Miele K 32222 i User Manual Download

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Operating and 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.

en – GB

M.-Nr. 09 836 570

Summary of Contents for K 32222 i

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 en GB M Nr 09 836 570 ...

Page 2: ...n 23 Selecting further settings 24 Settings mode 24 Activating and deactivating the lock 24 Storing food in the refrigerator section 26 Different storage zones 26 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section 27 When shopping for food 27 Storing food correctly 28 Adjusting the interior fittings 29 Adjusting the door shelf bottle shelf 29 Adjusting the bottle holder 29 Moving t...

Page 3: ...cation 51 Climate range 51 Ventilation 52 Furniture door panel 53 Horizontal and vertical gaps 53 Weight of the furniture door 54 Fitting large or divided furniture doors 54 Before installing the appliance 55 Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism 56 Stainless steel front 56 Building in dimensions 57 Limiting the opening angle of the door 58 Adjusting the door hinges 59 Changin...

Page 4: ... in similar environments for example in shops offices and similar work settings by the guests in hotels motels bed breakfasts and other typical home settings This refrigeration appliance is not intended for outdoor use This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling and storing food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food freezing fresh food and for making ice Any other usag...

Page 5: ...e appliance unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance unsupervised Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do not let them play w...

Page 6: ...e 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 setting up of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged Leaking coolant can damage the eyes I...

Page 7: ...is standard safety requirement is met If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger Do not...

Page 8: ...ce is designed for use within a certain climate range ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature e g a garage will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature Do not cover...

Page 9: ...ut with your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer compartment The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the lips and 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...

Page 10: ... sharp edged or pointed objects to remove frost and ice separate frozen foods or remove ice trays Do not 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 or which might cause the build up of gases and pose a danger to health Transporting ...

Page 11: ...lives Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser bending any pipework or scratching the surface coating Symbol on the compressor depending on model This information is only relevant for recycling In normal operation there is no risk The oil in the compressor can be fatal ...

Page 12: ...th and to the environment if disposed of with your domestic waste or if handled incorrectly Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre for electrical and electronic appliances or contact your dealer or Miele for advice You are also responsible by law depending on country for deleting...

Page 13: ...ight Not near to a heat source radiator oven Near to a heat source radiator oven Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx 20 C Where the ambient room temperature is above 25 C Ventilation gaps uncovered and dusted regularly Ventilation gaps covered or dusty Temperature setting Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C The lower the temperature the higher the energy consumption Freezer compartment 18...

Page 14: ...ag when shopping and load food in the appliance as soon as possible Replace any food removed as quickly as possible 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 will cool down and the compressor will run for longer periods Store food covered or pack...

Page 15: ...ave energy 15 Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment when a layer of ice 0 5 cm max thick has built up A build up of ice slows down the cooling process ...

Page 16: ...iance 16 Control panel a On Off button b Super cool button c Display d Menu symbol Settings mode for switching the safety lock on off e Super cool symbol f Lock symbol g Temperature display h Temperature selector button ...

Page 17: ...r illustration purposes only a Control panel b Freezer compartment depending on model c Door shelf Egg tray d Interior lighting e Adjustable shelf f Condensate channel and drain hole g Bottle shelf h Fruit and vegetable drawer depending on model ...

Page 18: ...holder clips onto the protective strip at the back of the shelf and can be moved as necessary KKF RF Active AirClean replacement filters Replacement filters to the fit the Active AirClean holder are available We recommend replacing the charcoal filters every 6 months Bottle rack Bottles can be stored horizontally using the bottle rack to save space The bottle rack can be placed at different positi...

Page 19: ...f protective foil to prevent damage during transportation Carefully remove the protective foil from the stainless steel trim Cleaning Please refer to the relevant instructions in Cleaning and care Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories Accessories Bottle holder The flexible ribs grip the bottles securely when the door is opened and closed Attach the bottle holder centrally along the...

