Miele K 12012 S Operating And Installation Instructions

							Metal grille (heat exchanger)
and compressor at the back of
the appliance
The metal grille (heat exchanger) and
compressor at the back of the
appliance should be dusted at least
once a year. A build-up of dust will
increase the energy consumption of the
appliance.
When cleaning, make sure that the
pipework and other components do
not get broken or damaged in any
way.
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 appliance.
^Reconnect to the mains and switch
the appliance back on.
^Place food back in the appliance and
close the door.
Cleaning and care
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							Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with
current local and national safety
regulations. Repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
Some minor problems can be corrected
without contacting Miele.
What to do if...
. . . the appliance does not get cold.
^Make sure that the On/Off and
temperature selector is not set at 0.
^Check that the plug is correctly
inserted into the socket and switched
on.
^Check that the fuse is not defective
and the mains fuse has not tripped. If
it has there could be a fault with the
household electrical wiring, the
refrigerator or another electrical
appliance. Contact a qualified
electrician or Miele.
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator
is too low.
^
Turn the On/Off and temperature
selector to a lower setting.
^
Check that the freezer compartment
door (depending on model) 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 to fall automatically.
No more than 2 kg of fresh food
should be frozen at one time.
^Is the winter setting (depending on
model) switched on?
. . . the appliance is switching in too
frequently and for too long.
^Check whether the ventilation gaps
have been covered over or become
dusty.
^Check whether the compressor and
the metal grille (heat exchanger) at
the back of the appliance have
become dusty.
^The refrigerator and freezer
compartment doors have been
opened too frequently, or a large
amount of fresh food has been put in
at the same time for freezing.
^Check that the door has been closed
properly.
^
Check to see whether a thick layer of
ice has built up in the freezer
compartment. If it has, then the
freezer compartment will need
defrosting.
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							. . . the frozen food is thawing
because the freezer compartment is
too warm.
^Is the room temperature lower than
the ambient temperature for which
the appliance is designed?
If so, increase the temperature of the
room.
Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the cooling system to switch
off for too long, causing the freezer
compartment to become too warm.
^On appliances that havewinter
setting, switch the winter setting on
(see Using the winter setting).
. . . food has frozen together.
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it
apart carefully.
. . . there is a thick layer of ice in the
freezer compartment.
^
Check whether the freezer
compartment door closes properly.
^
Defrost and then clean the freezer
compartment.
Too thick a layer of ice reduces
efficiency and increases energy
consumption.. . . the interior light is warm even
though the door has not been
opened for a while (only on models
with a freezer compartment).
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
compartment to become too warm.
With the winter setting activated, the
interior light will come on
automatically, even with the door
closed, if the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance drops
below 18 °C. This warms up the
temperature inside the refrigerator
section.
The warmth created by the light being
on causes the compressor to start up
more frequently and thus lower the
temperature in the freezer compartment
again.
Please be aware that the appliance will
not work properly if the ambient
temperature drops below 10°C, even
with the winter setting activated. If this
happens you will need to increase the
ambient temperature in the room in
which the appliance is installed.
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							. . . the interior lighting in the
refrigerator is not working.
^First check whether the light contact
switch is sticking or the On/Off and
temperature selector is at 0.
If this is not the case, then the lamp is
defective.
Replace the lamp as quickly as
possible.
Otherwise the winter setting cannot
function if activated.
^Disconnect the appliance from the
mains.
^
Reach under the back of 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.
^
Fit the new lamp and 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 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.
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							Normal noises What causes them
Brrrrr...Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can
get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.
Blubb, blubb....A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.
Click....Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
motor on and off.
Sssrrrrr....On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.
Creak ...Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the
appliance expands.
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
Noises that you can
easily rectifyWhat 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, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking:Check
all removable items and refit them correctly.
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against
each other?Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of
the appliance:Remove the clips.
Noises
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							In the event of a fault which you cannot
correct yourself, or if the appliance is
under guarantee, please contact:
–your Miele Dealer
or
–Miele
(see back cover for contact details).
When contacting your Dealer or Miele,
please quote the model and serial
number 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.
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 the date of
purchase. However, you must activate
your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or
registering online at www.miele.co.uk.
After Sales / Guarantee
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							Electrical connection U.K.
All electrical work should be carried out
by a suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
local and national safety regulations
(BS 7671 in the UK).
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for
connection to an a.c. single phase
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.
Please ensure that the connection data
quoted on the data plate match the
household mains supply.
Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible. For extra safety it is
advisable to protect the appliance with
a suitable residual current device
(RCD).
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).
This appliance must 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 the specification of the product.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 a
suitable replacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is
embossed in words in the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of the
plug fitted).
Replacement fuses should be ASTA
approved to BS 1362 and have the
correct rating. Replacement fuses and
fuse covers may be purchased from
your local electrical supplier.
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
Electrical connection
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							Do not place any appliance which
gives off heat, such as a toaster or
microwave oven, on top of this
appliance, as this would increase
the appliances energy
consumption.
This appliance must not be installed
directly next to another refrigerator
or freezer.
It does not have side-wall heating,
so installation next to another
refrigerator or freezer could cause a
build-up of condensation between
them.
Further information is available from
your dealer.
Location
This appliance should not be installed
where it is exposed to direct sunlight or
directly adjacent to a heat-producing
appliance such as an oven or a
radiator. The higher the ambient
temperature of the room, the more
energy the appliance requires to
operate.
The appliance should be installed in a
dry well ventilated room.
Important: tropical / humid
environments
During periods of high humidity,
some condensation may appear on
outside surfaces of cooling
appliances. This condensation will
disappear when humidity levels
drop. For prevention, it is advisable
to install the appliance with sufficient
ventilation in a dry and/or an
air-conditioned room.
Please ensure that doors are closing
and sealing properly.
Please ensure that the appliance is
installed in accordance with these
installation instructions and that the
handle is fitted correctly. Should you
require further assistance please
contact your Miele customer service
centre.
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+10 °C to +32 °C
+16 °C to +32 °C
+16 °C to +38 °C
+16 °C to +43 °C
Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the cooling system to switch
off for too long, causing the internal
temperature in the appliance to rise
with the risk of food deteriorating and
going off.
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							Ventilation
Air at the back of the appliance gets
warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,
the ventilation gaps 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 appliance.
^Check that all parts at the back of the
appliance are unhindered. Carefully
remove any hindrance.
^Carefully push the appliance into
position with its back against the wall.
Aligning the appliance
^To align the appliance, adjust the feet
using a suitable spanner.
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							Appliance dimensions
ABC
K 12010 S-2850 mm 550 mm 610 mm
K 12012 S-2850 mm 550 mm 610 mm
K 12020 S-1850 mm 600 mm 610 mm
K 12022 S-1850 mm 600 mm 610 mm
K 12023 S-2851 mm 602 mm 611 mm
K 12024 S-2851 mm 602 mm 611 mm
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