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Operating and installation instructions

Refrigerator with Dynamic cooling
K 12420 SD

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. 07 679 980

en - GB

Summary of Contents for K 12420 SD

Page 1: ...nstructions Refrigerator with Dynamic cooling K 12420 SD 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 07 679 980 en GB ...

Page 2: ...torage zones 17 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 18 When shopping for food 18 Storing food correctly 18 Fruit and vegetables 18 Unpacked meat and vegetables 19 Protein rich foods 19 Meat 19 Adjusting the interior fittings 20 Moving the shelves 20 Split shelf 20 Adjusting the door shelf bottle shelf 20 Moving the bottle divider 20 Automatic defrost 21 Cleaning and care 22 Cleaning ...

Page 3: ...connection U K 28 Installation 29 Location 29 Climate range 29 Ventilation 29 Installation 30 Aligning the appliance 30 Appliance dimensions 31 Changing the door hinging 32 Aligning the appliance 36 Building in the appliance 37 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...aOn Off button bTemperature selector button cTemperature display dSuper cool button and indicator light eDynamic cooling button and indicator light Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...fan bButter and cheese compartment cEgg tray dAdjustable shelves eBottle rack fBottle shelf gCondensate channel and drain hole hBottle divider iFruit and vegetable containers 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: ...d 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 to use it by a person responsible for their safet...

Page 8: ... 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 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 ...

Page 9: ...r Otherwise the guarantee 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 wall 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 di...

Page 10: ... Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a build up of gases and pose a danger to health Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time Do not store cooking oil in the refrigerator door Traces of oil can cause stress cracks to occur in ...

Page 11: ...ing 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 Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and safety instructions Warning and Safety instructions 11...

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: ...he temperature display will light up The appliance begins to cool down and the temperature required shows in the temperature display The interior light will come on when the door is opened Switching off Press the On Off button until the temperature display goes out The cooling system is switched off Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer peri...

Page 14: ...is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures climate ranges Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed in the refrigerator We recommend a temperature of 5 C in the middle of the refrigerator Setting the temperature Press the temperature button repeatedly until the indicator light for the temperature you want lights up in the display The first time you press the button ...

Page 15: ...inue to operate at normal power Dynamic cooling m When the Dynamic cooling function is not switched on the natural circulation of air in the appliance will cause different temperature zones in the refrigerator as the cold heavy air will sink to the lowest section of the appliance You should bear this in mind when placing food in the appliance see Using the refrigerator efficiently However if you a...

Page 16: ...witching off Dynamic cooling Press the Dynamic cooling button m The Dynamic cooling indicator light will go out The fan automatically switches off when the door is open Super cool and Dynamic cooling 16 ...

Page 17: ...ts ready meals dishes or 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 alcoh...

Page 18: ...ed to deteriorate this process cannot be reversed As little as two hours outside the refrigerator can cause food to start deteriorating Storing food correctly Food should generally be stored covered or packaged This will prevent food smells from affecting other foods food from drying out and also any cross contamination of bacteria The growth of bacteria such as salmonella can be avoided by settin...

Page 19: ...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 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 an...

Page 20: ...helf 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 glass shelves in one after the other The shelf with the raised edge must be at the back Adjusting the door shelf bottle shelf Push the door bottle shelf upwards then remo...

Page 21: ...as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the warmth generated by the appliance The condensate is drained away via a channel and drain hole into an evaporation system at the back of the appliance Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are kept clean and are never blocked so that condensate can flow away without hindrance Automatic defrost 21 ...

Page 22: ... any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Clean the appliance at least once a month using warm water and 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 can drain aw...

Page 23: ...increase the energy consumption of the appliance When cleaning the grille make sure that the pipework and other components do not get broken or damaged in any way After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance Insert the plug in the socket and switch the appliance back on Place food back in the appliance and close the door Cleaning and care 23 ...

Page 24: ... too low Set a warmer temperature The Super cool function is still switched on Super cool only switches itself off after 6 hours the compressor is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether the ventilation gaps have been covered over or become dusty Check whether the metal grille heat exchanger at the back of the appliance has become too dusty The appliance door is being opened fre...

Page 25: ... clipping it in at the rear and then pressing it in at the sides the floor of the refrigerator is wet The 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 waiting for the appliance t...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...e 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 28: ...icity 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 if the fuse cover is lost th...

Page 29: ...h 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 with these instal...

Page 30: ...in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis 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 its back against the wall Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Installation 30 ...

Page 31: ...Appliance dimensions A B C K 12420 SD 1450 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 31 ...

Page 32: ...lection of Torx screwdrivers a spanner Two people are needed for changing the door hinging Removing the door handle Pull door handle a towards you Side section b slides back Pull side section b firmly back out of the guides on the mounting plate see arrow Undo the 4 Torx 15 screws in the mounting plate and remove the handle Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty h...

Page 33: ...the door carefully and pull it downwards and off Undo screws d and take hinge plate e off Remove cover f and fit it into the holes on the opposite side Unscrew bearing g from hinge plate e and screw it into the hole on the other side of hinge plate e Screw hinge plate e into position on the opposite side using the two outer long slots only Do not use the middle hole because you will not be able to...

Page 34: ...or on upper hinge pin a and then close the appliance door In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what happens next Using a second person carefully tip the appliance backwards and then fit hinge pin b together with hinge bush c from below into hinge plate e on the left hand side Align the door with the appliance housing using the long slo...

Page 35: ... lines up correctly Then tighten all 4 fixing screws b Slide the side section of the handle d into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place It is important to check that the side section of the handle d does not come into contact with the door seal when opening the door as this would damage the door seal permanently If after you have refitted the handle you find that the side se...

Page 36: ...ation the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what happens next Remove centre screw a from the hinge plate Slightly loosen both outer screws b Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right Then tighten screws b again Screw a does not need to be refitted Aligning the appliance 36 ...

Page 37: ...resulting in an increase in electricity consumption The air inlet and outlet 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 sides by 34 mm and by 55 mm in the middle o...

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