Miele K 31222 Ui-1 - User Manual

Warning and Safety instructions 7 Technical safety  The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration appliance complies with statutory safety requirements and the ap-propriate EU directives.  Warning: fire hazard/flammable materials. This symbol is on the compressor and indicates ...

Warning and Safety instructions 9  The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation, maintenance and repair work.  Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause con- siderable danger for the user.Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carrie...

Warning and Safety instructions 10 Correct use  This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific am- bient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient temperat-ures for which it is not designed. The climate range is stated on thedata plate in the interior cabinet of the refr...

Warning and Safety instructions 11  Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defros- ted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value andspoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after ithas been cooked.  Observe the manufacturer's “use-b...

Warning and Safety instructions 12 Cleaning and care  Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.  Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this ap- pliance. Steam could reach electrical components and ...

Warning and Safety instructions 13 Disposal of your old appliance  If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking them-selves in and endangering their lives.  Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful n...

Caring for the environment 14 Disposing of the packaging ma-terial The packaging material is used for hand-ling and protects the appliance fromtransport damage. The packaging ma-terial used is selected from materialswhich are environmentally friendly fordisposal and can generally be recycled.Recycli...

Saving energy 15 Normal energy consump-tion Increased energy consump-tion Installation / Main-tenance In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilatedroom. Protected from direct sun-light. In direct sunlight. Not near to a heat source(radiator, oven). Near to a heat source (radi-ator, oven). Where...

Saving energy 16 Normal energy consump-tion Increased energy consump-tion Use Drawers and shelves ar-ranged as they were whenthe appliance was delivered. Only open the door whennecessary and for as short atime as possible. Store foodin an organised way. Frequent opening of doorsfor long periods will...

Guide to the appliance 17 Control panel a Button for switching the refrigeration appliance on/off b Button for switching the SuperCool function on/off c Display with temperature indicator d Menu symbol (Settings mode: for switching the safety lock on/off) e SuperCool symbol f Lock symbol g Temperatu...

Guide to the appliance 19 Accessories Accessories supplied Bottle holder The flexible ribs grip the bottles securelywhen the door is opened and closed. Egg tray Ice cube tray(depending on model) Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories andcare products are available for your ap-plian...

Guide to the appliance 20 KKF-FF charcoal filter with holder(Active AirClean) Charcoal filters neutralise unpleasantodours in the fridge zone for improvedair quality. KKF-RF replacement charcoal filters(Active AirClean) Replacement filters to the fit the holderare available. We recommend replacingth...

Switching on and off 21 Before using for the first time Packaging material  Remove all packaging material fromthe inside of the appliance. Removing the protective foil The stainless steel trim to the interiorshelves and the door shelves has a layerof protective foil to prevent damage dur-ing transp...

Switching on and off 22 Switching off for longer periodsof time If, during a long absence, the refriger-ation appliance is switched off butnot cleaned and the door(s) left shut,there is a risk of mould forming insidethe appliance.It is essential to clean the refrigera-tion appliance. If the refriger...

The correct temperature 23 It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in the ap-pliance. Bacteria will cause food whichis not stored at the correct temperatureto deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influ-ences the growth rate of these bacteria.Reducing the temperature reduces t...

The correct temperature 24 Temperature display In normal operation the temperaturedisplay shows the required temperat- ure. Setting the temperature If the appliance door is opened very of-ten, or if large quantities of food are be-ing stored in the appliance, or if there isa high ambient temperature...

Using Super cool 25 SuperCool function The SuperCool function can be used torapidly reduce the temperature in thefridge zone and the freezer compart-ment (depending on the model) to itslowest setting (depending on the roomtemperature). Switching on SuperCool Switch SuperCool on before placingfood in...

Door alarm 26 The appliance is fitted with a warningsystem to avoid increased energy con-sumption if the door is left open. Door alarm An alarm will sound if the appliancedoor has been left open for longer than60 seconds.It will stop as soon as the door isclosed. Switching the door alarm off early I...

Selecting further settings 27 Settings mode The alarm can be activated or deactiv-ated in settings mode. Activating or deactivating thelock  Settings mode is indicated by the menusymbol  in the display. See below for instructions on how to activate and deactivate the lock . Activating or deactivat...

Storing food in the fridge zone 28  Risk of explosion due to flam- mable mixes of gases.Electrical components can causeflammable mixes of gases to ignite.Do not store explosive materials inthe refrigeration appliance or anyproducts containing propellants (e.g.spray cans).  Risk of damage due to gr...

Storing food in the fridge zone 29 Warmest area The warmest area in the refrigeratorsection is at the top in the front areaand in the door. Use this for storing but-ter and cheese. Coldest area The coldest area in the fridge zone isdirectly above the fruit and vegetabledrawer and at the back of the ...

