Miele KT 12410 S-1, Operating And Installation Manual

Page 1: ... instructions Fridge freezer KT 12410 S 1 KT 12510 S 1 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 09 598 790 en GB ...

Page 2: ...food 22 Storing food correctly 23 Fruit and vegetables 23 Protein rich food 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 Home freezing 26 Hints on home freezing 26 Packing 26 Approx 24 hours before placing fresh food in the f...

Page 3: ...l 32 Problem solving guide 33 Noises 36 After Sales Guarantee 37 Electrical connection 38 Installation 39 Location 39 Climate range 40 Ventilation 40 Appliances with wall spacers supplied 40 Installation 40 Aligning the appliance 41 Appliance dimensions 42 Changing the door hinging 43 Installing the appliance 47 Contents ...

Page 4: ...aOn Off and temperature selector bLight contact switch Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...helf bDoor shelf cRefrigerator shelves dDoor shelf Egg tray eOn Off and temperature selector and interior lighting fCondensate channel and drain hole gFruit and vegetable containers hBottle shelf Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ... 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 intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments It is not intended for outdoor use This appliance is intended for domestic use only...

Page 8: ...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 appliance unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsupervised if they have bee...

Page 9: ...eenhouse 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 installation of the appliance that no ...

Page 10: ... qualified electrician if in any doubt The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when it is 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 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protec...

Page 11: ...e danger to users Installation maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician While the appliance is under guarantee repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele replacement parts are used Faulty components must only be...

Page 12: ...liance 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 expl...

Page 13: ... cause frostburn to the lips or tongue Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume 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 Observe the manufacturer s use by dates and storage instructions given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning Storage times will dep...

Page 14: ... deteriorate and become porous with time Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit Do not use sharp edged objects to remove frost and ice lift food They will damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it These can damage t...

Page 15: ...children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator bending any pipework scratching the surface coating Leaking refrigerant can damage the eyes Warning and Safety instructions 15 ...

Page 16: ...ent room temperature is approx 20 C Where there is a high ambient room temperature Ventilation gaps uncovered and dusted regularly Ventilation gaps covered or dusty Compressor and metal grille heat exchanger dusted at least once a year Dust build up on the compressor and metal grille heat exchanger Temperature setting Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C Freezer section 18 C With a higher setting the low...

Page 17: ...s 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 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 Store food covered or packaged The evaporation or condensation of liquids will cause a loss...

Page 18: ...d 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 in an anti clockwise direction from 1 back to the 0 position You will meet a little resistance but this should be ignored The interior light will not come on when you open the door and the cooling process will be switched off Switching off for longer pe...

Page 19: ... 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 Please note that 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 ...

Page 20: ...usually sufficient However if frozen food is to be stored in the freezer section then a setting of between 4 and 7 is recommended to ensure that the required temperature in the freezer section is maintained It is also advisable to set the temperature within this range if the doors are opened frequently large quantities of food are stored inside the appliance there is a high ambient temperature The...

Page 21: ...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 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...

Page 22: ...s grapefruit Fruit which is not yet ripe Aubergines egg plant cucumber potatoes peppers capiscum tomatoes courgettes zucchini Some hard cheeses e g Parmesan When shopping for 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 refrigerator Always observe the use by date and the recommended st...

Page 23: ...e growth of bacteria such as salmonella can be avoided by setting the correct temperature and maintaining good standards of hygiene Fruit and vegetables Fruit and vegetables can be stored loose in the fruit and vegetable containers or drawers depending on model Protein rich food Please note that food rich in protein deteriorates faster than others Shellfish for example deteriorates faster than fis...

Page 24: ...he front section can be pushed under the rear section Push the rear half of the glass shelf up slightly from below At the same time pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half To move the split shelf Take both halves of the split glass shelf out fit the two brackets onto the supports on either side at the required height and push the glas...

Page 25: ...re You can tell if this has happened by the amount of liquid around the food If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture 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 secti...

Page 26: ...or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film Do not season fresh food 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 food or drinks in the freezer section This causes already frozen food to thaw and incre...

Page 27: ...ting 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 poultry Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry Pour it away and wash the container it was in the sink and your hands Danger of salmonella poisoning Ensure that meat and fish e g minc...

Page 28: ...on handle to remove the ice tray from the freezer section 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 in the freezer section make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour as they could burst Freezing and storing food 28 ...

