Miele K11820SD manual

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    Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator with Dynamic cooling K 11820 SD K 12820 SD K 12820 SD edt/cs 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. 09 434 270 e n-G B[...]

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    Guide to the appliance .............................................4 Caring for the environment ..........................................6 Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7 How to save energy ...............................................1 5 Switching on and off ..............................................1[...]

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    Installation ......................................................3 6 Side-by-side installation .............................................3 6 Location .........................................................3 6 Climate range ..................................................3 7 Ventilation ......................................................[...]

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    a On/Off button b Temperature selector button c Temperature display d Super cool button and indicator light e Dynamic cooling button and indicator light Guide to the appliance 4[...]

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    a Dynamic cooling fan b Butter and cheese compartment c Egg tray d Adjustable shelves e Bottle rack f Bottle shelf g Condensate channel and drain hole h Fruit and vegetable containers Guide to the appliance 5[...]

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    Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and should be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation! Disposal of your old applia[...]

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    This appliance complies with all relevant safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the first time. They contain important information on its safe[...]

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    ~ The appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such materials or products. 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 liabl[...]

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    ~ Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate. Technical safety ~ The coolant system is tested for leaks. The appliance complies with the relevant safet[...]

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    ~ The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up. For ever y8go f coolant at least 1 m 3 of room space is required. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside [...]

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    ~ A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check the appliance for visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance. ~ The appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply during installation, maintenance and repair work. Ensure that power is not supplied to the appliance until after it has been installed or until after any main[...]

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    ~ Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance. ~ If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic. ~[...]

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    Stainless steel appliances ~ Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape or other types of adhesive on the surface of the door. These damage the surface, causing it to lose its dirt-repellent protective coating. ~ The high-quality surface of the door is susceptible to scratching. Even fridge magnets can cause scratching. Cleani[...]

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    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. ~ Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by – puncturing the refrigerant channels in th[...]

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    Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx. 20°C. Where there is a high amb[...]

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    Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Use Drawers, shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the doors when necessary and for as short a time as possible. Store food in an organised way. Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness. The appliance works harder [...]

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    Before using for the first time Important: To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance, let it stand for 1½ to 2 hours after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains. Protective foil The stainless steel trim to the interior shelves and the door shelves has a layer of protective foil to prevent damage during tr[...]

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    It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the appliance. Micro-organisms will cause food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influences the growth rate of these micro-organisms. Reducing the temperature reduces their growth rate. The temperature in the appliance will rise:[...]

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    To set the temperature between 5 and 7 °C to be slightly colder: ^ Press the temperature selector button repeatedly until the indicator for 5 °C lights up. ^ Press the button for approx. another 5 seconds to set the temperature. The colder temperature setting within the small temperature range is now set. However, this is not visible in the tempe[...]

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    Super cool The Super cool function can be used to rapidly reduce the temperature in the refrigerator section to its lowest setting (depending on the room temperature). Switching on Super cool Super cool is particularly recommended for faster chilling of large amounts of fresh food or drink. ^ Press the Super cool button. The Super cool indicator li[...]

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    Switching off Dynamic cooling ^ Press the Dynamic cooling button m . The Dynamic cooling indicator light will go out. The fan automatically switches off when the door is open. Super cool and Dynamic cooling 21[...]

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    Different storage zones Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance, there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator. Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest section of the appliance. Make use of the different zones when placing food in the appliance. This appliance has dynamic cooling, which helps to keep an even temperature w[...]

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    Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Danger of explosion. If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof, make sure it is tightly closed, and store upright. Please be aware if storing cooking oil in the appliance that traces of oil can cause stress cracks to occur in plastic co[...]

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    When shopping for food The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh, and how long it can be kept in the refrigerator. Time out of the refrigerator, e.g. during transportation, should be kept to a minimum. For example, do not allow food to stay in a hot car for too long. Note:[...]

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    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. The raised edge at the back must face upwards to prevent food from touching the back of the applia[...]

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    Fruit and vegetable containers The fruit and vegetable containers are pushed in and out on telescopic runners, and can be completely removed if necessary. ^ Pull the container right out and then lift it up and off. Push the runners back in again to avoid injury or damage. To replace a container, ^ place it back on the fully extended runners a . The[...]

