Miele K 31222 Ui Operating And Installation Instructions
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- Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Refrigerators To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be- fore installation or use. en-US M.-Nr. 10 865 900...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 5 Caring for the environment ................ 12 How to save energy..................... 13 Guide to the appliance .................. 15 Control panel ......................15 Accessories ......................17 Accessories supplied .................. 17 Optional accessories.................. 17 Switching on and off ................... 19 Before first use ...................... - Page 3 Contents Defrosting...................... 32 Cleaning and care .................... 33 Cleaning agents..................... 33 Preparing the appliance for cleaning..............34 Cleaning the interior and accessories ..............35 Cleaning the door seal ..................36 Cleaning the ventilation grilles................36 Cleaning the compressor at the back of the appliance ........36 Starting up the appliance after cleaning ...............
- Page 4 Contents Installing a continuous toe-kick facing..............60 Securing the appliance in the niche ..............61 Fitting the cabinet door ..................61...
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
The appliance is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in- correct use of the appliance. - Page 6 In the event of any damage: – avoid open flames and anything that creates a spark, – disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several min- utes, and – contact Miele Technical Service.
- Page 7 Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured if it has been connected to the electricity supply. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele au- thorized technician in order to protect the user from harm. ...
- Page 8 Any manufacturer's warranty will be void if the appliance is not re- paired by a Miele approved service technician. Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original parts. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance.
- Page 9 Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage in- structions. Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid. Cleaning and maintenance ...
- Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health. California Proposition 65 – This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
- Page 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Dispose of them separately from the appliance. Ensure that the appliance is not stored in the vicinity of gasoline or inflammable gases and liquids during and after disposal. Make sure that the coolant pipework is not damaged during dis- posal to avoid uncontrolled leakage of oil and coolant (see data plate for coolant type).
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Page 12: Caring For The Environment
Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed. -
Page 13: How To Save Energy
How to save energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Installation/main- In a ventilated room In an enclosed, poorly venti- tenance lated room Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight light Away from heat sources Near a heat source (heater (heater element, oven) element, oven) At an ideal room tempera-... - Page 14 How to save energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption The drawers and shelves are in the original arrangement. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the necessary and for as short a door for long periods will time as possible. Store food cause a loss of coldness.
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Page 15: Guide To The Appliance
Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off button e Automatic SuperCool symbol b Automatic SuperCool button f Lock symbol c Display g Temperature display d Menu symbol h Temperature selector button (Settings mode for: i Alarm off button switching the safety lock on/off) - Page 16 Guide to the appliance a Control panel with display b Interior lighting (depending on model) c Egg tray/door shelf d Adjustable rack e Condensate channel and drain hole f Fruit and vegetable drawer g Bottle shelf with bottle holder h Ventilation grille...
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Page 17: Accessories
Guide to the appliance Optional accessories Accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and Accessories supplied care products are available for your ap- pliance. Bottle holder Accessories are available to order via the Miele Webstore, from Miele di- rectly (see back cover for contact de- tails) or from your Miele dealer. - Page 18 Guide to the appliance KKF-FF Active AirClean carbon filter with holder Carbon filters neutralize unpleasant odors in the refrigerator section for im- proved air quality. The carbon filter holder clips onto the protective strip at the back of the shelf and can be moved as necessary.
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Page 19: Switching On And Off
Switching on and off Before first use Switching on the appliance To enable the temperature to get suffi- Packaging material ciently cold inside the appliance, allow Remove all packaging material from the appliance to run for some time be- the inside of the appliance. -
Page 20: Turning Off For Longer Periods Of Time
Switching on and off Turning off for longer periods of time If, during a long absence, the ap- pliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left shut, there is a danger of bacteria building up inside the appliance. It is essential to clean the appliance. -
Page 21: The Correct Temperature
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct . . . in the refrigerator section temperature for storing food in the ap- We recommend a temperature of 39°F pliance. Bacteria will cause food which (4°C) in the refrigerator section. is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly. -
Page 22: Temperature Display
The correct temperature Temperature display In normal operation the temperature display shows the required tempera- ture. Setting the temperature If the appliance door is opened very of- ten, or if large quantities of food are be- ing stored in the appliance, or if the am- bient temperature is high, it is advisable to set the temperature between 37°F (3°C) and 41°F (5°C). -
Page 23: Using Automatic Supercool
Using Automatic SuperCool Automatic SuperCool function The Automatic SuperCool function can be used to rapidly reduce the tempera- ture in the Fridge Zone to its lowest set- ting (depending on the room tempera- ture). Automatic SuperCool is particularly rec- ommended for the rapid chilling of large amounts of fresh food or drink. -
Page 24: Door Alarm
Door alarm The appliance is fitted with a warning system to avoid increased energy con- sumption if the door is left open. Door alarm An alarm will sound if the machine door has been left open for longer than 60 seconds. As soon as the door is closed, the alarm sound will stop. -
Page 25: Selecting Additional Settings
Selecting additional settings – To deactivate the lock Settings mode Press the button for approx. 5 sec- Certain settings on the appliance can onds. only be selected in settings mode. The lock symbol and the Menu sym- Activating and deactivating the ... - Page 26 Selecting additional settings Press the button briefly to confirm. flashes in the display. Press the button to exit Settings mode. The temperature will now be displayed in Celsius. – To change the temperature display to Fahrenheit Press the button for approx. 5 sec- onds.
