Miele K 32223 i User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerators
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. 11 445 100

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 12
Saving energy ...................................................................................................... 13
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 16
Optional accessories............................................................................................. 18
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
. . . in the freezer compartment ............................................................................. 21
Temperature display .............................................................................................. 22
Setting the temperature......................................................................................... 22
Freezer compartment ....................................................................................... 22
Using Super cool ................................................................................................. 23
Super cool function ............................................................................................... 23
Selecting further settings ................................................................................... 24
Settings mode ....................................................................................................... 24
Activating and deactivating the lock ..................................................................... 24
Storing food in the refrigerator section............................................................. 26
Different storage zones ......................................................................................... 26
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 27
Notes on buying food............................................................................................ 28
Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 28
Adjusting the interior fittings.............................................................................. 29
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ..................................................................... 29
Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................... 29
Moving the shelves................................................................................................ 29
Moving the charcoal filters .................................................................................... 30
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) ............................................ 31
Using the freezer compartment............................................................................. 31
Freezing fresh food................................................................................................ 31
Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 31

Contents
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Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 32
Storage time for frozen food............................................................................. 33
Defrosting frozen goods ................................................................................... 34
Cooling drinks .................................................................................................. 34
Using accessories ................................................................................................. 34
Defrosting............................................................................................................. 35
Before defrosting.............................................................................................. 35
To defrost ......................................................................................................... 36
After defrosting................................................................................................. 36
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 37
Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 37
Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning ................................................ 38
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 39
Cleaning the door seal .......................................................................................... 40
Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................................................................................ 40
Replacing the charcoal filters ................................................................................ 40
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 42
Noises................................................................................................................... 48
Service.................................................................................................................. 49
Contact in case of malfunction ............................................................................. 49
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 49
Installation............................................................................................................ 50
Installation ............................................................................................................. 50
Side-by-side combinations .............................................................................. 50
Location............................................................................................................ 50
Ventilation......................................................................................................... 51
Furniture door panel ......................................................................................... 53
Before installing the appliance ......................................................................... 54
Building-in dimensions ......................................................................................... 56
Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door................................................. 57
Adjusting the appliance door hinges..................................................................... 57
Changing the door hinging.................................................................................... 58
Changing the hinging of the freezer compartment door .................................. 60
Installing the appliance.......................................................................................... 61
Fitting the furniture door................................................................................... 70
Electrical connection ............................................................................................. 76

Warning and Safety instructions
4
This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety
requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal
injury and material damage.
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully
before using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They
contain important information on safety, installation, use and
maintenance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from
damaging your refrigeration appliance.
In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the
chapter on installing the appliance as well as the safety
instructions and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-
compliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future owner.
Correct application
 This refrigeration appliance is intended for use in the home and in
similar environments, for example
– in shops, offices and similar work settings
– by the guests in hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and other typical
home settings.
This refrigeration appliance 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,
freezing fresh food and for making ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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.
 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
refrigeration appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance
unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way
and recognise 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! Whilst playing, children could become
entangled in packaging (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their
head and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Technical safety
 The coolant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complies
with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU
guidelines.
 This refrigeration appliance contains the coolant Isobutane
(R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly. The coolant
does not damage the ozone layer and does not contribute to 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 cooling circuit. Unfortunately, this cannot be avoided, but it does
not affect the performance of the refrigeration appliance.
When transporting and installing the refrigeration appliance, ensure
that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged. Splashes of coolant
can damage the eyes.
In the event of damage:
– Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark.
– Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
– Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for
several minutes.
– Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.
 The more coolant there is in a refrigeration 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 11 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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
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 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.
 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 utility room).
 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.
 For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
 The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during
installation, maintenance and repair work.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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 warranty, repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
warranty is invalidated.
 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when
genuine 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
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 so that it cannot maintain the required
temperature.
 Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and
could cause damage to the components.
 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.
 Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store explosive materials in the
refrigeration appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g.
spray cans). Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of
gases to ignite.
 Danger of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g.
an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appliance.
Danger of sparking and explosion.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or
liquids which could freeze in the freezer compartment. Otherwise
they could burst. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
 When chilling drinks in the freezer section, make sure that bottles
are not left in for more than one hour. Otherwise they could burst.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
 Danger of injury. 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.
 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
compartment.
The very low temperature of the frozen goods can cause frost burn
to the lips and tongue. Danger of injury!
 Do not refreeze 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.
 Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage
instructions 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.
 Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with
this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other
manufacturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept
liability.
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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this
appliance.
Steam could reach 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,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.
 Do not 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 could contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Transport
 Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its
original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
 Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration
appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Disposal of your old appliance
 If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This
will prevent the risk of children playing 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 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. 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 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
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electronic and electrical appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials,
compounds and components which
were essential for their correct
functioning and safety. These could be
hazardous to your health and to the
environment if disposed of with general
waste or if handled incorrectly. Please
do not, therefore, dispose of your old
appliance with general waste.
Instead, please make use of officially
designated collection and disposal
points to dispose of and recycle
electrical and electronic appliances in
your local community, with your dealer
or with Miele. By law, you are solely
responsible for deleting any personal
data from the appliance prior to
disposal.
Take care not to damage your
refrigeration appliance’s pipework
before or during transportation to an
authorised collection depot.
This is to ensure that coolant in the
cooling circuit and oil in the compressor
is contained, and will not leak into the
environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
poses no risk to children while being
stored prior to disposal. For further
information, see “Warning and Safety
instructions” in these operating and
installation instructions.

