Miele K 9557 Id Operating And Installation Instructions

							For every type of food, there are ideal
storage conditions to ensure it stays
fresh as long as possible, retaining
both flavour and vitamins.
The important factors for this are the
storage temperature and the humidity.
The correct combination of temperature
and humidity is a unique feature of the
PerfectFresh zone. Food can be stored
for up to three times longer in the
PerfectFresh zone than in a standard
refrigerator.
Storage temperature
The optimum storage temperature for
fresh food which is not sensitive to the
cold is0-3°C.This is the temperature
range which is automatically
maintained in the PerfectFresh zone.
Food can be stored there at this
temperature without loss of freshness
for considerably longer than in a
standard refrigerator, as the
deterioration process is decelerated
at this temperature.
Humidity level
The closer the storage humidity is to the
humidity content of the food, the crisper
and fresher the food remains over a
longer period, as the water content of
the food is largely retained.
What are the advantages of the
PerfectFresh zone?
As food remains fresh for up to three
times as long, the advantages for you
are:
–fresher, tastier food,
–greater convenience due to practical
storage, and
–greater savings due to quality
preservation.
Storing food in the dry and
humidity-controlled
compartments
The PerfectFresh zone is divided into
two areas, the dry compartment and
the humidity-controlled compartment.
The dry compartment
The dry compartment has a relatively
low humidity level that is approx. the
same as that in the refrigerator.
So the main advantage of the dry
compartment is the low temperature of
0 °C, rather than the humidity.
The dry compartment is ideal for storing
particularly sensitive foods, such as
–
fresh fish, shellfish, meat, poultry,
sausages, dairy products and
salads.
Please note that foods rich in protein
deteriorate faster than others.
Shellfish, for example, deteriorates
faster than fish, and fish deteriorates
faster than meat.
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							Always keep these foodscovered or
wrapped.
Exception: Meat.The surface of the
meat dries out slightly, helping to
prevent the growth of bacteria, which
results in the meat lasting longer. 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.
Humidity-controlled compartment
The humidity-controlled compartment
has a regulator which is used to adjust
the relative humidity. Slide the regulator
to the relative humidity level required
(-= high humidity,,= low humidity).
If high humidity-is selected, a
humidity level of 90 % can be achieved
when the compartment is full. The
humidity depends strongly on the type
and quanltiy of food being stored.
Please take into account that high
humidity is only achieved and is only
effective on the food if the food is
storedunwrapped or loosely
wrapped.
–
The humidty-controlled compartment
at the high humidity setting-is
ideal for storing freshly harvested
products such as vegetables, salad,
herbs, mushrooms and home-grown
seasonal fruit.
–
At the low humidity setting,, the
atmosphere inside the
humidity-controlled compartment is
the same as in the dry compartment.
Take food out of the PerfectFresh
zone approx. 30 - 60 minutes before
using it. The aroma and taste do not
fully develop until the food has
reached room temperature.
Can all types of food be stored
together?
Do not place all types of food together
in one drawer. Some types of food do
not store well together. 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.
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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							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.
^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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							PerfectFresh zone
compartments
The compartments in the PerfectFresh
zone are on telescopic rails, and can
be removed for filling, emptying or
cleaning purposes.
^Pull out the compartment as far as it
will go, and then lift it up and out.
Push the runners back in again to
avoid injury or damage.
^Carefully pull out the lid between the
compartments slightly, and lift it
down and out.
^To replace it, insert the compartment
lid from beneath into the holders, and
push it back into place.
To replace the compartment,
^
place it back on the fully extended
runnersa. The front of the runners
must be right up against the front of
the compartmentb.
^
Then push the compartment back in
c.
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
(depending on model)
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
(depending on model)
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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							Refrigerator section and
PerfectFresh zone
The refrigerator section and the
PerfectFresh zone defrost
automatically.
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
and the PerfectFresh zone whilst 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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							Never use cleaning agents
containing abrasive substances
such as sand, soda, acids, chlorides
or chemical solvents. Non-abrasive
cleaning agents are also unsuitable
as they can cause matt areas to
appear.
To help prevent re-soiling, treat
stainless steel surfaces with a
proprietary conditioning agent for
stainless steel (available from the
Miele Spare Parts Department or via
the internet on www.miele.co.uk).
Do not let water get into the
electronic unit or 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.E-Cloth
^A microfibre “E-Cloth” is available
from the Miele UK Spare Parts
Department, which is suitable for
cleaning surfaces such as stainless
steel, glass, plastic and chrome
without the use of chemicals. It can
be washed 300 times.
Before cleaning
^Switch the appliance off, switch off at
the socket and remove the plug.
^Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
^Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.
^The serving trays and containers in
the door can be removed from their
stainless steel frames for cleaning.
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
Use warm water with a little washing up
liquid. Accessories and shelves should
all be hand-washed only. The butter
dish is, however, dishwasher safe.
^
Clean the appliance at least once a
month.
^
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 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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							^Clean stainless steel surfaces with a
suitable non-abrasive stainless steel
cleaning agent following the
manufacturer’s instructions on the
packaging.
^To help prevent re-soiling, a
conditioning agent for stainless steel
should always be used after
cleaning. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions on the label.
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.
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.
^Insert the plug in the socket, and
switch the appliance back on.
^Switch on the Super cool function for
a while so that the appliance can
cool down quickly.
^Place food back in the appliance and
close the door.
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							Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with
current local and national safety
regulations. Repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
Ensure that current is not supplied to
the appliance until after
maintenance or repair work has
been carried out.
What to do if...
. . . the appliance does not get cool.
^Check whether the appliance has
been switched on. The temperature
display must be lit up.
^Check that the plug is correctly
inserted in the socket and switched
on.
^
Check that the fuse is not defective
and that the mains fuse has not
tripped. If it has, contact the Miele
Service Department.
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator
is too low.
^
Select a warmer temperature.
^
The Super cool function is still
switched on. Super cool only
switches itself off after 6 hours.. . . the appliance is switching in too
frequently and for too long.
^Check whether ventilation gaps in the
plinth and in the housing unit at the
top have been covered over or
become too dusty.
^The door has been opened too
frequently, or large quantities of fresh
food have been put in at once.
^Check that the door has been closed
properly.
. . . bars flash in the temperature
display.
Check the temperature display about 6
hours after switching on the appliance.
The display will not show a temperature
until the temperature in the appliance
has reached a certain level.
. . . the following messages show in
the temperature display F0toF5.
There is a fault. Call the Service
Department.
. . . you cannot switch the appliance
off.
The safety lock has been activated.
. . the alarm sounds.
Has the appliance door been open for
longer than 60 seconds?
^
Close the door.
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							. . . the interior light is not working.
Has the refrigerator door been left open
for too long? The lighting switches itself
off automatically after approx. 15
minutes.
If it also does not come on when the
door is opened briefly, but the
temperature display is working, then
the light is defective.
^Call the Service Department.
The LED lighting may only be repaired
or changed by a service technician.
Danger of injury and damage.
Should the cover be damaged or
need to be removed due to damage,
exercise caution.Never look at the
lighting with optical instruments
(magnifying glass or similar).
. . . the floor of the refrigerator is wet.
The drain hole is blocked.
^
Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole.
If you still cannot remedy the fault
having followed these suggestions,
please contact the Miele Service
Department.
To prevent unnecessary loss of
temperature, it is advisable not to
open the door while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.
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