Miele K 34272 iD Operating And Installation Instructions

Miele K 34272 iD Operating And Installation Instructions

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Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerators
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.
en-GB, IE
M.-Nr. 11 446 190

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Refrigerators 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. en-GB, IE M.-Nr. 11 446 190...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 4 Caring for the environment ................ 11 Saving energy ......................  12 Guide to the appliance .................. 14 Control panel ......................14 Optional accessories..................... 16 Switching on and off ...................  17 Before using for the first time ................17 Cleaning the appliance..................
  • Page 3 Contents Adjusting the bottle holder ..................31 Removing the PerfectFresh zone drawers............. 32 Moving the charcoal filters ..................32 Defrosting...................... 33 Cleaning and care .................... 34 Cleaning agents..................... 34 Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning ..........35 Cleaning the interior and accessories ..............36 Cleaning the door seal ..................
  • Page 4: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
  • Page 5 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 – Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. – Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.  The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap- pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.
  • Page 7  If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger.  Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a multi-socket adapter or extension lead.
  • Page 8 Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the warranty is invalidated.  Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu- ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
  • Page 9  Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu- facturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil- ity.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Transport  Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori- ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.  Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people. Disposal of your old appliance ...
  • Page 11: Caring For The Environment

    Miele. By law, you are solely re- sponsible for deleting any personal data from the appliance prior to disposal. Take care not to damage your refrigera- tion appliance’s pipework before or dur-...
  • Page 12: Saving Energy

    Saving energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Installation / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radi- (radiator, oven).
  • Page 13 Saving energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Drawers and shelves ar- ranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of doors necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
  • Page 14: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off button e Super cool symbol b Super cool button f Lock symbol c Display g Temperature display d Menu symbol h Temperature selector button (Settings mode: i Alarm off button Switch lock on/off; set the temperature in the PerfectFresh-Zone)
  • Page 15 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Door shelf / Egg tray d Interior lighting e Adjustable shelf f Bottle shelf g PerfectFresh zone, dry compartment h Condensate channel and drain hole i Regulator for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled com- partment j PerfectFresh zone, humidity con-...
  • Page 16: Optional Accessories

    Guide to the appliance Bottle rack Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your ap- pliance. Multi-purpose microfibre cloth The microfibre cloth is suitable for re- moving fingerprints and light soiling from surfaces such as stainless steel,...
  • Page 17: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Accessories Before using for the first time - Bottle holder Packaging material The flexible ribs grip the bottles se-  Remove all packaging material from curely when the door is opened and the inside of the appliance. closed.
  • Page 18: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off Switching on Switching off for longer peri- ods of time If, during a long absence, the refri- geration appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left  Press the On/Off button. shut, there is a risk of mould forming inside the appliance.
  • Page 19: 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- and in the PerfectFresh zone pliance. Bacteria will cause food which We recommend a temperature of 4 °C is not stored at the correct temperature in the refrigerator section.
  • Page 20: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display In normal operation the temperature display shows the average, current temperature in the refrigerator.  Press the button for setting the tem- perature repeatedly until the temper- Depending on the ambient temperature ature you want lights up in the tem- and the temperature setting, it can take perature display.
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Temperature In The Perfectfresh Zone

    The correct temperature Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone In the PerfectFresh zone the temperat- ure is maintained between 0 and 3 °C.  Press the Super cool button briefly to However, if you would like it to be access the function.
  • Page 22: Using Super Cool

    Using Super cool Switching off Super cool Super cool function The Super cool function switches off The Super cool function can be used to automatically after approx. 12 hours. rapidly reduce the temperature in the The Super cool symbol  will go out refrigerator to its lowest setting (de- and the appliance will then continue to pending on the room temperature).
  • Page 23: 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 appliance door has been left open for longer than 60 seconds. It will stop as soon as the door is closed.
  • Page 24: Selecting Further Settings

