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Operating and installation instructions

Refrigerator with DynamicCooling
K 11820 SD
K 12820 SD
K 12820 SD edt/cs

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. 09 433 420

en - AU

Summary of Contents for K 12820 SD edt

Page 1: ...frigerator with DynamicCooling K 11820 SD K 12820 SD K 12820 SD edt cs 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 09 433 420 en AU ...

Page 2: ...ciently 21 Different storage zones 21 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 22 When shopping for food 23 Storing food correctly 23 Fruit and vegetables 23 Protein rich foods 23 Adjusting the interior fittings 24 Moving the shelves 24 Split shelf 24 Adjusting the door shelf bottle shelf 24 Automatic defrost 26 Cleaning and care 27 Cleaning the interior and accessories 27 Cleaning the do...

Page 3: ...35 Location 35 Climate range 36 Ventilation 36 Installation 36 Aligning the appliance 36 Supporting the appliance door 36 Appliance dimensions 37 Changing the door hinging 38 Aligning the appliance door 43 Building in the appliance 44 Contents ...

Page 4: ...aOn Off button bTemperature selector button cTemperature display dSuperCool button and indicator light eDynamicCooling button and indicator light Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...aDynamic cooling fan bButter and cheese compartment cEgg tray dAdjustable shelves eBottle rack fBottle divider gCondensate channel and drain hole hFruit and vegetable containers Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ... be potentially 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 and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal The plug must be rendered useless and...

Page 7: ...damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner Correct application This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms bed breakfasts and other typical living quarters This does not include common shared facilities or commercial faci...

Page 8: ...s or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for their safety and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse Safety with children Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use ...

Page 9: ...eenhouse 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 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 pa...

Page 10: ...ontinuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and tested regularly and where there is any doubt the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved servi...

Page 11: ...electrical appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician The manufacturer s warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele approved service technician Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele Original spare parts The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used Correct use Th...

Page 12: ...ot operate any electrical equipment e g an electric ice cream maker inside the appliance Danger of sparking and explosion If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright in the refrigerator Danger of explosion Food stored for too long may present a risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors including the freshness and quali...

Page 13: ...eal to deteriorate and become porous with time Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Do not use sharp edged objects to remove frost and ice separate frozen foods They will damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance Never place electric heaters or candles in the applianc...

Page 14: ...n from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the refrigerant channels in the condenser bending any pipework or scratching the surface coating Splashes of refrigerant can harm the eyes Warning and Safety instructions 14 ...

Page 15: ... the room temperature is high Where the cross section of the air inlet and outlet is not covered and kept free of dust Where the air inlets and outlets are covered or dusty The compressor and the metal grille heat exchanger on the rear wall of the appliance must be dusted at least once a year Dust deposits on the compressor and metal grille heat exchanger increase energy consumption Temperature se...

Page 16: ...od in the appliance as quickly as possible on your return home When food is taken out of the refrigerator be sure to put it back before it becomes warm Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance Warm food and food brought in from room temperature add heat to the appliance The appliance will try to cool down and the running time of the compressor will increase Store...

Page 17: ...e temperature display will light up The appliance begins to cool down and the temperature required shows in the temperature display The interior light will come on when the door is opened Switching off Press the On Off button until the temperature display goes out The cooling system is switched off Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer perio...

Page 18: ...is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures climate ranges Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed in the refrigerator We recommend a temperature of 5 C in the middle of the refrigerator Setting the temperature Press the temperature button repeatedly until the indicator light for the temperature you want lights up in the display The first time you press the button ...

Page 19: ...nue to operate at normal power DynamicCooling m When the DynamicCooling function is not switched on the natural circulation of air in the appliance will cause different temperature zones in the refrigerator as the cold heavy air will sink to the lowest section of the appliance You should bear this in mind when placing food in the appliance see Using the refrigerator efficiently However if you are ...

Page 20: ...Switching off DynamicCooling Press the DynamicCooling button m The DynamicCooling indicator light will go out The fan automatically switches off when the door is open SuperCool and DynamicCooling 20 ...

Page 21: ... the various zones is less pronounced Warmest area The warmest area is in the top section of the door Use this for storing butter and cheese Coldest area The coldest area in the refrigerator is directly above the fruit and vegetable drawers Use this for all delicate and highly perishable food e g fish meat poultry sausage products ready meals dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream fresh do...

