Miele K 12010 S, Operating And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...tion instructions Refrigerator K 12010 S K 12012 S 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 M Nr 07 285 020 en GB ...

Page 2: ...storage zones 18 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 18 When shopping for food 19 Storing food correctly 19 Fruit and vegetables 19 Unpacked meats and vegetables 20 Protein rich foods 20 Meat 20 Adjusting the interior fittings 21 Moving the shelves 21 Split shelf 21 Adjusting the door shelf bottle shelf 21 Freezing and storing food 22 Freezing fresh food 22 Storing frozen food 22 Hom...

Page 3: ...9 Problem solving guide 30 Noises 33 After Sales Guarantee 34 Electrical connection 35 Electrical connection U K 35 Installation 36 Location 36 Climate range 36 Ventilation 36 Installation 36 Aligning the appliance 37 Appliance dimensions 38 Changing the door hinging 39 Changing the freezer compartment door 40 Changing over the door handle 40 Building under 42 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...aOn Off and temperature selector dial bWinter setting switch only on models with a freezer compartment cLight contact switch Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...ensate channel and drain hole dFruit and vegetable containers eButter and cheese compartment fDoor shelf Egg tray gOn Off and temperature selector interior lighting and winter setting switch hBottle shelf Depending on model Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...entially 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 It should be u...

Page 7: ...ge is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from the incorrect or improper use of the appliance This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how t...

Page 8: ... 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 The more coolant there is in an appliance the larger the room it should be installed in In the event of a leakage if the appliance is in a small room there is the danger of combustible gases building up For every 8 g of coolant a...

Page 9: ...arantee will be invalidated The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation maintenance and repair work The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when it has been switched off at the socket and the plug has been withdrawn or the fuse from the fused spur connection unit has been withdrawn or the mains fuse has been withdrawn or the screw ou...

Page 10: ... produce sparks which could present a fire hazard Flammable compounds could explode Do not operate any electrical equipment e g an electric ice cream maker inside the appliance Danger of sparking and explosion If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright Danger of explosion Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids whi...

Page 11: ...o not store cooking oil in the refrigerator door Traces of oil can cause stress cracks to occur in the plastic components in the door Never use a steam cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this appliance Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable T...

Page 12: ...to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Only open the doors when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the doors for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way searching for an item will mean the door is open for longer Allow hot food and dri...

Page 13: ... and the interior lighting will come on when the door is opened To enable the temperature to get sufficiently cold inside the appliance allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it Switching off Turn the On Off and temperature selector dial in an anti clockwise direction from 1 back to the 0 position You will meet a little resistance as you do so The cooling system and the ...

Page 14: ...nd then place the glass in the middle of the refrigerator section After about 24 hours the thermometer will show the approximate temperature in the refrigerator section Please note the following 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 tempe...

Page 15: ...y sufficient However if frozen food is to be stored in the freezer compartment then a setting of between 4 and 7 is recommended to ensure that the required temperature in the freezer compartment is maintained It is also advisable to set the temperature within this range if the door is opened frequently large quantities of food are stored in the refrigerator section or there is a high ambient tempe...

Page 16: ...happening To activate the winter setting Press the rocker switch for the winter setting to 1 The refrigerator will switch on more frequently lowering the temperature in the freezer section to the required level To deactivate the winter setting As soon as the ambient temperature rises above 16 C the winter setting should be switched off Press the rocker switch for the winter setting to 0 The applia...

Page 17: ...re packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Danger of explosion If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof make sure it is tightly closed and store upright Do not store cooking oil in the refrigerator door Traces of oil can...

Page 18: ...ntainers However you should bear in mind that aromas and flavours can transfer from one type of food to another e g carrots absorb the smell and flavour of onions very easily Some food also gives off a natural gas ethylene which speeds up the rate at which other food perishes Some fruit and vegetables react strongly to this gas and should not be stored together Examples of fruit and vegetables whi...

Page 19: ...rs Shellfish for example deteriorates faster than fish and fish deteriorates faster than meat Meat Meat should be stored unwrapped Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat loosely covered and leave containers open This permits air to circulate around the meat allowing the surface to dry slightly which helps prevent the growth of bacteria To prevent the risk of bacterial cross contamination do not let...

Page 20: ... shelf at the required position The rear barrier must face upwards to prevent food from touching the back of the appliance and freezing to it Adjusting the door shelf bottle shelf Push the door bottle shelf upwards then remove it by pulling it forwards Replace the door bottle shelf at the required position Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position Adjusting the interior fittings 20 ...