Page 20: ...ctivated see Selecting further settings To deactivate the safety lock The interior lighting will go out and the cooling process will be switched off Switching off for longer periods of time If during a long absence the appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door s left shut there is a danger of mould building up inside the appliance It is essential to clean the appliance If the applianc...

Page 21: ...appliance The appliance is designed for use within specific ambient temperatures climate range Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed in the refrigerator section We recommend a temperature of 4 C in the refrigerator section in the freezer compartment To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time a temperature of 18 C is required At this temperature the grow...

Page 22: ...rigerator section the higher or lower it is in the freezer compartment Press the button for setting the temperature repeatedly until the temperature you want lights up in the temperature display The first time you press the button the last temperature set will flash in the display The temperature value will change up until the setting for 9 C is reached It will then drop back to the 1 C setting Th...

Page 23: ...utton The Super cool symbol will light up The appliance will work at full power to lower the temperature in the refrigerator section Switching off Super cool The Super cool function switches off automatically after approx 12 hours The Super cool symbol will go out and the appliance will then continue to work at normal power To save energy the Super cool function can be switched off once food and d...

Page 24: ...k The lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off by mistake To activate the safety lock Press the Super cool button for approx 5 seconds The menu symbol will light up and will start flashing in the display Settings mode is now activated Press the Super cool button briefly to access the lock function will appear in the display Press the Super cool button briefly to activate t...

Page 25: ...ll light up and will start flashing in the display Settings mode is now activated Press the Super cool button briefly to access the lock function will appear in the display Press the Super cool button briefly to deactivate the lock The lock symbol will go out Press the On Off button to exit Settings mode The temperature will appear in the display ...

Page 26: ...pliance Make use of the different temperature zones when placing food in the appliance To allow air to circulate efficiently do not pack food too closely together in the refrigerator Food must not touch the back of the refrigerator section as it may freeze to the back wall Warmest area The warmest area in the refrigerator section is at the top in the front area and in the door Use this for storing...

Page 27: ...passion fruit citrus fruits such as lemons oranges mandarins grapefruit Fruit which is not yet ripe Aubergines eggplant cucumbers potatoes peppers capsicum tomatoes courgettes zucchini Some hard cheeses e g Parmesan When shopping for food The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is the most important factor in determining how long it stays fresh and how long it can be kept in the a...

Page 28: ...especially important for storing protein based food such as meat or fish The storage time of food can be increased 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 drawer Protein rich food Please note that food rich in protein deteriorates faster than other types of food Shellfish f...

Page 29: ...for cleaning Push the bottle shelf upwards then remove it by pulling it forwards Pull the bottle holder upwards to remove it from the rear edge of the bottle shelf Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food Raise the shelf and pull it forwards slightly until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support It can then be raised or lowered to the requi...

Page 30: ...der with the charcoal filters on the shelf where this food is kept Change the charcoal filters earlier if necessary Use more charcoal filters with holders in the appliance see Accessories Optional accessories The holder for the charcoal filters sits on the protective strip at the back of the shelf To move the charcoal filters pull the holder upwards to remove it from the protective strip Refit it ...

Page 31: ...ey shrink less As there is not so much moisture loss 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 check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the shop The length of time it can...

Page 32: ... freezes better than fatty meat and can be stored for considerably longer To prevent chops steaks cutlets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film Do not season fresh foods 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 froz...

Page 33: ... freezer compartment The freezing process is complete Select the temperature you want for the refrigerator section We recommend a temperature of 4 C Storage time for frozen food The storage life of food is very variable even at a constant temperature of 18 C Decomposition processes also take place in frozen food albeit at a very reduced speed For example fat can become rancid from contact with oxy...

Page 34: ...d while still frozen Just put straight into boiling water or hot fat The cooking time is slightly less than that of fresh vegetables due to changes in the cell structure Never re freeze 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 Coolin...

Page 35: ...le whether a large quantity of food has been placed in the freezer at once whether the humidity in the room has increased In certain circumstances too thick a layer of ice can prevent the freezer compartment door from closing properly Too thick a layer of ice also reduces efficiency and increases energy consumption The freezer compartment should be defrosted from time to time It must be defrosted ...

