Refrigerator with perfectfresh zone and dynamiccooling (52 pages)
Summary of Contents for Miele K 12020 S
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Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator K 12020 S K 12022 S en - GB 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.
Guide to the appliance a In-operation indicator light c On/Off and temperature selector dial b Super cool button Super frost button with indicator light Refrigerator without freezer compartment Refrigerator with freezer compartment...
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Guide to the appliance a Freezer compartment* e Butter and cheese compartment b Adjustable shelves f Door shelf/Egg tray c Condensate channel and g Interior lighting drain hole h Bottle shelf d Fruit and vegetable containers * Depending on model...
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment.
Any other usage is not supported by This appliance complies with all the manufacturer and could be relevant local and national safety dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable requirements. Improper use can, for damage resulting from incorrect or however, present a risk of both...
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Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up. Before setting up the appliance, For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m check it for any externally visible room space is required. The amount of damage.
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Repairs and other work by unqualified Faulty components must only be persons could be dangerous. The replaced by genuine Miele original manufacturer cannot be held liable for spare parts. The manufacturer can only unauthorised work.
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Warning and Safety instructions Correct use If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof, make sure it is tightly Never handle frozen food with wet closed and stored upright. hands. Your hands may freeze to the Danger of explosion. frozen food. Danger of frost burn. Do not store cans or bottles Do not take ice cubes out with your containing carbonated drinks or liquids...
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Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient Before disposing of an old temperatures), and should not be used appliance, first make the door latch or outside this range. The climate range lock unusable.
How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
Switching on and off Before using for the first time The interior lighting will come on when the door is open, and the appliance will The stainless steel trim to the interior begin to cool down. shelves and the door shelves has a layer of protective foil to prevent To enable the temperature to get damage during transportation.
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Please note the following: temperature for storing food in the – household thermometers and those appliance. Micro-organisms will cause used for measuring the temperature food which is not stored at the correct of bathwater are not very accurate.
The correct temperature Setting the temperature The temperature is set using the temperature dial. ^ Using a coin, turn the On/Off dial in a clockwise direction away from the "0" position. The higher the setting, the lower the temperature in the appliance. Forcing the dial beyond its range will damage it.
Using Super cool (depending on model) The Super cool function can be used to Switching off Super cool rapidly reduce the temperature in the The Super cool function will switch itself refrigerator to its lowest setting off automatically after approx. 6 hours. (depending on the room temperature).
Using Super freeze (depending on model) Switch the Super freeze function on Switching off Super freeze before putting fresh food into the The Super freeze function will switch off freezer compartment. automatically after approx. 65 hours. This helps food to freeze quickly and The indicator light will go out and the retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours appliance will run at normal power...
Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones Do not store explosive materials in Due to the natural circulation of the air the appliance or any products in the appliance, there are different containing propellants (e.g. spray temperature zones in the refrigerator. cans).
Using the refrigerator efficiently When shopping for food Fruit and vegetables The freshness of food when first placed Fruit and vegetables may be stored in the appliance is an important factor loose in the vegetable containers. in determining how long it stays fresh. However, you should bear in mind that Time out of the refrigerator e.g.
Using the refrigerator efficiently Unpacked meats and vegetables Unpackaged meat and vegetables should be stored separately. To avoid any microbiological cross-contamination, these foods may only be stored together if they are wrapped. Protein rich foods Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others.
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves To move the split shelf: ^ Take both halves of the split glass The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. shelf out, ^ Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards slightly until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support.
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Using the freezer compartment Storing frozen food Use the freezer compartment to: When buying frozen food to store in your freezer compartment, check – store frozen food, – that the packaging is not damaged, –...
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Home freezing – Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before Only freeze fresh food which is in a freezing. Only season cooked food good condition. lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some Hints on home freezing spices alters when frozen.
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Defrosting ^ Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging. Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways: Before placing food in the freezer – in a microwave oven, compartment ^ The Super freeze function should –...
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Ice cubes ^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water and place it on the bottom of the freezer compartment. ^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument, for example a spoon handle, to remove the ice tray from the freezer.
Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer compartment The refrigerator defrosts automatically. (depending on model) Condensate and frost can build up on The freezer compartment does not the back wall of the refrigerator section defrost automatically because frozen whilst it is in use. You do not need to food must not be allowed to defrost.
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Defrosting To defrost After defrosting ^ Clean the appliance, and then dry it Carry out the defrosting procedure thoroughly. as quickly as possible if food has Do not let water get into the not been placed in another freezer. condensate channel and drain hole. The longer the food is left out at ^ Insert the plug in the appliance, and room temperature, the faster it...
E-Cloth Before cleaning ^ A microfibre “E-Cloth” is available ^ Switch the appliance off by turning from the Miele UK Spare Parts the On/Off and temperature selector Department or via the internet at to "0" and withdrawing the plug. www.miele-shop.com. This is suitable...
Cleaning and care Metal grille at the back of the After cleaning appliance ^ Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance. The metal grille at the back of the appliance (heat exchanger) should be ^ Plug in the appliance again and dusted at least once a year.
This is not a fault. tripped. The appliance has an automatic temperature regulation system which If it has, contact the Miele Service maintains the optimum temperature Department. inside both the refrigerator zone and the freezer zone.
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Problem solving guide . . . the appliance is switching in too ..there is a thick layer of ice in frequently and for too long. the freezer compartment. ^ Check whether the ventilation gaps ^ Check whether the freezer have been covered over or become compartment door closes properly.
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^ Clean the condensate channel and drain hole. If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Department. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature, it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the...
Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can Brrrrr... get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb..A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.
– your Miele Dealer – Miele (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance.
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363) All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a local and national safety (BS 7671 in suitable replacement is obtained.
Installation Climate range Do not place any appliance which The appliance is designed for use gives off heat, such as a toaster or within certain climate ranges (ambient microwave oven, on top of this temperatures), and should not be used appliance, as this would increase outside this range.
Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied right hand hinged. If left hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below. ^ Close the door. ^ Fit the appliance door onto upper hinge pin d and then close the appliance door.
Changing the door hinging Changing the freezer Changing over the door handle compartment door ^ Carefully remove cover a and stoppers b from the sides using a ^ Lower the cover on hinge plate a. flatheaded screwdriver. ^ Unscrew hinge plate b, and remove ^ Push the cover c over to the left and freezer compartment door c then insert a suitable plastic or...
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Changing the door hinging ^ Turn the handle 180° and fit to the opposite side. ^ First screw it at the side and then in the middle g. ^ In the same way, replace cover a and stoppers b on the opposite side.
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