Miele Refrigerator KT 12410 S User Manual

Operating and installation instructions  
Fridge freezer  
KT 12410 S  
KT 12510 S  
en - GB  
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. 07 932 620  
 
Contents  
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Refrigerator section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Cleaning the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Appliance doors, side panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Problem solving guide . . ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Appliance dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
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Guide to the appliance  
aOn/Off and temperature selector  
cLight contact switch  
bWinter setting switch  
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Guide to the appliance  
aFreezer section shelf  
bButter and cheese compartment  
cRefrigerator shelves  
dDoor shelf/Egg tray  
eOn/Off and temperature selector,  
interior lighting and  
winter setting switch  
fCondensate channel and  
drain hole  
gFruit and vegetable containers  
hBottle shelf  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of the packing  
material  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Electrical and electronic appliances  
often contain materials which, if  
handled or disposed of incorrectly,  
could be potentially hazardous to  
human health and to the environment.  
They are, however, essential for the  
correct functioning of your appliance.  
Please do not therefore dispose of it  
with your household waste.  
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!  
Please dispose of it at your local  
community waste collection / recycling  
centre or contact your dealer for  
advice. Ensure that it presents no  
danger to children while being stored  
for disposal.  
Take care not to damage the pipework  
at the back of it before or during  
transportation to an authorised  
collection depot.  
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework  
and oil in the compressor will be  
contained, and will not leak out into the  
environment.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Any other usage is not supported by  
the manufacturer and could be  
This appliance complies with all  
relevant safety requirements.  
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable  
Improper use can, however, present  
a risk of both personal injury and  
damage to property.  
for damage resulting from incorrect or  
improper use or operation of the  
appliance.  
This appliance can only be used by  
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To avoid the risk of accidents and  
damage to the appliance, please  
read these instructions carefully  
before using it for the first time. They  
contain important notes on the  
installation, safety, operation and  
care of the appliance.  
people with reduced physical, sensory  
or mental capabilities, or lack of  
experience and knowledge, if they are  
supervised whilst using it, or have been  
shown how to use it in a safe way and  
understand the hazards involved.  
Safety with children  
Keep these instructions in a safe  
place and pass them on to any  
future user.  
Children 8 years and older may use  
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the appliance only if they have been  
shown how to use it in a safe way and  
understand the hazards involved.  
Correct application  
Children under 8 years of age must  
This appliance is not designed for  
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be kept away from the appliance unless  
they are constantly supervised.  
commercial use. It is intended for use in  
domestic households and in similar  
working and residential environments  
such as:  
This appliance is not a toy! To  
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prevent the risk of injury, do not allow  
children to play with it or near it, or to  
play with the controls, or to swing on  
the door.  
– Shops  
– Offices and showrooms  
Do not allow children to play with the  
and by residents in establishments  
such as:  
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packaging material, e.g. plastic bags  
and wrappings. Danger of suffocation.  
– Hostels and guest houses.  
This appliance is not intended for  
outdoor use.  
It must only be used as a domestic  
appliance to cool and store food as well  
as to store deep frozen food, freeze  
fresh food and to prepare ice.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Technical safety  
- air the room in which the appliance is  
located for several minutes and  
- contact the Service Department for  
advice.  
Before setting up the appliance,  
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check it for any externally visible  
damage. Do not install and use a  
damaged appliance.  
The more coolant there is in an  
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It could be dangerous.  
appliance, the larger the room it should  
be installed in. In the event of a  
If the connection cable is faulty it must  
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leakage, if the appliance is in a small  
room, there is the danger of  
only be replaced by a service technician  
authorised by the manufacturer to protect  
the user from danger.  
combustible gases building up.  
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of  
room space is required. The amount of  
coolant in the appliance is stated on the  
data plate inside the appliance.  
Safe operation of the appliance is  
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only assured if it has been installed and  
connected in accordance with these  
operating and installation instructions.  
This appliance contains the coolant  
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Before connecting the appliance,  
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Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which  
is environmentally friendly. Although it  
is flammable, it does not damage the  
ozone layer and does not increase the  
greenhouse effect. The use of this  
coolant has, however, led to a slight  
increase in the noise level of the  
appliance. In addition to the noise of  
the compressor, you might be able to  
hear the coolant flowing around the  
system. This is unavoidable, but does  
not have any adverse effect on the  
performance of the appliance.  
make sure that the connection data on  
the data plate (voltage and frequency)  
matches the mains electricity supply.  
This data must correspond in order to  
avoid the risk of damage to the  
appliance. Consult a qualified  
electrician if in any doubt.  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
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mains electricity supply by a  
multi-socket adapter or an extension  
lead. These do not guarantee the  
required safety of the appliance (e.g.  
danger of overheating).  
Care must be taken during the  
transportation and installation of the  
appliance that no parts of the cooling  
system are damaged. Leaking coolant  
can damage the eyes.  
In the event of any damage:  
- avoid open flames and anything which  
creates a spark,  
- disconnect from the mains,  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The electrical safety of this  
In areas which may be subject to  
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appliance can only be guaranteed  
infestation by cockroaches or other  
when it is correctly earthed. It is most  
important that this basic safety  
vermin, pay particular attention to  
keeping the appliance and its  
requirement is observed and regularly  
tested and where there is any doubt,  
the household wiring system should be  
inspected by a qualified electrician.  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for damage or injury caused by the lack  
of or inadequacy of an effective  
surroundings in a clean condition at all  
times. Any damage which may be  
caused by cockroaches or other vermin  
will not be covered by the guarantee.  
Correct use  
Never handle frozen food with wet  
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earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
hands. Your hands may freeze to the  
frozen food. Danger of frost burn.  
Installation, maintenance and  
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repairs may only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person in strict accordance with current  
national and local safety regulations.  
