Miele K 5122 Ui Operating And Installation Instructions

							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 room
temperature.
Do not cover the ventilation gaps
and dust them regularly.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat
which is approximate
(set in stages).With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high 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).Larder 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
16 °C . Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18 °C
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
UseDrawers, shelves and racks
arranged as they were when the
appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when necessary
and for as short a time as possible.Frequent opening of the door for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
Store food in an organised way. Searching for an item will mean the
door is open for longer.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.Hot food will cause the refrigerator
unit to run for a long time, as the
appliance will have to work harder
to reduce the temperature.
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 thick has built
up.A layer of ice hinders the cold from
reaching the frozen food, and
increases energy consumption.
How to save energy
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							Before using for the first time
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with luke warm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.
Switching on
Turn the temperature selector in a
clockwise direction away from "0".
The appliance will start to cool, and the
interior lighting will come on when the
door is opened.
The higher the setting, the lower the
temperature in the appliance.
Switching off

Turn the temperature selector in an
anti-clockwise direction from "1" back
to the "0" position. You will feel a
slight resistance, but this should be
ignored.
The cooling system and the interior
lighting are now 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,
switch off at the wall socket and
withdraw the plug,
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
We recommend a temperature of4°C
in middle of the refrigerator.
If you wish to check the temperature in
the refrigerator,

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.Please note the following:
–household thermometers and those
used for measuring the temperature
of bathwater 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.
Setting the temperature
The temperature is set using the
temperature dial.
Turn it to a setting between 1 and 5.
The higher the setting, the lower the
temperature in the appliance.
A middle range setting is usually
sufficient.
It is advisable to select a high setting
for a short period if the door is opened
frequently, large quantities of food are
being stored in the refrigerator or there
is a high ambient temperature.
The correct temperature
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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 area is in the top section
of the door. Use this for storing butter
and cheese.
Coldest area
The coldest area in the refrigerator is
inside the pull-out container above the
fruit and vegetable container.
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.
Please be aware if storing cooking
oil in the appliance that traces of oil
can cause stress cracks to occur in
the plastic components.
Food must not touch the back wall of
the appliance, as it may freeze to
the back wall.
To allow air to circulate efficiently,
do not pack food too closely
together in the refrigerator.
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							Food which is not suitable for
storing in the 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
– 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.
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 coveredor packaged.This
will prevent food smells from affecting
other food, 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 container.
However, please bear in mind 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. 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, avocados, 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.
Lift up the shelf at the front and pull it
forwards to remove it.
Fit the stoppers at both sides at the
required position.
With the raised edge at the back,
replace the shelf at the required
position.
The raised edge at the back must
face upwards to prevent food from
touching the back of the appliance
and freezing to it.
Adjusting the door
shelves/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.
Pull-out container
The pull-out container can be removed
for loading and unloading and
cleaning.
Fruit and vegetable container
To access the fruit and vegetable
container, lift up the cover.
You can remove the cover
completely by lifting it upwards out of
the catch.
You can also remove the fruit and
vegetable container completely for
loading and unloading and for
cleaning.
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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							A range of Miele branded cleaning
and conditioning products is
available to order from Miele or
www.miele-shop.com.
Do not let water get into the
temperature selector or into the light.
Do not let water get into the
drainage channel and drain hole
when cleaning.
Do not use 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.
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 by turning
the temperature selector to "0".
Disconnect it from the mains.
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 the interior and
accessories
Clean the appliance at least once a
month.
Use lukewarm water with a little
washing-up liquid.
Wash all parts and accessories by
hand.

In order to clean the condensate
channel and drain hole you will need
to remove the pull-out container from
the refrigerator.
Clean the condesate 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 interior and
accessories with a damp cloth and
dry with a soft cloth. Leave the door
open to air the appliance for a short
while.
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							Ventilation gaps
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.
The ventilation grille in the plinth can be
removed for cleaning:
Press the clips in the openings of the
grille upwards and simultaneously
pull the grille forwards.
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.
The door seal should be cleaned
regularly with clean water, and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
After cleaning
Replace all shelves and accessories
in the appliance.
Close the appliance door.
Reconnect to the mains and switch
the appliance back on.
Place food back in the appliance and
close the door.
Cleaning and care
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