Miele KDN 12623 S-1 manual

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    Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer KDN 12623 S -1 KDN 12823 S -1/-2 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. M.-Nr. 09 434 510 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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    Home freezing ....................................................2 6 Hints on home freezing ...........................................2 6 Packing .......................................................2 6 Before placing food in the freezer section ............................2 7 Placing food in the freezer ........................................[...]

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    a On/Off button b Temperature selector button c Refrigerator section temperature display d Super freeze button and indicator light e Alarm off button and indicator light Guide to the appliance 4[...]

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    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 shelf h Freezer drawers 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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    Technical safety ~ Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. ~ If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user from danger. ~ This appliance contains the coolant [...]

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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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    ~ While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer. Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated. ~ The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation, maintenance and repair work. ~ Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele ori[...]

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    ~ Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Thermostats switching on may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard. Flammable compounds could explode. ~ Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and expl[...]

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    ~ Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it. These will 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 the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health. ~ Do not use a steam-cleaning appliance to defrost or c[...]

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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. Dispos[...]

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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 ^ 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. 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. Th[...]

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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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    Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the freezer section cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid energy being wasted if a door is left open. Temperature alarm An alarm will sound if the temperature in the freezer section becomes too warm. The temperature display and the alarm indicator light will als[...]

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    Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer. This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours and appearance. Super freeze is not necessary: – when putting in food that is already frozen. – when freezing less than 2 kg fresh food daily. Switching on Super freeze When [...]

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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. Warmest area The warmest areas in the refrigerator are in the top section tow[...]

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    – Aubergines/egg plant, cucumber, potatoes, peppers/capiscum, tomatoes, courgettes/zucchini – Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan 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. Always observe the use-by date and recommended storage temperature. Time out[...]

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    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. Shellfish, for example, deteriorates faster than fish, and [...]

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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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    Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be exceeded. The maximum freezing capacity for freezing within a 24-hour period is given on the data plate: "Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs". Freezing fresh food Fresh food s[...]

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    Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition. Hints on home freezing – The following types of food are suitable for freezing: Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy products, pastry, leftovers, egg yolks, egg whites and a range of pre-cooked meals. – The following types of food are not suitab[...]

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    ^ Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging. Before placing food in the freezer section ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the Super freeze function for some time before placing the food in the freezer (see "Super freeze"). This also helps to prevent food that is already in the freezer from[...]

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    Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways: – in a microwave oven, – in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost" setting, – at room temperature, – in the refrigerator (the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the other food cold), – in a steam oven. Poultry It is particularly important to observe [...]

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    Refrigerator section The refrigerator defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section 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 [...]

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    A range of Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products is available to order from Miele or www.miele-shop.com. Do not let water get into the electronic unit, into the light or into the ventilation gaps. Do not let water get into the drainage channel and drain hole when cleaning. Do not use steam cleaning apparatus to clean the appliance. Steam[...]

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    The temperature of the dishwasher programme must not exceed 55 °C. Contact with some foodstuffs, such as carrots, tomatoes or ketchup can cause plastic items to discolour. However, this discolouration will not affect the stability of plastic items. ^ Clean the interior shelves and drawers by hand. These are not suitable for cleaning in a dishwashe[...]

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    After cleaning ^ Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section. ^ Put the food back in the refrigerator section. ^ Insert the plug in the socket and switch on at the mains. Then switch the appliance back on. ^ Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer can cool down quickly. ^ Once the temperature in the freezer has r[...]

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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. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. Some minor problems can be corrected without[...]

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    Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long, causing the freezer section 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. . . . the door to the freezer section will not open because it has been opened an[...]

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    . . . the floor of the refrigerator is wet. The drain hole is blocked. ^ 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 appliance to[...]

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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, mini-oven or double burner hob, on top of this appliance There is the danger of these catching fire. This appliance must not be installed directly next to another refrigerator or freezer. It does not have side-wall heating, so installation next to another refrigerator or freezer co[...]

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    Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation, the ventilation gaps must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. Appliances with wall spacers supplied The wall spacers supplied with some appliances must be used in order to achieve declared energy consumption values. [...]

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    Appliance dimensions ABC KDN 12623 S -1 1623 600 mm 630 mm* KDN 12823 S -1/-2 1817 600 mm 630 mm* * Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Appliance depth is increased by approx. 35 mm with the supplied wall spacers fitted. Installation 41[...]

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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 handles ^ Pull door handle a towards you. Side section b slides back. ^ Pull side section b firmly ba[...]

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    Removing the doors Make sure the door shelves are empty. ^ Close the upper 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 upper door is not secure as soon as the upper hinge plate is removed. ^ Loosen screws d in upper hinge plate c and pull it upwards and of[...]

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    ^ Close the lower appliance door. Caution. The lower door is not secure as soon as the middle hinge plate is removed. ^ Pull the middle hinge pin i upwards to remove it. ^ Carefully lift the lower door off and place it to one side. ^ Pull cover j off. ^ Unscrew hinge plate k , turn it through 180° and fit it on the opposite side. ^ Pull off plasti[...]

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    Changing over the doors ^ 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 hinge part h on hinge plate f slightly. Fit it into the hole opposite in hinge plate f and tighten up the screw. ^ Refit cover cap d in the other hole. ^ Remove[...]

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    ^ Fit hinge pin i into middle hinge plate k in the lower door. The ridge on the hinge pin will fit into the notch in the hinge plate. ^ Then fit the upper door on middle hinge pin i . ^ Close the upper door. ^ Fit hinge plate c onto the opposite side and secure it with screws d . If necessary drill pilot holes for the screws or use a battery operat[...]

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    Refitting the handles Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when you refit the handles. 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[...]

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    The appliance doors can be aligned with the housing after they have been fitted. In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do. To align the lower door use the long outer slots in the lower hinge plate: ^ Remove centre screw a from the hinge plate. ^ Slightly loosen both oute[...]

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    * The appliance depth is increased by approx. 35 mm for appliances with wall spacers fitted. 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 fo[...]

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    Alteration rights reserved / 5012 KDN 12623 S -1, KDN 12823 S -1/-2 M.-Nr. 09 434 510 / 01[...]