Miele Ice Maker K11820SD User Manual

Operating and installation instructions  
Refrigerator with Dynamic cooling  
K 11820 SD  
K 12820 SD  
K 12820 SD edt/cs  
en - GB  
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.  
M.-Nr. 09 434 270  
 
Contents  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Side-by-side installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Levelling the appliance door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Appliance dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Aligning the appliance door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
 
Guide to the appliance  
aOn/Off button  
dSuper cool button and  
indicator light  
bTemperature selector button  
cTemperature display  
eDynamic cooling button and  
indicator light  
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Guide to the appliance  
aDynamic cooling fan  
bButter and cheese compartment  
cEgg tray  
dAdjustable shelves  
eBottle rack  
fBottle shelf  
gCondensate channel and  
drain hole  
hFruit and vegetable containers  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of the packing  
material  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Electrical and electronic appliances  
often contain materials which, if  
handled or disposed of incorrectly,  
could be potentially hazardous to  
human health and to the environment.  
They are, however, essential for the  
correct functioning of your appliance.  
Please do not therefore dispose of it  
with your household waste.  
The transport and protective packing  
has been selected from materials which  
are environmentally friendly for  
disposal, and should be recycled.  
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!  
Please dispose of it at your local  
community waste collection / recycling  
centre or contact your dealer for  
advice. Ensure that it presents no  
danger to children while being stored  
for disposal.  
Take care not to damage the pipework  
at the back of it 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.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
This appliance complies with all relevant safety requirements.  
Inappropriate use can, however, 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 installation and  
before using it for the first time. They contain important  
information on its safety, installation, use and maintenance. Miele  
cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with  
these Warning and Safety instructions.  
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users  
are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.  
Correct application  
The appliance is not designed for commercial use. It is intended  
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for use in domestic households and similar working and residential  
environments.  
This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.  
The appliance is intended for domestic use only for the cool  
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storage of food and drink.  
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be  
dangerous.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool  
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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 incorrect or  
improper use or operation.  
The appliance can only be used by people with reduced  
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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 understand the hazards  
involved.  
Safety with children  
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the  
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appliance unless they are constantly supervised.  
Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance without  
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supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and  
understand the hazards involved.  
Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance  
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unsupervised.  
This appliance is not a toy! To prevent the risk of injury, do not  
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allow children to play with it or use the controls. Please supervise  
children whilst you are using the appliance.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and  
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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.  
Technical safety  
The coolant system is tested for leaks. The appliance complies  
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with the relevant safety requirements and the appropriate EU  
guidelines.  
This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural  
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gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it  
does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase 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 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 installation 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 electricity supply.  
– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several  
minutes, and  
– call the Service department.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it  
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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  
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connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data  
plate corresponds to the household supply before connecting the  
appliance to the mains 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  
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when it is correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety  
requirement is observed and regularly tested and where there is any  
doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a  
qualified electrician.  
If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced  
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by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from  
danger.  
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a  
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multi-socket adaptor or extension lead . These are a fire hazard and  
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.  
Do not use in a damp environment (e.g. garage or utility room).  
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Moisture could reach live components or the electrical connection  
and cause a short circuit.  
This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.  
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on a ship).  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check the appliance  
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for visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.  
The appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity  
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supply during installation, maintenance and repair work. Ensure that  
power is not supplied to the appliance until after it has been  
installed or until after any maintenance or repair work has been  
carried out.  
Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by  
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a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with  
national and local safety regulations.  
While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be  
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undertaken by a service technician authorised by Miele. Otherwise  
the guarantee is invalidated.  
The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance  
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when original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components  
must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts.  
In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or  
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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 guarantee.  
Correct use  
The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges  
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(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.  
The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside  
the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient  
temperature will lead to the appliance switching off for longer  
periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the  
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efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and  
could cause damage to the appliance.  
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil, make sure that it  
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does not come into contact with plastic components as this could  
cause stress cracks or break the plastic.  
Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products  
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containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Thermostats switching on  
may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard. Flammable  
compounds could explode.  
Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric  
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ice-cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and  
explosion.  
If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof, make sure it is  
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tightly closed and stored upright.  
Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage  
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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 with this appliance.  
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Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will  
invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Stainless steel appliances  
Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape  
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or other types of adhesive on the surface of the door. These  
damage the surface, causing it to lose its dirt-repellent protective  
coating.  
The high-quality surface of the door is susceptible to scratching.  
