
 Clean the condensate channel and drain hole.

The light contact switch is stuck.
 Release the light contact switch.

The LED lighting is faulty.
 Replace the LED lighting (see “Problem solving

guide” – “Replacing the LED lighting”).

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Problem solving guide

Replacing the LED lighting

 Switch the refrigeration appliance off.
 Switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug from the socket, or discon-

nect the fuse.

 Grasp the lamp cover and pull it forwards and off.
 Turn the LED lighting lamp to the right to remove it and then fit a new LED lamp.

 Fire hazard! Do not use similar LED lamps from other sources.

Only use a genuine Miele original LED lighting lamp. LED lamps are available
from your Miele dealer or the Miele Customer Service Department.

LED lighting specification: 100–240V, cap E14. See the old LED lighting lamp for
wattage.

 Screw in the new LED lighting lamp, and refit the lamp cover.

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Noises

Normal noises What causes them

Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This

noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches
on.

Blubb, blubb ... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating

through the pipes.

Click ... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the

motor on and off.

Sssrrrrr ... On multi-zone or frost-free appliances you can sometimes just

hear the sound of the fan inside the appliance.

Crack ... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside

the appliance.

Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.

Noises that
you can easily
rectify

Rattling, vibrat­ing

Possible cause Remedy

The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a

spirit level, by raising or lower­ing the screw feet underneath
the appliance.

The appliance is touching an­other appliance or piece of
furniture.

Drawers, baskets or shelves
are unstable or sticking.

Bottles or containers are
touching each other.

The transport cable clips are
hanging loose at the back of
the appliance.

Move it away.

Check all removable items
and refit them correctly.

Separate them.

Remove the cable clips.

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Service

Contact in case of malfunction

In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself, please contact
your Miele Dealer or Miele Service.

Contact information for Miele Service
can be found at the end of this docu­ment.

Please note that telephone calls may be
monitored and recorded for training
purposes and that a call-out charge will
be applied to service visits where the
problem could have been resolved as
described in this booklet.

Please quote the model and serial num­ber of your appliance when contacting
Miele. This information can be found on
the data plate.

The data plate can be found inside the
appliance.

Warranty

The appliance warranty is valid for 2
years from date of purchase. In the UK,
you must activate your cover by calling
0330 160 6640 or registering online at
www.miele.co.uk.

For more information on country-spe­cific warranty terms and conditions,
please contact Miele Customer Service.

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Location

 Danger of damage and injury

due to the refrigeration appliance tip­ping over.

This refrigeration appliance must be
built in, otherwise it could tip up.

Keep the appliance door(s) shut until
the refrigeration appliance has been
built in and secured in its housing in
accordance with these operating and
installation instructions.

 Fire risk and risk of damage from

appliances which give off heat.
Appliances which give off heat can

catch fire and set fire to the refrigera­tion appliance.

This refrigeration appliance must not
be installed underneath a hob.

This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.

When deciding where to install your re­frigeration appliance, please bear in
mind that it will use more energy if in­stalled near to a heater, a cooker or
other appliance that gives off heat. Dir­ect sunlight should also be avoided.
The higher the room temperature, the
longer the compressor runs and the
higher the energy consumption is.

– The plug and power cable must not

touch the rear of the refrigeration ap­pliance as they could be damaged by
vibrations from the appliance.

– Do not plug in other appliances be-

hind this refrigeration appliance.

 Risk of damage due to condens-

ation on external appliance panels.
In environments with high humidity,

condensation can build up on ex­ternal appliance panels, which can
cause corrosion.

To prevent this, it is advisable to in­stall the appliance in a dry and/or air­conditioned room with sufficient
ventilation.

After installation please make sure
that the appliance door closes prop­erly, the specified ventilation gaps
are adhered to and the appliance is
installed in accordance with these in­stallation instructions.

When installing the refrigeration appli­ance, please note:

– The socket must be easily accessible

in an emergency, not concealed be­hind the appliance.

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Climate range

The appliance is designed for use within
a certain climate range (ambient tem­peratures) and should not be used out­side this range. The climate range of the
appliance is stated on the data plate in­side the appliance.

Climate range Ambient room

temperature

SN +10to +32°C

N +16to +32°C

ST +16to +38°C

T +16to +43°C

Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the compressor to switch off
for too long, causing the internal tem­perature in the appliance to rise with the
risk of food deteriorating and going off.

Ventilation

 Risk of fire and damage due to

insufficient ventilation.
If the refrigeration appliance is not

ventilated sufficiently, the com­pressor will run more frequently and
for longer periods. This will result in
increased energy consumption and a
higher operating temperature for the
compressor. This may, in turn, cause
damage to the compressor.

Please ensure that there is adequate
ventilation around the refrigeration
appliance.

It is essential to observe the required
ventilation gaps. The ventilation gaps
must not be covered or blocked in
any way.

