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a

On/Off button

b

Super cool button

c

Display
If the appliance is not operated for
some time, the display will revert
automatically to the brightness level
which has been set.
As soon as a button is pressed the
display will light up at the brightest
setting.

d

Menu symbol
(Setting mode for the brightness
level of the display)

e

Super cool symbol

f

Temperature display

g

Temperature selector button

h

Dynamic cooling button

i

Dynamic cooling symbol

j

Brightness symbol

Guide to the appliance

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Summary of Contents for K 12421 SD-1

Page 1: ...d installation instructions Refrigerator 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 09 954 380 en GB ...

Page 2: ...er cool and Dynamic cooling 21 Super cool 21 Dynamic cooling 22 Storing food in the refrigerator 23 Different storage zones 23 Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator 24 When shopping for food 25 Storing food correctly 25 Fruit and vegetables 25 Protein rich foods 25 Adjusting the interior fittings 26 Moving the shelves 26 Split shelf 26 Adjusting the door shelf bottle shelf 26 ...

Page 3: ...lectrical connection 39 Installation 40 Location 40 Climate range 40 Ventilation 41 Appliances with wall spacers supplied 41 Installation 41 Aligning the appliance 41 Appliance dimensions 42 Changing the door hinging 43 Aligning the appliance door 48 Building in the appliance 49 Addresses 51 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...htness level which has been set As soon as a button is pressed the display will light up at the brightest setting dMenu symbol Setting mode for the brightness level of the display eSuper cool symbol fTemperature display gTemperature selector button hDynamic cooling button iDynamic cooling symbol jBrightness symbol Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...l panel bDynamic cooling fan cButter and cheese compartment dEgg tray eAdjustable shelves fBottle rack gBottle shelf hCondensate channel and drain hole iFruit and vegetable containers Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...otentially 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 Take care no...

Page 7: ... damage caused 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 not designed for commercial use It is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments This appliance is not intended ...

Page 8: ...perience and knowledge if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards involved 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 without supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and...

Page 9: ...increase the greenhouse 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 app...

Page 10: ...doubt The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when it is correctly earthed It is most important that this basic safety requirement is observed and regularly tested and where there is any doubt the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician ...

Page 11: ...rantee is invalidated The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele replacement parts are used Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings clean at all times Any damage caused by co...

Page 12: ...ce 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 Observe the manufacturer s use by dates and storage instructions given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors including the freshness and quality ...

Page 13: ...e and become porous with time Danger of injury Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance The 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 ca...

Page 14: ... appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable This way you will prevent 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 Splashes of refrig...

Page 15: ...he ideal ambient room temperature is approx 20 C Where there is a high ambient room temperature Ventilation gaps uncovered and dusted regularly Ventilation gaps covered up 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 The lower or higher the temperatur...

Page 16: ...ag with you when shopping and place food in the appliance as soon as 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 pa...

Page 17: ...witching on Press the On Off button The appliance will start to cool and the temperature required will appear in the temperature display The interior lighting will come on when the door is opened Switching off Press the On Off button until the 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 period of...

Page 18: ...ol X will light up settings mode is now activated The Brightness symbol s will start flashing Press the Super cool button briefly to confirm this The Brightness symbol s will light up Press the Temperature button repeatedly until the brightness level required is reached The more areas of the temperature display which light up the brighter the display To confirm the altered setting Press the Super ...

Page 19: ...mbient 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 selector button repeatedly until the indicator light for the temperature you want lights up in the display The first time you press the button the indicator light for the last temperature you set will flash in the dis...

Page 20: ...ton for approx another 5 seconds to set the temperature The colder temperature setting within the small temperature range is now set However this is not visible in the temperature display Temperature display The temperature display on the control panel always shows the required temperature The temperature can be adjusted from 1 C to 9 C The correct temperature 20 ...

Page 21: ...he Super cool symbol ª will light up The appliance will work at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance Switching off Super cool The Super cool function will switch itself off automatically after approx 6 12 hours The Super cool ª symbol will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again To save energy the Super cool function can be switched off once food and drinks are suff...

Page 22: ...to all areas more evenly so that all the food will be chilled to about the same degree The temperature is set as normal with the Temperature button Dynamic cooling should also be selected when the ambient temperature in the room is high above approx 30 C and the room humidity level is high e g during summer Switching on Dynamic cooling Press the Dynamic cooling button The Dynamic cooling symbol wi...

Page 23: ...d Warmest area The warmest area is in the top section of the door Use this for storing butter and cheese Coldest area The coldest area is directly above the vegetable containers or above the fruit and vegetable drawers depending on model and on the back wall Use this for all delicate and highly perishable food e g fish meat poultry sausage products ready meals dishes or baked goods containing eggs...

Page 24: ... for keeping the appliance cool Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator Not all food is suitable for storing in a refrigerator at temperatures below 5 C as some food is sensitive to cold The appearance consistency taste and or the vitamin content of certain foods can be adversely affected by being stored in too cold a place Food which does not tolerate cold temperatures includes...

Page 25: ...y Food should generally be stored covered or packaged This will prevent food smells from affecting other food food from drying out and also any cross contamination of bacteria This is particularly important for protein based foods such as meat or fish The growth of bacteria such as salmonella can be avoided by setting the correct temperature and maintaining good standards of hygiene Fruit and vege...

Page 26: ...nt 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 glass shel...