Repairs and other work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous. The  
manufacturer cannot be held liable for  
unauthorised work.  
Do not take ice cubes out with your  
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bare hands and never place ice cubes  
or ice lollies in your mouth straight from  
the freezer.  
The very low temperature of the frozen  
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the  
lips and tongue.  
Do not refreeze partially or fully  
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While the appliance is under  
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defrosted food. Consume defrosted  
food as soon as possible, as it will lose  
its nutritional value and spoil if left for  
too long. Defrosted food may only be  
re-frozen after it has been cooked.  
guarantee, repairs should only be  
undertaken by a service technician  
authorised by the manufacturer.  
Otherwise the guarantee will be  
invalidated.  
Do not store explosive materials in  
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The appliance must be isolated from  
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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.  
the electricity supply during installation,  
maintenance and repair work.  
Faulty components must only be  
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replaced by genuine Miele original  
spare parts. The manufacturer can only  
guarantee the safety of the appliance  
when Miele replacement parts are  
used.  
Do not operate any electrical  
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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream  
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of  
sparking and explosion.  
This appliance must not be used in  
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a non-stationary location (e.g. on a  
ship).  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
If storing alcohol with a high  
build-up of gases and pose a danger to  
health.  
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percentage proof in the refrigerator,  
make sure it is tightly closed and stored  
upright.  
Do not use a steam-cleaning  
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appliance to defrost or clean this  
Danger of explosion.  
appliance. Steam could reach electrical  
components and cause a short circuit.  
Do not store cans or bottles  
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containing carbonated drinks or liquids  
which could freeze in the freezer. The  
cans or bottles could explode. Danger  
of injury and damage to the appliance.  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
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door seals, as these will cause the  
seals to deteriorate and become  
porous with time.  
When cooling drinks quickly in the  
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If storing food which contains a lot of  
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freezer, make sure bottles are not left in  
for more than one hour; otherwise they  
could burst, resulting in injury or  
damage.  
fat or oil in the appliance or the  
refrigerator door, make sure it does not  
come into contact with plastic  
components as this could cause stress  
Observe the "use-by" dates given on cracks.  
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food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.  
Storage times will depend on several  
factors, including the freshness and  
quality of the food as well as the  
Do not block the ventilation gaps in  
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the appliance as this would impair the  
efficiency of the appliance, increase the  
electricity consumption and could  
cause damage to the appliance.  
temperature at which it is stored. Follow  
the instructions given on the food  
manufacturer's packaging regarding  
storage conditions and "use-by" dates.  
This appliance is designed for use  
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within certain climate ranges (ambient  
temperatures), and should not be used  
outside this range. The climate range  
for your appliance is stated on the data  
plate inside the appliance.  
Do not use sharp edged objects to  
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– remove frost and ice,  
– separate frozen foods and remove  
ice trays.  
Installing it in a room with too low an  
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,  
can lead to the appliance switching off  
for longer periods so that it cannot  
maintain the required temperature.  
They will damage the evaporator,  
causing irreversible damage to the  
appliance.  
Do not place electric heaters or  
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candles in the appliance to defrost it.  
These will damage the plastic parts.  
Do not use defrosting sprays or  
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de-icers, as they might contain  
substances which could damage the  
plastic parts or which could cause the  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Before disposing of an old  
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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  
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the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,  
e.g. by  
– puncturing the refrigerant channels  
in the evaporator.  
– bending any pipework.  
– scratching the surface coating.  
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the  
eyes.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage caused by  
non-compliance with these Warning  
and Safety instructions.  
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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 near to a heat source  
(radiator, oven).  
Near to a heat source  
(radiator, oven).  
Where the ideal ambient room Where there is a high  
temperature is approx. 20°C. ambient room temperature.  
Ventilation gaps uncovered Ventilation gaps covered or  
and dusted regularly.  
dusty.  
Compressor and metal grille Dust build-up on the  
(heat exchanger) dusted at compressor and metal grille  
least once a year.  
(heat exchanger).  
Temperature  
With a medium setting of 2  
to 3.  
With a higher setting: the  
lower the temperature, the  
higher the energy  
setting with  
a thermostat which  
is approximate  
(set in stages).  
consumption.  
Temperature  
setting with  
Larder section 8 to 12 °C  
On appliances with winter  
setting, please make sure  
that the winter setting is  
switched off when the  
ambient temperature is  
warmer than 18°C.  
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C  
a thermostat which  
is exact to the  
degree  
PerfectFresh zone just  
above 0 °C  
(digital display).  
Freezer section -18 °C  
Wine storage section 10 to  
12 °C  
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How to save energy  
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.  
Frequent opening of the door  
for long periods will cause a  
loss of coldness. The  
appliance works harder to  
cool down and the  
Store food in an organised  
way.  
compressor runs for longer  
periods.  
Take an insulated cool bag  
with you when shopping and  
Hot food or food at room  
temperature raises the  
place food in the appliance as temperature inside the  
soon as possible.  
appliance. The appliance  
works harder to cool down  
and the compressor runs for  
longer periods.  
Replace any food removed  
rapidly, before it begins to  
thaw.  
Allow hot food and drinks to  
cool down before placing  
them in the appliance.  
Store food covered or  
packaged.  
The evaporation or  
condensation of liquids will  
cause a loss of coldness in the  
refrigerator.  
Place frozen food in the  
refrigerator to defrost.  
Do not over-fill the appliance  
to allow air to circulate.  
Defrosting  
Defrost the freezer when a  
layer of ice 0.5 cm thick  
(maximum) has built up.  
A build-up of ice slows down  
the cooling process.  
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Switching on and off  
Before using for the first time  
Switching off  
^ Turn the On/Off and temperature  
selector in an anti-clockwise direction  
from "1" back to the "0" position. You  
will meet a little resistance, but this  
should be ignored.  