Ventilation takes place through a vent­ilation grille in the appliance plinth.

Before installing the appliance

 Take the accessory pack which in-

cludes installation parts and other ac­cessories out of the appliance.

 Remove the cable clip from the back

of the appliance.

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Building-in dimensions

A plinth facing 100 – 170mm high can be used with a building-under height of
820mm. The plinth facing can be fitted without modification if the facing height is

exactly 100mm. If the height is > 100mm the plinth facing will need to be cut to
size for ventilation (see “Building under”).

A building-under height of 870mm is achieved by adjusting the screw feet. This in­creases the size of the plinth and a plinth facing 150 – 220mm high will be
needed. The plinth facing can be fitted without modification if the facing height is
exactly 150mm. If the height is > 150mm the plinth facing will need to be cut to
size for ventilation (see “Building under”).

For building under the appliance you will only need a front panel. Depending on in­stallation conditions, a side panel may be required for appliances installed at the
end of a run of kitchen units. The electrical socket should be located where it is
easily accessible, preferably to the side of the appliance.

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Changing the door hinging

Before building the appliance in, you
will need to decide on which side the
door is to be hinged. If left-hand hinging
is required, the hinges must be
changed.

 Unscrew hinges  from the appli-

ance and from the appliance door.

 Lightly refit screws on the opposite

side.

Building under

Weight of the furniture door

Before fitting a furniture door, ensure
that the weight of the door does not ex­ceed the maximum permitted.

Refrigera­tion appli-

Maximum weight of fur­niture door in kg

ance

K 5122 Ui 19

 If the furniture door panel is too

heavy, this can cause damage.
Fitting a furniture door panel which is

heavier than the maximum permitted
weight could damage the hinges.
This can cause subsequent func­tional problems.

Before fitting a furniture door, ensure
that the weight of the door does not
exceed the maximum permitted.

Preparing the appliance

 Refit the hinges diagonally on the

appliance door, and screw them se­curely to the appliance door.

 Hang appliance door onto pre-fitted

screws, and tighten screws se­curely.

 Fit the cover plates supplied in the

free holes.

 Bend both tabs at the top of the ap-

pliance forwards as far as they will
go.

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Pushing the appliance into the niche

 Position the mains electricity cable

so that the appliance can be connec­ted easily once installed.

 Push the appliance into the niche,

until the front edge of the hinges is
flush with the front edge of the hous­ing unit (detail X on the drawing).
When pushing the appliance into its
niche make sure that the mains cable
does not get trapped.

Aligning the appliance

Align the appliance using the front and
back screw feet until the top of the ap­pliance sits up against the worktop (A).

 The height of both front screw

feet is raised by turning them anti-
clockwise with a spanner.

 The height of the screw feet at the

back is raised by fitting the bolts

supplied onto the guide rods and
then sliding the guide rods into their
respective slots at the front of the
appliance.

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 The back left screw foot is raised by

turning the guide rod anti-clockwise
with the help of a screwdriver.

 The back right screw foot is raised

by turning the guide rod clockwise
with the help of a screwdriver.

 Secure the appliance to the worktop

using the countersunk screws sup­plied.

Installation

Fitting the plinth facing

By installing the original ventilation
grille, you ensure proper ventilation of
the refrigeration appliance.

 Press the clips in the ventilation

gaps upwards and at the same time
pull the grille forwards and off.

The plinth facing can be fitted
without modification with the following
dimensions:

Building-under
height
A [mm]

Plinth facing
height
b [mm]

820 100

870 150

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 For the following dimensions, the

plinth facing height(H) has to be
adjusted:

The plinth facing has to be cut to size
with a building-under height of A =

820mm and a plinth facing height b
greater than 100mm.

The same applies to a building-under
height of A = 870mm and a plinth fa­cing height b greater than 150mm.

Fitting the plinth facing

 Place the plinth facing along the run

of units.

Building-under
height

Dimension H
[mm]

A [mm]

820 100

870 150

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 Mark protruding section A on the

ventilation grille console with a
pencil, then take the plinth facing
away.

 Cut protruding section A off the vent-

ilation grille console.

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 If the cut line is not concealed by the

front edge of the plinth facing you will
need to use the cut line further
back.

 Remove the vertical tabs with a

pair of pliers.

Installation

Fitting the furniture door

If the front panel is not pre-drilled, holes
can be drilled in it as shown on the fol­lowing drawing:

 The supports on the ventilation

grille will also need to be trimmed to
size by dimension A (= protruding
section on the ventilation grille con­sole).

 Secure the plinth facing to the kitchen

run.

 Push the ventilation grille onto the

console.

Drilling template for cassette doors

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 Remove both screws from the un-

derside of the appliance door.

