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The appliance is supplied right hand
hinged. If left hand door hinging is
required, follow the instructions below.

It is essential that the changing of
the door hinging is carried out by
two people.

In the following illustration the doors
are not shown in the closed position
to make it easier to see what
happens next.

Close the lower appliance door.

Undo screw

on the lower door

bearing

Open the lower door carefully, and
pull it upwards and off.

Take hinge pin

out of the door

bearing and place to to one side.

Unscrew door bearing

and screw

it into position on the opposite side.

Remove cover

and refit on the

opposite side.

With the upper door closed, pull
hinge pin

downwards to remove it.

Open the upper door carefully, and
pull it downwards and off.

Take care not to lose the washers.

Remove cover

, and unscrew hinge

bracket

Refit bracket

and cover

turned

through 180° on the opposite side.

Screw hinge bracket

into the

opposite side.

Changing the door hinging

Summary of Contents for KT 12410 S

Page 1: ...on instructions Fridge freezer KT 12410 S KT 12510 S 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 07 932 620 en GB ...

Page 2: ...hopping for food 19 Storing food correctly 19 Fruit and vegetables 19 Unpacked meats and vegetables 20 Protein rich foods 20 Meat 20 Adjusting the interior fittings 21 Moving the shelves 21 Split shelf 21 Adjusting the door shelf bottle shelf 21 Freezing and storing food 22 Maximum freezing capacity 22 Freezing fresh food 22 Storing frozen food 22 Home freezing 23 Hints on home freezing 23 Packing...

Page 3: ...s 29 Ventilation gaps 29 Door seal 29 Problem solving guide 30 Noises 33 After Sales Guarantee 34 Electrical connection 35 Electrical connection U K 35 Installation 36 Location 36 Climate range 36 Ventilation 36 Installation 36 Aligning the appliance 37 Appliance dimensions 38 Changing the door hinging 39 Building in the appliance 42 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...aOn Off and temperature selector bWinter setting switch cLight contact switch Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...se compartment cRefrigerator shelves dDoor shelf Egg tray eOn Off and temperature selector interior lighting and winter setting switch fCondensate channel and drain hole gFruit and vegetable containers hBottle shelf 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: ...ep 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 can only be used by people with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised whilst u...

Page 8: ...oid 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 eve...

Page 9: ...the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used This appliance must not be used in a non stationary location e g on a ship In 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 gua...

Page 10: ...mage the plastic parts Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause the build up of gases and pose a danger to health Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this appliance Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals as these...

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: ...xchanger dusted at least once a year Dust build up on the compressor and metal grille heat exchanger Temperature setting with a thermostat which is approximate set in stages With a medium setting of 2 to 3 With a higher setting the lower the temperature the higher the energy consumption Temperature setting with a thermostat which is exact to the degree digital display Larder section 8 to 12 C On a...

Page 13: ...s possible Replace any food removed rapidly 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 works harder to cool down and the compressor runs for longer periods Store food covered or packaged The evaporation or condensation of liquids will cause a loss...

Page 14: ...d inside the appliance allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it Switching off Turn the On Off and temperature selector in an anti clockwise direction from 1 back to the 0 position You will meet a little resistance but this should be ignored The interior light will not come on when you open the door and the cooling process will be switched off Switching off for longer pe...

Page 15: ...ater and 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...

Page 16: ...ually sufficient However if frozen food is to be stored in the freezer section then a setting of between 4 and 7 is recommended to ensure that the required temperature in the freezer section is maintained It is also advisable to set the temperature within this range if the doors are opened frequently large quantities of food are stored inside the appliance there is a high ambient temperature The c...

Page 17: ...food effectively you must activate the winter setting before putting fresh food into the freezer section This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nutrients vitamins flavours and appearance It is not necessary to activate the winter setting when putting in food that is already frozen when freezing up to 1 kg fresh food in any one day Activating Activate the winter setting 24 hours before pu...

Page 18: ...t 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 food which contains a lot of fat or oil make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks Food must not touch the back w...