Protective foil  
The stainless steel trim to the interior  
shelves and the door shelves has a  
layer of protective foil to prevent  
scratching during transportation.  
The interior light will not come on when  
you open the door and the cooling  
process will be switched off.  
^ Carefully remove the protective foil  
from the stainless steel trim.  
Cleaning  
Switching off for longer  
periods of 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.  
If the appliance is not going to be used  
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst  
on holiday:  
^ switch the appliance off,  
Switching on  
^ disconnect it from the mains. Switch  
off at the wall and withdraw the plug  
from the socket, or disconnect the  
mains fuse.  
^ Turn the On/Off and temperature  
selector in a clockwise direction  
away from the "0" position.  
The higher the setting, the lower the  
temperature in the appliance.  
^ defrost the freezer section,  
^ clean the appliance out and  
The appliance will start cooling and the  
interior light in the refrigerator section  
will come on if you open the door.  
^ leave the doors ajar to air the  
appliance.  
To enable the temperature to get  
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,  
allow the appliance to run for a few  
hours before placing food in it.  
If, during a long absence, the  
appliance is switched off but not  
cleaned out and the doors are left  
shut, there is a danger of mould and  
odours building up inside the  
appliance.  
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The correct temperature  
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.  
– bathwater and other household  
thermometers are not very accurate.  
It is best to use an electronic  
thermometer.  
– Do not measure the temperature of  
the air in the appliance. The result  
will not reflect the temperature in the  
food.  
– Try to open the door as little as  
possible during the measuring  
period, as warm room air will enter  
the refrigerator every time the door is  
opened.  
The temperature in the appliance will  
rise:  
– the more often the door is opened  
and the longer it is kept open,  
– if too much food is stored in it at  
once,  
. . . in the freezer section  
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen  
food for a long time, a temperature of  
-18 °C is required. At this temperature  
the growth of micro-organisms is  
generally halted. As soon as the  
– the warmer the food is which is being  
put into it,  
– the higher the ambient temperature  
surrounding the appliance.  
The appliance is designed for use in  
specific ambient temperatures  
(climate ranges). Do not use in  
ambient temperatures for which it is  
not designed.  
temperature rises above -10 °C, the  
micro-organisms become active in the  
food again so that it cannot be kept as  
long. For this reason, partially defrosted  
or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.  
Food may be re-frozen once it has  
been cooked, as the high temperatures  
achieved when cooking destroy most  
micro-organisms.  
. . . in the refrigerator section  
We recommend a temperature of 4 °C  
in the middle of the refrigerator section.  
If you wish to check the temperature in  
the refrigerator section,  
^ place a thermometer in a glass of  
water and then place the glass in the  
middle of the refrigerator section.  
After about 24 hours, the thermometer  
will show the approximate temperature  
in the refrigerator section.  
Please note the following:  
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The correct temperature  
Setting the temperature  
The temperature is set with the On/Off  
and temperature selector.  
^ Turn it to a setting between 1 and 7.  
The higher the setting, the lower the  
temperature in the appliance.  
A middle range setting is usually  
sufficient.  
However, if frozen food is to be stored  
in the freezer section then a setting of  
between 4 and 7 is recommended to  
ensure that the required temperature in  
the freezer section is maintained.  
It is also advisable to set the  
temperature within this range, if  
– the doors are opened frequently,  
– large quantities of food are stored  
inside the appliance,  
– there is a high ambient temperature.  
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Winter setting  
With very low ambient temperatures  
at or below 18 °C the freezer section  
may not be able to maintain its  
temperature which could result in  
frozen food beginning to thaw. The  
winter setting is designed to prevent  
this happening.  
To freeze fresh food effectively, you  
must activate the winter setting before  
putting fresh food into the freezer  
section.  
This helps food to freeze quickly and  
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours  
and appearance.  
To activate the winter setting  
It is not necessary to activate the  
winter setting:  
– when putting in food that is already  
frozen.  
– when freezing up to 1 kg fresh food  
in any one day.  
^ Press the switch for the winter setting  
to "1".  
Activating  
Activate the winter setting 24 hours  
before putting fresh food into the  
freezer section for freezing.  
The compressor will switch on more  
frequently, lowering the temperature in  
the freezer section to the required level.  
To deactivate the winter setting  
As soon as the ambient temperature  
rises above 18 °C , the winter setting  
should be switched off.  
^ Press the switch for the winter setting  
to "1".  
^ Press the switch for the winter setting  
to "0".  
The compressor will run switch on more  
frequently, lowering the temperature in  
the freezer section.  
The appliance will continue running at  
normal power.  
Deactivating  
The fresh food will be frozen approx.  
24 hours after placing it in the freezer  
section and the winter setting can then  
be deactivated.  
^ Press the switch for the winter setting  
to "0".  
The appliance will continue running at  
normal power.  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
Different storage zones  
Do not store explosive materials in  
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.  
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.  
Warmest area  
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.  
The warmest areas in the refrigerator  
are in the top section towards the front  
and in the top of the door. Use this for  
storing butter and cheese.  
Coldest area  
Food must not touch the back wall of  
the refrigerator, as it may freeze to  
the back wall.  
The coldest areas in a refrigerator are  
directly above the vegetable containers  
and next to the back wall.  
To allow air to circulate efficiently,  
do not pack food too closely  
together in the appliance.  
Use this for all delicate and highly  
perishable food, e.g.  
– fish, meat, poultry,  
Food which should not be  
stored in a refrigerator  
– sausage products, ready meals,  
– dishes or baked goods containing  
eggs or cream,  
Not all food is suitable for storing in a  
refrigerator at temperatures below 5°C, as  
some food is sensitive to cold.  
– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or  
quiche dough,  
Cucumbers, for example, become glassy,  
aubergines bitter and potatoes sweet.  
Tomatoes and oranges loose their aroma  
and the peel on citrus fruits hardens.  
Food which is sensitive to cold  
includes:  
– soft cheese and other dairy  
products,  
– pre-packed vegetables and other  
fresh food with a label stating it  
should be kept at a temperature of  
approx. 4 °C.  
– Pineapple, avocado, bananas,  
pomegranate, mango, melon,  
papaya, passion fruit, citrus fruit  
(such as lemons, oranges,  
mandarins, grapefruit).  
– Fruit which is not yet ripe  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
– Aubergines/egg plant, cucumber,  
potatoes, peppers/capiscum,  
tomatoes, courgettes/zucchini  
Fruit and vegetables  
Fruit and vegetables may be stored  
loose in the vegetable containers.  
– Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan  
However, you should bear in mind that  
aromas and flavours can transfer from  
one type of food to another (e.g. carrots  
absorb the smell and flavour of onions  
very easily). Some food also gives off a  
natural gas (ethylene) which speeds up  
the rate at which other food perishes.  
Some fruit and vegetables react  
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 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.  
Once food has started to deteriorate,  
this process cannot be reversed. As  
little as two hours outside the  
strongly to this gas and should not be  
stored together.  
– Examples of fruit and vegetables  
which produce a large amount of  
this natural gas are:  
Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines,  
peaches, plums, avocado, figs,  
blueberries, melons and beans.  
refrigerator can cause food to start  
deteriorating.  
– Examples of fruit and vegetables  
which react strongly to the natural  
gases given off by other types of  
fruit and vegetables are:  
Storing food correctly  
Store food covered or packaged. This  
will prevent food smells from affecting  
other foods, food from drying out, and  
also any cross-contamination of  
Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels  
sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons,  
apples, apricots, cucumbers,  
tomatoes, pears, nectarines and  
peaches.  
bacteria. The growth of bacteria, such  
as salmonella, can be avoided by  
setting the correct temperature and  
maintaining good standards of hygiene.  
Example: Broccoli should not be  
stored with apples, as apples  
produce a large amount of natural  
gas to which broccoli is very  
sensitive. The result is a shorter than  
expected storage time for the  
broccoli.  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
Unpacked meats and vegetables  
Meat  
Unpackaged meat and vegetables  
should be stored separately. To avoid  
any microbiological  
Meat should be stored unwrapped.  
(Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat  
loosely covered, and leave containers  
open). This permits air to circulate  
around the meat, allowing the surface  
to dry slightly, which helps prevent the  
growth of bacteria. To prevent the risk  
of bacterial cross-contamination, do not  
let meat come into direct contact with  
other foods.  
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 fish deteriorates  
faster than meat.  
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Adjusting the interior fittings  
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.  
^ fit the two brackets onto the supports  
on either side at the required height,  
The raised edge at the back must face  
upwards to prevent food from touching  
the back of the appliance and freezing  
to it.  
^ and push the glass shelves in one  
after the other.  
The shelf with the raised edge must  
be at the back.  
Stoppers prevent the shelves from  
being dislodged by mistake.  
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle  
shelf  
Split shelf  
In order to accommodate tall items in  
the appliance, one of the shelves is  
divided. The front section can be  
pushed under the rear section.  
^ Push the door/bottle shelf upwards,  
then remove it by pulling it forwards.  
^ Replace the door/bottle shelf at the  
required position. Ensure that it is  
securely pushed back into position.  
^ Push the rear half of the glass shelf  
up slightly from below.  
^ At the same time, pull the front half of  
the glass shelf forwards slightly and  
then push it carefully under the rear  
half.  
To move the split shelf:  
^ Take both halves of the split glass  
shelf out,  
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Freezing and storing food  
Maximum freezing capacity  
Storing frozen food  
To ensure that fresh food placed in the  
freezer section freezes through to the  
core as quickly as possible, the  
When buying frozen food to store in  
your freezer section, check  
– that the packaging is not damaged,  
– the use-by date,  
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”.  
– and the temperature at which the  
frozen food is being stored in the  
shop. The length of time it can be  
kept is reduced if it has been stored  
at a temperature warmer than -18 °C.  
The maximum freezing capacity given  
on the data plate has been calculated  
according to DIN EN ISO 15502 Stan-  
dard.  
^ Buy frozen food once you have  
finished the rest of your shopping,  
and wrap it in newspaper or use a  
cool bag or cool box to transport it.  
Freezing fresh food  
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly  
as possible. This way the nutritional  
value of the food, its vitamin content,  
appearance and taste are not impaired.  
^ Store it in the freezer section as soon  
as possible.  
Never re-freeze partially or fully  
defrosted food. Consume defrosted  
food as soon as possible as it will  
lose its nutritional value and spoil if  
left for too long. Defrosted food may  
only be re-frozen after it has been  
cooked.  
Food which takes a long time to freeze  
will lose more water from its cells, which  
then shrink.  
During the defrosting process, only  
some of this water is reabsorbed by the  
cells; the rest collects around the food.  
In practice this means that the food  
loses a large degree of its moisture.  
You can tell if this has happened by the  
amount of liquid around the food.  
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have  
less time to lose moisture, so they  
shrink less.  
As there is not so much moisture, it is  
easier for the food to reabsorb it during  
the defrosting process, and very little  
water collects around the defrosted  
food.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Home freezing  
lightly before freezing, but care  
should be taken as the taste of some  
spices alters when frozen.  
Only freeze fresh food which is in a  
good condition.  
– Do not place hot food or drinks in the  
freezer section. This causes already  
frozen food to thaw and increases  
the energy consumption  
Hints on home freezing  
– The following types of food are  
suitable for freezing:  
considerably. Allow hot food and  
drinks to cool down before placing  
them in the freezer section.  
