Miele K 12010 S-2 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerator
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.
en-GB M.-Nr. 09 552 430

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 12
How to save energy............................................................................................. 13
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 15
K 12010 S-2, K 12012 S-2, K 12012 S-3 .............................................................. 15
K 12020 S-1, K 12023 S-2, K 12023 S-3 .............................................................. 16
K 12022 S-1, K 12024 S-3 .................................................................................... 17
Control element..................................................................................................... 18
Switching on and off ........................................................................................... 19
Before using for the first time................................................................................ 19
Switching on.......................................................................................................... 19
Switching off.......................................................................................................... 19
Switching off for longer periods of time ................................................................ 19
The correct temperature..................................................................................... 20
. . . in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 20
. . . in the freezer compartment ............................................................................. 21
Setting the temperature......................................................................................... 21
Winter setting ...................................................................................................... 22
With low room temperatures ................................................................................. 22
To activate the winter setting............................................................................22
To deactivate the winter setting .......................................................................22
Freezing food efficiently ........................................................................................ 22
Activate the winter setting................................................................................ 22
Deactivate the winter setting............................................................................ 22
Storing food in the refrigerator section............................................................. 23
Different storage zones ......................................................................................... 23
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 24
When shopping for food........................................................................................ 24
Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 24
Adjusting the interior fittings.............................................................................. 25
Moving the shelves................................................................................................ 25
Split shelf............................................................................................................... 25
Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf ................................................................... 25
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) ............................................ 26
Using the freezer compartment............................................................................. 26
Freezing fresh food................................................................................................ 26

Contents
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Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 26
Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 27
Cooling drinks quickly ........................................................................................... 29
Ice cubes............................................................................................................... 29
Defrosting............................................................................................................. 30
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 33
Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 33
Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 34
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 34
Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels....................................... 35
Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................................................................................ 36
Cleaning the compressor and metal grille at the back of the appliance............... 36
Cleaning the door seal .......................................................................................... 36
After cleaning ........................................................................................................ 36
What to do if....................................................................................................... 37
Noises................................................................................................................... 42
After Sales / Guarantee....................................................................................... 43
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 44
Installation............................................................................................................ 45
Location................................................................................................................. 45
Climate range ........................................................................................................ 46
Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 46
Appliances supplied with wall spacers ................................................................. 46
Installation ............................................................................................................. 47
Building the appliance into a kitchen run .............................................................. 48
Appliance dimensions ........................................................................................... 49
Changing the door hinging ................................................................................. 50
Changing the hinging of the freezer compartment door ....................................... 51
Changing over the door handle............................................................................. 52
Building under...................................................................................................... 54

Warning and Safety instructions
4
This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instruc-
tions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
 This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
It is not intended for outdoor use.
 This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling and
storing food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food, freez-
ing fresh food and for making ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
 This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medi-
cines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such materials
or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes can
cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance is not suitable
for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in-
correct use of the appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 The appliance can only be used by 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 recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.
Safety with children
 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appli-
ance unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper-
vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog-
nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
 Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be
kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children
could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and
suffocate.

Warning and Safety instructions
6
Technical safety
 The coolant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complies
with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU
guidelines.
 This appliance contains the coolant 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 green-
house 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 com-
pressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the
system. This is unavoidable, and does not have any adverse effect
on the performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up 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 naked flames or anything which creates a spark,
– disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply,
– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several
minutes, and
– contact the Miele Service Department.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it
should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in
a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.
For 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.
 To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re-
quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-
tion tested by a qualified electrician.
 Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.
 Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a
multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
 Do not use in a damp or wet environment (e.g. garage or utility
room). Moisture could reach live components or the electrical con-
nection and cause a short circuit.
 This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
 Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during
installation, maintenance and repair work.
 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a
Miele authorised technician.
 While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
guarantee is invalidated.
 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-
ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components
must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
Correct use
 The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range
(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.
The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate in-
side the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient
temperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperat-
ure.
 Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi-
ciency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and
could cause damage to the components.
 The appliance lid has plastic edges. Take care not to get oil or fat
on it. Oil and fat can cause stress cracks to the plastic, which can
cause it to break or tear.
 If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components could
cause flammable vapours to ignite. Danger of fire and explosion.
 Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and explosion.
 Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or li-
quids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could ex-
plode.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
 When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are
not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, caus-
ing injury or damage.
 Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with
wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal.
Danger of frost burn.
 Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place
ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer com-
partment.
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 defrosted food. Consume defros-
ted 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.
 Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage instruc-
tions given on 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 temperature at which it is stored.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with
this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu-
facturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liab-
ility.
Cleaning and care
 Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
 Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this ap-
pliance.
Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
 Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-
ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged or
pointed objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.
 Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de-
frost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
 Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Transporting the appliance
 Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori-
ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
 Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and
must be transported by two people.

Warning and Safety instructions
11
Disposal of your old appliance
 Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking them-
selves in and endangering their lives.
 Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam-
age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser,
– bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. In normal operation there is no risk.
 The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet-
rates the airways.