Page 36: ...h the appliance off Disconnect it from the mains Leave the freezer compartment door open To speed up defrosting a bowl of hot water not boiling can be placed on a saucer in the freezer compartment Closing the door in this instance will help retain the warmth and speed up the defrosting process Remove any pieces of ice which have become loose Ensure that water does not get into the surrounding cabi...

Page 37: ...ing the surfaces of your appliance do not use cleaning agents containing soda ammonia acids or chlorides cleaning agents containing 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 block...

Page 38: ...ect it from the mains Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Defrost the freezer compartment depending on model see Defrosting Take out all other removable parts for cleaning Adjustable shelf Place the shelf on a worktop covered with a soft material e g a tea towel Remove the trim 1 Pull the stainless steel trim off the shelf beginning at one side 2 Then pull the protectiv...

Page 39: ... stainless steel trim all drawers and the drawer lid depending on model These accessories should all be hand washed The following parts are suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher The maximum temperature of the dishwashing programme selected must not exceed 55 C Contact with natural dyes from carrots tomatoes and ketchup may discolour the plastic parts in the dishwasher This discolouration does not ...

Page 40: ... cool down quickly Place food back in the appliance and close the door When the temperature in the freezer compartment is low enough place food back in the freezer compartment and close the door Replacing the charcoal filters Charcoal filters with a KKF FF Active AirClean holder are available as optional accessories see Accessories Optional accessories Replace the charcoal filters in the holder ev...

Page 41: ... 41 Remove both charcoal filters and place the new filters with the framed edge pointing downwards in the holder Place the holder in the middle of the raised edge at the back of the shelf so that it clicks into position ...

Page 42: ...y a Miele authorised technician Problem Cause and remedy The appliance is not getting cold the interior lighting does not come on when the door is opened and the display is not lit up The appliance is not switched on and the mains connection symbol is lit up in the display Switch the appliance on The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly Insert the plug correctly into the socket The mains c...

Page 43: ... inside and or frozen at the same time Only open the appliance door or freezer compartment door when necessary and for as short a time as possible The required temperature will re establish itself after a while The appliance door and or freezer compartment door are not properly closed A thick layer of ice may have formed in the freezer compartment Close the door The required temperature will re es...

Page 44: ...s and less often and for shorter periods of time The temperature in the appliance rises This is not a fault The temperature is too high Adjust the temperature Check the temperature again after 24 hours The food begins to defrost The room temperature is lower than the ambient temperature for which the appliance is designed Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the compressor to switch of...

Page 45: ...ts up in the display the appliance does not get cold although the controls and the interior lighting are working Demo mode is switched on This allows the appliance to be presented in the showroom without the cooling system being switched on Do not activate this setting for domestic use Contact the Miele Service Department for information on deactivating Demo mode F0 to F9 appears in the display Th...

Page 46: ...a fault Danger of electric shock There are live electrical components under the lighting cover The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorised service technician Danger of injury from LED lighting Light intensity corresponds to laser beam class 1 1M The lighting covers must not be removed or damaged or be removed due to damage This could cause injury to your eyes Do not loo...

Page 47: ... the condensate channel and drain hole Food has frozen together The food packaging was not dry when placed in the freezer Use a blunt instrument e g a spoon handle or plastic scraper to prise it apart carefully The external walls of the appliance feel warm This is not a fault The warmth created by the evaporator is used to prevent condensation ...

Page 48: ...er that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises Cause and remedy Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level Do so by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance or place something underneath it The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture Move it away Drawers or shelv...

Page 49: ...blem could have been resolved as described in this booklet When contacting your Dealer or Miele please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance Guarantee U K In the U K the appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase However you must activate your cover by calling 0330 160 6640 or registering online at w...

Page 50: ...cording to EN 60335 The plug and mains connection cable must not come into contact with the back of the appliance as vibrations can cause damage to these components This in turn could result in a short circuit Do not plug in other appliances behind this appliance Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety o...

