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Operating and installation instructions

Refrigerator with Dynamic cooling
K 12421 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. 09 290 820

en - GB

Summary of Contents for K 12421 SD

Page 1: ...nstructions Refrigerator with Dynamic cooling K 12421 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 09 290 820 en GB ...

Page 2: ...gerator 15 Setting the temperature 15 Temperature display 16 Super cool and Dynamic cooling 17 Super cool 17 Dynamic cooling 17 Using the refrigerator efficiently 19 Different storage zones 19 Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator 20 When shopping for food 20 Storing food correctly 20 Fruit and vegetables 20 Unpacked meat and vegetables 21 Protein rich foods 21 Meat 21 Adjusti...

Page 3: ...liance 26 Problem solving guide 27 Noises 31 After Sales Guarantee 32 Information for dealers 33 Demo mode r 33 Electrical connection 34 Installation 35 Location 35 Climate range 35 Ventilation 36 Installation 36 Aligning the appliance 36 Appliance dimensions 37 Changing the door hinging 38 Aligning the appliance door 43 Building in the appliance 44 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: ... outdoor use It must only be used as a domestic appliance to cool and store foodstuffs Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation of the appliance The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowled...

Page 8: ...d 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 every...

Page 9: ...acturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work While the appliance is under guarantee repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation maintenance and repair work Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spa...

Page 10: ...ance 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 a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals as these will cause the seals to de...

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: ...erator section 4 to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Drawers shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered 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 Searching for an item will m...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...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 16 ...

Page 17: ...uper cool button The Super cool symbol ª will go out Dynamic cooling 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 efficient...

Page 18: ...ing fan is now ready to operate It will switch on automatically when the compressor switches on Switching off Dynamic cooling Press the Dynamic cooling button The Dynamic cooling symbol will go out To save energy the Dynamic cooling fan switches off automatically whilst the door is open Super cool and Dynamic cooling 18 ...

Page 19: ...ausage products 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 ...

Page 20: ...o deteriorate this process cannot be reversed As little as two hours outside the refrigerator can cause food to start deteriorating Storing food correctly Store food covered or packaged This will prevent food smells from affecting other food food from drying out and also any cross contamination of bacteria The growth of bacteria such as salmonella can be avoided by setting the correct temperature ...

Page 21: ...tored 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 and...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 23 ...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...l function switches itself off automatically after approx 6 12 hours You can switch off the Super cool function earlier to save energy Press the Super cool button The r symbol lights up Demo mode has been activated This allows the appliance to be displayed in the showroom without the cooling system being switched on Do not activate this setting for domestic use Deactivate Demo mode see Information...

Page 30: ... is defective Disconnect the appliance from the mains Press the sides of the lamp cover forwards 1 and unhook the cover 2 Unscrew the lamp and replace it with a new one Lamp specification 220 240 V E 14 cap See the old lamp for the Wattage required 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 ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ... 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 33: ...will flash Press the Super cool button Demo mode has now been activated The r symbol and the 7 C area of the temperature display will light up If Demo mode is activated and the appliance is then switched off and back on again all areas of the temperature display will light up for a short time Demo mode remains activated To deactivate Demo mode Press the On Off button and the Temperature button at ...

Page 34: ...the inverter of an autonomous power supply e g a solar power 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 t...

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: ... 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 a suitable spanner Installation 36 ...

Page 37: ...Appliance dimensions A B C D E K 12421 SD 1447 mm 600 mm 631 mm 1176 mm 646 mm Installation 37 ...

Page 38: ...ate and remove the handle Remove 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...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...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 42 ...

Page 43: ...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 43 ...

Page 44: ...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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