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- Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer KDN 12823 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 or used for the first time.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Guide to the appliance ..........4 Caring for the environment . - Page 3 Contents Hints on home freezing......... . . 22 Packing .
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Page 4: Guide To The Appliance
Guide to the appliance a On/Off button d Super freeze button and indicator light b Temperature selector button e Alarm off button and c Refrigerator section temperature indicator light display... - Page 5 Guide to the appliance a Butter and cheese compartment b Adjustable shelves c Egg tray d Door shelf e Condensate channel and drain hole f Fruit and vegetable containers g Bottle divider* h Bottle shelf i Freezer drawers * Depending on model...
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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
Warning and Safety instructions Correct application This appliance complies with all This appliance is intended for relevant local and national safety domestic use only for the cool storage requirements. Improper use can, of food and drink as well as for storing however, present a risk of both deep frozen food, freezing fresh food personal injury and material... -
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 replaced by genuine Miele original national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified spare parts. The manufacturer can only persons could be dangerous. The...
- Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids Never handle frozen food with wet which could freeze in the freezer. The hands. Your hands may freeze to the cans or bottles could explode. Danger frozen food.
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Page 11: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance
Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain Before disposing of an old substances which could damage the appliance, first make the door latch or plastic parts or which could cause the lock unusable. -
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 situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). -
Page 13: Switching On And Off
Switching on and off Before using for the first time most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx. 24 hours. ^ Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with lukewarm water Switching off and a little washing-up liquid, and then dry with a soft cloth. -
Page 14: The Correct Temperature
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct or defrosted food must not be re-frozen. temperature for storing food in the Food may be re-frozen once it has appliance. Micro-organisms will cause been cooked, as the high temperatures food which is not stored at the correct achieved when cooking destroy most temperature to deteriorate rapidly. -
Page 15: Alarm
Alarm Activating the alarm system Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the The alarm system is always active. It temperature in the freezer section does not have to be switched on cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid manually. -
Page 16: Super Freeze
Super freeze Super freeze Switching off Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on The Super freeze function will switch off before putting fresh food into the automatically after approx. 65 hours. freezer. The indicator light will go out and the appliance will run at normal power This helps food to freeze quickly and again. -
Page 17: 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 18: When Shopping For Food
Using the refrigerator efficiently When shopping for food Fruit and vegetables The freshness of food when first placed Fruit and vegetables may be stored in the appliance is an important factor loose in the vegetable containers. in determining how long it stays fresh. However, you should bear in mind that Time out of the refrigerator e.g. -
Page 19: Unpacked Meats And Vegetables
Using the refrigerator efficiently Unpacked meats and vegetables Unpackaged meat and vegetables should be stored separately. To avoid any microbiological cross-contamination, these foods may only be stored together if they are wrapped. Protein rich foods Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others. -
Page 20: 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 21: 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 freezes through to the core as your freezer, check quickly as possible, the maximum –... -
Page 22: Home Freezing
Freezing and storing food Home freezing – Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before Only freeze fresh food which is in a freezing. Only season cooked food good condition. lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some Hints on home freezing spices alters when frozen. -
Page 23: Before Placing Food In The Freezer Section
Freezing and storing food ^ Make a note of the contents and the When freezing, make sure that food date of freezing on the packaging. already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen Before placing food in the freezer as this could cause the frozen food section to begin to defrost. -
Page 24: Ice Cubes
Freezing and storing food Freezer tray Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen. Just put straight into boiling The freezer tray is useful for freezing water or hot fat. The cooking time is small items such as berries, herbs and slightly less than that of fresh vegetables. -
Page 25: Cool Pack
Freezing and storing food Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut. Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer section, directly on top of the food. -
Page 26: Automatic Defrost
Automatic defrost Refrigerator section Freezer section The refrigerator defrosts automatically. This appliance is equipped with a "Frost free" system. The freezer section Condensate and frost can build up on defrosts automatically. the back wall of the refrigerator section whilst it is in use. You do not need to The moisture generated in the remove this, as it will defrost and appliance collects on the condenser... -
Page 27: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care ^ A range of Miele branded cleaning Before cleaning and conditioning agents including a ^ Switch the appliance off, switch off at microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the wall socket and withdraw the the Miele UK Spare Parts plug. -
Page 28: Door Seals
Cleaning and care Metal grille at the back of the After cleaning appliance ^ Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section. The metal grille at the back of the appliance (heat exchanger) should be ^ Place food back in the refrigerator dusted at least once a year. -
Page 29: Problem Solving Guide
If it has, contact the Miele Service Department..the frozen food is thawing because the freezer section is too . - Page 30 Problem solving guide . . . food has frozen together..the Super freeze indicator light and one of the temperature display Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon lights are flashing at the same time. handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully.
- Page 31 ^ 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 doors while waiting for the...
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Page 32: 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 33: 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 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 dry, well-ventilated room. It should not... -
Page 36: Climate Range
Installation Installation Climate range ^ Remove the cable clip from the back The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient of the appliance. temperatures), and should not be used ^ Check that all parts at the back of the outside this range. -
Page 37: Appliance Dimensions
Installation Appliance dimensions KDN 12823 S 1817 mm 600 mm 630 mm... -
Page 38: 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. To change the door hinging you will need the following tools: – a cross-slotted screwdriver, – a flat-bladed screwdriver, – a selection of Torx screwdrivers, –... - Page 39 Changing the door hinging ^ Then fit cover e from the front over To remove the doors: retaining plate f, and slide it over to Make sure the door shelves are the right. The writing must be visible. empty. ^ Remove cover g, then rotate it by 180°...
- Page 40 Changing the door hinging ^ Close the lower appliance door. ^ Pull plastic cover h off. ^ Pull the middle hinge pin i upwards to remove it. ^ Carefully lift the lower door off and ^ Remove cap l from the bearing place it to one side.
- Page 41 Changing the door hinging Changing over the doors: ^ Screw hinge plate e into position on ^ Remove cover a by pulling it the opposite side using the two outer long slots only. Do not use the middle forwards. hole because you will not be able to ^ With the help of another person, align the door later on.
- Page 42 Changing the door hinging Refitting the handle: 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. ^ Fit hinge plate c onto the opposite side and secure it with screws d.
- Page 43 Changing the door hinging It is important to check that the side section of the 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:...
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Page 44: Aligning The Appliance Doors
Aligning the appliance doors The appliance doors can be aligned To align the upper door use the long with the housing at a later date. outer slots in the middle hinge plate: In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what happens next. -
Page 45: 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. - Page 48 Alteration rights reserved / 3309 M.-Nr. 07 680 680 / 00 KDN 12823 S...