Miele K 31222 Ui User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerator
To prevent 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 – AU, NZ M.-Nr. 10 841 790

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 12
How to save energy............................................................................................. 13
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 15
Control panel......................................................................................................... 15
Accessories ........................................................................................................... 17
Accessories supplied ....................................................................................... 17
Optional accessories........................................................................................17
Switching on and off ........................................................................................... 19
Before using for the first time................................................................................ 19
Switching off for longer periods of time ................................................................ 20
The correct temperature..................................................................................... 21
. . . in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 21
Temperature display .............................................................................................. 21
Setting the temperature......................................................................................... 21
Using SuperCool.................................................................................................. 22
SuperCool ............................................................................................................. 22
Door alarm ........................................................................................................... 23
Switching the door alarm off early ...................................................................23
Further settings ................................................................................................... 24
Settings mode ....................................................................................................... 24
Switching the safety lock on/off....................................................................... 24
Using the refrigerator efficiently ........................................................................ 25
Different storage zones ......................................................................................... 25
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 26
What to be aware of when shopping for food....................................................... 26
Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 26
Adjusting the interior fittings.............................................................................. 27
Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf ................................................................... 27
Moving the adjustable shelves .............................................................................. 27
Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................... 27
Moving the charcoal filters .................................................................................... 28
Defrosting............................................................................................................. 29

Contents
3
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 30
Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 30
Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 31
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 32
Cleaning the door seals......................................................................................... 33
Cleaning the air vents............................................................................................ 33
Starting up the appliance after cleaning ............................................................... 33
Replacing the charcoal filters ................................................................................ 34
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 35
Noises................................................................................................................... 41
Service.................................................................................................................. 42
Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 42
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 42
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 43
Installation advice ............................................................................................... 44
Location................................................................................................................. 44
Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 45
Furniture door ........................................................................................................ 45
Gap size............................................................................................................45
Weight of the furniture door ............................................................................. 46
Before installing the appliance .............................................................................. 47
Building-in dimensions.......................................................................................... 47
Changing the door hinging ................................................................................. 49
Changing the door hinging.................................................................................... 49
Adjusting the door hinge .................................................................................... 51
Adjusting the spring force of the appliance door .................................................. 51
Limiting the opening angle of the door ................................................................. 51
Installing the appliance....................................................................................... 52
To install the appliance, you will need the following tools:.................................... 52
Parts required for installation ................................................................................ 52
Preparing the appliance ........................................................................................ 52
Pushing the appliance into its niche...................................................................... 54
Aligning the appliance ........................................................................................... 55
Fitting a continuous furniture plinth panel............................................................. 56
Securing the appliance in the niche ...................................................................... 57
Fitting a furniture door........................................................................................... 57

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
instructions.
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 designed for domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts
and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/
shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or bed
& breakfasts. This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use.
 This appliance is intended for domestic use only for the cool
storage of food and drinks.
Any other usage is not permitted.
 This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool
medicines, 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
incorrect use of the appliance.

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 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible
for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.
Safety with children
 Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
 Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
 Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
 Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves in
packing material (e.g. foil) or pull it over their head with the risk of
suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.

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Technical safety
 The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. This appliance
complies with all current local and national safety requirements.
 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 has a lower greenhouse effect
than some other refrigerants.
The use of this coolant, however, leads 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 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
refrigerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
– avoid any 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
– call Miele.
 The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger
the room should be in which it is installed. In the event of a leakage,
if the appliance is in a small room, there is a danger of combustible
gases building up. For every 11 g of coolant at least 1m3 of room
space is required. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated
on a 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.

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 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical
installation 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 connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a
Miele approved service technician in order to avoid a hazard.
 Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
 If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains
connection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not
operate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to
moisture (e.g in a garage or laundry).
 This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
 Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
 For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has
been fully installed.
 During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– the mains circuit breaker has been switched off, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
applicable), or

Warning and Safety instructions
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– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket. Do not pull the mains connection cable but the mains
plug to disconnect your appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
 Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Maintenance work and repairs to electrical appliances
must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician.
 The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
 In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.