Page 29: ...e humidity in the room In certain circumstances too thick a layer of ice can prevent the door from closing properly Too thick a layer of ice also reduces efficiency and increases energy consumption The freezer should be defrosted from time to time It must be defrosted if a layer of ice approx 0 5 cm thick has accumulated The best time to defrost the freezer compartment is when there is very little...

Page 30: ...pose a danger to health Switch the appliance off Disconnect it from the mains Open the freezer section door Use a sponge or towel to soak up the defrosted water To speed up defrosting a bowl with hot water not boiling can be placed on a saucer in the freezer compartment Closing the door in this instance will help retain warmth and speed up the defrosting process After defrosting Clean the applianc...

Page 31: ...ive sponges and brushes e g pot scourers melamine eraser blocks sharp metal scrapers Before cleaning Switch off the appliance Disconnect it from the mains Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Defrost the freezer section Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning Cleaning the interior and accessories Clean the appliance at least once a month Remove soiling imme...

Page 32: ...t After cleaning wipe with clean water and dry with a soft cloth Ventilation gaps The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance Back of appliance compressor and metal grille The compressor and the metal grille at the back of the appliance heat exchanger must be dusted at least once a...

Page 33: ...ection 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 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 ventilati...

Page 34: ... ice reduces efficiency and increases energy consumption the interior lighting in the refrigerator is not working Has the contact switch become stuck Make sure that the temperature dial is not pointing to the 0 position If it is not pointing to the 0 position the lamp is defective Disconnect the appliance from the mains Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the...

Page 35: ...p E 14 available from Miele Push the cover securely back into position the floor of the refrigerator section is wet The condensate drain hole is blocked 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 wa...

Page 36: ... appliance expands Remember that the noise 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 pie...

Page 37: ... 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 years from ...

Page 38: ...er system When switching the appliance on a surge in power could trigger the safety cut out mechanism This could damage the electronic unit The appliance must not be used with so called energy saving devices These reduce the energy supply to the appliance which could then become too warm Using such devices could alter the specification of the product If the connection cable has to be replaced this...

Page 39: ...s designed The higher the ambient temperature of the room the more energy the appliance requires to operate The appliance should be installed in a dry well ventilated room When installing the appliance please be aware The socket must be easily accessible in an emergency not concealed behind the appliance The plug and cable must not touch the rear of the appliance as they could be damaged by vibrat...

Page 40: ...et and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis Appliances with wall spacers supplied The wall spacers supplied with some appliances must be used in order to achieve declared energy consumption values Appliance depth is increased by approx 35 mm with the wall spacers fitted If the wall spacers are not used this does not influence the functionality o...

Page 41: ...ning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Ensure that you unscrew adjusting foot a until it sits on the floor Then unscrew the foot by a further 90 Installation 41 ...

Page 42: ...ions A B C KT 12410 S 1 KT 12510 S 1 1425 mm 1570 mm 550 mm 550 mm 628 mm 628 mm Dimensions without wall spacers fitted Appliance depth is increased by approx 35 mm with the supplied wall spacers fitted Installation 42 ...

Page 43: ... Removing the doors Make sure the door shelves are empty Close the upper door Remove cover a by sliding it forwards from the back and then lifting it off Remove cover b by pulling it upwards Caution The upper door is not secure as soon as the upper hinge plate is removed Loosen screws d in upper hinge plate c and pull it upwards and off Carefully lift the upper door off and place it to one side Ch...

Page 44: ...er hinges Loosen screws i at the bottom of the appliance Remove hinge plate j together with hinge pin k washer l and adjustable foot m Remove hinge pin k together with washer l from hinge plate j Place it in the opposite hole in hinge plate j and screw it in tightly Remove cover n and refit on the opposite side in the empty holes Secure hinge plate j together with hinge pin k washer l adjustable f...

Page 45: ...a battery operated screwdriver Push cover a onto hinge plate c making sure that it clicks into place Click cover b back into place on the opposite side Unscrew foot m until it sits on the floor Changing the door handles Carefully remove cover a and stoppers b from the sides using a flatheaded screwdriver Push cover c to the left by placing a suitable wooden or plastic tool d in the groove on the r...

Page 46: ...te 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 Replace centre cover c by engaging it first on the left and then on the right hand side Changing the door hinging 46 ...

Page 47: ...ance Otherwise the appliance has to work harder resulting in an increase in electricity consumption The ventilation gaps must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis When built into a kitchen run max depth 580 mm the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit The appliance door will protrude in front of furniture fronts at the...

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