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Even fridge magnets can cause scratching.  
Cleaning and care  
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal, as these will  
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cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time.  
Danger of injury.  
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Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. The  
steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.  
Do not use sharp edged objects to  
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– remove frost and ice,  
– lift food.  
They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to  
the appliance.  
Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to  
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defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.  
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain  
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substances which could damage the plastic parts and which may  
cause the build up of gases and pose a danger to health.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or  
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lock unusable.  
This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking  
themselves in and endangering their lives.  
Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting  
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disposal, e.g. by  
– puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator.  
– bending any pipework.  
– scratching the surface coating.  
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.  
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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 near to a heat source  
(radiator, oven).  
Near to a heat source  
(radiator, oven).  
Where the ideal ambient room Where there is a high  
temperature is approx. 20°C. ambient room temperature.  
Ventilation gaps uncovered Ventilation gaps covered up  
and dusted regularly.  
or dusty.  
Compressor and metal grille Dust build-up on the  
(heat exchanger) dusted at compressor and metal grille  
least once a year. (heat exchanger).  
Temperature  
setting  
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C The lower or higher the  
temperature set, the higher  
the energy consumption.  
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How to save energy  
Normal energy consumption Increased energy  
consumption  
Use  
Drawers, shelves and racks  
arranged as they were when  
the appliance was delivered.  
Only open the doors when  
necessary and for as short a  
time as possible.  
Frequent opening of the door  
for long periods will cause a  
loss of coldness. The  
appliance works harder to  
cool down and the  
Store food in an organised  
way.  
compressor runs for longer  
periods.  
Take an insulated cool bag  
with you when shopping and  
Hot food or food at room  
temperature raises the  
place food in the appliance as temperature inside the  
soon as possible.  
appliance. The appliance  
works harder to cool down  
and the compressor runs for  
longer periods.  
Replace any food removed  
rapidly, before it begins to  
thaw.  
Allow hot food and drinks to  
cool down before placing  
them in the appliance.  
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 over-fill the appliance  
to allow air to circulate.  
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Switching on and off  
Before using for the first time  
Switching off  
Important:  
To ensure the correct functioning of  
the appliance, let it stand for 1½ to  
2 hours after transporting it to its final  
location before connecting it to the  
mains.  
^ Press the On/Off button until the  
temperature display goes out.  
The cooling system is switched off.  
Protective foil  
Switching off for longer  
periods of time  
The stainless steel trim to the interior  
shelves and the door shelves has a  
layer of protective foil to prevent  
damage during transportation.  
On stainless steel appliances, the  
stainless steel door (and sides,  
depending on model) have a layer of  
protective foil to prevent damage  
during transportation.  
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. Switch  
off at the wall and withdraw the plug  
from the socket, or disconnect the  
mains fuse.  
^ Do not remove this foil until the  
appliance has been positioned in its  
final location.  
^ clean the appliance out and  
^ leave the door ajar to air the appliance.  
Cleaning  
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 and  
odours building up inside the  
appliance.  
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and  
the accessories with lukewarm water  
and a little washing-up liquid, and  
then dry with a soft cloth.  
Switching on  
^ Press the On/Off button. The  
temperature display will light up.  
The appliance begins to cool down, and  
the temperature required shows in the  
temperature display. The interior light  
will come on when the door is opened.  
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The correct temperature  
It is very important to set the correct  
temperature for storing food in the  
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause  
food which is not stored at the correct  
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.  
Temperature influences the growth rate  
of these micro-organisms. Reducing  
the temperature reduces their growth  
rate.  
. . . in the refrigerator  
We recommend a temperature of 5 °C  
in the middle of the refrigerator.  
Setting the temperature  
The temperature in the appliance will  
rise:  
^ Press the temperature selector button  
repeatedly until the indicator light for  
the temperature you want lights up in  
the display.  
– the more often the door is opened  
and the longer it is kept open,  
– the more food that is placed in it,  
The first time you press the button the  
indicator light for the last temperature  
you set will flash in the display.  
– the warmer the food is which is being  
put into it,  
The temperature value will change up  
until the setting for 9 °C is reached. It  
will then drop back to the 1 °C setting.  
– the higher the ambient temperature  
surrounding the appliance.  
The appliance is designed for use in  
specific ambient temperatures  
(climate ranges). Do not use in  
ambient temperatures for which it is  
not designed.  
The newly selected temperature will be  
adopted automatically after a short  
while.  