Saving energy
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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 near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20°C.
Where the ambient room
temperature is above 25°C.
Ventilation gaps uncovered
and dusted regularly.
Ventilation gaps covered or
dusty.
Temperature
setting
Refrigerator section 4 to
5°C
The lower the temperature,
the higher the energy
consumption.
Freezer compartment -18°C

Saving energy
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Use 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 doors
for long periods will cause a
loss of coldness. The
appliance will try to 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,
before it warms up too
much.
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 will
try to cool down and the
compressor will run for
longer periods.
Store food well packaged or
covered.
The evaporation or
condensation of liquids in
the refrigerator section will
cause a loss of coldness.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.

Saving energy
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Defrosting Defrost the freezer
compartment 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
16
Control panel
aOn/Off button
bSuper cool button
cDisplay
dMenu symbol
(Settings mode:
for switching the safety lock on/off)
eSuper cool symbol
fLock symbol
gTemperature display
hTemperature selector button

Guide to the appliance
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This drawing is for illustration purposes only.
aControl panel
bFreezer compartment
(depending on model)
cDoor shelf / Egg tray
dInterior lighting
eAdjustable shelf
fCondensate channel and drain hole
gBottle shelf
hFruit and vegetable drawer
(depending on model)

Guide to the appliance
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Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your
appliance.
Multi-purpose microfibre cloth
The microfibre cloth is suitable for
removing fingerprints and light soiling
from surfaces such as stainless steel,
glass, plastic and chrome without the
use of chemicals.
MicroCloth Kit
The MicroCloth Kit contains a universal
cloth, a glass cloth and a polishing
cloth.
These cloths are extremely rip-proof
and hard-wearing. Thanks to very fine
microfibres these cloths achieve
excellent cleaning results.
KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal
filters with holder
Charcoal filters neutralise 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 the fit the Active
AirClean holder are available. We
recommend replacing the charcoal
filters every 6months.
Bottle rack
Bottles can be stored horizontally using
the bottle rack to save space.
The bottle rack can be placed at
different positions in the appliance.
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.
Accessories are available to order via
the Miele Webshop, from Miele
directly (see back cover for contact
details) or from your Miele dealer.

Switching on and off
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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
damage during transportation.
Carefully remove the protective foil
from the stainless steel trim.
Cleaning
Please refer to the relevant
instructions in “Cleaning and care”.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Accessories
- Bottle holder
The flexible ribs grip the bottles
securely when the door is opened and
closed.
Attach the bottle holder centrally
along the rear edge of the bottle
shelf, as shown.

Switching on and off
20
Switching on
Press the On/Off button.
The appliance will start to cool and the
temperature required will appear in the
temperature display. The interior lighting
will come on when the door is opened.
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.
Switching off
Press the On/Off button until the
display goes out.
If this does not happen, the safety
lock is still activated (see "Selecting
further settings - To deactivate the
safety lock).
The interior lighting will go out and the
cooling process will be switched off.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
If, during a long absence, the
refrigeration appliance is switched off
but not cleaned and the door(s) left
shut, there is a risk of mould forming
inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the
refrigeration appliance.
If the refrigeration appliance is not
going to be used for a longer period of
time, observe the following:
Switch the refrigeration appliance off.
Switch off at the wall socket and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the fuse.
Defrost the freezer compartment
(depending on model).
Clean the refrigeration appliance and
leave the door ajar to air the
appliance and avoid odours building
up inside.