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Page 1: ...ructions Refrigerator K 9212 i K 9214 iF K 9412 i K 9414 iF 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 07 923 420 en GB ...

Page 2: ...rigerator efficiently 19 Different storage zones 19 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 19 When shopping for food 20 Storing food correctly 20 Fruit and vegetables 20 Unpacked meats and vegetables 21 Protein rich foods 21 Meat 21 Adjusting the interior fittings 22 Moving the shelves 22 Split shelf 22 Adjusting the door shelf bottle shelf 22 Freezing and storing food depending on mode...

Page 3: ...guide 31 Noises 34 After Sales Guarantee 35 Electrical connection 36 Installation 37 Location 37 Climate range 37 Ventilation 37 Before installing the appliance 38 Building in dimensions 39 Changing the door hinging 40 Appliance door 40 Freezer compartment door 41 Building in the appliance 42 Building into a peninsular run 42 Aligning the housing unit 42 Building in the appliance 43 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...aRefrigerator section temperature display bSuper cool button and indicator light cOn Off and temperature selector dial Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...nt bAdjustable shelves cCondensate channel and drain hole dFruit and vegetable containers eButter and cheese compartment fEgg tray gDoor shelf hInterior lighting iBottle shelf Depending on model Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...Optional accessories Bottle rack depending on model This bottle rack is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your dealer Guide to the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...ed as a domestic appliance to cool and store foodstuffs as well as to store deep frozen food freeze fresh food and to prepare ice 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 This appliance is not intended for use by people with reduced physical sensory or me...

Page 9: ...n 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 8 g ...

Page 10: ...hnician 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 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 wi...

Page 11: ...s or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could 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 pois...

Page 12: ...ng 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 Never use a steam cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this appliance Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make th...

Page 13: ...gerator 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 ...

Page 14: ...t cloth Switching on Using a coin turn the On Off dial in a clockwise direction away from the 0 position until the temperature display lights up Forcing the dial beyond its range will damage it Turn it only as far as it will go then turn it back again The appliance begins to cool down and the temperature required for the refrigerator shows in the temperature display The interior light will come on...

Page 15: ...ce off disconnect it from the mains defrost the freezer compartment depending on model clean the appliance out and leave the door ajar to air the appliance If during a long absence the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the door is left shut there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance Switching on and off 15 ...

Page 16: ...odel To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time a temperature of 18 C is required At this temperature the growth of micro organisms is generally halted As soon as the temperature rises above 10 C the micro organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long For this reason partially defrosted or defrosted food must not be re frozen Food may be re frozen o...

Page 17: ...hen be approx 18 C The temperature can be set slightly colder than the displayed temperature e g between 5 C and 3 C To do so turn the temperature dial slowly in a clockwise direction from e g 5 until the 5 flashes briefly in the temperature display The colder temperature is now set If the appliance door is opened very often or if large quantities of food are being stored in the appliance or if th...

Page 18: ...indicator light will come on The appliance will then work at full power to lower the temperature Switching off Super cool The Super cool function will switch itself off automatically after approx 6 hours The indicator light 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 sufficiently chilled Press the ...

Page 19: ...re 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 alcohol with a high percentage proof make sure it is tightly closed and store upright Do not store cooking oil in the refrigerator door Traces of oil can...

Page 20: ...ntainers However you should bear in mind that aromas and flavours can transfer from one type of food to another e g carrots absorb the smell and flavour of onions very easily Some food also gives off a natural gas ethylene which speeds up the rate at which other food perishes Some fruit and vegetables react strongly to this gas and should not be stored together Examples of fruit and vegetables whi...

Page 21: ...rs 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 leave containers open This permits air to circulate around the meat allowing the surface to dry slightly which helps prevent the growth of bacteria To prevent the risk of bacterial cross contamination do not let...

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: ... 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 be kept is reduc...

Page 24: ...lled 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 frozen Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increases the en...

Page 25: ...nt ways in a microwave oven in an oven using the Fan or Defrost setting at room temperature in the refrigerator the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the food cold in a steam oven Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry Pour it away and wash the container it was in the sink and your hands ...