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    The refrigerator defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator whilst it is in use. You do not need to remove this, as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the warmth generated by the appliance. The condensate is drained away via a channel and drain hole into an evaporation system at the [...]

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    A range of Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products is available to order from Miele (see back cover for contact details). Make sure that no water can penetrate into the electronic unit or into the light. Do not let water get into the condensate channel and drain hole when cleaning. Do not use steam cleaning apparatus to clean the appliance[...]

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    Cleaning the interior and accessories ^ Clean the appliance at least once a month. Remove soiling immediately to prevent it from drying on. Use lukewarm water with a little washing-up liquid. The following are dishwasher safe: – the butter dish, egg trays (supplied as standard, depending on model) – the shelves and bottle shelf in the door – [...]

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    Stainless steel appliance door: The appliance door has a high quality, special finish which is resistant to soiling and is very easy to clean. Do not use the following to clean/condition the door – stainless steel cleaning agent: this will damage the surface. – Miele stainless steel conditioning agent: this will cause noticeable smearing. Venti[...]

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    Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. What to do i f... . . . the appliance does not get cold. ^ Check whether the appliance has been switched o[...]

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    . . . the floor of the refrigerator is wet. The condensate drain hole is blocked. ^ Clean the condensate channel and drain hole. If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact Miele Service. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be s[...]

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    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. Click.... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the motor on and off. Sssrrrr[...]

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    In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer or – 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 applianc[...]

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    Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an a.c. single phase 220-240 V 50 Hz supply. Please ensur[...]

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    Do not place any appliance which gives off heat, such as a toaster or microwave oven, on top of this appliance. There is the danger of these catching fire. Side-by-side installation To avoid a build-up of condensation and resultant damage, refrigerators and freezers should not generally be installed side-by-side next to each other. However, some ap[...]

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    Climate range The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate. Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T +10 °C to +32 °C +16 °C to +32 °C +16 °C to +38 °C +16 °C to +43 °C Operating in a r[...]

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    Appliance dimensions ABC K 11820 SD, K 12820 SD, K 12820 SD edt/cs 1 850 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 38[...]

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    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 : Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. Removing the door handle ^ Pull door handle a towards you. Side section b slides back. ^ Pull side section b firmly bac[...]

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    Changing over the door Make sure the door shelves are empty! ^ Close the appliance door. ^ Remove cover a by sliding it forwards from the back and then lifting it off. ^ Remove cover b by pulling it upwards. Caution. The door is not secure as soon as the hinge plate is removed. ^ Loosen screws d in upper hinge plate c and pull it upwards and off. ^[...]

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    ^ Remove cap h from the bearing bush in the door and refit on the opposite side. ^ Using a screwdriver, remove spring clamp i from underneath the door and fit it on the opposite side. ^ Pull hinge pin a together with disc b and adjustable foot c upwards and off. ^ Remove cover cap d . ^ Undo screws e and take hinge plate f off. ^ Undo the screw of [...]

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    ^ Screw hinge plate f into position on the opposite side using the two outer long slots only. To make it possible to align the door later, do not replace the centre screw at this stage. ^ Important. Screw the adjustable foot c into hinge pin a as far as it will go. ^ Refit hinge pin a together with disc b and adjustable foot c . Important. The notc[...]

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    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. ^ Loosely attach the handle to the opposite side of the door with the two front screws b . Mounting plate c must be positioned on the side of the door so that when the door i[...]

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    The appliance door can be aligned to the housing using the outer long slots in the lower hinge plate. In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do. ^ Remove centre screw a from the hinge plate. ^ Slightly loosen both outer screws b . ^ Align the door by sliding the hinge pla[...]

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    a Top box b Appliance c Housing unit d Wall The appliance can be installed in a kitchen run. To match the height of the rest of the kitchen, the appliance can be fitted with a suitable top box a . A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance across the entire width of the top box for air to circulate. The cross[...]

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    Alteration rights reserved / 4912 K 11820 SD, K 12820 SD, K 12820 SD edt/cs M.-Nr. 09 434 270 / 00[...]