Miele K 12012 S Operating And Installation Instructions

Correct use
~The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges (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,
can lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the required temperature.
~Do not block the ventilation gaps in
the appliance as this would impair the
efficiency of...

~If storing alcohol with a high
percentage proof in the refrigerator,
make sure the bottle is tightly closed
and stored upright.
Danger of explosion.
~If storing food which contains a lot of
fat or oil in the refrigerator or
refrigerator door, make sure that it does
not come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress
cracks.
~Do not use sharp edged objects to
–remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice
trays.
They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible...

Normal energy
consumptionIncreased energy
consumption
Installation siteIn 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 there is a high
ambient temperature.
Ventilation gaps uncovered
and dusted regularly.Ventilation gaps covered or
dusty.
Compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger) dusted at
least...

Normal energy consumption Increased energy
consumption
UseDrawers, 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.
Store food in an organised
way.Opening doors frequently and
for long periods results in loss
of coolness and influx of
warmer ambient air. The
appliance works harder to
cool down and the
compressor runs for longer
periods.
Take a cool bag with you
when shopping and on return
place food into the...

Before using for the first time
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
^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
^Turn the On/Off and temperature
selector dial in a clockwise direction
away from the 0...

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.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
–the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
– if too much food is stored in it at
once,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put...

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.
However, if frozen food is to be stored
in thefreezer compartmentthen a
setting of between4 and 7is
recommended to ensure that the
required temperature in the freezer
compartment is maintained.
It is also advisable to set the
temperature within this range if...

With very low ambient temperatures
at or below 18 °Cthe freezer
compartment may not be able to
maintain its temperature which could
result in frozen food beginning to thaw.
The winter setting is designed to
prevent this happening.
To activate the winter setting
^Press the switch for the winter setting
to 1.
The compressor will switch on more
frequently, lowering the temperature in
the freezer compartment to the required
level.
To deactivate the winter setting
As soon as theambient temperature
rises above...

Different storage zones
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.
Warmest area
The warmest areas in the refrigerator
are in the top section towards the front
and in the top of the door. Use this for
storing butter and cheese.
Coldest area
The coldest areas in a refrigerator are
directly above the...

–Aubergines/egg plant, cucumber,
potatoes, peppers/capiscum,
tomatoes, courgettes/zucchini
–Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan
When shopping for food
The freshness of food when first placed
in the appliance is an important factor
in determining how long it stays fresh.
Always observe the use-by date and
recommended storage temperature.
Time out of the refrigerator e.g. during
transportation should be kept to a
minimum. For example, do not allow
food to stay in a hot car for too long.
Once food has started...