Miele K855 Id1 Manual

							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
suitablefor 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, immerse the
vegetables in the fast 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 foods or
blanched vegetables before
freezing. Only season cooked foodlightly 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. This causes already
frozen food to thaw, and increases
the energy consumption
considerably. Allow hot foods and
drinks to cool down before placing
them in the freezer.
Packing
Freeze food in portions.
Unsuitable packing material
- wrapping paper
- grease-proof paper
- cellophane
- bin bags
- plastic carrier bags
Suitable packing material
- plastic freezer film
- freezer bags
- aluminium foil
- freezer containers

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.

Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.
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							Before placing food in the freezer
When freezing more than 2 kg of
fresh food, switch on the Super
freeze function some time before
placing the food in the freezer (see
Super freeze).
This also helps to prevent food that is
already in the freezer from starting to
defrost.
Placing food in the freezer
The following maximum capacities
must be observed:
– freezer drawer = 25 kg
– glass cold plate = 35 kg
Food to be frozen must on no
account touch food which is already
frozen to avoid partial thawing.
Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
–
Freezing small amounts of food
Place the food in the upper freezer
drawers.

Place the food flat in the bottom of
the drawers so that it freezes through
to the core as quickly as possible.
Please note that when removing the
drawers, the lowest freezer drawer
must always remain in the freezer.
When placing food on the glass cold
plate make sure it does not obstruct
the ventilation gaps at the back.
This is important for problem-free
operation and normal energy
consumption.
–Freezing the maximum amount
(see data plate)
Remove the upper freezer drawers.
Place the food flat on the upper glass
cold plates so that it freezes through
to the core as quickly as possible.
Once frozen:
Place the frozen food in the freezer
drawers and push them back into the
appliance.
– Large items
If you wish to freeze large items such
as a turkey or game, the glass cold
plates between the drawers can be
removed.

Remove the upper freezer drawers
and carefully lift and slide out the
glass cold plates.
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							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 the
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. Collect 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.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 in the bottom of
one of the drawers.
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
When cooling non-carbonated drinks
quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles
are not left in for more than one hour,
otherwise they could burst.
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							Refrigerator section
The refrigerator 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 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.
Freezer section
This appliance is equipped with a Frost
free system. The freezer section
defrosts automatically.
The moisture generated in the
appliance collects on the condenser
and is automatically defrosted and
dissipated from time to time.
This automatic defrosting system
enables the freezer section to remain
permanently ice-free, however, the food
stored in the freezer section will not
defrost.
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							Do not allow water to get into the
electronic unit, lighting or ventilation
openings.
Cleaning water must not get into the
condensate drain hole.
Do not use a steam cleaner 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
necessary in the event of a service
call.
To avoid damaging the 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 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 it from the mains.
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool box.
Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
Clean the appliance at least once a
month.
Remove soiling immediately to
prevent it from drying on.
Use lukewarm water with a little
washing-up liquid.
The following parts can be cleaned in a
dishwasher:
– the butter dish, egg trays (supplied
as standard, depending on model)
–
the shelves and bottle shelf in the
door
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							The temperature of the dishwashing
programme selected must not
exceed 55 °C.
Contact with natural dyes from
carrots, tomatoes and ketchup may
discolour the plastic parts in the
dishwasher. This discolouration
does not affect the stability of the
parts.
Clean the interior shelves and
compartments by hand. These are
notsuitable 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 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.
Appliance doors, side panels
Remove any soiling from the
appliance doors 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
external 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 clean water
and dry with a soft cloth.
Stainless steel appliance doors:
The appliance doors have a high
quality, special finish which is resistant
to soiling and is very easy to clean.
Do not usethe following to
clean/condition the doors
– stainless steel cleaning agent:
this will damage the surface.
– Miele stainless steel conditioning
agent:
this will cause noticeable smearing.
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							Ventilation gaps
The ventilation openings should be
cleaned regularly with a brush or
vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust
will increase the energy consumption
of the appliance.
Metal grille at the back of the
appliance
The metal grille at the back of the
appliance (heat exchanger) should be
dusted at least once a year. A build-up
of dust will increase the energy
consumption of the appliance.
Make sure that the cable and other
components do not get broken off,
bent or damaged in any way during
cleaning.
Door seal
Do not use any grease or oil 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 refrigerator section.
Put the food back in the refrigerator
section and close the door.
Reconnect to the mains and switch
the appliance back on.
Switch on the Super freeze function
so that the freezer section can cool
down quickly.
Once the temperature in the freezer
section has reached the required
temperature, place the food back in
the freezer.
Switch off Super freeze by pressing
the Super freeze button.
Cleaning
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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.
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 into the socket and switched
on.
Check that the fuse is not defective
and the mains fuse has not tripped. If
it has there could be a fault with the
household electrical wiring, the fridge
freezer or another electrical
appliance. Contact a qualified
electrician or Miele.
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator
section or freezer section is too low.

Set a warmer temperature.

The Super freeze function is still on
and the Super freeze indicator light is
on.
The Super freeze function switches
itself off automatically after approx.
65 hours.

Check that the doors have been
closed properly.Has a large amount of fresh food
been frozen at the same time?
This makes the compressor run for
longer, causing the temperature in
the refrigerator section to fall
automatically.
. . . the compressor is switching in
too frequently and for too long.
Check whether the ventilation gaps
have been covered over or become
dusty.
Check whether the metal grille (heat
exchanger) at the back of the
appliance has become too dusty.
The doors have been opened too
frequently, or a large amount of fresh
food has been put in at once for
freezing.
Check that the doors have been
closed properly.
. . . the frozen food is thawing
because the freezer section is too
warm.

Is the room temperature lower than
the ambient temperature for which
the appliance is designed?
If so, raise the temperature of the
room.
Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the cooling system to switch
off for too long, causing the freezer
section to become too warm.
Problem solving guide
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							. . . food has frozen together.
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it
apart carefully.
. . . the door to the freezer section
will not open because it has been
opened and closed too many times in
succession.
This is not a fault. The suction caused
by opening and closing the door is
preventing the door from opening. Wait
a few minutes and then try again. It
should now open without force.
. . the alarm sounds.
Has one of the the appliance doors
been open for longer than 60 seconds?
Close the door.
. . . the alarm sounds and the freezer
section temperature display flashes.
The freezer section temperature has
risen above the set temperature
because

the freezer section door has been
opened too frequently, or large
amounts of fresh food have been put
in at once for freezing.

the ventilation gaps are blocked.
Once the problem has been resolved
the freezer section temperature display
will light up constantly and the alarm
will stop.. . . the Super freeze indicator light
and one of the temperature display
lights are flashing at the same time.
There is a fault. Call the Service
Department.
. . . the interior lighting in the
refrigerator section is not working.
Was the refrigerator door left open for
too long? The lighting switches itself
off automatically after approx. 15
minutes if the door is left open.
If this is not the case, then the interior
lighting is defective.
Call Miele Service.
The LED lighting may only be repaired
or replaced by a service technician.
There are live electrical components
under the cover. Danger of injury and
damage to the appliance.
Do not remove the cover. If the
cover is damaged or needs to be
removed due to damage,exercise
caution.There are lasers in the
lighting (laser beam class 1M) which
you should avoid looking at directly.
Do not use optical instruments
(magnifying glass or similar) to look
at the lighting either.
. . . the floor of the refrigerator is wet.
The drain hole is blocked.

Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole.
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							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 doors while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.
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