Miele K 31222 Ui - User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5  This refrigeration appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations, or other simi-lar substances or products that are subject to the Medical Device Di-rective. Incorrect use of the refrigeration appliance for s...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 Technical safety  The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration appliance complies with statutory and regulatory requirements..  This refrigeration appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly....

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 - the screw-type fuses on the electrical service panel have been re- moved or - the power cord has been unplugged. Pull on the plug and not on the cord when removing it from the outlet.  Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per- formed by a Miele...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9  Risk of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g., an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appliance. Riskof sparking and explosion.  When eating stored food, there is a danger of food poisoning. Storage times will depend on several fac...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 Transport  To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and in its packaging.  Risk of injury and damage. The refrigeration appliance is very heavy and must be transported by 2 people. Disposal of your old appliance  Children could become trapped ...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11 - scratching the surface coating. Symbol on the compressor (depending on model) This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal oper-ation.  The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it pene- trates the airways.

Caring for the environment 12 Disposal of packaging material The packaging is designed to protectthe appliance from damage duringtransportation. The packaging materialsused are selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland should be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrapp...

Saving energy 13 Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation /Maintenance In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly venti-lated room. Protected from direct sun-light. In direct sunlight. Away from heat sources (ra-diator, range/oven). Near a heat source (radiator,oven...

Saving energy 14 Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Use The drawers, and shelvesare arranged as they werewhen the appliance was de-livered. Only open the door whennecessary and for as short atime as possible. Store foodin an organized way. Frequent opening of thedoor for long per...

Guide to the appliance 15 Control panel a On/off button b Automatic SuperCool button c Display d Menu symbol(Settings mode for:switching the safety lock on/off) e Automatic SuperCool symbol f Lock symbol g Temperature display h Temperature selector button i Alarm off button

Guide to the appliance 17 Accessories Accessories supplied Bottle holder The non-slip fins of the bottle holder jutout into the bottle shelf and make bot-tles more secure when you open andclose the appliance door. Egg tray Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories andcare products are...

Switching on and off 19 Before first use Packaging material  Remove all packaging material fromthe inside of the appliance. Removing the protective film The stainless steel strips on the doorshelves and adjustable shelves have alayer of protective film to prevent dam-age during transportation.  Ca...

Switching on and off 20 Switching off for longer peri-ods of time If, during a long absence, the refrig-eration appliance is switched off butnot cleaned and the door(s) left shut,there is a danger of bacteria buildingup inside the appliance.It is essential to clean the refrigera-tion appliance. If t...

The correct temperature 21 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...

Using Automatic SuperCool 22 Automatic SuperCool function The Automatic SuperCool function canbe used to rapidly reduce the tempera-ture in the Fridge Zone to its lowest set-ting (depending on the room tempera-ture). Automatic SuperCool is particularly rec-ommended for the rapid chilling of largeamo...

Door alarm 23 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 machine doorhas been left open for longer than60 seconds. As soon as the door is closed, thealarm sound will stop. Turning the door alarm ...

Selecting additional settings 24 Settings mode Certain settings on the appliance canonly be selected in settings mode. Activating and deactivating thesafety lock  Setting the temperature display°C/°F  Settings mode is represented in the dis-play by the menu symbol  . The procedure for accessing s...

Storing food in the refrigerator section 26 Do not load more than a maximum of35 lb (16 kg) of food in the appliancedoor.  Risk of fire from electrical appli- ances.Operating electrical devices in theappliance can cause sparks to form.Do not operate any electrical devicesinside the appliance.  Ris...

Storing food in the refrigerator section 27 Coldest area The coldest area in the refrigerator sec-tion is directly above the fruit and veg-etable drawer and at the back of theappliance. Use these areas to store all delicate andhighly perishable food, such as: - Fish, meat, poultry - Cold cuts, ready...

Storing food in the refrigerator section 28 Notes on buying food The freshness of food when first placedin the appliance is an important factorin determining how long it stays fresh,and how long it can be kept in the ap-pliance.Take into account the use-by date andthe correct storage temperature.Tim...

Adjusting the interior fittings 29 Adjusting the door shelf/bottleshelf Tip: Only move the door shelves/bottle shelves in the door when they areempty.  Push the door shelf/bottle shelf up-ward, then remove it by pulling it for-ward.  Replace the shelf at the requiredheight. Ensure that it is secur...

Adjusting the interior fittings 30 Moving the carbon filter The carbon filter with KKF-FF holder(Active AirClean) is available as an op-tional accessory (see “Accessories -Optional accessories”). When you are storing very strong-smelling food (e.g., cheese): - Place the holder with the carbon fil- t...

Defrosting 31  WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage!Do not use any mechanical or othertypes of aids which are not recom-mended by the manufacturer to ac-celerate the defrosting process. Refrigerator section The refrigerator section defrosts auto-matically. Condensate and frost can build-up onthe ba...

Cleaning and care 32  WARNING! DANGER of electric shock!Unplug the appliance or trip the cir-cuit breaker.  WARNING! Fire hazard! Do not damage the coolantpipework. Do not let water get into the elec-tronic or the lighting.  Risk of damage due to moisture penetration.The steam from a steam cleane...