Page 27: ...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 27 ...

Page 28: ...taining descaling agents abrasive cleaning agents e g powder cleaners and cream cleaners solvent based cleaning agents stainless steel cleaning agents dishwasher cleaner oven sprays glass cleaning agents hard abrasive sponges and brushes e g pot scourers melamine eraser blocks sharp metal scrapers Before cleaning Switch the appliance off Disconnect the appliance from the mains Take any food out of...

Page 29: ...d accessories with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth Leave the door open to air the appliance for a short while Appliance door side panels Remove any soiling from the appliance door and side panels im mediately If this is not done it might become impossible to remove and could cause the surface to alter or discolour All surfaces are susceptible to scratching Contact with unsuitable cleaning a...

Page 30: ...nd then wiped dry with a soft cloth Metal grille at the back of the appliance The metal grille at the back of the appliance heat exchanger should be dusted at least once a year A build up of dust will 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 a...

Page 31: ...nauthorised work Problem Possible cause Remedy The appliance does not heat up The appliance has not been switched on The temperature display is not lit up Press the On Off button The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly Insert the plug in the socket correctly Check whether the mains fuse has tripped There could be a fault with the appliance the household electrical wiring or another electr...

Page 32: ...nce has become dusty The door has been opened too frequently or a large amount of food has been put in at once Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible The required temperature will re establish itself after a while See The correct temperature for more information The door cannot be closed correctly The ambient temperature is too high The higher the ambient temperature...

Page 33: ...tch off the Super cool function earlier to save energy Press the Super cool button The appliance is not getting cold although the interior lighting and the appliance appear to be working normally Demo mode is activated and the symbol r appears in the display This allows the appliance to be displayed in the showroom without the cooling system being switched on Do not activate this setting for domes...

Page 34: ...king then the lighting is defective Disconnect the appliance from the mains Press the sides of the lamp cover forwards 1 and unhook the cover 2 If the cover is damaged or needs to be removed due to damage exercise caution There are lasers in the lighting laser beam class 1M which you should avoid looking at directly Do not use optical instruments magnifying glass or similar to look at the lighting...

Page 35: ...esent a fire risk and must not be used The LED lamp can if wished be replaced with a halogen lamp 220 240 V max 15 W cap E 14 available from Miele Replace the cover by clipping it in at the rear and then pressing it in at the sides The floor of the refrigerator is wet The condensate drain hole is blocked Clean the condensate channel and drain hole Problem solving guide 35 ...

Page 36: ...al inside the appliance expands Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify Possible cause Remedy 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 furnitu...

Page 37: ...at telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes N B A call out charge will be applied to service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Guarantee For further information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See the end of this booklet for contact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed ...

Page 38: ... the relevant Norms and Directives In addition the following manufacturer s instructions should be observed when preparing and carrying out tests Loading plans Instructions in the Operating and installation instructions Note for test institutes 38 ...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...the appliance The plug and cable must not touch the rear of the appliance as they could be damaged by vibrations from the appliance Do not plug in other appliances behind this appliance Important In environments with high humidity condensation can build up on the exterior of the appliance This can cause corrosion of the appliance walls For prevention it is advisable to install the appliance with s...

Page 41: ...If the wall spacers are not used this does not influence the functionality of the appliance Energy consumption is only minimally increased if there is little distance between the appliance and the wall Fit the wall spacers onto the back of the appliance on the top left and right Installation Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are ...

Page 42: ...ce dimensions A B C D E K 12421 SD 1447 mm 600 mm 631 mm 1176 mm 646 mm Dimensions without wall spacers fitted Appliance depth is increased by approx 35 mm with the supplied wall spacers fitted Installation 42 ...

Page 43: ...e the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty holes The hinge parts hinge plate and hinge pin must be screwed sufficiently tightly as otherwise the appliance door could fall off Danger of injury Also the door may not close fully which would prevent the appliance from cooling down properly Take care to secure the hinge plate and pin tightly Check all screws and tighten them if...

Page 44: ...Undo the screw of hinge part g on hinge plate d slightly Fit it into the hole opposite in hinge plate d and tighten up the screw Remove plug h and place it in the opposite hole in the hinge plate Remove cover i Unscrew and remove screw j and refit it into the outer hole of the opposite side Turn cover i through 180 and fit it into the holes on the other side Screw hinge plate d into position on th...

Page 45: ...the door and refit on the opposite side Using a screwdriver remove spring clamp n from underneath the door and fit it on the opposite side Pull hinge pin e with washer o out of the door bearing bush from below Important The opening on washer o must be placed over the tab on hinge pin e so that washer o sits correctly on hinge pin e Place hinge pin e with washer o in the door bearing bush on the op...

Page 46: ...n the screws Replace spacer pin p underneath the right hand side of the door Refitting the handle Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when you refit the handle The door seal will be damaged if the handle is fitted incorrectly Loosely attach the handle to the opposite side of the door with the two front screws b Mounting plate c must be positioned on the side of the door so...

Page 47: ...l permanently If after you have refitted the handle you find that the side section does touch the door seal when the door is opened Realign mounting plate c with grub screws a until the mounting plate and the side section of handle d are at the correct angle and the side section does not touch the door seal when the door is opened Changing the door hinging 47 ...

Page 48: ...n the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do 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 used again Aligning the appliance door 48 ...

Page 49: ...e Otherwise the appliance has to work harder 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 th...

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