The indicator for the temperature which  
has been set for the refrigerator will  
light up constantly.  
The temperature can be set slightly  
colder than shown in the display if  
wished.  
The following example shows how this  
option works:  
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The correct temperature  
To set the temperature between 5 and  
7 °C to be slightly colder:  
Temperature display  
The temperature display on the  
control panel always shows the  
required temperature.  
^ Press the temperature selector button  
repeatedly until the indicator for 5 °C  
lights up.  
The temperature can be adjusted from  
1 °C to 9 °C.  
^ Press the button for approx. another  
5 seconds to set the temperature.  
The colder temperature setting within  
the small temperature range is now set.  
However, this is not visible in the  
temperature display.  
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Super cool and Dynamic cooling  
Super cool  
Dynamic cooling m  
The Super cool function can be used to When the Dynamic cooling function is  
rapidly reduce the temperature in the  
refrigerator section to its lowest setting  
(depending on the room temperature).  
not switched on, the natural circulation  
of air in the appliance will cause  
different temperature zones in the  
refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will  
sink to the lowest section of the  
Switching on Super cool  
appliance. You should bear this in mind  
when placing food in the appliance  
(see "Using the refrigerator efficiently").  
However, if you are placing a large  
amount of food in the refrigerator at any  
one time, it is a good idea to switch on  
Dynamic cooling. This way you can  
distribute the temperature inside the  
appliance to all areas more evenly so  
that all the food will be chilled to about  
the same degree.  
Super cool is particularly  
recommended for faster chilling of  
large amounts of fresh food or drink.  
^ Press the Super cool button. The  
Super cool indicator light will come  
on.  
The temperature is set as normal with  
the temperature control.  
The appliance will then work at full  
power to lower the temperature.  
Dynamic cooling should also be  
selected when:  
Switching off Super cool  
– the ambient temperature in the room  
is high (above approx. 30 °C), and  
The Super cool function will switch itself  
off automatically after approx. 6 hours.  
The indicator light will go out and the  
appliance will run at normal power  
again.  
– the room humidity level is high.  
Switching on Dynamic cooling  
To save energy, the Super cool function  
can be switched off once food and  
drinks are sufficiently chilled.  
^ Press the Super cool button. The  
Super cool indicator light will go out,  
and the appliance will continue to  
operate at normal power.  
^ Press the Dynamic cooling button  
m. The Dynamic cooling indicator  
light will come on.  
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Super cool and Dynamic cooling  
Switching off Dynamic cooling  
^ Press the Dynamic cooling button  
m. The Dynamic cooling indicator  
light will go out.  
The fan automatically switches off  
when the door is open.  
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Storing food in the refrigerator  
Different storage zones  
Warmest area  
Due to the natural circulation of the air  
in the appliance, there are different  
temperature zones in the refrigerator.  
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest  
section of the appliance. Make use of  
the different zones when placing food  
in the appliance.  
The warmest area is in the top section  
at the front and in the door. Use this for  
storing butter and cheese.  
Coldest area  
The coldest area is directly above the  
vegetable containers or above the fruit  
and vegetable drawers (depending on  
model) and on the back wall.  
This appliance has dynamic cooling,  
which helps to keep an even  
temperature when the fan is running.  
For this reason, the difference  
between the various zones is less  
pronounced.  
Use this for all delicate and highly  
perishable food, e.g.  
– fish, meat, poultry,  
– sausage products, ready meals,  
– dishes or baked goods containing  
eggs or cream,  
– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or  
quiche dough,  
– soft cheese and other dairy  
products,  
– pre-packed vegetables and other  
fresh food with a label stating it  
should be kept at a temperature of  
approx. 4 °C.  
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Storing food in the refrigerator  
Food which is not suitable for  
storing in the refrigerator  
Do not store explosive materials in  
the appliance or any products  
containing propellants (e.g. spray  
cans). Danger of explosion.  
Not all food is suitable for storing in a  
refrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C,  
as some food is sensitive to cold. The  
appearance, consistency, taste and / or  
the vitamin content of certain foods can  
be adversely affected by being stored  
in too cold a place.  
If storing alcohol with a high  
percentage proof, make sure it is  
tightly closed, and store upright.  
Please be aware if storing cooking  
oil in the appliance that traces of oil  
can cause stress cracks to occur in  
plastic components causing them to  
split or break.  
