Miele k 21 ui - 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, read theoperating instructions carefullybefore installation and before usingfor the first...

Before connecting the appliance tothe mains supply, make sure that the rating on the data platecorresponds to the voltage andfrequency of the household supply.This data must correspond in order toavoid the risk of damage to theappliance. Consult a qualifiedelectrician if in any doubt. The electrical...

normal energyconsumption increased energyconsumption Installation 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 ambient roomtem...

Before using for the first time ^ Clean the inside of the appliance andthe accessories with warm water anda little washing up liquid, and thendry with a soft cloth. Important: To ensure correctfunctioning of the appliance, let itstand for between ½ and 1 hourafter transporting it to its finallocatio...

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. Reducing thetemperature reduces their growth rate. ...

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. Coldest area The coldest area in ...

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 shelves forward as far asthey will go then lift them upwards toremove them. ^ With the rear barrier facing upwardsplace the shelf at the requiredposition.The rear barrier must face upwards toprevent food fr...

Using the freezer compartment Use the freezer compartment to: – store frozen food, – make ice cubes, – freeze small quantities of fresh food. Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store inyour freezer check – that the packaging is not damaged, – the use by date, – the temperature at which t...

– Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables beforefreezing. Only season cooked foodlightly before freezing but careshould be taken as the taste of somespices alters when frozen. – Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer compartment. Thiscauses already frozen food to thawand increases ...

Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen. Just put straight into boilingwater or hot fat. The cooking time isslightly less than that of freshvegetables. Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules whendefrosting poultry. Do not use the liquidfrom defrosted poultry. Pou...

Refrigerator Condensate and frost can build up onthe back wall of the refrigerator sectionwhilst it is in use. These areautomatically removed and defrostedby the appliance. The condensate is drained away via achannel and drain hole into anevaporation system at the back of theappliance. Ensure that t...

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. ^ Open the freezer compartment door. ^ Use a sponge or towel to soak upwater from d...

Never use cleaning agentscontaining abrasive substancessuch as sand, soda, acids orchemical solvents."Non-abrasive" cleaning agents arealso unsuitable as they can causematt areas to appear. Door fronts should be cleaned usinga solution of warm water with milddetergent applied with a soft clo...

Repairs to electrical appliancesshould only be carried out by asuitably qualified and competentperson in accordance with local andnational safety regulations.Unauthorised repairs could bedangerous. The following can be corrected withoutcontacting the Miele ServiceDepartment: What to do if . . . . . ...

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 – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting your Dealer or theService Department, please quote themodel and serial number of yourap...

Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson in accordance with local andnational safety regulations. The appliance is supplied with a mainscable and moulded plug ready forconnection to an a.c. single phase220-240 V 50 Hz supply. The...

This appliance must be built in,otherwise it could tip up. Location The appliance should be installed in adry well ventilated room.The room temperature should not goabove or below the climate range forwhich the appliance is designed. Thehigher the ambient temperature of theroom the more energy the a...

Plinth height A depends on the building under height: With a building under height of 820 mm the plinth height will be between 100 – 170 mm. Appliances in climate range ST or Trequire a minimum plinth height of120 mm. The plinth height is affected by theheight of the furniture front panel on theappl...

Before building the appliance in decideon the door hinging. If left hand doorhinging is required follow theinstructions below. Appliance door ^ Loosen screws a in the top and bottom hinges. ^ Remove the appliance door. ^ Unscrew the hinges from theappliance door b , take the stoppers c out of the ap...

Building under Where the building under height is 820 mm the appliance can be pushed straight into the niche. Align theappliance beforehand using theadjustable feet. Where the building under height is 870 mm the adjustable feet will first have to be extended by approx. 50 mmusing a spanner (SW 30) o...

If there is a continuous plinth in thekitchen a ventilation gap will need to bemade in the plinth for the appliance: Building-under height [mm] Dimension H [mm] 820870 60 +1 110 +1 The ventilation gaps must not becovered over. Fitting a furniture door Screw the fixing bracket to the furnituredoor: ^...

^ Plug any holes left in the appliancedoor with the enclosed stoppers d . ^ Screw the four adjusting bolts b into the appliance door until a resistanceis felt. ^ Fit the furniture door onto theadjusting bolts by the fixing brackets a , the adjusting bolts slot through the long holes in the fixing br...

– Depth adjustments Z are made by turning both lower adjusting bolts. Amaximum adjustment of +/- 2 mmcan be made.After aligning the depth tighten thelocking nuts on the lower adjustingbolts. ^ Fit cover strip a as shown. To remove the cover strip use ascrewdriver to apply pressure behindthe strip. ^...