Page 19: ...of hygiene Fruit and vegetables Fruit and vegetables may be stored loose in the vegetable containers 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...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...re You can tell if this has happened by the amount of liquid around the food If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture 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 secti...

Page 23: ...or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film Do not season fresh food 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 food or drinks in the freezer section This causes already frozen food to thaw and incre...

Page 24: ...ven 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 other 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 Danger of salmonella p...

Page 25: ...on handle to remove the ice tray from the freezer section 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 cooling drinks quickly in the freezer section make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour as they could burst Freezing and storing food 25 ...

Page 26: ...e appliance door has been opened frequently or left open for a while whether a large quantity of fresh food has been placed in the freezer section at once whether there has been an increase in the humidity in the room Too thick a layer of ice will make it hard to remove freezer drawers and in certain circumstances can prevent the door from closing properly Too thick a layer of ice also reduces eff...

Page 27: ...s etc inside the appliance to defrost it They will damage plastic parts 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 Deactivate the winter setting and switch the appliance off Disconnect it from the mains Open the freezer section door Use a sponge or towel to soak ...

Page 28: ...ive sponges and brushes e g pot scourers melamine eraser blocks sharp metal scrapers Before cleaning Switch off the appliance Disconnect it from the mains Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Defrost the freezer section Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning Cleaning the interior and accessories Clean the appliance at least once a month Remove soiling imme...

Page 29: ...t After cleaning wipe with clean water and dry with a soft cloth Ventilation gaps The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance Back of appliance compressor and metal grille The compressor and the metal grille at the back of the appliance heat exchanger must be dusted at least once a...

Page 30: ...n 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 to fall automatically For this reason do not exceed the maximum quantity of food that can be frozen at once see the data plate Has the winter setting been activated the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long Check wh...

Page 31: ... door has not been opened for a while This is not a fault This appliance is equipped with a winter setting If the ambient temperature surrounding the appliance drops to below 18 C and the winter setting is not activated the compressor will run less often causing the freezer section to become too warm With the winter setting activated the interior light will come on automatically even with the door...

Page 32: ...f the light cover and pull the cover off Remove the lamp and replace with a new one Lamp specification 220 240 V E 14 cap See the old lamp for the Wattage required Replace the cover the floor of the refrigerator section is wet The condensate drain hole is blocked Clean the condensate channel and drain hole If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact the Mi...

Page 33: ... 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 34: ... 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 35: ... not be connected to 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 t...

Page 36: ...Climate range The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of the 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 16 C to 38 C 16 C to 43 C 10 C to 38 C 10 C to 43 C Operating in a room which is too cold...

Page 37: ...Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Installation 37 ...

Page 38: ...Appliance dimensions A B C KT 12410 S KT 12510 S 1425 mm 1570 mm 550 mm 550 mm 628 mm 628 mm Installation 38 ...

Page 39: ... Open the lower door carefully and pull it upwards and off Take hinge pin c out of the door bearing and place to to one side Unscrew door bearing b and screw it into position on the opposite side Remove cover d and refit on the opposite side With the upper door closed pull hinge pin e downwards to remove it Open the upper door carefully and pull it downwards and off Take care not to lose the washe...

Page 40: ... door bearing bushes in the doors and refit on the opposite side Hang the upper door on hinge pin j and then close the appliance door Push hinge pin e with the longer section at the top from below into hinge bracket l in the upper door Hang the lower appliance door on hinge pin e Fit hinge pin c from below into the lower door Slowly close the lower door As you do so hinge pin c will slide into the...

Page 41: ...move cover c Be careful not to let the tool slip causing damage to the appliance Loosen screws e on the handle side and in the middle and remove handle f Turn the handle 180 and fit to the opposite side First screw it at the side and then in the middle g In the same way replace cover a and stoppers b on the opposite side Replace centre cover c by engaging it first on the left and then on the right...

Page 42: ...nd outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis When installed next to a wall d a distance of approx 30 mm is needed on the hinge side between the wall d and the appliance b so that the doors have sufficient space for opening When securing to adjoining furniture or if a spacer is fitted between the appliance and the wall please note the following Check ...

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