Food which does not tolerate cold  
temperatures includes:  
– Pineapples, avocados, bananas,  
pomegranates, mangos, melons,  
papayas, passion fruit,  
citrus fruit (such as lemons, oranges,  
mandarins, grapefruit),  
Food must not touch the back wall of  
the appliance, as it may freeze to  
the back wall.  
– Fruit which is not yet ripe,  
– Aubergines/egg plant, cucumber,  
potatoes, peppers/capiscum,  
tomatoes, courgettes/zucchini,  
To allow air to circulate efficiently,  
do not pack food too closely  
together in the refrigerator. Do not  
cover the fan in the rear wall of the  
refrigerator, as this is essential for  
keeping the appliance cool.  
– Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan.  
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Storing food in the refrigerator  
When shopping for food  
Storing food correctly  
The freshness of food when first placed Food should generally be stored  
in the appliance is an important factor  
in determining how long it stays fresh,  
and how long it can be kept in the  
covered or packaged. This will prevent  
food smells from affecting other food,  
food from drying out, and also any  
refrigerator. Time out of the refrigerator, cross-contamination of bacteria. This is  
e.g. during transportation, should be particularly important for protein-based  
kept to a minimum. For example, do not foods such as meat or fish.  
allow food to stay in a hot car for too  
long. Note: Take a cool bag with you  
when shopping and on return place  
food into the appliance immediately.  
The growth of bacteria, such as  
salmonella, can be avoided by setting  
the correct temperature and  
maintaining good standards of hygiene.  
Fruit and vegetables  
Fruit and vegetables can be stored  
loose in the vegetable containers or  
drawers (depending on model).  
Protein rich foods  
Please note that foods rich in protein  
deteriorate faster than others.  
Shellfish, for example, deteriorates  
faster than fish, and fish deteriorates  
faster than meat.  
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Adjusting the interior fittings  
Moving the shelves  
The shelves can be adjusted according  
to the height of the food.  
^ Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards  
slightly until the notch at the side is in  
line with the shelf support. It can then  
be raised or lowered to the required  
level.  
^ fit the two brackets onto the supports  
The raised edge at the back must face  
upwards to prevent food from touching  
the back of the appliance and freezing  
to it.  
on either side at the required height,  
^ and push the glass shelves in one  
after the other.  
The shelf with the raised edge must  
be at the back.  
Stoppers prevent the shelves from  
being dislodged by mistake.  
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle  
shelf  
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.  
^ Push the door/bottle shelf upwards,  
then remove it by pulling it forwards.  
^ Replace the door/bottle shelf at the  
required position. Ensure that it is  
securely pushed back into position.  
^ Push the rear half of the glass shelf  
up slightly from below.  
^ At the same time, pull the front half of  
the glass shelf forwards slightly and  
then push it carefully under the rear  
half.  
To move the split shelf:  
^ Take both halves of the split glass  
shelf out,  
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Adjusting the interior fittings  
Fruit and vegetable containers  
The fruit and vegetable containers are  
pushed in and out on telescopic  
runners, and can be completely  
removed if necessary.  
^ Pull the container right out and then  
lift it up and off.  
Push the runners back in again to  
avoid injury or damage.  
To replace a container,  
^ place it back on the fully extended  
runners a. The front of the runners  
must be right up against the front of  
the container b.  
^ Then push the container back in c.  
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Automatic defrost  
The refrigerator defrosts automatically.  
Condensate and frost can build up on  
the back wall of the refrigerator whilst it  
is in use. You do not need to remove  
this, as it will defrost and evaporate  
automatically with the warmth  
generated by the appliance.  
The condensate is drained away via a  
channel and drain hole into an  
evaporation system at the back of the  
appliance.  
Ensure that the condensate channel  
and drain hole are kept clean and  
are never blocked so that  
condensate can flow away without  
hindrance.  
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Cleaning and care  
To avoid damaging the surface of  
your appliance, do not use:  
A range of Miele branded cleaning  
and conditioning products is  
available to order from Miele (see  
back cover for contact details).  
Make sure that no water can  
penetrate into the electronic unit or  
into the light.  
– cleaning agents containing soda,  
ammonia, acids or chlorides,  
– cleaning agents containing  
descaling agents,  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.  
powder cleaners and cream  
cleaners,  
Do not let water get into the  
condensate channel and drain hole  
when cleaning.  
– solvent-based cleaning agents,  
– stainless steel cleaning agents,  
– dishwasher cleaner,  
Do not use steam cleaning  
apparatus to clean the appliance.  
Steam could reach electrical  
components and cause a short  
circuit.  
