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Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerator
K 12010 S-2, K 12012 S-2
K 12020 S-1, K 12022 S-1
K 12023 S-2, K 12024 S-2
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. 09 552 430

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator K 12010 S-2, K 12012 S-2 K 12020 S-1, K 12022 S-1 K 12023 S-2, K 12024 S-2 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 Defrosting ............30 Refrigerator section .
  • Page 4: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance On/Off and temperature selector Light contact switch Winter setting switch (only on models with a freezer compartment)
  • Page 5 Guide to the appliance K 12010 S-2, K 12012 S-2 Freezer compartment* Butter and cheese compartment Adjustable shelves Door shelf/Egg tray (number will depend on model) On/Off and temperature selector, Condensate channel and interior lighting and drain hole winter setting switch*...
  • Page 6 Guide to the appliance K 12020 S-1, K 12023 S-1 Adjustable shelves Butter and cheese compartment (number will depend on model) Door shelf/Egg tray Condensate channel and Half width shelf* drain hole On/Off and temperature selector, Fruit and vegetable containers interior lighting and winter setting switch* Bottle shelf...
  • Page 7 Guide to the appliance K 12022 S-2, K 12024 S-2 Freezer compartment Butter and cheese compartment Adjustable shelves Door shelf/Egg tray (number will depend on model) Half width shelf* Condensate channel and On/Off and temperature selector, drain hole interior lighting and Fruit and vegetable containers winter setting switch Bottle shelf...
  • Page 8: 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 9: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored 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 incorrect or improper use or operation.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect. The use of this coolant has, however, led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance.
  • Page 12 The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation, maintenance and repair work. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g.
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour, otherwise they could burst, resulting in injury or damage. Observe the "use-by" dates given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
  • Page 15 Warning and Safety instructions Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts. Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
  • Page 16: 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 In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven). (radiator, oven).
  • Page 17 How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Drawers, shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the doors when Frequent opening of the door necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
  • Page 18: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Before using for the first time Switching off ^ Turn the On/Off and temperature Protective foil selector dial in an anti-clockwise direction from "1" back to the "0" The stainless steel trim to the interior shelves and the door shelves has a position.
  • Page 19: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Please note the following: temperature for storing food in the – Bathwater and other household appliance. Micro-organisms will cause thermometers are not very accurate. food which is not stored at the correct It is best to use an electronic temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
  • Page 20: Temperature Selection

    The correct temperature Temperature selection The temperature is set with the temperature selector. ^ Turn the temperature selector to a setting between 1 and 7. The higher the setting, the lower the temperature in the appliance. A middle range setting is usually sufficient.
  • Page 21: Using The Winter Setting (Depending On Model)

    Using the winter setting (depending on model) With very low ambient temperatures To freeze fresh food at or below 18 °C the freezer Activate the winter setting before compartment may not be able to putting fresh food into the freezer maintain its temperature which could compartment.
  • Page 22: 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 23: When Shopping For Food

    Using the refrigerator efficiently – Aubergines/egg plant, cucumber, Fruit and vegetables potatoes, peppers/capiscum, Fruit and vegetables may be stored tomatoes, courgettes/zucchini loose in the vegetable containers. – Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan However, you should bear in mind that aromas and flavours can transfer from one type of food to another (e.g.
  • Page 24: Unpacked Meats And Vegetables

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Unpacked meats and vegetables Meat Unpackaged meat and vegetables Meat should be stored unwrapped. should be stored separately. To avoid (Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat any microbiological loosely covered, and leave containers cross-contamination, these foods may open).
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf The shelves in the refrigerator section can be adjusted according to the ^ Push the door/bottle shelf upwards, height of the food. then remove it by pulling it forwards. ^ Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards ^ Replace the door/bottle shelf at the slightly until the notch at the side is in...
  • Page 26: Freezing And Storing Food (Depending On Model)

    Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Using the freezer compartment Storing frozen food Use the freezer compartment to: When buying frozen food to store in your freezer section, check – store frozen food, – that the packaging is not damaged, –...
  • Page 27: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Home freezing – Do not season fresh food 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 28: Approx. 24 Hours Before Placing Fresh Food In The Freezer Compartment

    Freezing and storing food (depending on model) ^ Make a note of the contents and the Do not activate the winter setting if date of freezing on the packaging. the room temperature is warmer than 18°C. Approx. 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer compartment Defrosting...
  • Page 29: Ice Cubes

    Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Cooling drinks Never re-freeze partially or fully Do not store cans or bottles containing defrosted food. Consume defrosted carbonated drinks or liquids which food as soon as possible as it will could freeze in the freezer lose its nutritional value and spoil if compartment.
  • Page 30: Defrosting

