Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product K9412i Miele
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Operating and installation instructions Refr igerator K 9212 i K 9412 i T o 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.
Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Bottle rack . . .
Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Cooling drinks .
a Refrigerator section temperatur e display b Super cool button and indicator light c On/Of f and temperature selector dial Guide to the appliance 4.
a Fr eezer compartment* b Adjustable shelves c Condensate channel and drain hole d Fruit and vegetable containers e Butter and cheese compartment f Egg tray g Door shelf h Interior lighting i Bottle s.
Optional accessories Bottle rack (depending on model) This bottle rack is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your dealer . Guide to the appliance 6.
Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are envir onmentally friendly for disposal, and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children.
This appliance complies with all relevant legal safety r equirements. Improper use of the appliance can, however , present a risk of both personal injury and material damage. T o avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions car efully before installation and befor e using it for the first time.
T echnical saf ety Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly .
Safe operation of the appliance is only assured if it has been installed and connected in accordance with these operating and installation instructions. This appliance may only be used in mobile installations such as ships etc. if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer .
If storing alcohol with a high percentage pr oof, make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright. Danger of explosion. Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer . The cans or bottles could explode.
Disposal of y our old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent childr en from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives. Before thr owing an old appliance away , it must first be made unusable.
Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick has built up. A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food, and causes an increase in energy consumption.
Before using f or the first time The stainless steel trim to the interior shelves and the door shelves have a layer of protective foil to pr event damage during transportation. ^ Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with luke warm water and a little washing-up liquid, and then dry with a soft cloth.
It is very impor tant to set the correct temperature for storing food in the appliance. Micro-organisms will cause food which is not stored at the corr ect temperature to deteriorate rapidly . T emperature influences the gr owth rate of these micro-organisms.
T emperature displa y The temperature display on the control panel always shows the required temperature. If you want the temperature in the refrigerator section to be 5 °C, ^ turn the temperature selector clockwise from 0 until the 5 lights up in the temperature display .
Super cool The Super cool function can be used to rapidly reduce the temperatur e in the refrigerator section to its lowest setting (depending on the room temperatur e). Switching on Super cool Super cool is particularly recommended for faster chilling of large amounts of fresh food or drink.
Different storage zones Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance, there ar e different temperature zones in the r efrigerator . Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest section of the appliance. Make use of the differ ent zones when placing food in the appliance.
When shopping for f ood The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh. 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.
Unpacked meats and vegetables Unpackaged meat and vegetables should be stored separately . T o avoid any microbiological cross-contamination, these foods may only be stored together if they ar e wrapped. Protein ric h foods Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others.
Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. ^ Raise the shelf, pull it forwards slightly , until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support.
Moving the bottle divider (depending on model) The bottle divider can be moved to the left or right to ensure that bottles ar e held securely in position when the door is opened and shut. The bottle divider can be removed completely (e.g. for cleaning).
Using the freezer compar tment Use the freezer compartment to: – store fr ozen food, – make ice cubes, – freeze small quantities of fr esh food. Up to 2 kg of food can be frozen in 24 hours. Freezing fresh food Fresh food should be fr ozen as quickly as possible.
Home freezing Only freeze fr esh food which is in a good condition. Hints on home freezing – The following types of food are suitable for fr eezing: Fresh meat, poultry , game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy products, pastry , leftovers, egg yolks, egg whites and a range of pre-cooked meals.
Before placing f ood in the freez er compartment ^ T ur n the temperature selector to a middle to low temperature for appr ox. 4 hours before placing fr esh food in the freezer compartment. This helps food that is already in the fr eezer to stay frozen.
Ice cubes ^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water and place it on the bottom of the freezer compartment. ^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument, for example a spoon handle, to remove the ice tray fr om the freezer .
Refrigerator section The refrigerator defr osts automatically . Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section whilst it is in use. Y ou do not need to remove this, as it will defr ost and evaporate automatically with the warmth generated by the refrigerator .
T o defr ost Carry out the defrosting procedur e as quickly as possible if food has not been placed in another freezer . The longer the food is left out at room temperatur e, the faster it defrosts. ^ Switch the appliance off at the wall socket and remove the plug.
Never use cleaning agents containing abrasive substances such as sand, soda, acids, chlorides or chemical solvents. "Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are also unsuitable as they can cause matt areas to appear . Make sure that water cannot get into the temperature selector or into the light.
V entilation 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. Door seal Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time.
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 manufactur er cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long causing the fr eezer compartment to become too war m. ...f ood has frozen together . Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper , to prise it apart carefully .
. . . the floor of the refrigerator section is wet. The drain hole is blocked. ^ Clean the condensate channel and drain hole. If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Department.
Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.
In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer or – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
Electrical connection U .K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with curr ent local and national safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an a.
This appliance must be built in, otherwise it could tip up. Location It should not be installed where it is exposed to direct sunlight or dir ectly adjacent to a heat-producing appliance such as an oven or a radiator . The appliance should be installed in a dry , well-ventilated room.
Before installation ^ Before installation r emove the cover strip, sealing strip and other accessories out of the appliance and from the external rear wall of the appliance. ^ Remove any cable clips from the r ear of the appliance. ^ On no account should the spacers be removed fr om the back of the appliance.
Niche height [mm] A K 9212 i 874 - 890 K 9412 i 1220 - 1236 Building-in dimensions 40.
Before building the appliance in, you will need to decide on which side the door is to be hinged. If left hand door hinging is requir ed, follow the instructions below . T o change the door hinging, you will need various sizes of T orx screwdriver s and a slotted screwdriver .
Freezer compar tment door ^ Lower the cover on hinge plate a . ^ Unscrew hinge plate b , and r emove freezer compartment door c together with the hinge plate. ^ Unscrew door catch d . ^ Screw door catch d into place on the opposite side, having turned it by 180 °.
All building-in instructions given are for a right hand hinged appliance. If you have converted the appliance to left hand hinging you will need to adapt these instructions accordingly . Building into a peninsular run When built into a peninsular run, the rear of the building in niche must be fitted with a kitchen furniture panel.
Building in the appliance ^ Remove cover a . ^ Secure bracket b with screws c (4.8 x 16 mm). ^ Push the appliance into the building-in niche, leaving a gap of approx. 4 mm. T ake care not to trap the mains cable. ^ Push in the appliance until the front edges of bracket b and hinge plates d and e are flush with the front edge of the housing.
Securing the appliance and fitting the furniture door ^ Push the appliance against the housing wall on the side on which the door opens so that the sealing strip is pressed into the housing wall h .
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