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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
inside 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, with the result that it cannot maintain the required
temperature.
 To ensure proper air flow in and out of the appliance, the
ventilation gaps in the appliance and built-in structure must not be
covered or blocked in any way. This would also increase the energy
consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.
 If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the appliance door, make sure that it does not come into contact
with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break
the plastic. Make sure that no fat or oil leaks onto the plastic parts of
the appliance.
 Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Flammable gas mixtures
can be ignited by electrical components.
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!
 Food stored for too long may present a 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. Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer's
packaging regarding storage conditions and use-by dates.
 Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or
accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be
invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.

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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 this appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
 Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp
edged or pointed objects to
– remove frost and ice, or accelerate the defrosting process,
– separate frozen foods and remove ice trays.
 Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic parts.
 Do not use defrosting sprays or 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.
Transport
 To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and
in its packaging.
 Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and
must be transported by two people.

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Disposal of your old appliance
 If your old refrigerator has a door lock, destroy it. This way you will
prevent the risk of playing children accidentally locking themselves in
and endangering their lives.
 Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to
damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant 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. There is no risk during normal
operation.
 The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it
penetrates the airways.

Caring for the environment
12
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites. 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!
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials,
compounds and components, which
were essential for their correct function
and safety. These could be hazardous
to human 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
community waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic
appliances, or contact Miele. You are
also responsible 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 the appliance 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.
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
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Installation/
Maintenance
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
room.
Protected from direct
sunlight.
In direct sunlight.
Not situated near a heat
source (radiator, oven).
Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20°C.
Where there is a high room
temperature.
Ventilation gaps kept
uncovered and free of dust.
Where the ventilation gaps
are covered or dusty.
Temperature
settings
Refrigerator 4 to 5°C The lower the temperature in
the appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.

How to save energy
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Operation Drawers and shelves
arranged 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 works harder
to cool down and the
compressor runs for longer
periods.
Take an insulated bag when
shopping and load food in
the appliance as soon as
possible.
Replace any food removed
as quickly as possible,
before 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
temperature inside the
appliance. The appliance
works harder to cool down
and the compressor runs for
longer periods.
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 overfill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.

Guide to the appliance
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Control panel
aOn/Off button
bSuperCool button
cDisplay
dMenu symbol
(Settings mode:
Switching the safety lock on/off)
eSuperCool symbol
fSafety lock symbol
gTemperature display
hFor setting the temperature
iAlarm off button

Guide to the appliance
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aControl panel with display
bInterior lighting
cEgg tray/Door shelf
dAdjustable shelf
eCondensate channel and drain hole
fFruit and vegetable tray
gBottle shelf with bottle holder
hVentilation grille

Guide to the appliance
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Accessories
Accessories supplied
Bottle holder
The fins of the bottle holder jut out into
the bottle shelf and make bottles more
secure when opening and closing the
appliance door.
Egg tray
Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your
appliance.
Accessories are available from Miele
directly (see back cover for contact
details).
Bottle rack
Bottles can be stored horizontally in the
refrigerator section using the bottle rack
to save space.
The bottle rack can be placed in
different positions in the refrigerator
section.

Guide to the appliance
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KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal
filter with holder
The charcoal filter neutralizes
unpleasant odours in the refrigerator
section for improved air quality.
The charcoal filter holder clips onto the
protective strip at the back of the shelf
and can be moved as necessary.
KKF-RF
ActiveAirClean replacement filters
Replacement filters to fit the Active
AirClean holder are available. We
recommend replacing the charcoal
filters every 6months.
Miele all purpose microfibre cloth
Light soiling and fingerprints on
stainless steel fronts, control panels
and furniture can be easily removed
with this microfibre cloth.

Switching on and off
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Before using for the first time
Removing packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Removing the protective foil
The stainless steel strips of the shelves
and the door shelves have a layer of
protective foil to prevent scratching
during transportation.
Remove this protective foil after the
appliance has been installed.
Cleaning the appliance
Please refer to the relevant
instructions in “Cleaning and care”.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Switching the appliance on
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.
Press the  button.
The appliance will start to cool and the
selected temperature will appear in the
temperature display. The interior lighting
comes on when the door is opened.
Switching off the refrigerator
Press the  button until the display
goes out.
If this is does not happen, the safety
lock is activated (see “Further settings -
Switching the safety lock on/off”).
The interior lighting goes out and the
cooling switches off.

Switching on and off
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Switching off for longer
periods of time
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the door is 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,
switch off at the wall and withdraw
the plug from the socket, or switch
off the mains circuit breaker,
clean the appliance, and
leave the appliance doors slightly ajar
to avoid the build-up of odours.