Page 21: ...have less time to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored ...

Page 22: ...lets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increa...

Page 23: ...reezer for approx 24 hours The winter setting can also be switched off Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways in a microwave oven in an oven using the Fan or Defrost setting at room temperature in the refrigerator the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep other food cold in a steam oven Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting ...

Page 24: ...a spoon handle to remove the ice tray from the freezer Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold running water for a short while Cooling drinks When cooling drinks quickly make sure bottles are not left in the freezer compartment for more than one hour as they could burst Freezing and storing food 24 ...

Page 25: ...lly because frozen food must not be allowed to defrost In normal use ice and frost will form on the evaporator If allowed to accumulate this will impair the efficiency of the freezer and increase the consumption of electricity Do not scrape ice and frost off the evaporator as this can damage it and render the appliance unusable The freezer compartment should be defrosted from time to time It must ...

Page 26: ...ain warmth and speed up the defrosting process We do not recommend the use of hot air blowers such as hairdryers for defrosting your freezer Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it These can damage the plastic parts Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they could contain substances which may damage the plastic parts and which may cause a build up of gases and ...

Page 27: ... in the event of a service call Before cleaning Switch the appliance off by turning the On Off and temperature selector to 0 and withdrawing the plug Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Defrost the freezer compartment depending on model Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Clean the refrigerator sec...

Page 28: ...do not get broken or damaged in any way Door seal Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time The door seal should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance Plug in the appliance again and switch on using the On Off and temp...

Page 29: ... Department the temperature in the refrigerator is too low Turn the On Off and temperature selector to a lower setting Check that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly Has a large amount of fresh food been frozen at the same time This makes the compressor run for longer causing the temperature in the refrigerator section to fall automatically No more than 2 kg of fresh food should ...

Page 30: ...eck whether the freezer compartment door closes properly Defrost and then clean the freezer compartment Too thick a layer of ice reduces efficiency and increases energy consumption the interior lighting in the refrigerator section is not working First check whether the light contact switch is sticking or the On Off and temperature selector is at 0 If this is not the case then the lamp is defective...

Page 31: ...nside the refrigerator zone The warmth created by the light being on causes the compressor to start up more frequently and thus lower the temperature in the freezer section again Please be aware that the appliance will not work if the ambient temperature drops below 10 C If this happens you will need to take measures to increase the ambient temperature in the room in which the appliance is install...

Page 32: ...ise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify What causes them and what can you do about them Rattling vibrating 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 Move it away Drawers ba...

Page 33: ... Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2...

Page 34: ...ly by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance s electronic unit Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug mus...

Page 35: ...ing periods of high humidity some condensation may appear on outside surfaces of cooling appliances This condensation will disappear when humidity levels drop For prevention it is advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and or an air conditioned room Please ensure that doors are closing and sealing properly Please ensure that the appliance is installed in accordance...

Page 36: ...is Installation Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance Carefully push the appliance into position with the back of the refrigerator against the wall Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Installation 36 ...

Page 37: ...Appliance dimensions A B C K 12010 S K 12012 S 850 550 610 Installation 37 ...

Page 38: ...r supplied to unscrew and refit the hinge pin Remove cover c and use it to cover the now empty holes on the opposite side Use the spanner supplied to unscrew upper hinge pin d and refit it on the other side Take care not to lose the washer Fit the appliance door onto upper hinge pin d and then close the appliance door Screw hinge bracket a into the lower door bearing Use the long slots in the hing...

Page 39: ...plate b securely Close the cover on hinge plate a Plug the holes with stoppers f supplied Changing over the door handle Carefully remove cover a and stoppers b from the sides using a flatheaded screwdriver Push the cover c over to the left and then insert a suitable plastic or wooden tool into the gap on the right hand side d Carefully lever cover c out Be careful not to let the tool slip causing ...

Page 40: ... 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 Refit middle cover c Changing the door hinging 40 ...

Page 41: ...front of the appliance to remove it When placed under a worktop run it is essential that adequate ventilation is provided at the rear of the appliance A ventilation gap of at least 140 cm2 must be made in the worktop With a building under depth of 600 mm any backmould must not exceed 10 mm in depth Make sure that the socket and on off switch are easily accessible after the appliance has been pushe...

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