Page 51: ...nce Do not plug in other appliances behind this appliance In environments with high humidity condensation can build up on the external appliance panels This can lead to corrosion of the panels For prevention it is advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and or air conditioned room Make sure that the appliance door closes properly the ventilation gaps are not covered...

Page 52: ...ance and the air escapes at the top at the back of the housing unit A ventilation gap of at least 40 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance for air to circulate The ventilation cross sections in the plinth housing unit and above the appliance must each provide an unobstructed airflow of at least 200 cm to ensure that air can circulate without hindrance If ventilation grilles are to be i...

Page 53: ...specified It is essential to pay attention to the following Horizontal gap The gap between the appliance furniture door and the housing unit door above or below it must be at least 3 mm Vertical gap If the gap between the appliance furniture door and the adjoining housing unit door or wall on the hinged side is too small the appliance door could collide with the adjoining housing unit door or wall...

Page 54: ...e gap Weight of the furniture door Fitting a door front which is heavier than the maximum permitted could damage the hinges This can cause subsequent functional problems Before fitting furniture doors ensure that the weight of the door does not exceed the maximum permitted Appliance Maximum weight of furniture door in kg K 32222 i K 32223 i 17 K 32242 iF K 32243 iF 17 K 33222 i 17 K 34222 i K 3422...

Page 55: ...he appliance The spacers depending on model These ensure the gap required between the back of the appliance and the wall is maintained The bags depending on model located inside the metal grille heat exchanger These are important for the correct functioning of the appliance Their contents are non toxic and are not dangerous Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance Open the appliance do...

Page 56: ...unit They are no longer required because the furniture door is now fitted to the appliance door All the necessary parts are supplied or can be ordered from Miele Stainless steel front depending on model If your old appliance had different hinging and you cannot or do not wish to use your old door you can use a stainless steel front instead Contact Miele for information on suitable stainless steel ...

Page 57: ...on will be slightly higher Before installation ensure the housing unit is the correct size The specified ventilation cross sections must be maintained in order to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance Niche height mm A K 32222 i K 32223 i 874 890 K 32242 iF K 32243 iF 874 890 K 33222 i 1 024 1 040 K 34222 i K 34223 i 1 220 1 236 K 34242 iF K 34243 iF 1 220 1 236 ...

Page 58: ... hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this If the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened for example the opening angle can be limited to approx 90 The locking pins for limiting the door opening must be fitted before the appliance is installed Place the locking pins supplied for limiting the door opening into the hinges from above The door opening angle is now limited to approx 90 ...

Page 59: ...on on the appliance door can be adjusted To do this use an allen key to adjust the door hinges To reduce the opening angle Turn the Allen key clockwise This tightens the hinges and makes it harder to open the door wide To open the door fully Turn the Allen key anti clockwise The hinge is looser making it easier to open the door ...

Page 60: ...nd hinged If left hand hinging is required the hinges must be changed To change the door hinging you will need the following tools Open the appliance door Remove the shelves bottle shelf from the appliance door Lift off covers and Slightly loosen screws and in the hinges Push door outwards and take it off its hinges ...

Page 61: ... in on the opposite side If you have put locking pins into the hinges to stop the door opening too far Remove the locking pins from the top of the hinges Refitting the door Place the door with the outer side upwards on a stable surface Danger of injury Do not close the hinges Remove screws completely Replace the hinges in their diagonally opposite corners ...

Page 62: ...d Refit the locking pins into the top of the hinges to prevent the doors opening too far Changing the hinging of the freezer compartment door Open the freezer compartment door Flip the cover on bearing block down Unscrew bearing block and take off the freezer compartment door together with the bearing block Unscrew door catch ...

Page 63: ...to place on the opposite side having turned it by 180 C Plug the holes with stoppers supplied Fit bearing block together with freezer compartment door in position at the top then tighten bearing block securely Flip the cover on bearing block back up ...

