Switching On And Off; Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time - Miele KDN 12823 S Operating And Installation Manual

Before using for the first time
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.
Important:
To ensure the correct functioning of
the appliance, let it stand for
between 1½ and 2 hours after
transporting it to its final location
before connecting it to the mains.
Switching on
^ Press the On/Off button. The
temperature display will light up.
The temperature display for the
refrigerator section will show the
required temperature setting.
The alarm indicator light will flash until
the temperature in the freezer is cold
enough.
The appliance will start cooling down
and the interior light in the refrigerator
section will come on if you open the
door.
Allow the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it. This will
ensure that the temperature is
sufficiently low.
Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top drawer of
the freezer. The cool pack will be at its

Switching on and off

most effective after it has been in the
freezer for approx. 24 hours.
Switching off
^ Press the On/Off button until the
temperature display goes out.
The cooling system is switched off.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
^ switch the appliance off,
^ switch off at the wall socket and
withdraw the plug,
^ clean the appliance out and
^ leave the doors ajar to air it.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the doors are left
shut, there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
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