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Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator K 9212 i K 9412 i 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. 06 993 890...
Guide to the appliance a Refrigerator section temperature c On/Off and temperature selector dial display b Super cool button and indicator light...
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Guide to the appliance a Freezer compartment* e Butter and cheese compartment b Adjustable shelves f Egg tray c Condensate channel and g Door shelf drain hole h Interior lighting d Fruit and vegetable containers i Bottle shelf j Bottle divider* * Depending on model...
Guide to the appliance Optional accessories Bottle rack (depending on model) This bottle rack is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your dealer.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Please ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while The transport and protective packing being stored for disposal. has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for It should be unplugged or disposal, and can normally be...
Warning and Safety instructions Correct application This appliance complies with all This appliance is intended for relevant legal safety requirements. domestic use only for the cool Improper use of the appliance can, storage of food and drinks as well as however, present a risk of both for storing deep frozen food, freezing personal injury and material...
- contact the Service Department for inadequacy of an effective earthing advice. system (e.g. electric shock). If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.
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Warning and Safety instructions Safe operation of the appliance is In countries where there are areas only assured if it has been installed which may be subject to infestation and connected in accordance with by cockroaches or other vermin, pay these operating and installation particular attention to keeping the instructions.
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Warning and Safety instructions If storing alcohol with a high Do not use defrosting sprays or percentage proof, make sure it is de-icers, as they might contain tightly closed and stored upright. substances which could damage the Danger of explosion. plastic parts or which could cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to Do not store cans or bottles...
Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives. Before throwing an old appliance away, it must first be made unusable.
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).
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How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment A layer of ice hinders the cold when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick from reaching the frozen food, and has built up. causes an increase in energy consumption.
Switching on and off Before using for the first time display. The interior light will come on when the door is opened. The stainless steel trim to the interior shelves and the door shelves have a To enable the temperature to get layer of protective foil to prevent sufficiently cold inside the freezer, allow damage during transportation.
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct micro-organisms become active in the temperature for storing food in the food again so that it cannot be kept as appliance. Micro-organisms will cause long. For this reason, partially defrosted food which is not stored at the correct or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.
The correct temperature Temperature display The temperature display on the control panel always shows the required temperature. If you want the temperature in the refrigerator section to be 5 °C, ^ turn the temperature selector clockwise from 0 until the 5 lights up in the temperature display.
Super cool Super cool Switching off Super cool The Super cool function can be used to The Super cool function will switch itself rapidly reduce the temperature in the off automatically after approx. 6 hours. refrigerator section to its lowest setting The indicator light will go out and the (depending on the room temperature).
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).
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.
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.
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. ^ Raise the shelf, 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.
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the bottle divider (depending on model) The bottle divider can be moved to the left or right to ensure that bottles are held securely in position when the door is opened and shut. The bottle divider can be removed completely (e.g.
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, check – store frozen food, – that the packaging is not damaged, –...
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Home freezing lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some Only freeze fresh food which is in a spices alters when frozen. good condition. – Do not place hot foods or drinks in Hints on home freezing the freezer.
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Defrosting Before placing food in the freezer compartment Frozen food can be defrosted in ^ Turn the temperature selector to a different ways: middle to low temperature for approx. – in a microwave oven, 4 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer compartment.
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Ice cubes ^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water and place it on the bottom of the freezer compartment. ^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument, for example a spoon handle, to remove the ice tray from the freezer.
Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer compartment The refrigerator defrosts automatically. (depending on model) Condensate and frost can build up on The freezer compartment does not the back wall of the refrigerator section defrost automatically because frozen whilst it is in use. You do not need to food must not be allowed to defrost.
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Defrosting To defrost After defrosting ^ Clean the appliance, and then dry it Carry out the defrosting procedure thoroughly. as quickly as possible if food has Do not let water get into the not been placed in another freezer. condensate channel and drain hole. The longer the food is left out at ^ Insert the plug in the appliance, and room temperature, the faster it...
^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from accessories with a damp cloth and the Miele Spare Parts Department, dry with a soft cloth. Leave the doors which is suitable for cleaning surfaces open to air the appliance for a short such as stainless steel, glass, plastic while.
Cleaning and care Ventilation gaps ^ The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner. A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance. Door seal Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time.
If it has, then the and that the mains fuse has not freezer will need defrosting. blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser- vice Department..the frozen food is thawing . . . the temperature in the refrigerator because the freezer compartment is too warm.
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Problem solving guide Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long causing the freezer compartment to become too warm..food has frozen together. Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully.
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^ 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...
Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can 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.
In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
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.
Installation Ventilation This appliance must be built in, Air at the back of the appliance gets otherwise it could tip up. warm. The appliance housing unit must be constructed to allow sufficient space Location for ventilation. It should not be installed where it is A ventilation gap of at least 38 mm exposed to direct sunlight or directly depth must be allowed for behind the...
Installation Before installation ^ Before installation remove the cover strip, sealing strip and other accessories out of the appliance and from the external rear wall of the appliance. ^ Remove any cable clips from the rear of the appliance. ^ On no account should the spacers be removed from the back of the appliance.
Changing the door hinging Before building the appliance in, you The freezer compartment door now will need to decide on which side the needs to be changed over if door is to be hinged. If left hand door hinging is required, follow the applicable (see following page).
Changing the door hinging Freezer compartment door ^ Lower the cover on hinge plate a. ^ Unscrew hinge plate b, and remove freezer compartment door c together with the hinge plate. ^ Unscrew door catch d. ^ Screw door catch d into place on the opposite side, having turned it by 180 °.
Building in the appliance Preparing the appliance All building-in instructions given are for a right hand hinged appliance. If you have converted the appliance to left hand hinging you will need to adapt these instructions accordingly. Building into a peninsular run When built into a peninsular run, the rear of the building in niche must be ^ Slide cover strip a into the holder as...
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Building in the appliance ^ Align the appliance height from above Building in the appliance on both sides using adjusting screw ^ Plug the gap between the appliance and the furniture wall on the door opening side with sealing strip g. Press the sealing strip into the gap starting at the bottom, and cut to length so that it fits snugly to the...
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Building in the appliance ^ Replace cover a, and cap all the Securing the appliance and holes with stoppers l and m. fitting the furniture door ^ Secure door fixings n to the appliance door with screw o (3.9 x 9.5 mm), to suit the position of the handle, Very large doors will require several door fixings.
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