Page 64: ...it against tipping Use a spirit level to align the housing unit The corners of the housing unit must be at a 90 angle to each other otherwise the furniture door will not align correctly with all 4 corners of the housing unit The required ventilation cross sections must be ensured see Installation Ventilation and Building in dimensions To install the appliance you will need the following tools ...

Page 65: ...f 140 cm or more Number depending on niche height Also contains additional installation parts for fitting large or divided furniture doors required for fitting the furniture door 8 4 Number depending on niche height Also contains additional installation parts for fitting large or divided furniture doors All fitting instructions given are for a right hand hinged appliance If you have converted the ...

Page 66: ...rely into the handle area of the door Use the pre drilled holes in the appliance door Push the appliance two thirds of the way into its niche When doing this make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped Tip To help you push it into position tie a piece of string around the plug to increase the length of the connection cable Then pull the cable by the end of the string through the housing un...

Page 67: ...over Secure part using screws loosely into the top left hand side of the appliance Do not tighten the screws so that you can adjust the position of this part Fit stopper onto fixing bracket Then screw fixing bracket using screws loosely into the bottom of the appliance Do not tighten the screws so that you can adjust the position of this part ...

Page 68: ...remove the protective foil from sealing strip Fix sealing strip flush with the front of the appliance on the door opening side 1 Position the sealing strip flush with the lower edge of the top fixing 2 Stick it down along its entire length ...

Page 69: ...t side walls On furniture with door fittings e g stubs seals etc the dimension of these must be taken into account when making sure there is a gap all round of 42 mm Pull the appliance forwards by the appropriate dimension The hinges and covers will now protrude by the dimension of the door fitting Tip Remove the door fittings This will ensure that the door is flush with the surrounding kitchen un...

Page 70: ...loose bracket against the furniture wall Secure fixing bracket to the housing unit side wall with screw Drill holes in the housing unit side walls if necessary Secure fixing bracket to the housing unit side walls using screws Drill holes in the housing unit side walls if necessary Important Push the protruding bracket using your thumb towards the housing unit wall whilst tightening the screws The ...

Page 71: ...pliance in the unit push the rods supplied in underneath the appliance between it and the floor of the housing unit Then secure handle to one of the rods Use the handle to push the rod into the guide as far as it will go Remove the handle and fit it to the other rod and push this into its guide as far as it will go Important Keep the handle somewhere safe in case you ever need to fit the appliance...

Page 72: ...s at least 16 19 mm thick A gap of 8 mm is set ex works between the appliance door and the fixing bracket Double check this gap and reset it if necessary Push fitting aids up to the height of the furniture door the lower edge X of the fitting aids must be at the same height as the upper edge of the furniture door being fitted see on the diagram Tip Push fitting aids together with the furniture fro...

Page 73: ...ign the fixing bracket centrally Attach the fixing bracket securely using at least 6 short chipboard screws On cassette doors only use 4 screws on the edges Drill holes in the furniture door if necessary Pull the fitting aids upwards to remove them Turn them around and fit them into the middle slots on the fixing bracket for safe keeping Fit side cover to the fixing bracket on the opposite side of...

Page 74: ...door and check the distance between the door and neighbouring furniture doors The gaps should be even Aligning the door Side adjustments X Slide the furniture door Height adjustment Y Use a screwdriver to adjust bolts A gap of 8 mm is set ex works between the appliance door and the fixing bracket This must only be adjusted within its permitted range ...

Page 75: ... niche and must not protrude Drill holes in the furniture door and fit screws Make sure the two metal edges are aligned Symbol Close the appliance door and the furniture door Depth adjustment Z Loosen screws at the top of the appliance door and screw on the fixing bracket at the bottom By moving the furniture door create a gap of 2 mm between the furniture door and the housing unit ...

Page 76: ... To make sure the appliance is correctly fitted The door must close properly The door must not touch the housing unit The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly To double check place a torch in the appliance and close the door Turn the lights out in the room If you can see any light shining out from the sides double check the installation ...

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