    Selecting further settings Activating and deactivating the lock Settings mode The lock can be activated to prevent Certain settings on the appliance can the appliance being switched off by only be selected in settings mode. mistake. Adjusting the temperature in the –...
  • Page 25 Selecting further settings – To deactivate the safety lock  Press the Super cool button briefly to activate the lock.  Press the Super cool button for ap- prox. 5 seconds. The lock symbol  will light up. The lock symbol  and the Menu sym- bol ...
  • Page 26: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Tip: Do not store food in such a way  Risk of explosion due to flam- that it touches the rear wall of the refri- mable mixes of gases. gerator section as it may freeze to the Electrical components can cause rear wall.
  • Page 27: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section – Other fresh food with a label stating it Notes on buying food should be kept at a temperature of The freshness of food when first placed approx. 4 °C in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh, Food which is not suitable for and how long it can be kept in the ap-...
  • Page 28: Storing Food In The Perfectfresh Zone

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone The PerfectFresh zone provides ideal The PerfectFresh zone is di- storage conditions for fruit, vegetables, vided into two areas: fish, meat and dairy products. Food – The temperature is between stays fresh considerably longer while 0 and 3 °C in the top dry compart- retaining both flavour and vitamins.
  • Page 29: Dry Compartment

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Dry compartment  Humidity-controlled compart- ment ,  The dry compartment is ideal for storing foods which perish easily, such as The humidity-controlled compartment has a slide control which is used to reg- – fish and seafood; ulate the humidity in this compartment.
  • Page 30 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone  An increased humidity level  in the The following tips may help if you find that food you have stored does humidity-controlled compartment is not keep well (for example, the food achieved by the moisture present in wilts or becomes withered after only the food being stored, i.e.
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf/bottle Adjusting the bottle holder shelf Tip: Only move the appliance door shelves/bottle shelves when they are empty.  Push the door shelf/bottle shelf up- wards, then remove it by pulling it for- wards.
  • Page 32: Removing The Perfectfresh Zone Drawers

    Adjusting the interior fittings Removing the PerfectFresh Moving the charcoal filters zone drawers Charcoal filters and a KKF-FF (Active The drawers in the PerfectFresh zone AirClean) holder are available as op- are on telescopic runners, and can be tional accessories (see “Accessories - removed for filling, emptying or cleaning optional accessories”).
  • Page 33: Defrosting

    Defrosting Refrigerator section and PerfectFresh zone The refrigerator section and the PerfectFresh zone defrost automatically. Condensate and ice can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section and the PerfectFresh zone while the com- pressor is running. You do not need to remove this, as it will defrost and evap- orate automatically with the warmth generated by the compressor.
  • Page 34: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents Do not let water get into the elec- tronic module or the lighting. To avoid damaging the surfaces of your appliance, do not use:  Risk of damage due to moisture – Cleaning agents containing soda, ingress.
  • Page 35: Preparing The Refrigeration Appliance For Cleaning

    Cleaning and care Dismantling an adjustable shelf Preparing the refrigeration ap- pliance for cleaning  Place the shelf on a worktop covered with a soft material (e.g. a tea towel).  Switch the refrigeration appliance off. The display goes out and the cooling function is switched off.
  • Page 36: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care The following parts are suitable for Cleaning the interior and ac- cleaning in a dishwasher: cessories The maximum temperature of the Clean the appliance at least once a dishwashing programme selected month. must not exceed 55 °C. Remove soiling immediately to pre- vent it from drying on.
  • Page 37: Cleaning The Door Seal

    To do this, remove the PerfectFresh brush or vacuum cleaner (e.g. use the zone compartments. dusting brush for Miele vacuum cleaners) Be careful not to wash out the spe- cial lubricant in the telescopic run- After cleaning ners during cleaning.
  • Page 38: Replacing The Charcoal Filters

    6 months.  Remove both charcoal filters and Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters place the new filters with the framed can be obtained from Miele, from your edge pointing downwards in the dealer or from Miele's website. holder. Tip: The charcoal filter holder is dish- washer-proof.
  • Page 39: Problem Solving Guide

