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Operating and installation instructions

Refrigerator
K 2329 S

To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is

essential

to read these operating instructions

before it is installed or used for the
first time.

G

M.-Nr. 06 807 850

Summary of Contents for K 2204 S-1

Page 1: ...llation instructions Refrigerator K 2329 S To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time G M Nr 06 807 850 ...

Page 2: ...od which should not be stored in a refrigerator 16 Storing food correctly 17 Unpacked meats and vegetables 17 Protein rich foods 17 Meat 17 Adjusting the interior fittings 18 Moving the shelves 18 Split shelf 18 Adjusting the door shelves 18 Moving the bottle divider 18 Freezing and storing food 19 Storing frozen food 19 Home freezing 19 Hints on home freezing 19 Packing 20 Before placing food in ...

Page 3: ...pliance 25 Problem solving guide 26 Noises 28 After sales service 29 Electrical connection 30 Electrical connection U K 30 Installation 31 Location 31 Climate range 31 Ventilation 31 Fitting the handle 31 Installation 32 Aligning the appliance 32 Changing the door hinging 33 Appliance door 33 Freezer compartment door 34 Building under 35 Contents ...

Page 4: ...ith indicator light dFreezer compartment eShelf fCondensate channel and drain hole gFruit and vegetable containers cLight contact switch hButter and cheese compartment iEgg tray jDoor shelf kInterior lighting lDivider Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ... 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 6: ...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 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 but does...

Page 7: ...n accordance with these operating and installation instructions This equipment may only be used in mobile installations such as ships caravans aircraft etc if a risk assessment 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 national and local s...

Page 8: ... freeze in the freezer The cans or bottles could explode Danger of injury and damage to the appliance When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour 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...

Page 9: ...e 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 way y...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...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 11 ...

Page 12: ...tting 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 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 whilst on holiday switch the appliance off switch off at the wall soc...

Page 13: ...nd then place the glass in the middle of the refrigerator section After about 24 hours the thermometer will show the approximate temperature in the refrigerator section Please note the following 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 tempe...

Page 14: ...y sufficient However if frozen food is to be stored in the freezer compartment then a setting of between 4 and 7 is recommended to ensure that the required temperature in the freezer compartment is maintained It is also advisable to set the temperature within this range if the door is opened frequently large quantities of food are stored in the refrigerator section or there is a high ambient tempe...

Page 15: ... switch for the winter setting The indicator light will come on The appliance will come on more often lowering the temperature in the freezer section to the required level To deactivate the winter setting As soon as the ambient temperature rises above 16 C the winter setting should be switched off The freezer section temperature will be sufficiently controlled by the temperature selector Press the...

Page 16: ...hould 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 proof make sure it is tightly closed and store upright If storing bottles of oil or food containing high levels of fat or oil in the appliance take care not to let the fat or oil come into ...

Page 17: ... figs Examples of fruit and vegetables which react strongly to the natural gases given off by other types of fruit and vegetables are Kiwis broccoli cauliflower Brussels sprouts mangos honeydew melons apples apricots cucumbers tomatoes pears nectarines and peaches Unpacked meats and vegetables Different types of unpacked meats and vegetables must be kept separate To avoid any microbiological cross...

Page 18: ...n the appliance one of the shelves is divided The front section can be pushed under the rear section Pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half Adjusting the door shelves Push the door shelf upwards then remove it by pulling it forwards Replace the door shelf at the required position Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position M...

Page 19: ... 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 sour cream mayonnai...

Page 20: ...ng or bag ties freezer tape Freezer 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 compartment When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food switch on the winter setting for some time before placing the food in the freezer compartment see Winter setting Placing food in the freezer compartmen...

Page 21: ...poil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Ice cubes with or without release button depending on model Press down the release button on the ice cube tray and fill the tray with wa ter Any excess will flow out through the outlet Now pull the release button up to seal the ice cube tray Place the tray on the bottom of the freezer compartment Once frozen us...

Page 22: ...ormal use ice and frost will form on the evaporator If allowed to accumulate this will impair the efficiency 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 compartment should be defrosted from time to time It must be defrosted if a layer of ice approx 5 mm thick has accumu...

Page 23: ... this instance will help retain warmth and 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 could damage the plastic parts and which ma...

Page 24: ...vable 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 compartment each time it is defrosted Use warm water will a little washing up liquid Accessories and shelves should all be hand washed The butter dish is however dishwasher safe Clean the condensate channel and drain hole frequently so tha...

Page 25: ...he 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 and accessories in the appliance Insert the plug and switch on at the wall socket Then switch the appliance on w...

Page 26: ... longer causing the temperature in the refrigerator section to fall automatically No more than 2 kg of fresh food should be frozen at one time Has the winter setting been switched on the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether the ventilation gaps have been covered over or become too dusty Check whether the metal grille heat exchanger at the back of the appliance ha...

Page 27: ...e Disconnect the appliance from the mains 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 into the back of the light cover press upwards at the side a and then pull the cover off b Replace the lamp Lamp specification 220 240 V max 15 W E 14 fitting Push the cover securely back into po...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 29 ...

Page 30: ...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 31: ... used outside this range The climate range of this 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 C to 43 C 10 C to 38 C 10 C to 43 C Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long causing the internal temperature in the appliance to rise...

Page 32: ... of the appliance Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Remove any hindrance Carefully push the appliance into position Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Installation 32 ...

Page 33: ...efit the handle and stoppers on the other side of the door Grip the door support h using your thumb and index finger and then press to the side to release it You may need to use a bit of force This door support is not needed when the door hinging is on the left Should you ever decide to change the hinging back to right hand side you will need to refit the door support Fit the appliance door onto u...

Page 34: ...n in the freezer compartment door c and turn the freezer compartment door around so that the bearing block is underneath Unscrew door closing catch d Turn it around 180 and refit it on the opposite side e Fit the freezer compartment door in position at the top f then tighten the bearing block securely g Plug the holes with stoppers h Changing the door hinging 34 ...

Page 35: ...front of the appliance to remove it When placed under a worktop run it is essential that adequate ventilation is provided at the rear of the appliance A ventilation gap of at least 140 cm2 must be made in the worktop With a building under depth of 600 mm any backmould must not exceed 10 mm in depth Make sure that the socket and on off switch are easily accessible after the appliance has been pushe...

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