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 the appliance, increase the
electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.
~The lid on the appliance has a
plastic edge. Keep oil and fat spills
away from this as they could cause the
plastic to crack and split.
~Never handle frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food. Danger of frost burn.
~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.
The very low temperature of the frozen
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the
lips and tongue.
~Do not refreeze thawed or partially
thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used up as
quickly as possible, as food soon loses
its nutritional value and goes off.
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
~Do not store cans or bottles
containing carbonated drinks or liquids
which could freeze in the freezer. The
cans or bottles could explode.
Danger of injury and damage to the
appliance.
~When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour, otherwise they
could burst, resulting in injury or
damage.
~Observe the use-by dates 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. Follow
the instructions given on food
manufacturers packaging on storage
conditions required, as well as the use
by date.
~Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products
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 ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.
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							~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 damage to the
appliance.
~Never 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 might contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts or which could cause a
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
~Do not use a steam-cleaning
appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach electrical
components and cause a short circuit.
~Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seal, as these will cause the seal
to deteriorate and become porous with
time.
Disposal of your old appliance
~Before disposing of an old
appliance, first make the door latch or
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 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.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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							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 once a year.Dust build-up on the
compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger).
Temperature
setting with
a thermostat which
is approximate
(set in stages).With a medium setting of 2
to 3.With a higher setting: the
lower the temperature in the
compartment, the higher the
energy consumption.
Temperature
setting with
a thermostat which
is exact to the
degree
(digital display).Cellar section 8 to 12 °C
On appliances with winter
setting, please make sure
that the winter setting is
switched off when the
ambient temperature is
warmer than 18°C. Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
PerfectFresh zone just
above 0 °C
Freezer section -18 °C
Wine storage section 10 to
12 °C
How to save energy
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							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 appliance
immediately.
Replace any food removed
rapidly, before it begins to
thaw.
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
works harder to cool down
and the compressor runs for
longer periods.
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.
DefrostingDefrost the freezer section
when a layer of ice 0.5 cm
(max.) thick has built up.A build-up of ice slows down
the cooling process.
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							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 position.
The higher the setting, the lower the
temperature in the appliance.
The appliance will start to cool, and 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 approx. 2
hours before placing food in it.
Switching off
^Turn the On/Off and temperature
selector dial in an anti-clockwise
direction from 1 back to the 0
position. You will meet a little
resistance as you do so.
The interior lighting will not come on
when the door is opened and the
cooling process will be switched off.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
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,
^defrost the freezer compartment
(depending on model),
^clean the appliance out and
^leave the door ajar to air the
appliance.
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.
Switching on and off
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							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 into it,
– 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.
...intherefrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of4°C
in the middle of the refrigerator section.
If you wish to check the temperature in
the refrigerator section,
^
place a thermometer in a glass of
water and then place the glass in the
middle of the refrigerator section.
After about 24 hours, the thermometer
will show the approximate temperature
in the refrigerator section.Please note the following:
–Bathwater and other household
thermometers are not very accurate.
It is best to use an electronic
thermometer.
–Do not measure the temperature of
the air in the appliance. The result
will not reflect the temperature in the
food.
–Try to open the door as little as
possible during the measuring
period, as warm room air will enter
the refrigerator every time the door is
opened.
...inthefreezer compartment
compartment
(depending on model)
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature
colder than-18 °Cis required. At this
temperature the growth of
micro-organisms is generally halted. As
soon as the temperature rises above
-10 °C, the micro-organisms become
active in the food again so that it cannot
be kept as long. For this reason,
partially defrosted or defrosted food
must not be re-frozen. Food may be
re-frozen once it has been cooked, as
the high temperatures achieved when
cooking destroy most micro-organisms.
The correct temperature
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							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 the door
is opened frequently, large quantities of
food are stored in the refrigerator
section or there is a high ambient
temperature.
The correct temperature
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							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 18 °C, the winter setting
should be switched off.
^
Press the switch for the winter setting
to 0.
The appliance will continue running at
normal power.To freeze fresh food
Activate the winter setting before
putting fresh food into the freezer
compartment.
This helps food to freeze quickly and
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours
and appearance.
It is not necessary to activate the
winter setting:
–when putting in food that is already
frozen.
–when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food
in any one day.
Activate the winter setting24 hours
before putting fresh food into the
freezer compartment for freezing.
^Press the switch for the winter setting
to 1.
The compressor will switch on more
frequently, lowering the temperature in
the freezer compartment.
The fresh food will be frozen approx.
24 hours after placing it in the freezer
compartment and the winter setting can
then be deactivated.
^
Press the switch for the winter setting
to 0.
The appliance will continue running at
normal power.
Using the winter setting (depending on model)
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							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 vegetable containers
and next to the back wall.
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.Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray
cans). Danger of explosion.
If storing alcohol with a high
percentage proof, make sure it is
tightly closed, and store upright.
If storing food which contains a lot of
fat or oil, make sure that it does not
come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause
stress cracks.
Food must not touch the back wall of
the refrigerator, as it may freeze to
the back wall.
To allow air to circulate efficiently,
do not pack food too closely
together in the appliance.
Food which should not be
stored in a refrigerator
Not all food is suitable for storing in a
refrigerator at temperatures below 5°C, as
some food is sensitive to cold.
Cucumbers, for example, become glassy,
aubergines bitter and potatoes sweet.
Tomatoes and oranges loose their aroma
and the peel on citrus fruits hardens.
Food which is sensitive to cold
includes:
–
Pineapple, avocado, bananas,
pomegranate, mango, melon,
papaya, passion fruit, citrus fruit
(such as lemons, oranges,
mandarins, grapefruit).
–
Fruit which is not yet ripe
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							–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 to deteriorate,
this process cannot be reversed. As
little as two hours outside the
refrigerator can cause food to start
deteriorating.
Storing food correctly
Store food covered or packaged. This
will prevent food smells from affecting
other foods, food from drying out, and
also any cross-contamination of
bacteria. 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 may be stored
loose in the vegetable containers.
However, you should bear in mind that
aromas and flavours can transfer from
one type of food to another (e.g. carrots
absorb the smell and flavour of onions
very easily). Some food also gives off a
natural gas (ethylene) which speeds up
the rate at which other food perishes.
Some fruit and vegetables react
strongly to this gas and should not be
stored together.
–Examples of fruit and vegetables
which produce a large amount of
this natural gas are:
Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines,
peaches, plums, avocado, figs,
blueberries, melons and beans.
– Examples of fruit and vegetables
which react strongly to the natural
gases given off by other types of
fruit and vegetables are:
Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels
sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons,
apples, apricots, cucumbers,
tomatoes, pears, nectarines and
peaches.
Example: Broccoli should not be
stored with apples, as apples
produce a large amount of natural
gas to which broccoli is very
sensitive. The result is a shorter than
expected storage time for the
broccoli.
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