    Do not activate this setting although the controls for domestic use. and the interior lighting  Contact the Miele Service Department for informa- are working. tion on deactivating Demo mode.
  • Page 40 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor runs This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor continuously. runs at a lower speed, but for longer, when less cool- ing is required. The compressor is The ventilation gaps in the housing unit have been switching on more fre- covered or become too dusty.
  • Page 41  Close the appliance door. The alarm symbol  and an alarm sounds. will go out, and the alarm will stop. “F0 to F9” appears in There is a fault. the display.  Call the Miele Service Department.
  • Page 42 Problem solving guide The interior lighting is not working. Problem Cause and remedy The interior lighting is The refrigeration appliance has not been switched on. not working.  Switch the refrigeration appliance on. To avoid overheating, the lighting switches itself off automatically after approx.
  • Page 43 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The  symbol lights up The safety lock has been activated. in the display. You can-  Completely deactivate the safety lock (see “Select- not switch the appli- ing further settings – Activating and deactivating ance off.
  • Page 44: Noises

    Noises Normal What causes them noises Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blubb, A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating blubb ...
  • Page 45: Service

    Please quote the model and serial num- ber of your appliance when contacting Miele. This information can be found on the data plate. The data plate can be found inside the appliance.
  • Page 46: Installation

    Installation – The plug and power cable must not Installation touch the rear of the refrigeration ap- Location pliance as they could be damaged by vibrations from the appliance.  Danger of damage and injury – Do not plug in other appliances be- due to the refrigeration appliance tip- hind this refrigeration appliance.
  • Page 47: Ventilation

    Installation Climate range The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (ambient tem- peratures) and should not be used out- side this range. The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate in- side the appliance. Climate range Ambient room temperature...
  • Page 48: Furniture Door Panel

    Installation Furniture door panel The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They Horizontal and vertical gaps must also be regularly cleaned of Depending on the style of kitchen fur- dust. niture the thickness and edge radius of the furniture door and the gap that runs Top ventilation gap around the door, vertically and horizont-...
  • Page 49 B = Edge radius When fitting large or divided furniture X = Gap doors an extra fitting kit or set of fixing brackets should be used. These are available to order from Miele. Adjoining side wall A = Furniture front thickness B = Edge radius X = Gap Tip: Fit a spacer between the housing unit carcase and the side wall.
  • Page 50: Before Installing The Appliance

    Installation Before installing the appliance  Take the accessory pack which in- cludes installation parts and other ac- cessories out of the appliance and re- move the packaging strap holding the door in place.  Do not remove the following from the back of the appliance: ...
  • Page 51 (depending on model) If your old appliance had different hinging and you cannot, or do not wish to use your old door, you can use a stainless steel front instead. Contact Miele for information on suit- able stainless steel fronts.
  • Page 52: Building-In Dimensions

    Installation Building-in dimensions * The declared energy consumption was calculated in a 560 mm deep niche. The appliance is fully functional in a 550 mm niche but the energy consumption will be slightly higher. Before installation, ensure the housing unit is the correct size. The specified vent- ilation cross-sections must be maintained in order to ensure the correct function- ing of the appliance.
  • Page 53: Limiting The Opening Angle Of The Appliance Door

    Installation Limiting the opening angle of Changing the door hinging the appliance door Two people are needed for changing The door hinges are set ex works to en- the door hinging. able the appliance door to be opened The appliance is supplied right-hand wide.
  • Page 54 Installation  Undo screws  completely.  Fit bracket  on the opposite side and loosely fit screws .  Slightly loosen screws  and  in  Remove screws  completely and the hinges. loosely screw them in on the opposite side.
  • Page 55 Installation Refitting the door  Place the door with the outer side up- wards on a stable surface.  Danger of injury. Do not close the hinges.  Hang appliance door  onto pre-fit-  Remove screws  completely. ted screws  and , and tighten ...
  • Page 56: Installing The Appliance