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,  
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy  
products, pastry, leftovers, egg  
yolks, egg whites and a range of  
pre-cooked meals.  
Packing  
^ Freeze food in portions.  
– The following types of food are not  
suitable for freezing:  
Suitable packing material  
- plastic freezer film  
- freezer bags  
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour  
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their  
shells, onions, whole raw apples and  
pears.  
- freezer containers  
- aluminium foil  
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,  
vegetables should be blanched after  
they have been trimmed and  
washed.  
Unsuitable packing material  
- wrapping paper  
- grease-proof paper  
- cellophane  
To blanch: bring a large saucepan of  
water to the boil and immerse the  
vegetables in the fast boiling water  
for 2-3 minutes, depending on  
variety. Remove, and plunge into  
ice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain  
and pack ready for freezing.  
- bin liners  
- plastic carrier bags  
^ Expel as much air as possible from  
bags etc. before sealing them, to  
prevent freezer-burn on food.  
^ Close the packaging tightly with  
- rubber bands  
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty  
meat, and can be stored for  
considerably longer.  
- plastic clips  
- string or bag ties  
- freezer tape.  
– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or  
rolled meat from freezing together in  
solid blocks when packed, separate  
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.  
Freezer bags may also be sealed  
using home heat-sealing kits.  
– Do not season fresh food or  
blanched vegetables before  
^ Make a note of the contents and the  
date of freezing on the packaging.  
freezing. Only season cooked food  
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Freezing and storing food  
Approx. 24 hours before placing  
fresh food in the freezer section  
Defrosting  
Frozen food can be defrosted in  
different ways:  
^ Turn the On/Off and temperature  
selector to a medium or high (cold)  
setting.  
– in a microwave oven,  
– in an oven using the "Fan" or  
"Defrost" setting,  
^ Activate the winter setting function  
(see "Winter setting").  
– at room temperature,  
– in the refrigerator (the cold given off  
by the frozen food helps to keep  
other food cold),  
This helps food that is already in the  
freezer section to stay frozen.  
– in a steam oven.  
Placing food in the freezer section  
Poultry It is particularly important to  
observe food hygiene rules when  
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid  
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away  
and wash the container it was in, the  
sink and your hands. Danger of  
salmonella poisoning.  
^ Place the food flat in the bottom of  
the freezer section so that it freezes  
through to the core as quickly as  
possible.  
^ Make sure that the packaging and  
containers are dry to prevent them  
sticking together when frozen.  
Ensure that meat and fish (e.g mince,  
chicken, fish fillets) do not come into  
contact with other foods while  
defrosting. Catch the liquid and  
dispose of it carefully.  
Make sure that food already frozen  
does not come into contact with  
fresh food being frozen as this could  
cause the frozen food to begin to  
defrost.  
Fruit should be defrosted at room  
temperature in its packaging, or in a  
covered bowl.  
Approx. 24 hours after placing fresh  
food in the freezer section  
Most vegetables can be cooked while  
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling  
water or hot fat. The cooking time is  
slightly less than that of fresh vegetables  
due to changes in the cell structure.  
^ Turn the On/Off and temperature  
selector to a slightly lower setting.  
^ Deactivate the winter setting.  
Never re-freeze partially or fully  
defrosted food. Consume defrosted  
food as soon as possible as it will  
lose its nutritional value and spoil if  
left for too long. Defrosted food may  
only be re-frozen after it has been  
cooked.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Ice cubes  
^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with  
water and place it at the bottom of  
the freezer section.  
^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,  
for example a spoon handle, to  
remove the ice tray from the freezer  
section.  
^ Ice cubes can be removed easily  
from the tray by twisting the tray  
gently or by holding it under cold  
running water for a short while.  
Cooling drinks  
When cooling drinks quickly in the  
freezer section, make sure bottles are  
not left in for more than one hour, as  
they could burst.  
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Defrosting  
Refrigerator section  
Too thick a layer of ice will make it hard  
to remove freezer drawers, and in  
certain circumstances can prevent the  
door from closing properly. Too thick a  
layer of ice also reduces efficiency and  
increases energy consumption.  
The refrigerator section 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  
^ The freezer should be defrosted from  
time to time. It must be defrosted if a  
layer of ice approx. 0.5 cm thick has  
accumulated.  
evaporate automatically with the  
warmth generated by the compressor.  
The condensate is drained away via a  
channel and drain hole into an  
evaporation system at the back of the  
appliance.  
The best time to defrost the freezer  
compartment is when:  
– there is very little food or no food left  
in the appliance,  
Ensure that the condensate channel  
and drain hole are kept clean and  
are never blocked so that  
– the humidity level in the room is low  
and the ambient temperature in the  
room is also low.  
condensate can flow away without  
hindrance.  
Do not scrape off ice and frost and  
do not not use any sharp edged or  
pointed instruments to aid the  
defrosting process.  
Freezer section  
The freezer section does not defrost  
automatically.  
This would damage the evaporator,  
causing irreversible damage to the  
appliance.  
In normal use, ice and frost will form in  
the freezer, e.g. on the internal walls.  
How much ice and frost accumulates in  
the appliance will depend on the  
following:  
– whether the appliance door has  
been opened frequently or left open  
for a while.  
– whether a large quantity of fresh food  
has been placed in the freezer  
section at once.  
– whether there has been an increase  
in the humidity in the room.  
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Defrosting  
Before defrosting  
Do not use defrosting sprays or  
^ The day before defrosting the freezer,  
turn the On/Off and temperature  
selector to a medium to cold setting  
(approx. 6) and activate the winter  
setting (see "Winter setting") to  
ensure frozen food retains its cold  
reserve for longer when taken out of  
the freezer.  
de-icers as they might contain  
substances which could damage  
the plastic parts or which could  
cause a build-up of gases and pose  
a danger to health.  