– oven sprays,  
– glass cleaning agents,  
– hard, abrasive sponges and  
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,  
The data plate located inside the  
appliance must not be removed. It  
contains information which is required  
in the event of a service call.  
– melamine eraser blocks,  
– sharp metal scrapers.  
Before cleaning  
The stainless steel door has a  
special finish which is resistant to  
soiling.  
^ Switch off the appliance.  
^ Disconnect it from the mains.  
Do not treat the door with stainless  
steel conditioning agent as this will  
cause noticeable smearing.  
^ Take any food out of the appliance  
and store it in a cool place.  
^ Take out any removable parts for  
However, do use Miele stainless  
steel conditioning agent to treat the  
other stainless steel surfaces of the  
appliance (available from Miele).  
Unlike stainless steel cleaning  
cleaning.  
agents, the conditioning agent does  
not contain any abrasive substances  
and will gently remove soiling. Each  
time it is used, it forms a water and  
dirt repellent protective coating.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning the interior and  
accessories  
^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and  
accessories with a damp cloth and  
dry with a soft cloth.  
^ Clean the appliance at least once a  
Leave the door open to air the  
appliance for a short while.  
month.  
Remove soiling immediately to  
prevent it from drying on.  
Appliance door, side panels  
Remove any soiling from the  
appliance door and side panels  
immediately.  
Use lukewarm water with a little  
washing-up liquid.  
The following are dishwasher safe:  
If this is not done, it might become  
impossible to remove and could  
cause the surface to alter or  
discolour.  
– the butter dish, egg trays  
(supplied as standard, depending on  
model)  
– the shelves and bottle shelf in the  
door  
All surfaces are susceptible to  
scratching.  
– the butter and cheese compartment  
Contact with unsuitable cleaning  
agents can alter or discolour the  
surfaces.  
The temperature of the dishwasher  
programme must not exceed 55 °C.  
Contact with some foodstuffs, such  
as carrots, tomatoes or ketchup can  
cause plastic items to discolour.  
However, this discolouration will not  
affect the stability of plastic items.  
^ The surfaces should be cleaned  
using a solution of hot water and a  
little washing-up liquid applied with a  
soft sponge. They can also be  
cleaned with a damp microfibre cloth  
(without using any cleaning agent).  
^ Clean the interior shelves and  
drawers by hand. These are not  
suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.  
^ After cleaning, wipe with clean water  
and dry with a soft cloth.  
^ Clean the condensate channel and  
drain hole frequently, so that  
condensate can drain away  
unhindered. Use a straw or similar to  
clear the drain if necessary.  
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Cleaning and care  
Stainless steel appliance door:  
Back of appliance -  
compressor and metal grille  
The appliance door has a high quality,  
special finish which is resistant to  
soiling and is very easy to clean.  
The compressor and the metal grille at  
the back of the appliance (heat  
exchanger) must be dusted at least  
once a year. A build-up of dust will  
increase the energy consumption of the  
appliance.  
Do not use the following to  
clean/condition the door  
– stainless steel cleaning agent:  
this will damage the surface.  
– Miele stainless steel conditioning  
agent:  
When cleaning make sure that the  
cable and other components do not  
get broken, kinked or damaged in  
any way.  
this will cause noticeable smearing.  
Ventilation gaps  
After cleaning  
^ The ventilation gaps should be  
cleaned on a regular basis with a  
brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up  
of dust will increase the energy  
consumption of the appliance.  
^ Replace all shelves and accessories  
in the appliance.  
^ Reconnect to the mains and switch  
the appliance back on.  
^ Switch on the Super cool function for  
a while so that the appliance can  
cool down quickly.  
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.  
^ Place food back in the appliance and  
close the door.  
^ The door seal should be cleaned  
regularly with clean water and then  
wiped dry with a soft cloth.  
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Problem solving guide  
^ Check whether the metal grille (heat  
exchanger) at the back of the  
Repairs to electrical appliances  
should only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person in strict accordance with  
current local and national safety  
regulations. Repairs and other work  
by unqualified persons could be  
dangerous.  
appliance has become dusty.  
^ The appliance door is being opened  
frequently.  
^ Check that the door has been closed  
properly.  
. . . the interior lighting in the  
refrigerator is not working.  
What to do if . . .  
^ Was the refrigerator door left open for  
too long? The lighting switches itself  
off automatically after approx. 15  
minutes if the door is left open.  
. . . the appliance does not get cold.  
