Miele K 12012 S Operating And Installation Instructions

							Unpacked meats and vegetables
Unpackaged meat and vegetables
should be stored separately. To avoid
any microbiological
cross-contamination, these foods may
only be stored together if they are
wrapped.
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.Meat
Meat should be stored unwrapped.
(Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat
loosely covered, and leave containers
open). This permits air to circulate
around the meat, allowing the surface
to dry slightly, which helps prevent the
growth of bacteria. To prevent the risk
of bacterial cross-contamination, do not
let meat come into direct contact with
other foods.
Using the refrigerator efficiently
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							Moving the shelves
The shelves in the refrigerator section
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.
^The raised edge at the back must
face upwards to prevent food from
touching the back of the appliance
and freezing to it.
Stoppers prevent the shelves from
being dislodged by mistake.
Split shelf
(depending on model)
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 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.
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle
shelf
^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.
Adjusting the interior fittings
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							Using the freezer compartment
Use the freezer compartment to:
–store frozen food,
–make ice cubes and ice cream,
–freeze small quantities of fresh food.
Up to 2 kg of food can be frozen in
24 hours.
Freezing fresh food
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible. This way the nutritional
value of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and taste are not impaired.
Food which takes a long time to freeze
will lose more water from its cells, which
then shrink.
During the defrosting process, only
some of this water is reabsorbed by the
cells; the rest collects around the food.
In practice this means that the food
loses a large degree of its moisture.
You can tell if this has happened by the
amount of liquid around the food.
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have
less time to lose moisture, so they
shrink less. As there is not so much
moisture loss, it is easier for the food to
reabsorb it during the defrosting
process, and very little water collects
around the defrosted food.
Storing frozen food
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer section, check
–that the packaging is not damaged,
–the use-by date,
–and the temperature at which the
frozen food is being stored in the
shop. The length of time it can be
kept is reduced if it has been stored
at a temperature warmer than -18 °C.
^Buy frozen food once you have
finished the rest of your shopping,
and wrap it in newspaper or use a
cool bag or cool box to transport it.
^Store it in the freezer compartment as
soon as possible.
Never re-freeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Consume defrosted
food as soon as possible as it will
lose its nutritional value and spoil if
left for too long. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.
Freezing and storing food (depending on model)
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							Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in a
good condition.
Hints on home freezing
–The following types of foodare
suitablefor freezing:
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, pastry, leftovers, egg
yolks, egg whites and a range of
pre-cooked meals.
–The following types of foodare not
suitable for freezing:
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,
vegetables should be blanched after
they have been trimmed and
washed.
To blanch: bring a large saucepan of
water to the boil and immerse the
vegetables in the rapidly boiling
water for 2-3 minutes, depending on
variety. Remove, and plunge into
ice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain
and pack ready for freezing.
–
Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat, and can be stored for
considerably longer.
–
To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or
rolled meat from freezing together in
solid blocks when packed, separate
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.–Do not season fresh food or
blanched vegetables before
freezing. Only season cooked food
lightly before freezing, but care
should be taken as the taste of some
spices alters when frozen.
–Do not place hot foods or drinks in
the freezer compartment. This
causes already frozen food to thaw,
and increases the energy
consumption considerably. Allow hot
food and drinks to cool down before
placing them in the freezer
compartment.
Packaging
^Freeze food in portions.
Suitable packing material
- plastic freezer film
- freezer bags
- freezer containers
- aluminium foil
Unsuitable packing material
- wrapping paper
- grease-proof paper
- cellophane
- bin liners
- plastic carrier bags
^
Expel as much air as possible from
bags etc. before sealing them, to
prevent freezer-burn on food.
^
Close the packaging tightly with
- rubber bands
- plastic clips
- string or bag ties
- freezer tape.
Freezer bags may also be sealed
using home heat-sealing kits.
Freezing and storing food (depending on model)
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							^Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.
Approx. 24 hours before placing
fresh food in the freezer
compartment
^Turn the On/Off and temperature
selector to a medium to high (cold)
setting (about 6).
^Activate the winter setting function
(see Using the Winter setting).
This helps food that is already in the
freezer compartment to stay frozen.
Placing food in the freezer
compartment
Make sure that food already frozen
does not come into contact with
fresh food being frozen as this could
cause the frozen food to begin to
defrost.
^Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
^
Place the food flat on the bottom of
the freezer compartment so that it
freezes through to the core as quickly
as possible.
Approx. 24 hours after placing fresh
food in the freezer compartment
^
Turn the On/Off and temperature
selector to a slightly lower setting.
^
Deactivate the winter setting.
Do not activate the winter setting if
theroom temperature is warmer
than 18°C.
Defrosting
Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:
–in a microwave oven,
–in an oven using the Fan or
Defrost setting,
–at room temperature,
– in the refrigerator (the cold given off
by the frozen food helps to keep
other food cold),
– in a steam oven.
PoultryIt is particularly important to
observe food hygiene rules when
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away
and wash the container it was in, the
sink and your hands. Danger of
salmonella poisoning.
Ensure thatmeat and fish(e.g mince,
chicken, fish fillets) do not come into
contact with other foods while
defrosting. Catch the liquid and
dispose of it carefully.
Fruitshould be defrosted at room
temperature in its packaging, or in a
covered bowl.