^ Deactivate the winter setting and  
switch the appliance off.  
^ Remove the frozen food from the  
freezer compartment and wrap it in  
several layers of newspaper or cloths.  
^ Disconnect it from the mains.  
^ Open the freezer section door.  
^ Use a sponge or towel to soak up the  
defrosted water.  
^ and store it in a cool place until the  
freezer is ready for use again.  
To speed up defrosting, a bowl with hot  
water (not boiling) can be placed on a  
saucer in the freezer compartment.  
Closing the door in this instance will  
help retain warmth and speed up the  
defrosting process.  
^ Remove the freezer drawers and  
glass cold plate from the freezer.  
To defrost  
Carry out the defrosting procedure  
as quickly as possible. The longer  
the food is left out at room  
After defrosting  
temperature, the faster it goes off.  
^ Clean the appliance and then dry it  
thoroughly.  
Do not use a steam-cleaning  
appliance to aid the defrosting  
process.  
Do not let water get into the  
condensate channel and drain hole.  
^ Close the appliance door.  
Steam could reach electrical  
components and cause a short  
circuit.  
^ Reconnect to the mains and switch  
the appliance back on.  
^ Put the cold plate and the freezer  
drawers back into the appliance.  
Do not place electric heaters or  
candles etc. inside the appliance to  
defrost it. They will damage plastic  
parts.  
^ Once the temperature in the freezer  
has reached the required  
temperature, place the food back in  
the freezer section.  
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Cleaning and care  
Before cleaning  
Make sure that water cannot get into  
the On/Off and temperature selector  
dial, the light or the ventilation gaps.  
^ Switch off the appliance.  
^ Disconnect it from the mains.  
^ Take any food out of the appliance  
and store it in a cool place.  
Do not let water get into the  
condensate channel and drain hole  
when cleaning.  
^ Defrost the freezer section.  
^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.  
shelves, for cleaning.  
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance  
to defrost or clean the appliance.  
Steam could reach electrical  
Cleaning the interior and  
accessories  
components and cause a short circuit.  
The data plate located inside the  
appliance must not be removed. It  
contains information which is required  
in the event of a service call.  
^ Clean the appliance at least once a  
month.  
Remove soiling immediately to  
prevent it from drying on.  
To avoid damaging the surface of  
your appliance, do not use:  
Use lukewarm water with a little  
washing-up liquid.  
– cleaning agents containing soda,  
ammonia, acids or chlorides,  
The following are dishwasher safe:  
– cleaning agents containing  
descaling agents,  
– the butter dish, egg trays, ice cube  
tray (depending on model)  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.  
powder cleaners and cream  
cleaners,  
– the shelves and bottle shelf in the  
door  
– the butter and cheese compartment  
– solvent-based cleaning agents,  
– stainless steel cleaning agents,  
– dishwasher cleaner,  
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.  
– oven sprays,  
– glass cleaning agents,  
– hard, abrasive sponges and  
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,  
^ Clean the interior shelves and  
drawers by hand. These are not  
suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.  
– melamine eraser blocks,  
– sharp metal scrapers.  
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Cleaning and care  
^ Clean the condensate channel and  
drain hole frequently, so that  
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.  
condensate can drain away  
unhindered. Use a straw or similar to  
clear the drain if necessary.  
^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and  
accessories with a damp cloth and  
dry with a soft cloth.  
Back of appliance -  
Leave the door open to air the  
appliance for a short while.  
compressor and metal grille  
The compressor and the metal grille at  
the back of the appliance (heat  
exchanger) must be dusted at least  
once a year. A build-up of dust will  
increase the energy consumption of the  
appliance.  
Appliance doors, side panels  
Remove any soiling from the  
appliance doors and side panels im-  
mediately.  
If this is not done, it might become  
impossible to remove and could  
cause the surface to alter or  
discolour.  
Make sure that the cable and other  
components do not get broken off,  
bent or damaged in any way during  
cleaning.  
Door seal  
All surfaces are susceptible to  
scratching.  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
door seal as these will cause the  
seal to deteriorate and become  
porous over time.  
Contact with unsuitable cleaning  
agents can alter or discolour the  
surfaces.  
^ The surfaces should be cleaned  
using a solution of hot water and a  
little washing-up liquid applied with a  
soft sponge. They can also be  
^ The door seal should be cleaned  
regularly with clean water and then  
wiped dry with a soft cloth.  
cleaned with a damp microfibre cloth  
(without using any cleaning agent).  
After cleaning  
^ After cleaning, wipe with clean water  
and dry with a soft cloth.  
^ Replace all shelves and accessories  
in the appliance.  
^ Plug in the appliance again and  
switch on using the On/Off and  
temperature selector.  
^ Place food back in the appliance and  
close the doors.  
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Problem solving guide . . ?  
^ Has a large amount of fresh food  
been frozen at the same time?  
This makes the compressor run for  
longer, causing the temperature in  
the refrigerator to fall automatically.  
For this reason, do not exceed the  
maximum quantity of food that can  
be frozen at once - see the data  
plate.  
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  
^ Has the winter setting been activated?  
unauthorised work.  
. . . the appliance is switching in too  
frequently and for too long.  
Some minor problems can be corrected  
without contacting Miele.  
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps  
have been covered over or become  
dusty.  
What to do if . . .  
. . . the appliance does not get cold.  
^ Check whether the ambient  
temperature is too warm.  
^ Make sure that the On/Off and  
temperature selector is not set at "0".  
The higher the ambient temperature,  
the longer the compressor will run.  
Follow the advice given in  
^ Check that the plug is correctly  
inserted into the socket and switched  
on.  
"Installation - Location".  