^ Check whether the appliance has  
been switched on. The temperature  
display must be lit up.  
If this is not the case, then the interior  
lighting is defective.  
^ Check that the plug is correctly  
inserted into the socket and switched  
on.  
^ Call Miele Service.  
The LED lighting may only be repaired  
or replaced by a service technician.  
There are live electrical components  
under the cover. Danger of injury and  
damage to the appliance.  
^ Check that the mains fuse has not  
tripped. If it has, there could be a  
fault with the refrigerator, the  
household electricity supply or  
another appliance.  
Contact a qualified electrician or the  
Miele Service department.  
Do not remove the cover. If the  
cover is damaged or needs to be  
removed due to damage, exercise  
caution. There are lasers in the  
lighting (laser beam class 1M) which  
you should avoid looking at directly.  
Do not use optical instruments  
(magnifying glass or similar) to look  
at the lighting either.  
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator  
section is too low.  
^ Set the required temperature.  
^ The Super cool function is still  
switched on. Super cool will switch  
itself off after 6 – 12 hours.  
. . . the compressor is switching in  
too frequently and for too long.  
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps  
have been covered over or become  
dusty.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . the floor of the refrigerator is wet.  
The condensate drain hole is blocked.  
^ Clean the condensate channel and  
drain hole.  
If you still cannot remedy the fault  
having followed these suggestions,  
please contact Miele Service.  
To prevent unnecessary loss of  
temperature it is advisable not to  
open the door while waiting for the  
appliance to be serviced.  
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Noises  
Normal noises  
What causes them  
Brrrrr...  
Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can  
get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.  
Blubb, blubb....  
Click....  
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating  
through the pipes.  
Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the  
motor on and off.  
Sssrrrrr....  
Creak ...  
On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just  
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.  
Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the  
appliance expands.  
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the  
system is unavoidable.  
Noises that you can  
easily rectify  
What causes them, and what can you do about  
them  
Rattling, vibrating  
The appliance is uneven: Realign the appliance using a spirit  
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the  
appliance.  
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of  
furniture: Move it away.  
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check  
all removable items and refit them correctly.  
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against  
each other? Separate them.  
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of  
the appliance: Remove the clips.  
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After Sales / Guarantee  
In the event of a fault which you cannot  
correct yourself, or if the appliance is  
under guarantee, please contact:  
– your Miele Dealer  
or  
– Miele  
(see back cover for contact details).  
When contacting your Dealer or Miele,  
please quote the model and serial  
number of your appliance. This  
information is given on the data plate  
inside your appliance.  
Please note that telephone calls may  
be monitored and recorded for  
training purposes.  
N.B. A call-out charge will be applied  
for service visits where the problem  
could have been resolved as described  
in these instructions.  
Guarantee  
For information on the appliance  
guarantee specific to your country  
please contact Miele. See back cover  
for contact details.  
In the U.K. your appliance is  
guaranteed for 2 years from the date of  
purchase. However, you must activate  
your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or  
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Electrical connection  
Electrical connection U.K.  
If the connection cable has to be  
replaced, this must be done by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person.  
All electrical work should be carried out  
by a suitably qualified and competent  
person in strict accordance with current  
local and national safety regulations  
(BS 7671 in the UK).  
Do not plug other appliances in behind  
this appliance  
The appliance is supplied with a mains  
cable and moulded plug ready for  
connection to an a.c. single phase  
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.  
Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)  
The fuse cover must be re-fitted when  
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover  
is lost, the plug must not be used until a  
suitable replacement is obtained. The  
colour of the correct replacement cover  
is that of the coloured insert in the base  
of the plug, or the colour that is  
Please ensure that the connection data  
quoted on the data plate match the  
household mains supply.  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable switched socket which is easily  
accessible. It must not be located  
behind the appliance. For extra safety it  
is advisable to protect the appliance  
with a suitable residual current device  
(RCD).  
embossed in words in the base of the  
plug (as applicable to the design of the  
plug fitted).  
Replacement fuses should be ASTA  
approved to BS 1362 and have the  
correct rating. Replacement fuses and  
fuse covers may be purchased from  
your local electrical supplier.  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
mains electricity supply by an extension  
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee  
the required safety of the appliance  
(e.g. danger of overheating).  
WARNING  
This appliance must not be connected  
to the inverter of an autonomous power  
supply, e.g. a solar power system.  
