Miele K 14820 Operating And Installation Instructions

							Switching off DynamicCooling
^Touch the DynamicCooling sensor so
that the yellow indicator is dimmed
The fan automatically switches off
when the door is open.
SuperCool and DynamicCooling
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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.
This appliance has DynamicCooling,
which helps to keep an even
temperature when the fan is running.
When DynamicCooling is switched
on, the difference between the
various zones is less pronounced.
Warmest area
The warmest area is in the top section
of the door. Use this for storing butter
and cheese.
Coldest area
The coldest area in a refrigerator is
directly above the vegetable
containers.
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.
Do not store cooking oil in the
refrigerator door. Traces of oil can
cause stress cracks to occur in the
plastic components in the door.
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 refrigerator. Do not
cover the fan in the rear wall of the
refrigerator as this is essential for
keeping the appliance cool.
Using the refrigerator efficiently
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							Food which should not be
stored in a refrigerator
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration,
as some food is sensitive to cold.
Cucumbers, for example, become
glassy, eggplants bitter and potatoes
sweet. Tomatoes and oranges lose their
aroma, and the peel on citrus fruit
hardens.
Food which should not be stored in a
refrigerator includes:
–pineapple, pomegranate, bananas,
avocado, mangos, papaya,
passionfruit, citrus fruit
– fruit which is not yet ripe
– eggplants, cucumbers, potatoes,
capsicum, tomatoes, zucchinis
– 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,
and how long it can be kept in the
refrigerator. 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
Food should generally be stored
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.
Please be aware that not all types of
fruit and vegetables are suitable for
storing in the same container. 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.
– 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.
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							–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.
Unpacked meat 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 and
meat deteriorating, do not let one type
of meat come into direct contact with
another type.
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							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.
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
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.
^Lightly push the rear glass shelf from
underneath.
^
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,
^fit the two brackets onto the supports
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.
Adjusting the interior fittings
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							Fruit and vegetable containers
on telescopic runners
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
runnersa. The front of the runners
must be right up against the front of
the containerb.
^
Then push the container back inc.
Adjusting the condiment
tray/bottle shelf
^Lift the tray/shelf up and out of the
stainless steel frame to remove.
^Push up the stainless steel frame,
and remove.
^Replace the frame at the required
height. Ensure that it is securely
pushed back into position.
^Replace the tray/shelf in the frame.
The tray/shelf can be removed
completely and used as a serving tray
at the table.
Adjusting the interior fittings
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							Universal container
The universal container can be used
both to store and serve food.
It consists of a deep trayaand a
shallow trayb. Both trays fit the
stainless steel frame.
If you wish to use the universal
container to serve food,
^place the shallow traybin the
stainless steel frame, and use the
deep tray as a lida.
You can lift the universal container,
including contents, out of the frame and
take it to the table.
Moving the bottle divider
The bottle divider can be moved to the
left or right to ensure that bottles are
held securely in position when the door
is opened and shut.
The bottle divider can be removed
completely (e.g. for cleaning).
^To do this, push up the front edge of
the bottle divider, and disengage it.
Adjusting the interior fittings
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							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.
Automatic defrost
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							Make sure that water cannot get into
the electronic unit or into the
lighting.
Do not let water get into the
drainage channel and drain hole
when cleaning.
Do not use a steam cleaning
apparatus to clean the appliance.
Steam could reach the 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.
The stainless steel doors have a
special coating that is not
susceptible to soiling.
Donotapply the Original Miele Care
product for stainless steel to the
doors as visible smearing will occur.
The Original Miele Care product for
stainless steel can, however, be
used on other stainless steel
surfaces on the appliance (available
from Miele or at www.miele.com.au).
This product contains substances
that are gentle to stainless steel
surfaces and, unlike stainless steel
cleaners, it does not contain
polishing agents. Soiling is gently
removed and each time the Original
Miele Care product for stainless
steel is used, it forms a protective
film against dirt and water.To avoid damaging the outer
surfaces 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 cleaners,
– dishwasher cleaners,
– oven sprays,
– glass cleaning agents,
– hard, abrasive sponges and
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,
– dirt erasers,
– sharp metal scrapers.
Before cleaning
^
Switch off the appliance.
^
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse.
^
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
^
Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.
Cleaning and care
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							^The serving trays and containers in
the door can be removed from their
stainless steel frames for cleaning.
To remove the stainless steel panel
from the lid of the butter and cheese
compartment, proceed as follows:
^Take out the entire butter and cheese
compartment.
^Open the lid.
The stainless steel panel is firmly
attached to the lid and needs to be
removed with appropriate force.
^Disconnect the stainless steel panel
from the edge of one side of the lid
(1.) first.
^
Push the white plastic locating pins
out of the holes (2.).
^
Reconnect the stainless steel panel to
the butter and cheese compartment in
the reverse order after cleaning.
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
^Clean the appliance at least once a
month.
Use lukewarm water with a little
washing-up liquid.
The following components are all
dishwasher safe:
–butter dish, egg tray
(available depending on model)
–serving trays and containers in the
door (without stainless steel frame)
– butter and cheese compartment
(without stainless steel panel)
The stainless steel frames and panel
in the door arenotdishwasher safe.
The temperature of the dishwasher
programme must not exceed 55 °C.
Plastic components may discolour in
the dishwasher if they come into
contact with natural dyes from foods
such as carrots, tomatoes and
tomato sauce.
This discolouration will not affect the
stability of the components.
^
Clean the shelves and drawers by
hand as they arenotdishwasher
safe.
^
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.
Cleaning and care
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