Page 26: ...can be removed easily from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold running water for a short while Cooling drinks To cook drinks quickly place them in the refrigerator section and switch on the Super cool function If placing drinks in the freezer compartment to cool them quickly make sure bottles are not left for more than one hour as they could burst Freezing and storing ...

Page 27: ...defrost In normal 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 and do not not use any sharp edged or pointed instruments to aid the defrosting process They will damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance The freezer compartment...

Page 28: ...ed in the freezer compartment Closing the door in this instance will help retain warmth and speed up the defrosting process Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to aid the defrosting process Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Never place electric heaters or candles etc inside the appliance to defrost it They will damage plastic components Do not use defrosting s...

Page 29: ...less 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 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 Take out any removable parts e g shelves...

Page 30: ...ar basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance Door seal Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time The door seal should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the appl...

Page 31: ...er cool only switches itself off after 6 hours Check that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly Has a large amount of fresh food been frozen at the same time This makes the compressor run for longer causing the temperature in the refrigerator section to fall automatically For this reason no more than 2 kg of fresh food should be frozen at one time the appliance is switching in too ...

Page 32: ...ot working Has the refrigerator door been left open for too long The lighting switches itself off automatically after approx 15 minutes If it also does not come on when the door is opened briefly but the temperature display is working then the lamp is defective Disconnect the appliance from the mains Grasp the lamp cover at the top and at the bottom 1 and pull it forwards to remove 2 Unscrew the l...

Page 33: ...e 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 doors while waiting for the appliance to be serviced Problem solving guide 33 ...

Page 34: ... appliance expands Remember that the noise 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 pie...

Page 35: ... 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 36: ...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 37: ...32 C 16 C to 38 C 16 C to 43 C Operating in a room which is too cold will result in the cooling system switching off for too long causing the internal temperature in the appliance to rise with the risk of frozen food deteriorating and going off Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm The appliance housing unit must be constructed to allow sufficient space for ventilation The air inl...

Page 38: ... external rear wall of the appliance Do not remove the spacers from the back of the appliance These ensure the gap required between the back of the appliance and the wall is maintained Remove any cable clips from the back of the appliance Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance Installation 38 ...

Page 39: ...Niche height mm A K 9212 i K 9214 iF 874 890 K 9412 i K 9414 iF 1220 1236 Building in dimensions 39 200 cm 2 A 2100 200 cm 2 38 560 568 550 mm ...

Page 40: ...e pin c Tilt the door and lift it off Unscrew hinge plate d and replace it on the opposite side using the same screws Remove lower hinge pin e together with washer f and replace these on the opposite side The freezer compartment door now needs to be changed over if applicable see following page Replace the appliance door on lower hinge pin e Insert upper hinge pin c into the outer hole in hinge pl...

Page 41: ... together with the hinge plate Unscrew door catch d Screw door catch d into place on the opposite side having turned it by 180 Fit the freezer compartment door c in position at the top e then tighten the hinge plate securely b Close the cover on hinge plate a Plug the holes with stoppers f Changing the door hinging 41 ...

Page 42: ... unit Before installing the appliance the housing unit must be carefully aligned using a spirit level The housing unit corners must be at right angles as otherwise the appliance furniture door will not align correctly with the 4 corners of the unit Align the furniture door with the hinges Preparing the appliance Slide cover strip a into the holder as shown with the bumps facing downwards The bumps...

Page 43: ...he sealing strip can be trimmed to size along the lower edge of bracket b Push the appliance into its housing unit When doing this make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped Push in the appliance until the front edges of bracket b and hinge plates e and f are flush with the front edge of the housing Align the appliance height from above on both sides using adjusting screw g Building in th...

Page 44: ...er a and cap all the holes with stoppers l and m Secure door fixings n to the appliance door with screw o 3 9 x 9 5 mm to suit the position of the handle Very large doors will require several door fixings Open the door right out and push fixing guides p into door fixings n Position the furniture door onto the appliance door and secure fixing guides p to the furniture door using screws q 4 x 14 mm ...

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