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Operating and installation instructions

Frost free fridge freezer
KDN 12823 S

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

essential

to read these instructions

before it is installed or used for the
first time.

M.-Nr. 07 680 680

en - GB

Summary of Contents for KDN 12823 S

Page 1: ...on instructions Frost free fridge freezer KDN 12823 S To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time M Nr 07 680 680 en GB ...

Page 2: ...15 Switching the alarm off early 15 Super freeze 16 Super freeze 16 Using the refrigerator efficiently 17 Different storage zones 17 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 17 When shopping for food 18 Storing food correctly 18 Fruit and vegetables 18 Unpacked meats and vegetables 19 Protein rich foods 19 Meat 19 Adjusting the interior fittings 20 Moving the shelves 20 Split shelf 20 Adj...

Page 3: ...t 26 Cleaning and care 27 Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories 27 Ventilation gaps 27 Door seals 28 Problem solving guide 29 Noises 32 After Sales Guarantee 33 Electrical connection 34 Installation 35 Location 35 Climate range 36 Ventilation 36 Installation 36 Aligning the appliance 36 Appliance dimensions 37 Changing the door hinging 38 Aligning the appliance doors 44 Building i...

Page 4: ...aOn Off button bTemperature selector button cRefrigerator section temperature display dSuper freeze button and indicator light eAlarm off button and indicator light Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...eese compartment bAdjustable shelves cEgg tray dDoor shelf eCondensate channel and drain hole fFruit and vegetable containers gBottle divider hBottle shelf iFreezer drawers Depending on model Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...entially 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 It should be u...

Page 7: ...is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it by...

Page 8: ...age avoid 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 F...

Page 9: ...urer 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 socket and the plug has been withdrawn or the fuse from the fused spur connection unit has been withdrawn or the mains fuse has been disc...

Page 10: ...If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright Danger of explosion Do not store cans 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 ...

Page 11: ...iance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature e g a garage can lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature Do not 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 o...

Page 12: ...to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Only open the doors when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the doors for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way searching for an item will mean the door is open for longer Allow hot food and dri...

Page 13: ...ill come on if you open the door Allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low Cool pack Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours Switching off Press the On Off button until the temperature display goes out The...

Page 14: ...g 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 once it has been cooked as the high temperatures achieved whe...

Page 15: ...ower cut Depending on the temperature in the freezer you should check the condition of the food If food has defrosted or started to defrost check that it is still safe to use and if so use it as quickly as possible Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Door alarm The alarm will sound if the freezer section or refrigerator section door is left open for more than approx 60 se...

Page 16: ...ched on 24 hours beforehand Press the Super freeze button The Super freeze indicator light will come on The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 65 hours The indicator light will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again To save energy the Super freeze fu...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...helf 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 shelves in one after the other The shelf with the raised edge must be at the back Adjusting the door shelf bottle shelf Push the door bottle shelf upwards then remo...

Page 21: ...to lose moisture so they 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...

Page 22: ... 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 frozen Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer This causes alr...

Page 23: ... plates so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen When freezing make sure that food already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost Freezing large items If you wish to freeze large items such as a turkey...

Page 24: ...emove the ice tray from the freezer Ice cubes 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 When placing bottles in the freezer section for rapid cooling make sure they are not left in for more than one hour as they could burst Freezer tray The freezer tray is useful for freezing small items such as berrie...

Page 25: ...er for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the top drawer so that the food will be kept cold for as long as possible When placing fresh food in the freezer use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the food which is already frozen so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw The cool pack can also be used in a cool bag to keep...

Page 26: ...he appliance Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are kept clean and are never blocked so that condensate can flow away without hindrance Freezer section This appliance is equipped with a Frost free system The freezer section defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated by the condenser from time...

Page 27: ...equired in the event of a service call Before cleaning Switch the appliance off switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Use warm water with a little washing up liquid Wash all accessories and drawers by hand only Do...

Page 28: ...o deteriorate and become porous over time The door seals should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section Place food back in the refrigerator section close the appliance doors insert the plug in the socket and switch the appliance on Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freeze...

Page 29: ...ors have 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 the compressor is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether the ventilation gaps have been covered over or become dusty Check whether the metal grille heat exchanger at the bac...

Page 30: ...h food have been put in at once for freezing the ventilation gaps are blocked Once the problem has been resolved and the temperature in the freezer is sufficiently cold the alarm indicator light will go out and the alarm will stop the Super freeze indicator light and one of the temperature display lights are flashing at the same time There is a fault Call the Service Department the interior lighti...

Page 31: ...annel 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 31 ...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...e 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 34: ...ead 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 if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until ...

Page 35: ... an oven or a radiator The room temperature should not go above or below the climate range for which the appliance is designed The higher the ambient temperature of the room the more energy the appliance requires to operate Important tropical humid environments During periods of high humidity some condensation may appear on outside surfaces of cooling appliances This condensation will disappear wh...

Page 36: ...nal 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 To ensure sufficient ventilation the ventilation gaps must not be covered over The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis Installation Remove the cable clip from the back of the appl...

Page 37: ...Appliance dimensions A B C KDN 12823 S 1817 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 37 ...

Page 38: ...river a selection of Torx screwdrivers a spanner Two people are needed for changing the door hinging Removing the door handles Pull door handle a towards you Side section b slides back Pull side section b out of the guides on the mounting plate Undo the 4 screws Torx 15 in the mounting plate and remove the handle Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty holes Changi...

Page 39: ... off and place it to one side Carefully loosen cover e from above using a screwdriver and then take it off together with retaining plate f Then separate retaining plate f from cover e by pushing it slightly to the left Then pull the cover forwards and off Rotate retaining plate f by 180 Then fit cover e from the front over retaining plate f and slide it over to the right The writing must be visibl...

Page 40: ...ver j off Unscrew hinge plate k turn it through 180 and fit it on the opposite side Turn plastic cover h 180 and refit it in the centre of hinge plate k Refit cover j on the opposite side Remove cap l from the bearing bush in the door and refit on the opposite side Remove spring clamp m from underneath the door and fit it on the opposite side Changing the door hinging 40 ...

Page 41: ...ge plate e Screw hinge plate e into position on the opposite side using the two outer long slots only Do not use the middle hole because you will not be able to align the door later on Using a second person carefully tip the appliance backwards and then fit hinge pin b together with hinge bush c from below into hinge plate e on the left hand side Refit cover a on the left Place the lower door onto...

Page 42: ... 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 that when the door is closed it is flush with the side of the appliance If this is not the case tighten both grub screws a with a suitable allen key until mountin...

Page 43: ...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 the 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 43 ...

Page 44: ...e 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 refitted To align the upper door use the long outer slots in the middle hinge plate 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 ...

Page 45: ...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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