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Operating and installation instructions
Fridge freezer
KT 12410 S
KT 12510 S
en - GB
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

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Fridge freezer KT 12410 S KT 12510 S en - GB 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Guide to the appliance ..........4 Caring for the environment .
  • Page 3 Contents Defrosting ............26 Refrigerator section .
  • Page 4: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance a On/Off and temperature selector c Light contact switch b Winter setting switch...
  • Page 5 Guide to the appliance a Freezer section shelf b Butter and cheese compartment c Refrigerator shelves d Door shelf/Egg tray e On/Off and temperature selector, interior lighting and winter setting switch f Condensate channel and drain hole g Fruit and vegetable containers h Bottle shelf...
  • Page 6: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment.
  • Page 7: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Any other usage is not supported by This appliance complies with all the manufacturer and could be relevant safety requirements. dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable Improper use can, however, present for damage resulting from incorrect or a risk of both personal injury and improper use or operation of the damage to property.
  • Page 8: Technical Safety

    Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety - air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and Before setting up the appliance, - contact the Service Department for check it for any externally visible advice. damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance.
  • Page 9 Thermostats switching on may Faulty components must only be produce sparks which could present a replaced by genuine Miele original fire hazard. Flammable compounds spare parts. The manufacturer can only could explode. guarantee the safety of the appliance...
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions If storing alcohol with a high build-up of gases and pose a danger to percentage proof in the refrigerator, health. make sure it is tightly closed and stored Do not use a steam-cleaning upright. appliance to defrost or clean this Danger of explosion.
  • Page 11: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives. Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g.
  • Page 12: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven). (radiator, oven).
  • Page 13 How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Drawers, shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the doors when Frequent opening of the door necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
  • Page 14: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Before using for the first time Switching off ^ Turn the On/Off and temperature Protective foil selector in an anti-clockwise direction The stainless steel trim to the interior from "1" back to the "0" position. You shelves and the door shelves has a will meet a little resistance, but this layer of protective foil to prevent...
  • Page 15: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct – bathwater and other household temperature for storing food in the thermometers are not very accurate. appliance. Micro-organisms will cause It is best to use an electronic food which is not stored at the correct thermometer.
  • Page 16: Setting The Temperature

    The correct temperature Setting the temperature The temperature is set with the On/Off and temperature selector. ^ Turn it to a setting between 1 and 7. The higher the setting, the lower the temperature in the appliance. A middle range setting is usually sufficient.
  • Page 17: Winter Setting

    Winter setting With very low ambient temperatures To freeze fresh food effectively, you at or below 18 °C the freezer section must activate the winter setting before may not be able to maintain its putting fresh food into the freezer temperature which could result in section.
  • Page 18: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones Do not store explosive materials in Due to the natural circulation of the air the appliance or any products in the appliance, there are different containing propellants (e.g. spray temperature zones in the refrigerator. cans).
  • Page 19: When Shopping For Food

    Using the refrigerator efficiently – Aubergines/egg plant, cucumber, Fruit and vegetables potatoes, peppers/capiscum, Fruit and vegetables may be stored tomatoes, courgettes/zucchini loose in the vegetable containers. – Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan However, you should bear in mind that aromas and flavours can transfer from one type of food to another (e.g.
  • Page 20: Unpacked Meats And Vegetables

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Unpacked meats and vegetables Meat Unpackaged meat and vegetables Meat should be stored unwrapped. should be stored separately. To avoid (Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat any microbiological loosely covered, and leave containers cross-contamination, these foods may open).
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. ^ Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards slightly until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support. It can then be raised or lowered to the required level.
  • Page 22: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the When buying frozen food to store in freezer section freezes through to the your freezer section, check core as quickly as possible, the –...
  • Page 23: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food Home freezing lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some Only freeze fresh food which is in a spices alters when frozen. good condition. – Do not place hot food or drinks in the Hints on home freezing freezer section.
  • Page 24: Approx. 24 Hours Before Placing Fresh Food In The Freezer Section

    Freezing and storing food Defrosting Approx. 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer section Frozen food can be defrosted in ^ Turn the On/Off and temperature different ways: selector to a medium or high (cold) – in a microwave oven, setting.
  • Page 25: Ice Cubes

    Freezing and storing food Ice cubes ^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water and place it at the bottom of the freezer section. ^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument, for example a spoon handle, to remove the ice tray from the freezer section.
  • Page 26: Defrosting

    Defrosting Refrigerator section Too thick a layer of ice will make it hard to remove freezer drawers, and in The refrigerator section defrosts certain circumstances can prevent the automatically. door from closing properly. Too thick a Condensate and frost can build up on layer of ice also reduces efficiency and the back wall of the refrigerator section increases energy consumption.
  • Page 27 Defrosting Before defrosting Do not use defrosting sprays or ^ The day before defrosting the freezer, de-icers as they might contain turn the On/Off and temperature substances which could damage selector to a medium to cold setting the plastic parts or which could (approx.
  • Page 28: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Before cleaning Make sure that water cannot get into ^ Switch off the appliance. the On/Off and temperature selector ^ Disconnect it from the mains. dial, the light or the ventilation gaps. ^ Take any food out of the appliance Do not let water get into the and store it in a cool place.
  • Page 29: Appliance Doors, Side Panels

    Cleaning and care ^ Clean the condensate channel and Ventilation gaps drain hole frequently, so that ^ The ventilation gaps should be condensate can drain away cleaned on a regular basis with a unhindered. Use a straw or similar to brush or vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 30: Problem Solving Guide

    . . . the appliance is switching in too Some minor problems can be corrected frequently and for too long. without contacting Miele. ^ Check whether the ventilation gaps What to do if . . . have been covered over or become dusty.
  • Page 31 Problem solving guide . . ? . . . the frozen food is thawing . . . the interior light cover is warm because the freezer is too warm. even though the door has not been opened for a while ^ Is the room temperature lower than the ambient temperature for which This is not a fault.
  • Page 32 If you still cannot remedy the fault Replace the lamp as quickly as having followed these suggestions, possible. please contact the Miele Service Otherwise the winter setting cannot Department. function if activated. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature, it is advisable not to...
  • Page 33: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can Brrrrr... 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.
  • Page 34: After Sales / Guarantee

    – your Miele Dealer – 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.
  • Page 35: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363) All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a local and national safety (BS 7671 in suitable replacement is obtained.
  • Page 36: Installation

    Installation Do not place any appliance which Climate range Ambient room temperature gives off heat, such as a toaster or microwave oven, on top of this +10°C to +32°C +16°C to +32°C appliance, as this would increase +16°C to +38°C the appliance's energy +16°C to +43°C consumption.
  • Page 37: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation Aligning the appliance ^ To align the appliance, adjust the feet using the spanner supplied.
  • Page 38: Appliance Dimensions

    Installation Appliance dimensions KT 12410 S 1425 mm 550 mm 628 mm KT 12510 S 1570 mm 550 mm 628 mm...
  • Page 39: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging 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.
  • Page 40 Changing the door hinging ^ 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 stoppers k, and unscrew hinge bracket l. ^ Turn hinge bracket l through 180°...
  • Page 41: Changing Over The Door Handle

    Changing the door hinging Changing over the door handle ^ Turn the handle 180° and fit to the opposite side. ^ Carefully remove cover a and stoppers b from the sides using a ^ First screw it at the side and then in flatheaded screwdriver.
  • Page 42: Building In The Appliance

    Building in 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 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.
  • Page 44 Alteration rights reserved / 2612 M.-Nr. 07 932 620 / 02 KT 12410 S, KT 12510 S...

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