Miele K 122 Ui-1 - Manual

This appliance complies with allrelevant legal safety requirements.Improper use can, however, presenta risk of both personal injury andmaterial damage. To avoid the risk of accidents anddamage to the appliance, pleaseread these instructions carefullybefore using it for the first time. Theycontain im...

Technical safety ~ Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visibledamage. Do not install and use adamaged appliance.A damaged appliance could bedangerous. ~ If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a service technicianauthorised by the manufacturer to protec...

Correct use ~ Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any productscontaining propellants (e.g. spraycans). Thermostats switching on mayproduce sparks which could present afire hazard. Flammable compoundscould explode. ~ Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream...

Normal energyconsumption Increased energyconsumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source(radiator, oven). Situated near to a heat source(radiator, oven). Where the ideal ambi...

Before using for the first time ^ Remove the transit fitting from theappliance, and dispose of it. ^ Place the stopper supplied in theempty hole. ^ Clean the inside of the appliance andthe accessories with lukewarm waterand a little washing-up liquid, andthen dry with a soft cloth. Important:To ensu...

It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in theappliance. Micro-organisms will causefood which is not stored at the correcttemperature to deteriorate rapidly.Temperature influences the growth rateof these micro-organisms. Reducingthe temperature reduces their growthrate. T...

Setting the temperature The temperature is set using thetemperature dial. ^ Turn it to a setting between 1 and 5. The higher the setting, the lower thetemperature in the appliance. A middle range setting is usuallysufficient. However, if frozen food is to be storedin the freezer compartment then a s...

Different storage zones Due to the natural circulation of the airin the appliance, there are differenttemperature zones in the refrigerator.Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowestsection of the appliance. Make use ofthe different zones when placing foodin the appliance. Warmest area The warmest area is ...

Storing food correctly Store food covered or packaged. Thiswill prevent food smells or tastes fromaffecting other foods, and prevent foodfrom drying out and also anycross-contamination of bacteria. Thegrowth of bacteria, such as salmonella,can be avoided by setting the correcttemperature and maintai...

Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted accordingto the height of the food. ^ Pull the shelf forwards and then tilt itdownwards to remove it. ^ With the rear barrier facing upwards,place the shelf at the requiredposition.The rear barrier must face upwardsto prevent food from touching theback ...

Using the freezer compartment Use the freezer compartment to: – store frozen food, – make ice cubes, – freeze small quantities of fresh food. Up to 2 kg of food can be frozen in24 hours. Freezing fresh food Fresh food should be frozen as quicklyas possible. This way the nutritionalvalue of the food,...

Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in agood condition. Hints on home freezing – The following types of food are suitable for freezing: Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairyproducts, pastry, leftovers, eggyolks, egg whites and a range ofpre-cooked meals. – T...

Before placing food in the freezercompartment ^ Turn the temperature selector to amiddle to low temperature approx. 4hours before placing fresh food in it. Placing food in the freezercompartment ^ Place the food flat on the bottom ofthe freezer compartment so that itfreezes through to the core as qu...

Cooling drinks When cooling drinks quickly, make surebottles are not left in the freezercompartment for more than one hour , as they could burst. Freezing and storing food 21

Refrigerator section The refrigerator defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build up onthe back wall of the refrigerator sectionwhilst it is in use. You do not need toremove this, as it will defrost andevaporate automatically with thewarmth generated by the appliance. The condensate is dr...

To defrost Carry out the defrosting procedureas quickly as possible if food hasnot been placed in another freezer.The longer the food is left out atroom temperature, the faster itdefrosts. ^ Switch the appliance off. ^ Disconnect it from the mains. Switchoff at the wall and withdraw the plugfrom the...

Never use cleaning agentscontaining abrasive substancessuch as sand, soda, acids, chloridesor chemical solvents."Non-abrasive" cleaning agents arealso unsuitable as they can causematt areas to appear. Make sure that water cannot get intothe temperature selector or into thelight. Do not let w...

After cleaning ^ Replace all shelves and accessoriesin the appliance. ^ Switch the appliance on with thetemperature selector. ^ Place food back in the appliance andclose the door. Cleaning and care 25

Repairs to electrical appliancesshould only be carried out by asuitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance withcurrent local and national safetyregulations. Repairs and other workby unqualified persons could bedangerous. The manufacturercannot be held liable forunauthorised work. Wha...

Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise canget louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulatingthrough the pipes. Click.... Clicking sounds are made when the t...

In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself, or if the appliance isunder guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer or – Miele (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele,please quote the model and serialnumber of your appliance. Thisinformation is giv...

Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance with currentlocal and national safety (BS 7671 inthe UK). The appliance is supplied with a mainscable and moulded plug ready forconnection to an a.c. single phase220-2...

This appliance must be built in,otherwise it could tip up. Location This appliance should be installed in adry, well-ventilated room. It should notbe installed where it is exposed todirect sunlight or directly adjacent to aheat-producing appliance such as anoven or a radiator. The roomtemperature sh...

With a building under height of 820 mm the plinth height can be set between 100 - 170 mm . With a height > 100 mm a cutout for ventilation must be provided in theplinth (see "Appliance installation"). A building under height of 870 mm is obtained by adjusting the appliancefeet. This incre...

Before installing the appliance decideon the door hinging. If left hand doorhinging is required follow theinstructions below. ^ Remove stoppers a . ^ Unscrew the hinges b at the top and bottom of the door and theappliance. ^ Fit the screws c loosely into the opposite side. ^ Refit the hinges on the ...

Weight of the furniture door Before fitting a furniture door, ensurethat the weight of the door does notexceed the maximum permitted: Appliance Maximum weight offurniture door in kg K 122 Ui -1 19 Fitting a door which is heavier thanthe maximum permitted coulddamage the hinges. Preparing the applian...

Fitting the plinth To ensure trouble-free operation ofthe appliance it is essential to fit theoriginal Miele ventilation grille. ^ Remove ventilation grille b by pressing down the two lugs a and simultaneously pulling the grilleforwards. The plinth facing c can be fitted without being altered in the...

Fitting a furniture door If there are no pre-drilled holes in thefurniture door, holes have to be drilledas shown on the following drawing: Drilling positions on framed doors ^ Remove screws a from the underside of the appliance door. ^ Use the screws to secure bothbrackets b to the underside of the...

^ Screw adjuster strip a to the furniture door. ^ Loosen the adjusting screws b until there is a gap of 3.5 mm (see detail). ^ Hang the furniture door ontoadjusting screws b . ^ Secure the furniture door at the topusing screws c . ^ Secure the furniture door at thebottom using two screws d fitted th...