When switching the appliance on, a  
surge in power could trigger the safety  
cut-out mechanism. This could damage  
the electronic unit.  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
The appliance must not be used with  
so-called energy saving devices. These  
reduce the energy supply to the  
appliance which could then become  
too warm. Using such devices could  
alter the specification of the product.  
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Installation  
– The plug and cable must not touch  
the rear of the appliance as they  
could be damaged by vibrations  
from the appliance.  
Do not place any appliance which  
gives off heat, such as a toaster or  
microwave oven, on top of this  
appliance. There is the danger of  
these catching fire.  
– Do not plug in other appliances  
behind this appliance.  
Side-by-side installation  
Important. In environments with  
high humidity condensation can  
build up on the exterior of the  
appliance. This can cause corrosion  
of the appliance walls. For  
To avoid a build-up of condensation  
and resultant damage, refrigerators and  
freezers should not generally be  
installed side-by-side next to each  
other.  
prevention, it is advisable to install  
the appliance with sufficient  
ventilation in a dry and /or  
However, some appliances have  
side-wall heating, making them suitable  
for side-by-side installation with this  
refrigerator.  
air-conditioned room.  
Make sure that appliance door is  
closing and sealing properly, the  
ventilation gaps are not covered and  
the appliance is installed in  
accordance with these istallation  
instructions.  
Your dealer will be able to advise you  
on which models are suitable.  
^ Follow the instructions for the other  
appliance on how to install the two  
appliances side by side.  
Location  
This appliance should not be installed  
where it is exposed to direct sunlight or  
directly adjacent to a heat-producing  
appliance such as an oven or a  
radiator. The higher the ambient  
temperature of the room the more  
energy the appliance requires to  
operate. The appliance should be  
installed in a dry well ventilated room.  
When installing the appliance please  
be aware:  
– The socket must be easily accessible  
in an emergency, not concealed  
behind the appliance.  
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Installation  
Climate range  
Aligning the appliance  
The appliance is designed for use within  
certain climate ranges (ambient  
temperatures), and should not be used  
outside this range. The climate range of  
the appliance is stated on the data  
plate.  
Climate range  
Ambient room  
temperature  
SN  
N
+10 °C to +32 °C  
+16 °C to +32 °C  
+16 °C to +38 °C  
+16 °C to +43 °C  
^ To align the appliance, adjust the  
front feet using the spanner supplied.  
ST  
T
Levelling the appliance door  
Operating in a room which is too cold  
will cause the cooling system to switch  
off for too long, causing the internal  
temperature in the appliance to rise with  
the risk of food deteriorating and going  
off.  
Ventilation  
Air at the back of the appliance gets  
warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,  
the ventilation gaps must not be covered  
or blocked in any way. They should be  
dusted on a regular basis.  
^ Ensure that you unscrew adjusting  
foot a until it sits on the floor. Then  
unscrew the foot by a further 90°.  
Installation  
^ Remove the cable clip from the back  
of the appliance.  
^ Check that all parts at the back of the  
appliance are unhindered. Carefully  
remove any hindrance.  
^ Carefully push the appliance into  
position with its back against the wall.  
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Installation  
Appliance dimensions  
A
B
C
K 11820 SD, K 12820 SD,  
K 12820 SD edt/cs  
1 850 mm  
600 mm  
630 mm  
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Changing the door hinging  
The appliance is supplied right-hand  
hinged. If left-hand door hinging is  
required, follow the instructions below.  
Removing the door handle  
To change the door hinging you will  
need the following tools:  
Two people are needed for  
changing the door hinging.  
^ Pull door handle a towards you. Side  
section b slides back.  
^ Pull side section b firmly back out of  
the guides on the mounting plate.  
^ Undo the 4 screws (TX 15) in the  
mounting plate, and remove the  
handle.  
^ Remove the cover caps from the  
opposite side, and fit them into the  
empty holes.  
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Changing the door hinging  
Changing over the door  
^ Then separate retaining plate f from  
cover e, by pushing it slightly to the  
left and then pulling the cover  
forwards and off.  
Make sure the door shelves are  
empty!  
^ Rotate retaining plate f by 180°.  
^ Close the appliance door.  
^ Then fit cover e from the front over  
retaining plate f, and slide it over to  
the right. The writing must be visible.  
^ Remove cover g, then rotate it by  
180° and fit it on the opposite side.  
^ Then fit cover e together with  
retaining plate f on the opposite  
side.  
^ Remove cover a by sliding it  
forwards from the back and then  
lifting it off.  