    Installation To install the appliance, you will need Installing the appliance the following tools: Two people are required for installing the appliance.  Install the appliance in a stable, solid housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor.  Secure the housing unit against tip- ping.
  • Page 57 Installation Parts required for installation: – For fitting the furniture door: All installation parts are number coded. This coding is also used in the installa- tion instructions. – For installing the appliance in its housing unit: ** Quantity depends on niche height. Also contains additional installation parts for fitting large or divided furniture doors.
  • Page 58 Installation Preparing the appliance  Risk of damage to the fixing  Position the appliance in front of the bracket and cover. housing unit. The cover on the fixing bracket can easily become detached. Always close the cover as soon as you have finished working on the bracket.
  • Page 59 Installation With 16 mm thick unit walls only:  Clip spacers  and  on the right- hand side of the hinges.  Close the covers.  Open the appliance door.  Push the appliance two thirds of the way into the building-in niche. When pushing the appliance into its niche, make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped.
  • Page 60 Installation  Carefully remove the protective foil from the sealing strip .  Fix the sealing strip  flush with the front of the appliance on the door opening side.  Remove the cover . 1. Position the sealing strip flush with  Loosely fit the connecting bracket  the lower edge of the top connecting using the screws .
  • Page 61 Installation Important for furniture with door fit- tings (e.g. stubs, seals, etc.). Take the dimensions of the fittings into account. Check to make sure there is a gap all round of 42 mm to the front edges of the door fittings. ...
  • Page 62 Installation Securing the refrigeration appliance in the niche  Push the loose fixing brackets against the housing unit wall.  Press the appliance against the side of the housing unit on the hinge side.  Secure the fixing bracket  to the housing unit side wall with the ...
  • Page 63 Installation Only for an appliance with a niche height greater than 140 cm To enhance the stability of the appli- ance in the unit, push the rods supplied in underneath the appliance between it and the floor of the housing unit: ...
  • Page 64: Fitting The Furniture Door

    Installation Fitting the furniture door If fitted in a run of units make sure that the top edge of the furniture door is at the same height as neighbouring unit doors. The furniture door must be fitted cor- rectly and not under tension. The next section gives instructions on how to fit a furniture door that is at least 16–19 mm thick.
  • Page 65 Installation  Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface.  Slide the side cover  onto the fixing bracket on the side opposite the hinge.  Turn the furniture door over and at- tach the handle (if required). ...
  • Page 66 Installation  Open the appliance door. Aligning the door Check the distance between the door and adjacent furniture doors. The dis- tance should be the same.  Hang the furniture door onto the ad- justing bolts .  Loosely attach the nuts  on the ad- justing bolts.
  • Page 67 Installation  Open the cover.  Whilst counterholding the adjusting  Fit the screws  into the holes . bolts  with a screwdriver, tighten Tip: Pre-drill the holes. the nuts  with a spanner.  The cover strip  must be com-  Risk of damage to the fixing pletely hidden in the niche and must bracket and cover.
  • Page 68 Installation Z: depth adjustment Check the distance between the fur- niture door and the housing unit. A dis- tance of approx. 2 mm is required.  Replace the cover  and click it into place.  Loosen the screws  at the top of ...
  • Page 69 Installation To make sure the appliance is cor- rectly fitted: – The door must close properly. – The door must not touch the housing unit. – The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly.  To double check place a torch in the appliance and close the door.
  • Page 70: Electrical Connection

    Installation Do not connect the appliance to the Electrical connection mains electricity supply by an extension The appliance is supplied with a mains lead. Extension leads do not guarantee cable and moulded plug ready for con- the required safety of the appliance nection to an AC single-phase 220–...
  • Page 71 Tel: +65 6735 1191 Fax. +971 4 3418 852 Fax: 011-46 900 001 Fax: +65 6735 1161 800-MIELE (64353) E-mail: customercare@miele.in E-Mail: info@miele.com.sg E-Mail: info@miele.ae Internet: www.miele.in Internet: www.miele.sg Website: www.miele.ae Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany...
  • Page 72 K 34272 iD, K 34273 iD, K 35272 iD, K 35273 iD, K 37272 iD, K 37273 iD en-GB, IE M.-Nr. 11 446 190 / 00...

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