Miele K 12421 SD User Manual

Operating and installation instructionsRefrigerator with Dynamic coolingK 12421 SDTo avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the appliance, it isessen

Correct use~Do not store explosive materials inthe appliance or any productscontaining propellants (e.g. spraycans). Thermostats switching on mayprodu

Disposal of your old appliance~Before disposing of an oldappliance, first make the door latch orlock unusable.This way you will prevent children froma

Normal energyconsumptionIncreased energyconsumptionInstallation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.Protected from direct sun

Before using for the first timeProtective foilThe stainless steel trim in the interiorhas a layer of protective foil to preventdamage during transport

Settings mode XYou can alter the brightness of thedisplay s in Settings mode.Settings mode is represented in thedisplay by the Menu symbol X. Thefollo

It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in theappliance. Micro-organisms will causefood which is not stored at the correct

To set the temperature between 5 and7 °C to be slightly colder:^Press the temperature selector buttonrepeatedly until the indicator for 5 °Clights up.

Super coolThe Super cool function can be used torapidly reduce the temperature in therefrigerator to its lowest setting(depending on the room temperat

Switching on Dynamic cooling^Press the Dynamic cooling button.The Dynamic cooling symbol ¢ willlight up.The Dynamic cooling fan is nowready to operate

Different storage zonesDue to the natural circulation of the airin the appliance, there are differenttemperature zones in the refrigerator.Cold, heavy

Guide to the appliance ...4Caring for the environment...6Warning and

Food which is not suitable forstoring in the refrigeratorNot all food is suitable for storing in arefrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C,as some food

Examples of fruit and vegetableswhich react strongly to the naturalgases given off by other types of fruitand vegetables are:Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflo

Moving the shelvesThe shelves can be adjusted accordingto the height of the food.^Raise the shelf, and pull it forwardsslightly until the notch at the

The refrigerator defrosts automatically.Condensate and frost can build up onthe back wall of the refrigerator whilst itis in use. You do not need to r

A range of Miele branded cleaning andconditioning products is available toorder from Miele or fromwww.miele-shop.com.Make sure that water cannotpenetr

The temperature of the dishwasherprogramme must not exceed 55 °C.Contact with some foodstuffs, suchas carrots, tomatoes or ketchup cancause plastic it

Ventilation gaps^The ventilation gaps should becleaned regularly with a brush orvacuum cleaner. A build-up of dustwill increase the energy consumption

Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele.If having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot remedy the fault, pleaseconta

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe appliance isswitching in toofrequently or for toolong.The ventilation gaps havebeen covered over orbecome dusty.^Do n

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe appliance isswitching in toofrequently or for toolong.To save energy, thecompressor runs at a lowerspeed, but for lon

Cleaning and care ...24Cleaning the interior and accessories ...24Applianc

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe interior lightingis not working.The lighting switches itselfoff automatically afterapprox. 15 minutes if thedoor is l

Normal noises What causes themBrrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noisecan get louder for brief periods when the motor is swi

In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself, or if the appliance isunder guarantee, please contact:–your Miele Dealeror–Miele(see back co

Demo mode rThe appliance can be demonstrated inthe showroom or at exhibitions in"Demo mode". In this mode the interiorlighting, the display

Electrical connection U.K.All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance with currentlocal

Do not place any appliance whichgives off heat, such as a toaster ormicrowave oven, on top of thisappliance, as this would increasethe appliance'

VentilationAir at the back of the appliance getswarm. To ensure sufficient ventilation theventilation gaps must not be coveredover. The air inlet and

Appliance dimensionsABCDEK 12421 SD 1447 mm 600 mm 631 mm 1176 mm 646 mmInstallation37

The appliance is supplied right-handhinged. If left-hand door hinging isrequired, follow the instructions below.You will need the following tools:–A T

^Pull out spacer pin p from beneaththe left-hand side of the door.^Open the door.^ Holding the door at the bottom andon the handle side, carefully lif

a On/Off buttonb Super cool buttonc DisplayIf the appliance is not operated forsome time, the display will revertautomatically to the brightness level

^ Unscrew upper hinge pin k using asuitable spanner.^ Using a flat-bladed screwdriverremove covers l from the front.^ Screw in upper hinge pin k on th

^Take the door and guide the upperdoor bearing bush onto upper hingepin k.^Pivot the door and place hinge pin einto hinge plate d. Important. Turnthe

It is important to check that the sidesection of handle d does not comeinto contact with the door seal whenopening the door, as this woulddamage the d

The appliance door can be aligned tothe housing using the outer long slots inthe lower hinge plate.In the following illustration the dooris not shown

a Top boxb Appliancec Housing unitd WallThe appliance can be installed in akitchen run. To match the height of therest of the kitchen, the appliance c

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a Control panelb Dynamic cooling fanc Butter and cheese compartmentd Egg traye Adjustable shelvesf Bottle rackg Bottle shelfh Condensate channel anddr

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly fordisposal, and

This appliance complies with allrelevant safety requirements.Improper use can, however, presenta risk of both personal injury andmaterial damage.To av

Technical safety~Before setting up the appliance,check it for any externally visibledamage. Do not install and use adamaged appliance.It could be dang

~The electrical safety of thisappliance can only be guaranteed ifcorrectly earthed. It is most importantthat this basic safety requirement isobserved