Storing food in the fridge zone 30 Notes on buying food The freshness of the food when it is firstplaced in the appliance is the most im-portant factor for how long it staysfresh.Take into account the use-by date andthe correct storage temperature.Time out of the refrigerator, e.g. trans-porting foo...

Adjusting the interior fittings 31 Adjusting the door shelf/bottleshelf Tip: Only move door shelves/bottle shelves in the appliance door when theyare empty.  Push the door shelf/bottle shelf up-wards, then remove it by pulling it for-wards.  Replace the shelf at the requiredheight. Ensure that it ...

Adjusting the interior fittings 32 Moving the charcoal filters Charcoal filters and a KKF-FF (ActiveAirClean) holder are available as op-tional accessories (see “Accessories -optional accessories”). When storing very strong smellingfood (e.g. very ripe cheese): - Place the holder with the charcoal f...

Freezing and storing food (depending on model) 33 Using the freezer compartment Use the freezer compartment to: - store frozen food,- make ice cubes,- freeze small quantities of fresh food. Up to 2 kg of food can be frozen in24 hours. Freezing fresh food Fresh food should be frozen as quicklyas poss...

Freezing and storing food (depending on model) 34 Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in agood condition. Hints on home freezing - The following types of food are suit- able for freezing: Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, veget-ables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairyproducts, cakes, leftovers, egg...

Freezing and storing food (depending on model) 35 Before placing food in the appliance  Set the temperature to 4 °C or colderfor approx. 4 hours before placingfood in the freezer compartment andswitch on the Super cool function. This helps create a cold reserve in foodwhich is already stored in the...

Freezing and storing food (depending on model) 36 Defrosting frozen goods Never re-freeze partially or fully de-frosted food. Defrosted food may onlybe re-frozen after it has been cooked. Frozen goods can be defrosted in differ-ent ways: - In a microwave oven- In an oven using “Fan heat” or the “Def...

Defrosting 37 Refrigerator section The refrigerator section defrosts auto-matically.Condensate and frost can build up onthe back wall of the refrigerator sectionwhilst the compressor is running. Youdo not need to remove this, as it will de-frost and evaporate automatically withthe warmth generated b...

Defrosting 38 To defrost  The longer the frozen goods are left out at room temperature, thefaster they deteriorate.Carry out the defrosting procedure asquickly as possible.  Steam from a steam cleaning ap- pliance could reach the electricalcomponents and cause a short cir-cuit.Do not use a steam c...

Cleaning and care 39 Do not let water get into the elec-tronic module or the lighting.  Risk of damage due to moisture ingress.The steam from a steam cleaner candamage plastic and and electricalcomponents.Do not use a steam cleaner to cleanthe refrigeration appliance. Cleaning water must not get in...

Cleaning and care 40 Preparing the refrigeration ap-pliance for cleaning  Switch the refrigeration appliance off. The display goes out and the coolingfunction is switched off.  Take any food out of the refrigerationappliance and store it in a cool place.  Defrost the freezer compartment (see“Defr...

Cleaning and care 41 Cleaning the interior and ac-cessories The refrigeration appliance should becleaned regularly (at least once amonth). Remove soiling immediately to pre-vent it from drying on.  Clean the interior with a clean sponge, lukewarm water and a littlewashing-up liquid.  After cleanin...

Cleaning and care 42 Cleaning the door seal If the door seal is damaged or hasslipped out of its groove, the appli-ance door may not close properly andcooling performance will be reduced.As a result, condensate will build upin the interior cabinet and this cancause a build-up of ice.Do not damage th...

Cleaning and care 43 Replacing the charcoal filters Charcoal filters and a KKF-FF (ActiveAirClean) holder are available as op-tional accessories (see “Accessories -optional accessories”). Replace the charcoal filters in the holderevery 6 months. Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filterscan be obtained fro...

Problem solving guide 44 Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easilyremedied. You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to callthe Miele Customer Service Department.Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ser-...

Problem solving guide 46 Problem Cause and remedy Ice or condensation hasbuilt up inside the refri-geration appliance. Theappliance door may notclose correctly. The door seal has come out of its groove.  Check that the door seal is correctly positioned inthe groove. The door seal is damaged.  Chec...

Problem solving guide 47 Display warnings Message Cause and remedy The  symbol lights up in the display, the appli-ance does not get cold,although the controlsand the interior lightingare working. Demo mode is switched on. This allows the applianceto be presented in the showroom without the cooling...

Problem solving guide 48 The interior lighting is not working. Problem Cause and remedy The interior lighting isnot working. The refrigeration appliance has not been switched on.  Switch the refrigeration appliance on. To avoid overheating, the lighting switches itself offautomatically after approx...

Problem solving guide 49 Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The floor of the refriger-ator section is wet. The condensate drain hole is blocked.  Clean the condensate channel and drain hole. Food has frozen to-gether. The food packaging was not dry when placed in thefreezer.  Use a blunt inst...