Caring for the environment
12
Disposal of the packing mater-
ial
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufactur-
ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances of-
ten contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials, com-
pounds and components, which were
essential for their correct function and
safety. These could be hazardous to hu-
man health and to the environment if
disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local com-
munity waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic ap-
pliances, or contact your dealer or
Miele for advice. You are also respons-
ible (by law, depending on country) for
deleting any personal data that may be
stored on the appliance being disposed
of.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during trans-
portation to an authorised collection de-
pot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be con-
tained, and will not leak into the envir-
onment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
presents no danger to children while
being stored awaiting disposal. See
"Warning and Safety instructions" for
more information.

How to save energy
13
Normal energy consump-
tion
Increased energy con-
sumption
Installation site /
Maintenance
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
room.
Protected from direct sun-
light.
In direct sunlight.
Not near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Near to a heat source (radi-
ator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20°C.
Where there is a high ambi-
ent room temperature.
Ventilation gaps uncovered
and dusted regularly.
Ventilation gaps covered or
dusty.
Compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger) at the back
of the appliance dusted at
least once a year.
Dust build-up on the com-
pressor and metal grille (heat
exchanger).
Temperature
setting
With a medium setting of 2
to 3.
With a low temperature set-
ting: the lower the temperat-
ure in the appliance, the
higher the energy consump-
tion.
If your appliance has a
winter setting make sure it is
switched off if the ambient
room temperature is
above18°C.

How to save energy
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Normal energy consump-
tion
Increased energy con-
sumption
Use Drawers and shelves ar-
ranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible. Store food
in an organised way.
Frequent opening of the
door for long periods will
cause a loss of coldness.
The appliance will cool down
and the compressor will run
for longer periods.
Take an insulated cool bag
when shopping and load
food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Replace any food removed
as quickly as possible, be-
fore it begins to thaw.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the tem-
perature inside the appli-
ance. The appliance will cool
down and the compressor
will run for longer periods.
Store food covered or pack-
aged.
The evaporation or condens-
ation of liquids will cause a
loss of coldness.
Place frozen food in the refri-
gerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.
Defrosting Defrost the freezer compart-
ment when a layer of ice 0.5
cm (max.) thick has built up.
A build-up of ice slows
down the cooling process.

Guide to the appliance
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K 12010 S-2, K 12012 S-2, K 12012 S-3
aFreezer compartment (depending on model)
bShelves (number will depend on model)
cCondensate channel and drain hole
dFruit and vegetable drawer
eButter and cheese compartment
fDoor shelf / Egg tray
gOn/Off and Temperature selector, interior lighting and winter setting switch (de-
pending on model)
hBottle shelf

Guide to the appliance
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K 12020 S-1, K 12023 S-2, K 12023 S-3
aAdjustable shelf
bCondensate channel and drain hole
cFruit and vegetable containers
dButter and cheese compartment
eDoor shelf / Egg tray
fHalf width shelf (depending on model)
gOn/Off and Temperature selector, interior lighting and winter setting switch (de-
pending on model)
hBottle shelf

Guide to the appliance
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K 12022 S-1, K 12024 S-3
aFreezer compartment
bShelves (number will depend on model)
cCondensate channel and drain hole
dFruit and vegetable containers
eButter and cheese compartment
fDoor shelf / Egg tray
gHalf width shelf (depending on model)
hOn/Off and Temperature selector, interior lighting and winter setting switch
iBottle shelf

Guide to the appliance
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Control element
aOn/Off and temperature selector
bWinter setting rocker switch (only on appliances with a freezer compartment)
cLight contact switch

Switching on and off
19
Before using for the first time
Packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Protective foil
The stainless steel trim to the interior
shelves and the door shelves has a
layer of protective foil to prevent dam-
age during transportation.
Carefully remove the protective foil
from the stainless steel trim.
Cleaning
Please refer to the relevant instruc-
tions in "Cleaning and care".
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Switching on
To enable the temperature to get suf-
ficiently cold inside the appliance, al-
low the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it.
Turn the On/Off and temperature se-
lector in a clockwise direction away
from the "0" position.
The higher the setting, the lower the
temperature in the appliance.
The appliance will start cooling.
The interior lighting will come on when
the door is opened.
Switching off
Turn the On/Off and temperature se-
lector from "1" to "0". You must meet
a little resistance as you do so.
The interior lighting will go out and the
cooling process will be switched off.
Switching off for longer peri-
ods of time
If, during a long absence, the ap-
pliance is switched off but not
cleaned and the door(s) left shut,
there is a danger of mould building
up inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the appliance.
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
switch the appliance off,
disconnect it from the mains,
defrost the freezer compartment (de-
pending on model),
clean the appliance and
leave the door(s) ajar to air the appli-
ance and avoid odours building up in-
side the appliance.

The correct temperature
20
It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the ap-
pliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly. Tem-
perature influences the growth rate of
these micro-organisms. Reducing the
temperature reduces their growth rate.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
– the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
– the more food that is stored in it,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance. The appli-
ance is designed for use within spe-
cific ambient temperatures (climate
range). Do not use in ambient tem-
peratures for which it is not designed.
. . . in the refrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of 4°C
in the refrigerator section.
If you want to check the temperature in-
side the appliance place a thermometer
in a glass of water and then place the
glass in the middle of the refrigerator.
After about 24 hours, the thermometer
will show the approximate temperature
in the refrigerator.
Bathwater and other household ther-
mometers 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 pos-
sible during the measuring period, as
warm room air will enter the refriger-
ator every time the door is opened.