Miele K 12421 SD Operating And Installation Manual

Refrigerator with dynamic cooling

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Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerator with Dynamic cooling
K 12421 SD
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. 09 290 820

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator with Dynamic cooling K 12421 SD 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 Cleaning and care ..........24 Cleaning the interior and accessories .
  • Page 4: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance a On/Off button d Menu symbol (Setting mode for the brightness b Super cool button level of the display) c Display e Super cool symbol If the appliance is not operated for f Temperature display some time, the display will revert automatically to the brightness level g Temperature selector button which has been set.
  • Page 5 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Dynamic cooling fan c Butter and cheese compartment d Egg tray e Adjustable shelves f Bottle rack g Bottle shelf h Condensate channel and drain hole i Fruit and vegetable containers...
  • 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 material damage.
  • Page 8: Technical Safety

    Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it should Before setting up the appliance, be installed in. In the event of a check it for any externally visible leakage, if the appliance is in a small damage.
  • Page 9 Faulty components must only be observed and regularly tested and replaced by genuine Miele original where there is any doubt, the spare parts. The manufacturer can only household wiring system should be guarantee the safety of the appliance inspected by a qualified electrician.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use build-up of gases and pose a danger to health. Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products Do not use a steam-cleaning containing propellants (e.g. spray appliance to clean this appliance. cans).
  • 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 sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not near to a heat source (radiator, Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
  • Page 13: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Before using for the first time Switching off Protective foil The stainless steel trim in the interior has a layer of protective foil to prevent ^ Press the On/Off button until the damage during transportation. display goes out. On stainless steel appliances, there will also be protective foil on the stainless The cooling system is switched off.
  • Page 14: Customising Settings

    Customising settings Settings mode X You can alter the brightness of the display s in Settings mode. Settings mode is represented in the ^ Press the Temperature button display by the Menu symbol X. The repeatedly until the brightness level following section describes how to required is reached.
  • Page 15: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature . . . in the refrigerator It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the appliance. Micro-organisms will cause food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influences the growth rate We recommend a temperature of 5 °C of these micro-organisms.
  • Page 16: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display To set the temperature between 5 and 7 °C to be slightly colder: The temperature display on the ^ Press the temperature selector button control panel always shows the repeatedly until the indicator for 5 °C required temperature.
  • Page 17: Super Cool And Dynamic Cooling

    Super cool and Dynamic cooling Super cool Dynamic cooling The Super cool function can be used to When the Dynamic cooling function is rapidly reduce the temperature in the not switched on, the natural circulation refrigerator to its lowest setting of air in the appliance will cause (depending on the room temperature).
  • Page 18 Super cool and Dynamic cooling Switching on Dynamic cooling ^ Press the Dynamic cooling button. The Dynamic cooling symbol ¢ will light up. The Dynamic cooling fan is now ready to operate. It will switch on automatically when the compressor switches on.
  • Page 19: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones should be kept at a temperature of approx. 4 °C. Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance, there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator. Do not store explosive materials in Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest the appliance or any products section of the appliance.
  • Page 20: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storing In The Refrigerator

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Food which is not suitable for Storing food correctly storing in the refrigerator Store food covered or packaged. This will prevent food smells from affecting Not all food is suitable for storing in a other food, food from drying out, and refrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C, also any cross-contamination of as some food does not tolerate cold...
  • Page 21: Unpacked Meat And Vegetables

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Examples of fruit and vegetables Meat which react strongly to the natural Meat should be stored unwrapped. gases given off by other types of fruit (Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat and vegetables are: loosely covered, and leave containers open).
  • Page 22: 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 23: Automatic Defrost

    Automatic defrost The refrigerator defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator whilst it is in use. You do not need to remove this, as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the warmth generated by the appliance.
  • Page 24: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care A range of Miele branded cleaning and – hard, abrasive sponges and conditioning products is available to brushes, e.g. pot scourers, order from Miele or from – melamine eraser blocks, www.miele-shop.com. – sharp metal scrapers. Make sure that water cannot...
  • Page 25: Appliance Door, Side Panels

    Cleaning and care Appliance door, side panels The temperature of the dishwasher programme must not exceed 55 °C. Remove any soiling from the Contact with some foodstuffs, such appliance door and side panels im- as carrots, tomatoes or ketchup can mediately.
  • Page 26: Ventilation Gaps

    Cleaning and care Ventilation gaps After cleaning ^ The ventilation gaps should be ^ Replace all shelves and accessories cleaned regularly with a brush or in the appliance. vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust ^ Reconnect to the mains and switch will increase the energy consumption the appliance back on.
  • Page 27: Problem Solving Guide

    Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele. If having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot remedy the fault, 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.
  • Page 28 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Do not cover or block the The appliance is The ventilation gaps have ventilation gaps. switching in too been covered over or frequently or for too become dusty. ^ Dust the ventilation gaps long.
  • Page 29 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The appliance is To save energy, the switching in too compressor runs at a lower frequently or for too speed, but for longer, when long. less cooling is required. The Super cool function The Super cool function is still switched on.
  • Page 30 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Disconnect the appliance The interior lighting The lighting switches itself from the mains. is not working. off automatically after approx. 15 minutes if the door is left open. If it does not come on when the door is opened briefly, but the temperature display ^ Press the sides of the...
  • Page 31: Noises

    Noises 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.
  • Page 32: 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 33: Information For Dealers

    Information for dealers Demo mode r To deactivate Demo mode ^ Press the On/Off button and the The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in Temperature button at the same time "Demo mode". In this mode the interior for approx.
  • Page 34: 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 regulations suitable replacement is obtained.
  • Page 35: Installation

    Further information is available from handle is fitted correctly. Should you your dealer. require further assistance please contact your Miele customer service Location centre. This appliance should be installed in a Climate range dry, well-ventilated room. It should not...
  • Page 36: Ventilation

    Installation Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation the ventilation gaps must not be covered over. The air inlet and outlet 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.
  • Page 37: Appliance Dimensions

    Installation Appliance dimensions K 12421 SD 1447 mm 600 mm 631 mm 1176 mm 646 mm...
  • Page 38: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied right-hand The hinge parts (hinge plate and hinged. If left-hand door hinging is hinge pin) must be screwed required, follow the instructions below. sufficiently tightly as otherwise the You will need the following tools: appliance door could fall off.
  • Page 39 Changing the door hinging ^ Pull out spacer pin p from beneath ^ Undo screws f and take hinge plate the left-hand side of the door. d off. ^ Open the door. ^ Undo the screw of hinge part g on ^ Holding the door at the bottom and hinge plate d slightly.
  • Page 40 Changing the door hinging ^ Using a screwdriver, remove spring clamp n from underneath the door and fit it on the opposite side. ^ Pull hinge pin e with washer o out of the door bearing bush from below. Important. The opening on washer ^ Unscrew upper hinge pin k using a o must be placed over the tab on suitable spanner.
  • Page 41 Changing the door hinging ^ Take the door and guide the upper Refitting the handle door bearing bush onto upper hinge pin k. Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when you refit the handle. The door seal will be damaged if the handle is fitted incorrectly.
  • Page 42 Changing the door hinging It is important to check that the side section of 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 section does touch the door seal when the door is opened:...
  • Page 43: Aligning The Appliance Door

    Aligning the appliance door The appliance door can be aligned to the housing using the outer long slots in the lower hinge plate. In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do.
  • Page 44: 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 built into a kitchen run (max. depth 580 mm) the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit.
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