^ Remove cover b by pulling it  
upwards.  
Caution. The door is not secure as  
soon as the hinge plate is removed.  
^ Loosen screws d in upper hinge  
plate c and pull it upwards and off.  
^ Carefully lift the door off and place it  
to one side.  
^ Carefully ease off cover e from  
above using a screwdriver and then  
take it off together with retaining plate  
f.  
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Changing the door hinging  
^ Pull hinge pin a together with disc b  
and adjustable foot c upwards and  
off.  
^ Remove cover cap d.  
^ Undo screws e and take hinge plate  
f off.  
^ Remove cap h from the bearing  
bush in the door and refit on the  
opposite side.  
^ Undo the screw of hinge part h on  
hinge plate f slightly. Fit it into the  
hole opposite in hinge plate f and  
tighten up the screw.  
^ Refit cover cap d in the other hole.  
^ Remove cover g and fit it into the  
holes on the opposite side.  
^ Using a screwdriver, remove spring  
clamp i from underneath the door  
and fit it on the opposite side.  
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Changing the door hinging  
^ Screw hinge plate f into position on  
the opposite side using the two outer  
long slots only. To make it possible to  
align the door later, do not replace  
the centre screw at this stage.  
^ Fit hinge plate c onto the opposite  
side and secure it with screws d.  
^ Fit covers a and b to their opposite  
sides.  
^ Align the door with the appliance  
housing using the long slots in the  
lower hinge plate. Then tighten the  
screws.  
^ Important. Screw the adjustable foot  
c into hinge pin a as far as it will go.  
^ Refit hinge pin a together with disc  
b and adjustable foot c. Important.  
The notch at the bottom of the hinge  
pin should face towards the back.  
^ Place the door onto hinge pin a.  
^ Close the appliance door.  
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Changing the door hinging  
Refitting the handle  
It is important to check that the side  
section of the handle d does not  
come into contact with the door seal  
when opening the door, as this  
would damage the door seal  
permanently.  
Please make sure you follow the  
instructions below carefully when  
you refit the handle. The door seal  
will be damaged if the handle is  
fitted incorrectly.  
If, after you have refitted the handle,  
you find that the side section does  
touch the door seal when the door is  
opened:  
^ Realign mounting plate c with grub  
screws a until the mounting plate  
and the side section of the handle d  
are at the correct angle and the side  
section does not touch the door seal  
when the door is opened.  
^ Loosely attach the handle to the  
opposite side of the door with the two  
front screws b.  
Mounting plate c must be positioned  
on the side of the door so that when the  
door is closed it is flush with the side of  
the appliance.  
If this is not the case,  
^ tighten both grub screws a with a  
suitable allen key until mounting plate  
c lines up correctly.  
^ Then tighten all 4 screws b.  
^ Slide the side section of the handle  
d into the guides on the mounting  
plate until it clicks into place.  
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Aligning the appliance door  
The appliance door can be aligned to  
the housing using the outer long slots in  
the lower hinge plate.  
In the following illustration the door  
is not shown in the closed position to  
make it easier to see what you have  
to do.  
^ Remove centre screw a from the  
hinge plate.  
^ Slightly loosen both outer screws b.  
^ Align the door by sliding the hinge  
plate to the left or right.  
^ Then tighten screws b again. Screw  
a does not need to be used again.  
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Building in the appliance  
The air inlet and outlet must not be  
covered or blocked in any way.  
They should be dusted on a regular  
basis.  
When built into a kitchen run (max.  
depth 580 mm) the appliance can be  
installed directly next to a kitchen  
furniture housing unit. The appliance  
door will protrude in front of furniture  
fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by  
55 mm in the middle of the door. This  
enables the doors to be opened and  
shut without being obstructed.  
When installed next to a wall d a  
distance of approx. 55 mm must be  
maintained on the hinge side between  
the wall d and the appliance b, so  
that the doors and the handles have  
sufficient space for opening.  
aTop box  
bAppliance  
cHousing unit  
dWall  
The appliance can be installed in a  
kitchen run. To match the height of the  
rest of the kitchen, the appliance can  
be fitted with a suitable top box a.  
A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm  
depth must be allowed for behind the  
appliance across the entire width of the  
top box for air to circulate.  
The cross section of the air outlet under  
the room ceiling must be at least  
300 cm2 to ensure that air can circulate  
without hindrance. Otherwise the  
appliance has to work harder, resulting  
in an increase in electricity  
consumption.  
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