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Page 27: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section
Storing food in the refrigerator section Various cooling zones Do not load more than a maximum of 35 lb (16 kg) of food in the appliance Due to natural air circulation there are door. different temperature zones in the re- frigerator section. ... -
Page 28: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator Section
Storing food in the refrigerator section Coldest area Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator sec- The coldest area in the Fridge Zone is directly above the fruit and vegetable tion drawer and at the back of the appli- Not all food is suitable for refrigeration ance. -
Page 29: Storing Food Correctly
Storing food in the refrigerator section Storing food correctly Ensure that food stored in the Fridge Zone is in packaging or covered properly. This will prevent food smells from affecting other foods, food from drying out, and also any cross-contami- nation of bacteria. -
Page 30: Adjusting The Interior Fittings
Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf/bottle Adjusting the bottle holder shelf Danger of injury! Only move the door shelves/bottle shelves in the door when they are empty. Push the door/bottle shelf upwards, then remove it by pulling it forwards. The bottle holder can be moved left or right, thus creating more room for drink ... -
Page 31: Moving The Carbon Filter
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the carbon filter The carbon filter with KKF-FF holder (Active AirClean) is available as an op- tional accessory (see “Accessories - Optional accessories”). When you are storing very strong- smelling food (e.g., cheese): – Place the holder with the carbon fil- ters on the adjustable shelf where this food is being kept. -
Page 32: Defrosting
Defrosting WARNING! Danger of injury and damage! Do not use any mechanical or other types of aids which are not recom- mended by the manufacturer to ac- celerate the defrosting process. Refrigerator section The refrigerator defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build-up on the back wall of the refrigerator when the compressor is running. -
Page 33: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care Cleaning agents WARNING! Danger of electric shock! Cleaning and conditioning agents Unplug the appliance or trip the cir- used inside the appliance must be cuit breaker. food safe. To avoid damaging the surfaces of your WARNING! Fire hazard! appliance, do not use Do not damage the coolant... -
Page 34: Preparing The Appliance For Cleaning
Cleaning and care Adjustable shelf Preparing the appliance for cleaning Place the shelf on a worktop covered with a soft material (e.g., a tea towel). Switch the appliance off. The display goes out and cooling is turned off. If this does not happen, then the safety lock is still activated (see “Selecting ad- ditional settings - Activating/deactivat-... -
Page 35: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories
Cleaning and care The following parts can be cleaned in Cleaning the interior and ac- the dishwasher: cessories The maximum temperature of the Clean the appliance at least once a dishwasher program selected must month. not exceed 131°F (55°C). Clean up any spills, stains or food im- mediately. -
Page 36: Cleaning The Door Seal
Put the food back in the appliance and close the door. The air vents should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner (you could use a Miele vac- uum cleaner dusting brush, for exam- ple). -
Page 37: Replacing The Carbon Filters
Remove both carbon filters and place the new filters with the surrounding Replacement KKF-RF carbon filters edge pointing downward in the can be obtained from the Miele Tech- holder. nical Service, from your dealer, or from Miele's website. Tip: The carbon filter holder is dish- washer safe. -
Page 38: Frequently Asked Questions
Check whether the fuse has tripped. There could be a fault with the appliance, the household electrical wiring or another electrical appliance. Contact a qualified electrician or Miele Technical Service for assistance. - Page 39 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor is turn- The ventilation grille is obstructed or dusty. ing on more frequently Do not block the ventilation grille. and for longer periods Clean the ventilation grille on a regular basis to re- of time;...
- Page 40 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution Ice or condensation has The door seal has come out of its groove. built up inside the appli- Check that the door seal is correctly positioned in ance. the groove. The door seal is damaged. ...
- Page 41 Do not activate this setting although the controls for domestic use. and the interior lighting Contact Miele Technical Service for information on are working. deactivating Demo mode. “F0 to F9” appears in There is a fault.
- Page 42 There are live electrical components under the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorized service technician. Danger of injury from LED lighting. Light inten- sity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
- Page 43 Frequently Asked Questions Other problems Problem Possible cause and solution The floor of the refriger- The drain hole is blocked. ator section is wet. Clean the condensate channel and the drain hole. The external walls of This is not a fault. The warmth created by the evapo- the appliance feel rator is used to prevent condensation.