    Defrosting Refrigerator section In certain circumstances, too thick a layer of ice can prevent the door from The refrigerator section defrosts closing properly. Too thick a layer of ice automatically. also reduces efficiency and increases Condensate and frost can build up on energy consumption.
  • Page 31 Defrosting To defrost After defrosting ^ Clean the appliance and then dry it Carry out the defrosting procedure thoroughly. as quickly as possible. The longer Do not let water get into the the food is left out at room condensate channel and drain hole. temperature, the faster it defrosts.
  • Page 32: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care – sharp metal scrapers. Make sure that water cannot get into the On/Off and temperature selector Before cleaning dial, the light or the ventilation gaps. ^ Switch the appliance off. Do not let water get into the ^ Disconnect the appliance from the condensate channel and drain hole mains.
  • Page 33: Appliance Doors, Side Panels

    Cleaning and care Appliance doors, side panels The temperature of the dishwasher programme must not exceed 55 °C. Remove any soiling from the Contact with some foodstuffs, such appliance doors and side panels as carrots, tomatoes or ketchup can immediately. cause plastic items to discolour.
  • Page 34: Door Seal

    Cleaning and care Metal grille (heat exchanger) After cleaning and compressor at the back of ^ Replace all shelves and accessories the appliance in the appliance. ^ Reconnect to the mains and switch The metal grille (heat exchanger) and compressor at the back of the the appliance back on.
  • Page 35: Problem Solving Guide

    ^ Check whether the ventilation gaps Some minor problems can be corrected have been covered over or become without contacting Miele. dusty. ^ Check whether the compressor and What to do if . . . the metal grille (heat exchanger) at the back of the appliance have .
  • Page 36 Problem solving guide . . . the frozen food is thawing . . . the interior light is warm even because the freezer compartment is though the door has not been too warm. opened for a while (only on models with a freezer compartment).
  • Page 37 If you still cannot remedy the fault Replace the lamp as quickly as having followed these suggestions, possible. please contact the Miele Service Otherwise the winter setting cannot Department. function if activated. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature, it is advisable not to...
  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. If the connection cable has to be replaced, this must be done by a All electrical work should be carried out suitably qualified and competent by a suitably qualified and competent person. person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations Do not plug other appliances in behind (BS 7671 in the UK).
  • Page 41: Installation

    Installation – Do not plug in other appliances Do not place any appliance which behind this appliance. gives off heat, such as a toaster or microwave oven, on top of this Important. In environments with appliance, as this would increase high humidity condensation can the appliance's energy build up on the exterior of the...
  • Page 42: Ventilation

    Installation Ventilation Installation ^ Remove the cable clip from the back Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation, of the appliance. the ventilation gaps must not be ^ Check that all parts at the back of the covered or blocked in any way.
  • Page 43: Appliance Dimensions

    Installation Appliance dimensions K 12010 S-2 850 mm 550 mm 610 mm K 12012 S-2 850 mm 550 mm 610 mm K 12020 S-1 850 mm 600 mm 610 mm K 12022 S-1 850 mm 600 mm 610 mm K 12023 S-2...
  • Page 44: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging ^ Remove the cover at the top left of The appliance is supplied right hand hinged. If left hand door hinging is the door and refit it on the opposite required, follow the instructions below. side. ^ Close the door.
  • Page 45: Changing The Freezer Compartment Door

    Changing the door hinging Changing the freezer Changing over the door handle compartment door ^ Carefully remove cover stoppers from the sides using a ^ Lower the cover on hinge plate flatheaded screwdriver. ^ Unscrew hinge plate ^ Slide cover , and remove over to the left and freezer compartment door...
  • Page 46 Changing the door hinging ^ Turn the handle 180° and fit to the opposite side. ^ First screw it at the side and then in the middle ^ In the same way, replace cover and stoppers on the opposite side. ^ Refit middle cover by pushing it in, first on the left hand side, and then...
  • Page 47: Building Under

    Building under The appliance can be pushed When placed under a worktop run it underneath a worktop run. If this is is essential that adequate ventilation done, then the top lid to the appliance may need to be removed. is provided at the rear of the appliance.
  • Page 48 Alteration rights reserved / 4712 M.-Nr. 09 552 430 / 00 K 12010 S-2, K 12012 S-2, K 12020 S-1, K 12022 S-1, K 12023 S-2, K 12024 S-2...

This manual is also suitable for:

K 12022 s-1k 12023 s-2K 12023 s-2K 12022 s-1

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