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Operating and installation instructions

Frost free fridge freezer
with dynamic cooling
KTN 12720 SD

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. 07 286 720

en - GB

Содержание KTN 12720 SD

Страница 1: ...ions Frost free fridge freezer with dynamic cooling KTN 12720 SD 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 07 286 720 en GB ...

Страница 2: ... Super freeze and Dynamic cooling 17 Super freeze 17 Dynamic cooling 18 Using the refrigerator efficiently 19 Different storage zones 19 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 20 When shopping for food 20 Storing food correctly 20 Fruit and vegetables 20 Unpacked meat and vegetables 21 Protein rich foods 21 Meat 21 Adjusting the interior fittings 22 Moving the shelves 22 Split shelf 22 ...

Страница 3: ...eaning the outer casing the interior and accessories 28 Ventilation gaps 28 Door seals 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 43 Contents ...

Страница 4: ... off button and indicator light bIn operation indicator light cRefrigerator section temperature display dSuper freeze button and indicator light eOn Off and temperature selector dial Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Страница 5: ...h On Off switch cButter and cheese compartment dRefrigerator shelves eDoor shelf Egg tray fInterior lighting gCondensate channel and drain hole hFruit and vegetable containers iBottle divider jBottle shelf Depending on model Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Страница 6: ... 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 your old appliance 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 sho...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 11: ...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 Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Disposal of ...

Страница 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...

Страница 13: ...rm indicator will light up It will go out when the temperature in the freezer section is cold enough The appliance will start cooling down and the interior light in the refrigerator section will come on if you open the door Allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it This will enable the temperature to get sufficiently low Switching off Using a coin turn the On Off selecto...

Страница 14: ... 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 section We recommend a temperature of 5 C in the middle of the refrigerator in the freezer section 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...

Страница 15: ...play The temperature display on the control panel always shows the required temperature However if frozen food is to be stored in the freezer section then a setting of between 3 C to 5 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 a...

Страница 16: ...arm The alarm will sound if the freezer section or refrigerator section door is left open for more than approx 60 seconds Switching on the alarm system The alarm system is always active It does not have to be switched on manually Switching the alarm off early The alarm stops and the indicator light goes out once the temperature in the freezer section is sufficiently cold or with the door alarm onc...

Страница 17: ... 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 function can...

Страница 18: ...s a good idea to switch on Dynamic cooling This way you can distribute the temperature inside the appliance to all areas more evenly so that all the food will be chilled to about the same degree The temperature is set as normal with the temperature control Dynamic cooling should also be selected when the ambient temperature in the room is high above approx 30 C and the room humidity level is high ...

Страница 19: ...ts ready meals dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream fresh dough cake mixtures pizza or quiche dough soft cheese and other dairy products pre 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 alcoh...

Страница 20: ...od to start deteriorating Storing food correctly Food should generally be stored covered or packaged This will prevent food smells from affecting other foods food from drying out and also any cross contamination of bacteria The growth of bacteria such as salmonella can be avoided by setting the correct temperature and maintaining good standards of hygiene Fruit and vegetables Fruit and vegetables ...

Страница 21: ...stored separately To avoid any microbiological cross contamination these foods may only be stored together if they are wrapped Protein rich foods Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others 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 an...

Страница 22: ... 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 remove it by pulling it forwards Replace th...

Страница 23: ... 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 section check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the temperature a...

Страница 24: ...bly 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 food or drinks in the freezer This causes a...

Страница 25: ...he appliance will run at normal power again Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different 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 other food cold in a steam oven Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry Do not use the liqu...

Страница 26: ...ple a spoon handle to remove 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 cooling drinks quickly make sure bottles are not left in the freezer for more than one hour as they could burst Freezing and storing food 26 ...

Страница 27: ...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...

Страница 28: ... and withdrawing 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 Clean the appliance at least once a month Accessories and shelves should all be hand washed only Clean the condensate channel and drain hole frequently so that condensate can drain away unhindered Use ...

Страница 29: ...me 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 appliance Plug in the appliance again and switch on using the On Off and temperature selector Place food back in the appliance and close the doors Cleaning and care 29 ...

Страница 30: ...ood been frozen at the same time This makes the compressor run for longer causing the temperature in the refrigerator section to fall automatically Super freeze has not switched itself off It switches itself off after 65 hours 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 ...

Страница 31: ...r section is not working Make sure that the temperature dial is not pointing to the 0 position If it is not pointing to the 0 position the lamp is defective Disconnect the appliance from the mains Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable Press the sides of the lamp cover forwards 1 a...

Страница 32: ...ault having followed these suggestions please contact the Miele Service Department 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 32 ...

Страница 33: ...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...

Страница 34: ...r of your appliance This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes 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 the date of delivery However you must ...

Страница 35: ...ly by an extension lead 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 mus...

Страница 36: ...s to operate 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 whic...

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

Страница 38: ...Appliance dimensions A B C KTN 12720 SD 1720 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 38 ...

Страница 39: ...b and mounting plate c Place a suitable object e g a spoon handle in gap d and slowly lever the handle towards the door Be careful not to let the spoon handle slip causing damage to the appliance The side section b can now be removed 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 oppos...

Страница 40: ...et g into the opposite side Unscrew hinge pin j and fit it into the neighbouring hole in the hinge bracket Turn cover f through 180 and fit it on the other side Remove cover caps k and unscrew hinge bracket l Turn hinge bracket l through 180 and screw into position on the opposite side Refit cover caps k on the opposite side Remove the plugs from the door bearing bushes in the top of the doors and...

Страница 41: ... 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 an allen key until mounting plate c lines up correctly Then tighten all 4 ...

Страница 42: ...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 42 ...

Страница 43: ...x and the ceiling to ensure that air can circulate without hindrance Otherwise the appliance has to work harder resulting in an increase in electricity consumption The larger the cross section the more efficient the appliance The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis When installed next to a wall c a distance of approx 50 mm is need...

Страница 44: ...Alteration rights reserved 1208 KTN 12720 SD M Nr 07 286 720 00 ...

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