^ Check whether the metal grille (heat  
exchanger) at the back of the  
^ Check that the fuse is not defective  
and the mains fuse has not tripped. If  
it has, contact a qualified electrician  
or Miele Service.  
appliance has become dusty.  
^ The doors have been opened too  
frequently, or a large amount of fresh  
food has been put in at once for  
freezing.  
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator  
section is too low.  
^ Check that the doors have been  
closed properly.  
^ Turn the On/Off and temperature  
selector to a warmer setting.  
^ Check to see whether a thick layer of  
ice has built up in the freezer section.  
If it has, then the freezer section will  
need defrosting.  
^ Check that the freezer section door  
has been closed properly.  
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Problem solving guide . . ?  
. . . the frozen food is thawing  
because the freezer is too warm.  
. . . the interior light cover is warm  
even though the door has not been  
opened for a while  
^ Is the room temperature lower than  
the ambient temperature for which  
the appliance is designed?  
This is not a fault.  
This appliance is equipped with a  
winter setting.  
If so, increase the temperature of the  
room.  
If the ambient temperature surrounding  
the appliance drops to below 18 °C,  
and the winter setting is not activated,  
the compressor will run less often  
causing the freezer section to become  
too warm.  
Operating in a room which is too cold  
will cause the cooling system to switch  
off for too long, causing the freezer to  
become too warm.  
With the winter setting activated, the  
interior light will come on automatically,  
even with the door closed, if the  
ambient temperature surrounding the  
appliance drops below 18 °C. This  
warms up the temperature inside the  
refrigerator section.  
^ Activate the winter setting (see  
"Winter setting").  
. . . food has frozen together.  
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon  
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it  
apart carefully.  
The warmth created by the light being  
on causes the compressor to start up  
more frequently and thus lower the  
temperature in the freezer section  
again.  
. . . there is a thick layer of ice in the  
freezer section.  
^ Check whether the freezer section  
door closes properly.  
Please be aware that the appliance will  
not work properly if the ambient  
^ Defrost and then clean the freezer  
section.  
temperature drops below 10°C, even  
with the winter setting activated. If this  
happens you will need to increase the  
ambient temperature in the room in  
which the appliance is installed.  
Too thick a layer of ice reduces  
efficiency and increases energy  
consumption.  
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Problem solving guide . . ?  
. . . the interior lighting in the  
refrigerator is not working.  
. . . the floor of the refrigerator  
section is wet.  
^ First check whether the light contact  
switch is sticking or the On/Off and  
temperature selector is at "0".  
The condensate drain hole is blocked.  
^ Clean the condensate channel and  
drain hole.  
If neither is the case, then the lamp is  
defective.  
If you still cannot remedy the fault  
having followed these suggestions,  
please contact the Miele Service  
Department.  
Replace the lamp as quickly as  
possible.  
Otherwise the winter setting cannot  
function if activated.  
To prevent unnecessary loss of  
temperature, it is advisable not to  
open the door while waiting for the  
appliance to be serviced.  
^ Disconnect the appliance from the  
mains.  
^ Reach under the back of the light  
cover, and pull the cover off.  
^ Remove the lamp and replace with a  
new one.  
Lamp specification:  
220 - 240 V, E 14 cap  
See the old lamp for the Wattage  
required.  
^ Replace the cover.  
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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....  
Click....  
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating  
through the pipes.  
Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the  
motor on and off.  
Sssrrrrr....  
Creak ...  
On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just  
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.  
Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the  
appliance expands.  
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the  
system is unavoidable.  
Noises that you can  
easily rectify  
What causes them, and what can you do about  
them  
Rattling, vibrating  
The appliance is uneven: Realign the appliance using a spirit  
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the  
appliance.  
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of  
furniture: Move it away.  
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check  
all removable items and refit them correctly.  
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against  
each other? Separate them.  
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of  
the appliance: Remove the clips.  
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After Sales / Guarantee  
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 appliance.  
Please note that telephone calls may  
be monitored and recorded for  
training purposes.  
N.B. A call-out charge will be applied  
for service visits where the problem  
could have been resolved as described  
in these instructions.  
Guarantee  
For information on the appliance  
guarantee specific to your country  
please contact Miele. See back cover  
for contact details.  
In the U.K. your appliance is  
guaranteed for 2 years from the date of  
purchase. However, you must activate  
your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or  
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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 (BS 7671 in  
the UK).  
suitable replacement is obtained. The  
colour of the correct replacement cover  
is that of the coloured insert in the base  
of the plug, or the colour that is  
embossed in words in the base of the  
plug (as applicable to the design of the  
plug fitted).  
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.  
The voltage and frequency are given on  
the data plate. Please ensure that these  
match the household mains supply. The  
fuse rating is quoted on the plug.  
Replacement fuses should be ASTA  
approved to BS 1362 and have the  
correct rating. Replacement fuses and  
fuse covers may be purchased from  
your local electrical supplier.  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable switched socket which is easily  
accessible. For extra safety it is  
advisable to protect the appliance with  
a suitable residual current device  
(RCD).  
WARNING  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
mains electricity supply by an extension  
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee  
the required safety of the appliance  
(e.g. danger of overheating).  
This appliance must not be connected  
to the inverter of an autonomous power  
supply, e.g. a solar power system.  
When switching the appliance on, a  
surge in power could trigger the safety  
cut-out mechanism. This could damage  
the electronic unit.  
The appliance must not be used with  
so-called energy saving devices. These  
reduce the energy supply to the  
appliance which could then become  
too warm. Using such devices could  
alter the specification of the product.  
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Installation  
Do not place any appliance which  
gives off heat, such as a toaster or  
microwave oven, on top of this  
appliance, as this would increase  
the appliance's energy  
Climate range  
Ambient room  
temperature  
SN  
N
+10°C to +32°C  
+16°C to +32°C  
+16°C to +38°C  
+16°C to +43°C  
+10°C to +38°C  
+10°C to +43°C  
ST  
T
consumption.  