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Page 44: Causes Of Noises
Causes of noises Normal Cause noises Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulates through the pipes. -
Page 45: Technical Service
In the event of a fault which you cannot For more information about warranty remedy yourself, please contact your conditions, please contact Miele Tech- Miele dealer or Miele Technical Service. nical Service. Contact information for Miele Techni- cal Service can be found at the end of this document. -
Page 46: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection Wait for 1 hour after installation before Danger of electric shock! plugging the appliance into the power The appliance must only be switched supply. This allows coolant and refriger- on when it has been installed in ac- ator oil to settle in accordance with reg- cordance with the installation in- ulations. - Page 47 Electrical connection The outlet must be easily accessible in Do not connect the appliance to an in- an emergency so that the appliance can verter such as those used with an au- be quickly disconnected from the elec- tonomous energy source e.g. solar trical supply in case of an emergency.
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Page 48: Installation
Installation – The plug and power cord must not Side-by-side touch the back of the appliance as The appliance has two side-wall heaters they could be damaged by vibrations encased in foam and can be installed from the appliance. side-by-side with other appliances. –... -
Page 49: Climate Class
Installation Climate class Ventilation The appliance is designed for use within Noncompliance with the speci- a certain climate range (ambient tem- fied dimensions for the ventilation peratures) and should not be used out- grille will cause the compressor to side this range. -
Page 50: Door Panel
The exact value will depend on the radius of the edge of the cabinet Appliance Maximum weight door. of door panel in lb (kg) The cabinet door must be fitted cor- rectly and not under tension. K 31222 Ui 22 lb (10 kg) -
Page 51: Before Installing The Appliance
Installation Before installing the appliance Before installation, remove the bag of installation accessories and other ac- cessories from the appliance. Remove the cord clips from the back of the appliance. Remove red transport safety de- vice (depending on model) and use the stopper supplied to cover the hole . -
Page 52: Installation Dimensions
Installation Installation dimensions Dimensions for ventilation * The declared energy consumption was achieved with a niche depth of 22 Appliance dimensions 1/16” (560 mm). The appliance is fully capable of functioning at a niche depth of 21 5/8” (550 mm), but will consume slightly more energy. -
Page 53: Changing The Door Hinges
Changing the door hinges Before building the appliance in, you Appliance door will need to decide on which side the Open the appliance door. door is to be hinged. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed. To change the door hinging, you will need the following tools: ... - Page 54 Changing the door hinges Remove the locking pins from the top of the hinges. Hang appliance door onto pre-fitted screws and tighten the screws se- curely. Replace covers , , and . Remove screws and plug the empty holes with the stoppers sup- plied .
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Page 55: Adjusting The Door Hinge
Adjusting the door hinge Adjusting the door hinges Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door If you would like the appliance door to be cushioned so that it opens more The door hinges are set to enable the softly, the spring tension on the appli- appliance door to be opened wide. -
Page 56: Building In The Appliance
Building in the appliance To install the appliance, you Preparing the appliance will need the following tools: Position the appliance directly in front of the niche. Take hold of the toe-kick from the side and pull it forward and off. You can choose to secure your appli- ance in one of two different ways: 1. - Page 57 Building in the appliance 1. Secured at the top 2. Secured at the side Install the bracket in the aperture in Both ends of the bracket must be the top of the appliance. bent. Bend the bracket at the perforated ...
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Page 58: Positioning The Appliance
Building in the appliance Positioning the appliance If the appliance is pushed too far into the niche, the doors may not close Take care not to trap the power properly once the door panels have cord when pushing the appliance been installed. -
Page 59: Aligning The Appliance
Building in the appliance Aligning the appliance On cabinetry with door fittings (e.g., knobs, raised seals) the dimension of When securing the appliance in the these must be taken into account to niche at the top, the appliance ensure that there is a gap of should fit fairly tightly between the 1 5/8”... -
Page 60: Installing A Continuous Toe-Kick Facing
Building in the appliance Installing a continuous toe- The foam ensures the airflow kick facing is separated to prevent malfunction- ing of the appliance. The appliance is ventilated through a ventilation grille in its toe-kick. The ventilation grille must never be obstructed. -
Page 61: Securing The Appliance In The Niche
Building in the appliance Securing the appliance in the Fitting the cabinet door niche Ensure that the toe-kick facing is re- fitted correctly. 1. Secured at the top A gap of 5/16" (8 mm) must be set between the appliance door and the fixing bracket. - Page 62 Building in the appliance Draw a faint central line with a pencil Hang the cabinet door on adjusting on the inside of the cabinet door. bolts . Hang mounting frame with the instal- Screw nuts loosely onto the ad- lation aids ...
- Page 63 Building in the appliance Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts with a screwdriver, tighten nuts on the appliance door at the top with a screwdriver. Attach the appliance door and the cabinet door using screws through fixing brackets : – Drill holes in the cabinet door (mark the position of the holes first).
- Page 64 Building in the appliance Fit the cover in position. The appliance is properly installed in the niche if: – the door closes properly – the door does not touch the housing unit – the seal on the top corner of the han- dle side is firmly seated ...
- Page 67 Technical Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive Phone: 800-843-7231 Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 609-419-4298 Fax: www.miele.ca www.mieleusa.com...
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