 Secure both brackets to the under-

side of the appliance door with the
screws. The brackets must align flush
with the outside of the appliance
door.

 Shorten the brackets to suit the size

of the door.

 Unscrew the adjustable bracket

from the appliance door and screw it
onto the furniture door with the coun­tersunk screws supplied.

 Unscrew the adjusting screws on

the appliance door to give a gap of
4mm (see detail on the drawing).

 Hang the furniture door by the

bracket onto the adjusting screws.

 Secure the furniture door at the top

with screws.

 Secure the furniture door at the bot-

tom by fitting screws supplied
through the brackets. When doing so
also fit the washers supplied.

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Aligning the furniture door.

Installation

 Align the furniture door to adjoining

cabinetry.

– Height alignments Y are made by

turning the upper adjusting
screws.

– Side alignments X are made by

shifting the position of the furniture
door.

– Depth alignments Z are made by

gently pulling or pushing the furniture
door.

 First tighten upper adjusting screws

 and , and then tighten the lower
screws.

 Fit covers and (supplied).

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Electrical connection

The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for con­nection to an AC single-phase 220–
240V50Hz supply.

The fuse rating must be at least 10A.

This appliance must be connected to a
suitable switched socket. The electrical
installation must be in compliance with
current local and national safety regula­tions, (e.g. VDE0100 in Germany / BS
7671 in the UK).

The socket must not be concealed be­hind the appliance and must be easily
accessible so that the appliance can be
quickly disconnected from the electrical
supply in case of an emergency.

If the socket is no longer accessible
after installation, an additional means of
disconnection must be provided for all
poles. Suitable means of disconnection
include switches with an all-pole con­tact gap of at least 3mm. These in­clude miniature circuit breakers, fuses
and contactors (EN60335).

Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).

Do not connect the appliance to a
stand-alone inverter such as those used
with an autonomous energy source e.g.
solar power.
When the appliance is switched on,
power surges could result in a safety
switch-off. This could damage the elec­tronic module. The appliance must not
be used with so-called energy saving
devices either. These reduce the
amount of energy supplied to the appli­ance, causing it to overheat.

If the mains cable needs to be replaced,
this must be performed by a qualified
electrician.

The mains plug and mains connection
cable must not come into contact with
the back of the appliance as vibrations
can cause damage to these compon­ents. This could result in a short circuit.

Do not plug in other appliances behind
this appliance.

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United Kingdom

Miele Co. Ltd.
Fairacres, Marcham Road
Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW
Tel: [phone]
Internet: www.miele.com

Australia

Miele Australia Pty. Ltd.
ACN 005 635 398
ABN 96 005 635 398
1 Gilbert Park Drive
Knoxfield, VIC 3180
Tel: [phone]
Internet: www.miele.com.au

Miele (Shanghai) Trading Ltd.
1-3 Floor, No. 82 Shi Men Yi Road
Jing' an District
200040 Shanghai, PRC
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail],
Internet: www.miele.cn

China

41/F - 4101, Manhattan Place
23 Wang Tai Road
Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email:
[e-mail]
Website: www.miele.hk

Miele (Hong Kong) Limited

Miele India Pvt. Ltd.
Ground Floor
Copia Corporate Suites
Plot No. 9, Jasola
New Delhi - 110025
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.miele.in

India

Miele Ireland Ltd.
2024 Bianconi Avenue
Citywest Business Campus
Dublin 24
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.miele.ie

Ireland

Malaysia

Miele Sdn Bhd
Suite 12-2, Level 12
Menara Sapura Kencana
Petroleum
Solaris Dutamas No. 1
Jalan Dutamas 1
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Miele New Zealand Limited
IRD 98 463 631
Level 2, 10 College Hill
Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011
New Zealand
Tel: [phone]
Internet: www.miele.co.nz

New Zealand

Miele Pte. Ltd.
163 Penang Road
# 04 - 03 Winsland House II
Singapore 238463
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.miele.sg

Singapore

Miele (Pty) Ltd
63 Peter Place, Bryanston 2194
P.O. Box 69434, Bryanston 2021
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.miele.co.za

South Africa

Miele Appliances Ltd.
Gold & Diamond Park
Office No. 6-217
Sheikh Zayed Road
P.O. Box 11 47 82 - Dubai
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
800-MIELE (64353)
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.miele.ae

United Arab Emirates

Manufacturer:

Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany

K.E. & Kingstone Co., Ltd.
6th Fl., No. 120, Sec. 2
Jianguo N. Rd.
Taipei, Taiwan
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website:
www.kenk.com.tw/ke/miele

Taiwan

Thailand

BHIRAJ TOWER at EmQuartier
43rd Floor Unit 4301-4303
689 Sukhumvit Road
North Klongton Sub-District
Vadhana District
Bangkok 10110, Thailand

K 5122 Ui

M.-Nr. 11 313 890 / 00en-GB