Most vegetablescan be cooked while
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling
water or hot fat. The cooking time is
slightly less than that of fresh
vegetables due to changes in the cell
structure.
Freezing and storing food (depending on model)
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							Never re-freeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Consume defrosted
food as soon as possible as it will
lose its nutritional value and spoil if
left for too long. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.
Ice cubes
^Fill the ice tray three quarters full with
water and place it on the bottom of
the freezer compartment.
^Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,
for example a spoon handle, to
remove the ice tray from the freezer.
^Ice cubes can be removed easily
from the tray by twisting the tray
gently or by holding it under cold
running water for a short while.
Cooling drinks
Do not store cans or bottles containing
carbonated drinks or liquids which
could freeze in the freezer
compartment. The cans or bottles could
explode.
When cooling non-carbonated drinks
quickly in the freezer compartment,
make sure bottlesare not left in for
more than one hour, otherwise they
could burst.
Freezing and storing food (depending on model)
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							Refrigerator section
The refrigerator section defrosts
automatically.
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
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 compressor.
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.
Freezer compartment
(depending on model)
The freezer compartment does not
defrost automatically.
In normal use, ice and frost will form in
the freezer compartment, e.g. on the
internal walls. How much ice and frost
accumulates in the appliance will
depend on the following:
–
whether the appliance door has
been opened frequently or left open
for a while.
–
whether a large quantity of fresh food
has been placed in the freezer
compartment at once.
–
whether there has been an increase
in the humidity in the room.In certain circumstances, too thick a
layer of ice can prevent the door from
closing properly. Too thick a layer of ice
also reduces efficiency and increases
energy consumption.
^The freezer compartment should be
defrosted from time to time. It must
be defrosted if a layer of ice approx.
0.5 cm thick has accumulated.
The best time to defrost the freezer
compartment is when:
–there is very little food or no food left
in the appliance,
– the humidity level in the room is low
and the ambient temperature in the
room is also low.
Do not scrape off ice and frost and
do not not use any sharp edged or
pointed instruments to aid the
defrosting process.
This would damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
Before defrosting
^
Remove the frozen food from the
freezer compartment and wrap it in
several layers of newspaper or
cloths.
^
Store it in a cool place until the
freezer compartment is ready for use
again.
Defrosting
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							To defrost
Carry out the defrosting procedure
as quickly as possible. The longer
the food is left out at room
temperature, the faster it defrosts.
Do not use a steam-cleaning
appliance to aid the defrosting
process.
Steam could reach electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
Never place electric heaters or
candles etc. inside the appliance to
defrost it. They will damage 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.
^
Switch the appliance off.
^
Disconnect it from the mains.
^
Open the freezer compartment door.
To speed up defrosting, a bowl with hot
water (not boiling) can be placed on a
saucer in the freezer compartment.
Closing the door in this instance will
help retain warmth and speed up the
defrosting process.
^
Remove any loose pieces of ice.
^
Use a sponge or towel to soak up the
defrosted water, as often as
necessary.After defrosting
^Clean the appliance and then dry it
thoroughly.
Do not let water get into the
condensate channel and drain hole.
^Reconnect to the mains and switch
the appliance back on.
^Once the temperature in the freezer
compartment has reached the
required temperature, place the food
back into the freezer compartment.
Defrosting
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							Make sure that water cannot get into
the On/Off and temperature selector
dial, the light or the ventilation gaps.
Do not let water get into the
condensate channel and drain hole
when cleaning.
Do not use steam cleaning
apparatus to defrost or clean the
appliance. Steam could reach
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information which is
required in the event of a service
call.
To avoid damaging the surface of
your appliance, do not use:
– cleaning agents containing soda,
ammonia, acids or chlorides,
–
cleaning agents containing
descaling agents,
–
abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream
cleaners,
–
solvent-based cleaning agents,
–
stainless steel cleaning agents,
–
dishwasher cleaner,
–
oven sprays,
–
glass cleaning agents,
–
hard, abrasive sponges and
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,
–
melamine eraser blocks,–sharp metal scrapers.
Before cleaning
^Switch the appliance off.
^Disconnect the appliance from the
mains.
^Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
^Defrost the freezer compartment
(depending on model).
^Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
^Clean the refrigerator section at least
once a month and the freezer
compartment (depending on model)
each time it is defrosted.
Remove soiling immediately to
prevent it from drying on.
Use lukewarm water with a little
washing-up liquid.
The following are dishwasher safe:
–
the butter dish, egg trays, ice cube
tray
(supplied as standard, depending on
model)
–
the shelves and bottle shelf in the
door
–
the butter and cheese compartment
Cleaning and care
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							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.
^Clean the interior shelves and
drawers by hand. These arenot
suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.
^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.
^After cleaning wipe the outer casing,
interior and accessories with a damp
cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Leave
the doors open to air the appliance
for a short while.
Appliance doors, side panels
Remove any soiling from the
appliance doors and side panels
immediately.
If this is not done, it might become
impossible to remove and could
cause the surface to alter or
discolour.
All surfaces are susceptible to
scratching.
Contact with unsuitable cleaning
agents can alter or discolour the
surfaces.
^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).
^After cleaning, wipe with a damp
cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
Ventilation gaps
^
The ventilation gaps should be
cleaned regularly with a brush or
vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust
will increase the energy consumption
of the appliance.
Cleaning and care
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