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Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator K 2329 S To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 06 807 850...
Description of the appliance a Temperature selector c Light contact switch b Winter setting switch with indicator light d Freezer compartment h Butter and cheese compartment e Shelf i Egg tray f Condensate channel and j Door shelf drain hole k Interior lighting g Fruit and vegetable containers l Divider...
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Please ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while The transport and protective packing being stored for disposal. has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for It should be unplugged or disposal, and can normally be...
Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety This appliance complies with all This appliance contains the coolant relevant legal safety requirements. Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas Improper use can, however, present which is environmentally friendly. a risk of both personal injury and Although it is flammable, it does not material damage.
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Warning and Safety instructions Before connecting the appliance to Installation work, maintenance and the mains supply, make sure that repairs may only be carried out by the rating on the data plate suitably qualified and competent corresponds to the voltage and persons in accordance with national frequency of the household supply.
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Warning and Safety instructions When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are not Never handle frozen food with wet left in for more than one hour, otherwise hands. Your hands may freeze to they could burst. This could result in the frozen food.
Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance Do not block the ventilation gaps in the appliance as this would impair Before disposing of an old the efficiency of the appliance, increase appliance, first make the door latch the electricity consumption and could or lock unusable.
How to save energy 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 Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
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How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of A layer of ice hinders the cold ice one centimetre thick has built from reaching the frozen food, and causes an increase in energy consumption.
Switching on and off Before using for the first time Switching off for longer periods of time ^ Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with warm water and If the appliance is not going to be used a little washing up liquid, and then for a longer period of time, e.g.
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Please note the following: temperature for storing food in the – bathwater and other household appliance. Micro-organisms will cause thermometers are not very accurate. food which is not stored at the correct It is best to use an electronic temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
The correct temperature Temperature selection The temperature is set with the temperature selector. ^ Turn the temperature selector to a setting between 1 and 7. The higher the setting, the lower the temperature in the appliance. A middle range setting is usually sufficient.
Winter setting With very low ambient temperatures To deactivate the winter setting at or below 16 °C the freezer As soon as the ambient temperature compartment may not be able to rises above 16 °C the winter setting maintain its temperature. The low room should be switched off.
Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones Do not store explosive materials in Due to the natural circulation of the air the appliance or any products in the appliance, there are different containing propellants (e.g. spray temperature zones in the refrigerator. cans).
Using the refrigerator efficiently Storing food correctly Unpacked meats and vegetables Store food covered or packaged. This Different types of unpacked meats and will prevent food smells or tastes from vegetables must be kept separate. To affecting other foods, and prevent food avoid any microbiological from drying out and also any cross-contamination, these foods may...
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves Adjusting the door shelves ^ Push the door shelf upwards, then The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. remove it by pulling it forwards. ^ Pull the shelf forward as far as it will ^ Replace the door shelf at the go;...
Freezing and storing food Using the freezer compartment Home freezing Use the freezer compartment to: Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition. – store frozen food, – make ice cubes and ice cream, Hints on home freezing –...
Freezing and storing food ^ Make a note of the contents and the – Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before date of freezing on the packaging. freezing. Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care Before placing food in the freezer should be taken as the taste of some compartment spices alters when frozen.
Freezing and storing food Ice cubes Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when (with or without release button defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid depending on model) from defrosted poultry. Pour it away and wash the container it was in, the sink and your hands.
Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer compartment Condensate and frost can build up on The freezer compartment does not the back wall of the refrigerator section defrost automatically because frozen whilst it is in use. These are food must not be allowed to defrost. automatically removed and defrosted In normal use, ice and frost will form on by the appliance.
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Defrosting To defrost After defrosting ^ Clean the appliance, and then dry it Carry out the defrosting procedure thoroughly. as quickly as possible if food has Do not let water get into the not been placed in another freezer. condensate channel and drain hole. The longer the food is left out at ^ Insert the plug in the socket and room temperature, the faster it...
E-Cloth appliance must not be removed. It ^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available contains information which is from the Miele UK Spare Parts required in the event of a service Department which is suitable for call. cleaning surfaces such as stainless...
Cleaning and care 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. The door seal should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.
If it has, then the blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser- appliance will need defrosting. vice Department..the frozen food is thawing .
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If you still cannot remedy the fault withdraw the plug from the socket, or having followed these suggestions, disconnect the mains fuse or remove please contact the Miele Service the screw-out fuse in countries where Department. this is applicable. To prevent unnecessary loss of...
Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can Brrrrr... 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 – 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 Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363) All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a local and national safety (BS 7651 in suitable replacement is obtained.
Installation temperature in the appliance to rise Do not place any appliance which with the risk of frozen food defrosting. gives off heat, such as a toaster or microwave oven, on top of this Ventilation appliance, as this would increase Air at the back of the appliance gets the appliance’s energy consumption.
Installation Installation Aligning the appliance ^ Remove any cable clips from the back of the appliance. ^ Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered. Remove any hindrance. ^ Carefully push the appliance into position. ^ To align the appliance, adjust the feet using the spanner supplied.
Changing the door hinging ^ Remove stoppers f, and unscrew The appliance is supplied right hand handle g. Refit the handle and hinged. If left hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below. stoppers on the other side of the door.
Changing the door hinging Freezer compartment door ^ Unscrew bearing block a and take off the freezer compartment door b together with the hinge plate. ^ Fit the bearing block onto the upper pin in the freezer compartment door c, and turn the freezer compartment door around so that the bearing block is underneath.
Building under The appliance can be pushed underneath a worktop run. If this is done, then the top lid to the appliance may need to be removed: ^ Remove screws a from the rear of the appliance. ^ Lift the appliance lid up at the rear and then pull it towards the front of the appliance to remove it.
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