SN-ST  
SN-T  
This appliance must not be installed  
directly next to another refrigerator  
or freezer.  
Operating in a room which is too cold  
will result in the cooling system  
switching off for too long, causing the  
internal temperature in the appliance to  
rise with the risk of frozen food  
It does not have side-wall heating,  
so installation next to another  
refrigerator or freezer could cause a  
build-up of condensation between  
them.  
deteriorating and going off.  
Ventilation  
Further information is available from  
your dealer.  
Air at the back of the appliance gets  
warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,  
the ventilation gaps must not be  
covered over. The air inlet and outlet  
must not be covered or blocked in any  
way. They should be dusted on a  
regular basis.  
Location  
This appliance should be installed in a  
dry, well-ventilated room. It should not  
be installed where it is exposed to  
direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a  
heat-producing appliance such as an  
oven or a radiator. The room  
Installation  
^ Remove the cable clip from the back  
of the appliance.  
temperature should not go above or  
below the climate range for which the  
appliance is designed. The higher the  
ambient temperature of the room, the  
more energy the appliance requires to  
operate.  
^ Check that all parts at the back of the  
appliance are unhindered. Carefully  
remove any hindrance.  
^ Carefully push the appliance into  
position with the back against the  
wall.  
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 inside the appliance.  
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Installation  
Aligning the appliance  
^ To align the appliance, adjust the feet  
using the spanner supplied.  
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Installation  
Appliance dimensions  
A
B
C
KT 12410 S  
KT 12510 S  
1425 mm  
1570 mm  
550 mm  
550 mm  
628 mm  
628 mm  
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Changing the door hinging  
The appliance is supplied right hand  
hinged. If left hand door hinging is  
required, follow the instructions below.  
It is essential that the changing of  
the door hinging is carried out by  
two people.  
In the following illustration the doors  
are not shown in the closed position  
to make it easier to see what  
happens next.  
^ Close the lower appliance door.  
^ With the upper door closed, pull  
hinge pin e downwards to remove it.  
^ Open the upper door carefully, and  
pull it downwards and off.  
^ Take care not to lose the washers.  
^ Remove cover f, and unscrew hinge  
bracket g.  
^ Refit bracket h and cover i turned  
through 180° on the opposite side.  
^ Screw hinge bracket g into the  
opposite side.  
^ Undo screw a on the lower door  
bearing b.  
^ Open the lower door carefully, and  
pull it upwards and off.  
^ Take hinge pin c out of the door  
bearing and place to to one side.  
^ Unscrew door bearing b and screw  
it into position on the opposite side.  
^ Remove cover d and refit on the  
opposite side.  
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Changing the door hinging  
^ Unscrew hinge pin j and fit it into  
the neighbouring hole in the hinge  
bracket.  
^ Turn cover f through 180°, and fit it  
on the other side.  
^ Remove stoppers k, and unscrew  
hinge bracket l.  
^ Turn hinge bracket l through 180°  
and screw into position on the  
opposite side.  
^ Refit stoppers k on the opposite  
side.  
^ Fit hinge pin c from below into the  
lower door.  
^ Remove the stoppers from the door  
bearing bushes in the doors and refit  
on the opposite side.  
^ Slowly close the lower door. As you  
do so hinge pin c will slide into the  
guides on the side of door bearing  
b.  
^ Hang the upper door on hinge pin j  
and then close the appliance door.  
^ Push hinge pin e with the longer  
section at the top from below into  
hinge bracket l in the upper door.  
^ Secure hinge pin c by fitting screw  
a into the door bearing.  
^ Hang the lower appliance door on  
hinge pin e.  
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Changing the door hinging  
Changing over the door handle  
^ Turn the handle 180° and fit to the  
opposite side.  
^ Carefully remove cover a and  
stoppers b from the sides using a  
flatheaded screwdriver.  
^ First screw it at the side and then in  
the middle g.  
^ Push cover c to the left by placing a  
suitable wooden or plastic tool d in  
the groove on the right hand side.  
^ In the same way, replace cover a  
and stoppers b on the opposite  
side.  
^ Carefully remove cover c.  
^ Replace centre cover c by engaging  
it first on the left and then on the right  
hand side.  
Be careful not to let the tool slip,  
causing damage to the appliance.  
^ Loosen screws e on the handle side  
and in the middle, and remove  
handle f.  
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Building in the appliance  
The air inlet and outlet must not be  
covered or blocked in any way.  
They should be dusted on a regular  
basis.  
When installed next to a wall d a  
distance of approx. 30 mm is needed  
on the hinge side between the wall d  
and the appliance b, so that the doors  
have sufficient space for opening.  
When securing to adjoining furniture or  
if a spacer is fitted between the  
appliance and the wall, please note the  
following:  
^ Check that the doors can be opened.  
aTop box  
bAppliance  
cHousing unit  
dWall  
^ Do not drill within the greyed out  
area (see diagram) as this would  
damage insulated parts of the  
appliance.  
^ Secure the appliance to the adjoining  
kitchen furniture unit using  
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.  
self-tapping screws. The maximum  
depth you can screw into the  
refrigerator is 10 mm. Do not exceed  
this amount.  
A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm  
depth must be allowed for behind the  
appliance for air to circulate.  
The cross section of the air outlet under  
the room ceiling must be at least 300  
cm2 to ensure that air can circulate  
without hindrance. Otherwise the  
appliance has to work harder, resulting  
in an increase in electricity  
consumption.  
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Alteration rights reserved / 2612  
KT 12410 S, KT 12510 S  
M.-Nr. 07 932 620 / 02  
 

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