Cleaning and care 34 Cleaning the interior and ac-cessories The appliance should be cleanedregularly (at least once a month). Clean up any spills, stains, or foodimmediately. Do not allow them todry and stick to the appliance.  Clean the interior with a clean sponge, lukewarm water, and a littleliq...

Cleaning and care 35 Cleaning the door seal If the door seal is damaged or hascome out of the groove, the door willnot close properly and this will affectcooling. As a result, condensate willbuild up in the interior cabinet andthis can cause a build-up of ice.Do not damage the door seal, andmake sur...

Cleaning and care 36 Replacing the carbon filters The carbon filter with KKF-FF holder(Active AirClean) is available as an op-tional accessory (see “Guide to theappliance” section “Optional acces-sories”). Replace the carbon filters in the holderaround every 6 months. Replacement KKF-RF carbon filte...

Frequently Asked Questions 37 With the help of the following guide minor faults in the performance of the ma-chine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied with-out contacting the Service Department. This guide may help you to find the reason for the fault, and how to corr...

Frequently Asked Questions 40 Messages in the display Message Possible cause and solution 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 appli-ance to be presented in the sho...

Frequently Asked Questions 41 The interior lighting is not working. Problem Possible cause and solution The interior lighting isnot working. The refrigeration appliance has not been turned on.  Turn the refrigeration appliance on. To avoid overheating, the interior lighting switches it-self off aut...

Frequently Asked Questions 42 Other problems Problem Possible cause and solution The floor of the refriger-ator section is wet. The drain hole is blocked.  Clean the condensate channel and the drain hole. The external walls ofthe appliance feelwarm. This is not a fault. The warmth created by the ev...

Causes of noises 43 Normalnoises Cause Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noisecan get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulatesthrough the pipes. Click... Clicking sounds occur whenever...

Customer Service 44 Contact in the event of a fault In the event of a fault which you cannotremedy yourself, please contact yourMiele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can book a Miele Service Call on-line at www.miele.com/service. Contact information for Miele Cus-tomer Service can be found at ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 45 Installation Side-by-side The appliance has two side-wall heatersencased in foam and can be installedside-by-side with other appliances.Each appliance must be installed in itsown niche. Please contact your dealer for specificinformation about which combinationswill wor...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 46 Climate class The appliance is designed for use withina certain climate range (ambient tem-peratures) and should not be used out-side this range. The climate range of theappliance is stated on the data plate in-side the appliance. Climate class Room temperature SN 50°F...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 48 Before installing the appliance  Before installation, remove the bag ofinstallation accessories and other ac-cessories from the appliance.  Remove the cord clips from the backof the appliance.  Remove red transport safety de-vice   (depending on model) and use the ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 49 Installation dimensions Installation dimensions Appliance dimensions

Installation *INSTALLATION* 51 Changing the door hinges The appliance is supplied with right-hand hinging. If left-hand hinging is re-quired, the hinges must be changed.  Risk of injury and damage when changing the door hinging.There is an increased risk of injuryand damage if the refrigeration app...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 52  Slightly loosen the hinge screws:  and  .  Push the door  outward and take it off its hinges.  Undo the screws  completely and loosely screw them in on the oppositeside.  Undo the screws  completely and loosely screw them in on the oppositeside. Installing th...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 54 Adjusting the door hinge Adjusting the door hinges 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 adjustthe door hinges.   To reduce the openin...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 55 Building in 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 appliance d...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 57 Positioning the appliance  Risk of damaging the power cord.When pushing the refrigeration appli-ance into its niche, the power cordcan get trapped and damaged.Carefully push the appliance into theniche.  Risk of damaging the floor. Moving the refrigeration appliancec...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 58 On cabinets with door fittings (e.g., knobs, raised seals) the dimension of these must be taken into account toensure that there is a gap of 1 5/8" (42 mm) all round.  Pull the appliance forward by the ap-propriate dimension.  Check again to make sure there is ag...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 60 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. Installing the door panel Ensure that the toe-kick facing is re-installed correctly.  The distance between the appliancedoor ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 61 Tip: Push up the installation aids  to- gether with the cabinet front until theyare at the same height as the neighbor-ing unit doors.  Unscrew the nuts  and remove the mounting frame  together with the installation aids  .  Draw a faint central line with a penci...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 62  Attach the side cover to the mountingframe on the side opposite the hinge.  Turn the door panel over and attachthe handle (if required).  Open the appliance door.  Hang the door panel on adjustingbolts   .  Screw nuts   loosely onto the ad- justing bolts.  Clo...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 64  Fit the cover in position. The appliance is properly installed inthe niche if: - the door closes properly - the door does not touch the housing unit - the seal on the top corner of the han- dle side is firmly seated  To double check place a flashlight inthe applianc...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 66 Do not connect the appliance to an in-verter such as those used with an au-tonomous energy source e.g. solar power . When switched on, peak loads in the system can cause the safetyswitch-off mechanism to be triggered.This can damage the electronic unit. The appliance m...

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