Noises 50 Normalnoises What is causing them? Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the compressor. This noise can getlouder for brief periods when the compressor switches on. Blubb, blubb ... A gurgling noise can be heard when the refrigerant circulatesthrough the pipes. Click ... Clicking sounds oc...

Service 51 Information to help you rectify faultsyourself and about Miele spare partscan be found at www.miele.com/ser-vice. Contact in the event of a fault In the event of any faults which you can-not remedy yourself, please contactyour Miele dealer or the Miele Cus-tomer Service Department. You ca...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 52 Installation  Danger of damage and injury due to the refrigeration appliance tippingover.This refrigeration appliance is veryheavy and can tip forwards when theappliance door is open.Keep the appliance door(s) shut untilthe refrigeration appliance has beenbuilt in and...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 53 Location This appliance should be installed in adry, well-ventilated room.When deciding where to install your re-frigeration appliance please bear in mindthat it will use more energy if installednear to a heater, a cooker or other appli-ance that gives off heat. Direct...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 54 Ventilation  Risk of fire and damage due to in- sufficient ventilation.If the refrigeration appliance is notventilated sufficiently, the com-pressor will run more frequently andfor longer periods. This will result inincreased energy consumption and ahigher operating t...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 55 Appliancefurnituredoorthickness A [mm] Gap X [mm] for different edge radii B R0 R1.2 R2 R3 ≥ 16–19 min. 3 20 5 4 4 3.5 21 5.5 5 4.5 4 22 6.5 6 5.5 5 Adjoining kitchen furniture front A = Furniture front thicknessB = Edge radiusX = Gap Adjoining side wall A = Furniture ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 56 Before installing the appliance  Take the accessory pack which in-cludes installation parts and other ac-cessories out of the appliance.  Remove the cable clip from the backof the appliance.  Open the appliance door and removethe red safety catch  (depending on mod...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 57 Building-in dimensions Installation dimensions Appliance dimensions

Installation *INSTALLATION* 59 Changing the door hinging The refrigeration appliance is suppliedwith hinges on the right. If left-handhinging is required, the hinges must bechanged.  Danger of injury and damage when changing the door hinging.There is an increased danger of injuryand damage if the r...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 60  Slightly loosen screws   and   on the hinges.  Push the appliance door   outwards and take it off its hinges.  Remove the screws   completely and loosely screw them in on the op-posite side.  Remove the screws   completely and loosely screw them in on the op-...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 62 Adjusting the appliance doorhinges If you would like the appliance door tobe cushioned so that it opens moresoftly, the spring tension on the appli-ance door can be adjusted:To do this, use an Allen key to adjust thedoor hinges.   To reduce the appliance door opening ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 63 Installing the appliance To install the appliance, you will needthe following tools: Parts required for installation All installation parts are number coded.This coding is also used in the installa-tion instructions. Preparing the appliance  Position the refrigeration...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 65 Positioning the refrigeration appliance  Risk of damaging the power cable.When pushing the refrigeration appli-ance into its niche, the power cablecan get trapped and damaged.Carefully push the refrigeration appli-ance into the niche.  Risk of damaging the floor. Mov...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 66 On furniture with door fittings (e.g.stubs, seals, etc.) , the dimension of these must be taken into account toensure there is a gap all round of 42 mm .  Pull the refrigeration appliance for-wards by the appropriate dimension.  Check again to make sure there is agap...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 67 The foam   ensures the airflow is separated to prevent malfunctioningof the appliance.  Insert the piece of foam   supplied.  Refit the plinth facing   , but do not secure it in position yet. Without a continuous plinth facing:  Pull the plinth facing   forwards...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 68 Securing the appliance in the niche 1. Secured at the top 2. Secured at the side  Screw the appliance into position onthe right and the left. Fitting the furniture door If fitted in a run of units make sure thatthe top edge of the furniture door is atthe same height a...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 69 Tip: Push up the fitting aids   with the furniture front until they are the sameheight as the doors of adjacent kitchenunits.  Undo the nuts   and take the fixing bracket   off together with the fitting aids   .  Using a pencil, lightly mark a linedown the centre...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 70  Fit the side cover to the fixing bracketon the opposite side of the hinge.  Turn the furniture door over and at-tach the handle (if required).  Open the appliance door.  Hang the furniture door onto the ad-justing bolts   .  Loosely attach the nuts   on the ad-...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 72  Fit the cover in position. To make sure the appliance is cor-rectly fitted: - The door must close properly.- The door must not touch the housing unit. - The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly.  To double check place a torch in theappliance and...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 73 Electrical connection The refrigeration appliance is suppliedwith a mains cable with moulded plugready for connection to a suitableearthed socket.The socket must be easily accessibleafter the refrigeration appliance hasbeen installed. If the socket is not easilyaccessi...

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