Page 22: ...frigerator Do not cover the fan in the rear wall of the refrigerator as this is essential for keeping the appliance cool Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator Not all food is suitable for refrigeration at temperatures below 5 C Depending on the type of food storing in a refrigerator for too long can alter the appearance consistency taste and or vitamin content of food Foods which shoul...

Page 23: ... in the refrigerator and or freezer immediately on your arrival home Storing food correctly Food should generally be stored covered or wrapped This will prevent food smells from affecting other foods food from drying out and also any cross contamination of bacteria This is especially important for storing animal products The shelf life of food can be significantly increased by setting the correct ...

Page 24: ...ivided The front section can be pushed under the rear section Lightly push the rear glass shelf from underneath 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 shelves in one aft...

Page 25: ...f necessary Pull the container right out and then lift it up and off Push the runners back in again to avoid injury or damage To replace a container place it back on the fully extended runners a The front of the runners must be right up against the front of the container b Then push the container back in c Adjusting the interior fittings 25 ...

Page 26: ...as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the warmth generated by the appliance The condensate is drained away via a channel and drain hole into an evaporation system at the back of the appliance Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are kept clean and are never blocked so that condensate can flow away without hindrance Automatic defrost 26 ...

Page 27: ...rd abrasive sponges and brushes e g pot scourers dirt erasers sharp metal scrapers Before cleaning Switch off the appliance Disconnect the appliance from the mains Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse 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 interior and ac...

Page 28: ...th a solution of warm water and a little washing up liquid applied with a soft sponge After cleaning wipe the outer surfaces with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth The following applies to the stainless steel door The appliance door is treated with a high quality surface coating It protects against soiling and facilitates cleaning and care Do not use the following on the appliance doors Stain...

Page 29: ...ing 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 back in the appliance Reconnect the appliance to the electricity supply and switch it on Switch on the SuperCool function for a short time so that the appliance can cool down quickly Place the food back in the appliance and close the door Cleani...

Page 30: ...low Set a warmer temperature The SuperCool function is switched on It switches off automatically after 6 12 hours the compressor is switching on too frequently and for too long Check whether the ventilation gaps have been covered or become dusty Check whether the compressor and the metal grille heat exchanger at the back of the appliance has become too dusty The appliance door has been opened too ...

Page 31: ... the condensate channel and drain hole If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact Miele To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced Problem solving guide 31 ...

Page 32: ...e the appliance 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 piece ...

Page 33: ...red Agent or Miele You will find the address and telephone number of Miele on the back cover of the manual When contacting your Chartered Agent or Miele please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance After Sales 33 ...

Page 34: ...p of 3 mm in the switch 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 Nor should other appliances be plugged into a socket located directly behind the wine conditioning unit Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead ...

Page 35: ...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 Please note the following when installing the appliance The mains connection socket must not be located directly behind the appliance and must be easily accessible The plug and mains connection cable must not come into contact with the rear of the a...

Page 36: ...risk of 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 They should also be dusted on a regular basis Installation Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance Carefully push the app...

Page 37: ...Appliance dimensions A B C K 11820 SD K 12820 SD K 12820 SD edt cs 1 850 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 37 ...

Page 38: ... people are needed to change the door hinging Removing the door handle Pull door handle a towards you Side section b slides back Pull side section b firmly back out of the guides on the mounting plate see arrow Undo the 4 TX 15 screws in the mounting plate and remove the handle Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty holes Changing the door hinging 38 ...

Page 39: ...and place it to one side Carefully release 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 visible Re...

Page 40: ... a with disc b and foot c upwards to remove them Remove cover d Undo screws e and take hinge plate f off Slightly loosen bearing screw h from hinge plate f Screw it into the hole on the other side of hinge plate f and then tighten the screw again Place cap d in the other hole Remove cover g and fit it into the holes on the opposite side Changing the door hinging 40 ...

Page 41: ... a as far as it will go Reinsert hinge pin a with disc b and foot c Important The lug on the hinge pin must face backwards Place the door onto hinge pin a Close the appliance door Fit hinge plate c onto the opposite side and secure it with screws d Fit covers a and b to their opposite sides Realign the door with the appliance housing again using the long slots in the lower hinge plate Then tighten...

Page 42: ... lines up correctly Then tighten all 4 fixing screws b Slide the side section of the handle d into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place It is important to check that the side section of the handle d does not come into contact with the door seal when opening the door as this would damage the door seal permanently If after you have refitted the handle you find that the side se...

Page 43: ...ion the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what happens next 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 tighten screws b again Screw a does not need to be refitted Aligning the appliance door 43 ...

Page 44: ...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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