Miele KD 1211 S, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...ructions Fridge freezer KD 1211 S KD 1411 S KT 2011 S KT 2211 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 G M Nr 06 805 570 ...

Page 2: ...er than 16 C 15 Using the refrigerator efficiently 17 Different storage zones 17 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 18 Storing food correctly 18 Adjusting the interior fittings 19 Moving the shelves 19 Bottle rack 19 Adjusting the door shelves 19 Freezing and storing food 20 Storing frozen food 20 Home freezing 20 Hints on home freezing 20 Packing 21 Before placing food in the freez...

Page 3: ...ntilation gaps 25 Door seals 26 Problem solving guide 27 Noises 29 After sales service 30 Electrical connection 31 Electrical connection U K 31 Installation 32 Location 32 Climate range 32 Ventilation 32 Installation 32 Aligning the appliance 33 Changing the door hinging 34 Contents ...

Page 4: ...er setting switch bShelves cBottle rack dCondensate channel and drain hole eFruit and vegetable container fFreezer drawers with freezer calendar gButter compartment egg tray hLight contact switch iDoor shelf bottle shelf depending on model Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...ctor interior lighting and winter setting switch cShelves dBottle rack eCondensate channel and drain hole fFruit and vegetable container gButter compartment egg tray hLight contact switch iDoor shelf bottle shelf depending on model Description of the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ... The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse See the Warning and Safety section of this booklet for further details 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 functi...

Page 7: ... 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 environmentally friendly 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 Th...

Page 8: ...t of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Installation work maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent persons in accordance with current national and local safety regulations Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable Ensure current is not supplied to the a...

Page 9: ...our otherwise they could burst This could result in injury or damage Observe the use by dates 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 Follow the instructions given on food manufacturer s packaging on storage conditions required as well as the use b...

Page 10: ...e are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or 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 Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable This w...

Page 11: ...sure that the winter setting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 C Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C StayFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Use Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way se...

Page 12: ...ed energy consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of ice one centimetre thick has built up A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food and causes an increase in energy consumption How to save energy 12 ...

Page 13: ... The higher the setting the lower the temperature in the appliance Switching off Turn the temperature selector in an anti clockwise direction from 1 back to the 0 position You will feel a slight resistance when you do this The cooling system and the interior light are now switched off Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time e g ...

Page 14: ... glass in the middle of the refrigerator After about 24 hours the thermometer will show the approximate temperature in the refrigerator Please note the following household thermometers and those used for measuring the temperature of bathwater 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 ...

Page 15: ... or there is a high ambient temperature Winter setting for ambient temperatures lower than 16 C If the ambient temperature in the room drops below 16 C the compressor will start up less frequently Under these circumstances the freezer can become too warm and the food in the freezer can even begin to defrost If this should occur Press the switch behind the temperature selector so that the red mark ...

Page 16: ...using the winter setting providing the ambient temperature surrounding the appliance remains above 10 C Please be aware that this electronic winter setting will not work if the ambient temperature drops below 10 C The correct temperature 16 ...

Page 17: ...approx 4 C Depending on model the zone for delicate food is either right at the bottom between the arrow embossed on the side wall inside the refrigerator and the shelf below or between the two arrows Warmest area The warmest area is in the top section of the door Use this for storing butter and cheese Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spr...

Page 18: ...rect temperature and maintaining good standards of hygiene Fruit and vegetables Fruit and vegetables can be stored loose in the vegetable containers However you should bear in mind that some types of vegetables give off a natural gas which speeds up the rate at which food perishes Some fruit and vegetables react strongly to this gas and should not be stored together Examples of fruit which produce...

Page 19: ... touching the back of the appliance and freezing to it Bottle rack depending on model Bottles can be stored securely in the bottle rack To avoid any risk of the bottle rack slipping ensure that it is secured at the back of the required shelf Adjusting the door shelves Push the door shelf upwards then remove it by pulling it out Replace the door shelf at the required position Ensure that it is secu...

Page 20: ...frozen after it has been cooked Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition Hints on home freezing The following types of food are suitable for freezing Fresh meat poultry game fish vegetables herbs fresh fruit dairy products pastry leftovers egg yolks egg whites and a range of pre cooked meals The following types of food are not suitable for freezing Grapes lettuce radishes ...

Page 21: ...reezer bags may also be sealed using home heat sealing kits Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging Before placing food in the freezer section Turn the temperature selector to a high setting a few hours before placing food in the freezer section Press the winter setting switch so that the red mark on the switch is visible Placing food in the freezer section Frozen foo...

Page 22: ... salmonella poisoning Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packing or in a covered bowl Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen Just put straight into boiling water or hot fat The cooking time is slightly less than that of fresh vegetables Never re freeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and ...

Page 23: ...ncy 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 section should be defrosted from time to time It must be defrosted if a layer of ice approx 1 cm thick has accumulated It is best to defrost when only very little food or no food at all is left in the freezer section Befor...

Page 24: ...nd speed up the defrosting process We do not recommend the use of hot air blowers such as hairdryers for defrosting your appliance 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 pose a dan...

Page 25: ...ezer section Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Clean the refrigerator section at least once a month and the freezer section each time it is defrosted Use warm water with a little washing up liquid Accessories and shelves should all be hand washed only Clean the condensate channel and drain hole frequently so that condensate...

Page 26: ...roken or damaged in any way Door seals Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous over time The door seals 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 Insert the plug and switch on at the wall socket Switch the appliance on wi...

Page 27: ...me for freezing This makes the compressor run for longer causing the temperature in the refrigerator section to fall automatically For this reason do not exceed the maximum quantity of food that can be frozen at once see the data plate the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether the ventilation gaps have been covered over or become dusty The doors have been opened t...

Page 28: ...ains Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable Reach under the back of the light cover and pull the cover off Unscrew the lamp and replace it with a new one Lamp specification 220 240 V max 15 W E 14 fitting Replace the cover the floor of the refrigerator section is wet The drain hole...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...ler or the Miele Service Department see back cover for address When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes After sales service 30 ...

Page 31: ...pliance 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 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 i...

Page 32: ... The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges 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 N ST T SN ST SN T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 18 C to 38 C 18 Cto 43 C 10 C to 38 C 10 C to 43 C Operating in a room which is too cold will cause th...

Page 33: ...Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the two front feet using a 22 mm spanner Installation 33 ...

Page 34: ... and remove ventilation grille b Remove the lower door Remove bearing bush d from hinge pin e Unscrew hinge pin e Refit hinge pin e in the neighbouring hole of lower door bearing c and fit bearing bush d onto hinge pin e Unscrew middle door bearing f and lift off the upper door Take care not to lose bearing bushes g Remove covers h and refit on the opposite side Remove cover i from upper door bear...

Page 35: ...oor Hang the lower door and screw lower door bearing c securely to ventilation grille b turn the ventilation grille around first Secure the ventilation grille with the screw and refit cover a Changing over the door handles Loosen covers a and b at the sides of the door Place a suitable plastic or wooden object e g a spoon in one of the gaps c on middle cover plate d and ease it off carefully Be ca...

Page 36: ...ndle on the opposite side securing it first at the side and then in the middle h Then refit screws i on the opposite side Refit covers a and b on the sides of the door Refit middle cover d Changing the door hinging 36 ...

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