Miele KDN 12623 S-2, KDN 12623 S-1 User Manual

Operating and installation instructions

Frost free fridge freezer
KDN 12623 S -1
KDN 12823 S -1/-2

To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time.

en-GB

M.-Nr. 09 434 510

Contents

Guide to the appliance .............................................4

Caring for the environment..........................................6

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7

How to save energy ...............................................15

Switching on and off ..............................................17

Switching off for longer periods of time .................................17

The correct temperature ...........................................18

. . . temperature in the refrigerator section ..............................18

...inthefreezer section ............................................18

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

Temperature display ...............................................18

Alarm...........................................................19

Temperature alarm ................................................19

Door alarm .......................................................19

Activating the alarm system..........................................19

Switching the alarm off early .........................................19

Super freeze .....................................................20

Super freeze .....................................................20

Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................21

Different storage zones .............................................21

Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................21

When shopping for food ............................................22

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

Fruit and vegetables .............................................22

Unpacked meats and vegetables ..................................23

Protein rich foods ...............................................23

Meat .........................................................23

Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................24

Moving the shelves ................................................24

Split shelf ........................................................24

Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ...................................24

Freezing and storing food..........................................25

Maximum freezing capacity..........................................25

Freezing fresh food ................................................25

Storing frozen food ................................................25

Contents

Home freezing ....................................................26

Hints on home freezing...........................................26

Packing .......................................................26

Before placing food in the freezer section ............................27

Placing food in the freezer ........................................27

Defrosting .......................................................28

Ice cubes ........................................................28

Cooling drinks ....................................................28

Automatic defrost ................................................29

Cleaning and care ................................................30

Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................30

Appliance doors, side panels ........................................31

Ventilation gaps ...................................................31

Door seals .......................................................31

Problem solving guide ............................................33

Noises .........................................................36

After Sales / Guarantee ............................................37

Electrical connection..............................................38

Installation ......................................................39

Location .........................................................39

Climate range ..................................................39

Ventilation .......................................................40

Appliances with wall spacers supplied .................................40

Installation .......................................................40

Aligning the appliance..............................................40

Levelling the appliance door .........................................40

Appliance dimensions ..............................................41

Changing the door hinging .........................................42

Aligning the appliance doors .......................................48

Building in the appliance ..........................................49

Guide to the appliance

a On/Off button

b Temperature selector button

c Refrigerator section temperature

display

d Super freeze button and

indicator light

e Alarm off button and

indicator light

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a Butter and cheese compartment

b Adjustable shelves

c Egg tray

d Door shelf

e Condensate channel and

drain hole

f Fruit and vegetable containers

g Bottle shelf

h Freezer drawers

Guide to the appliance

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing
material

The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and should be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.

Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.

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Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance complies with all relevant safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, 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 installation and
before using it for the first time. They contain important
information on its safety, installation, use and maintenance. Miele
cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with
these Warning and Safety instructions.

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

Correct application

The appliance is not designed for commercial use. It is intended

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for use in domestic households and similar working and residential
environments.
This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.

The appliance must only be used as a domestic appliance to

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cool and store food as well as to store deep frozen food, freeze
fresh food and to prepare ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.

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Warning and Safety instructions

The appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool

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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 incorrect or
improper use or operation.

The appliance can only be used by people with reduced

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physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.

Safety with children

Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the

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appliance unless they are constantly supervised.

Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance without

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

Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance

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unsupervised.

This appliance is not a toy! To prevent the risk of injury, do not

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allow children to play with it or use the controls. Please supervise
children whilst you are using the appliance.

Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and

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plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and
children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in
packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible

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damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance.
It could be dangerous.

If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a service

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technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user from
danger.

This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural

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gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it
does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect. The use of this coolant has, however, led to a
slight increase in the noise level of the appliance. In addition to the
noise of the compressor, you might be able to hear the coolant
flowing around the system. This is unavoidable, but does not have
any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the transportation and installation of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking
coolant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:

- avoid open flames and anything which creates a spark,

- disconnect from the mains,

- air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes
and

- contact the Service Department for advice.

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Warning and Safety instructions

The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it

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should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in
a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.
For every8gofcoolant at least 1 m
amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside
the appliance.

Safe operation of the appliance is only assured if it has been

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installed and connected in accordance with these operating and
installation instructions.

Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the connection

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data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) matches the mains
electricity supply.
This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to
the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a

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

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of room space is required. The

The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

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when it is correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety
requirement is observed and regularly tested and where there is any
doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a
qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage or injury caused
by the lack of or inadequacy of an effective earthing system (e.g.
electric shock).

Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by

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a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with
current national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.

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Warning and Safety instructions

While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be

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undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated.

The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during

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installation, maintenance and repair work.

Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele

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

This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.

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on a ship).

In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or

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other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which
may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered
by the guarantee.

Correct use

Never handle frozen food with wet hands. Your hands may freeze

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to the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.

Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place

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ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer.
The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost
burn to the lips and tongue.

Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume

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defrosted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value
and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products

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

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

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ice-cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and
explosion.

If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof in the refrigerator,

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make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright.
Danger of explosion.

Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or

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liquids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could
explode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.

When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are

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not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst,
resulting in injury or damage.

Observe the "use-by" dates given on food to avoid the risk of food

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

Do not use sharp edged objects to

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remove frost and ice,

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separate frozen foods and remove ice trays.

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

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Warning and Safety instructions

Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to

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defrost it. These will damage the plastic parts.Do not use defrosting
sprays or de-icers, as they might contain substances which could
damage the plastic parts or which could cause the build-up of
gases and pose a danger to health.

Do not use a steam-cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this

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appliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a
short circuit.

Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will

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cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.

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

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the refrigerator door, make sure it does not come into contact with
plastic components as this could cause stress cracks.

Do not block the ventilation gaps in the appliance as this would

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impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity
consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.

This appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges

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(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, can lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so
that it cannot maintain the required temperature.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Stainless steel appliances

Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape

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or other types of adhesive on the surface of the door. These
damage the surface, causing it to lose its dirt-repellent protective
coating.

The high-quality surface of the door is susceptible to scratching.

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Even fridge magnets can cause scratching.

Disposal of your old appliance

Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or

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

Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting

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disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator.

– bending any pipework.

– scratching the surface coating.

Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.

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How to save energy

Normal energy
consumption

Installation site 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.

Compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger) dusted at
least once a year.

Temperature
setting

Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
Freezer section -18 °C

Increased energy
consumption

room.

In direct sunlight.

Near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).

Where there is a high
ambient room temperature.

Ventilation gaps covered or
dusty.

Dust build-up on the
compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger).

With a higher setting: the
lower the temperature, the
higher the energy
consumption.

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How to save energy

Normal energy consumption Increased energy

Use Drawers, shelves and racks

arranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.

consumption

Only open the doors when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible.

Store food in an organised
way.

Take an insulated cool bag
with you when shopping and
place food in the appliance as
soon as possible.

Replace any food removed
rapidly, before it begins to
thaw.

Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.

Store food covered or
packaged.

Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.

Frequent opening of the door
for long periods will cause a
loss of coldness. The
appliance works harder to
cool down and the
compressor runs for longer
periods.

Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the
temperature inside the
appliance. The appliance
works harder to cool down
and the compressor runs for
longer periods.

The evaporation or
condensation of liquids will
cause a loss of coldness in the
refrigerator.

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Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.