Miele K 121 Ui, Operating And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ion instructions Built in refrigerator K 121 Ui To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time M Nr 07 371 500 en GB HK ...

Page 2: ...red in a refrigerator 13 Storing food correctly 14 Unpacked meats and vegetables 14 Protein rich foods 14 Meat 14 Adjusting the interior fittings 15 Moving the shelves 15 Split shelf 15 Adjusting the door shelves bottle shelf 15 Automatic defrost 16 Cleaning and care 17 Cleaning the interior and accessories 17 Ventilation gaps 17 Door seal 17 Problem solving guide 19 Noises 21 After Sales Guarante...

Page 3: ...dimensions 25 Changing the door hinging 26 Installing the appliance 27 Installation 27 Fitting the plinth 28 Fitting a furniture door 30 Drilling positions on framed doors 30 Aligning the furniture door 32 Contents ...

Page 4: ...mperature selector and interior lighting cAdjustable shelves dCondensate channel and drain hole eFruit and vegetable compartment fVentilation gaps gButter and cheese compartment hEgg trays iBottle shelf Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ... hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal It sho...

Page 6: ...er and could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible f...

Page 7: ...it should be installed in In the event of a leakage if the appliance is in a small room there is the danger of combustible gases building up For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room space is required The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply make sure that the rating on the data plate correspond...

Page 8: ...y an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the machine e g danger of overheating In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be cover...

Page 9: ...ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature e g a garage can lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature Never use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance Pressu...

Page 10: ...to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Only open the doors when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the doors for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way searching for an item will mean the door is open for longer Allow hot food and dri...

Page 11: ...me 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 t...

Page 12: ...ometer 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 ...

Page 13: ...hould 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 If storing bottles of oil or food containing high levels of fat or oil in the appliance take care not to let the fat or oil come into ...

Page 14: ... figs 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 Unpacked meats and vegetables Different types of unpacked meats and vegetables must be kept separate To avoid any microbiological cross...

Page 15: ...he front section of the shelf can be pushed under the rear section Lift the front section of the shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully back on the guide under the rear section Adjusting the door shelves bottle shelf Push the door bottle shelf upwards then lift it out Replace the door bottle shelf at the required position Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position Fruit and v...

Page 16: ...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 16 ...

Page 17: ... cool place Take out any removable parts e g shelves 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 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 necessa...

Page 18: ...eplace all shelves and accessories in the appliance Insert the plug in the socket and switch the appliance back on using the temperature selector Place food back in the appliance and close the door Cleaning and care 18 ...

Page 19: ...lector to a setting closer to 0 the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether the ventilation gaps at the bottom of the appliance have been covered over or become too dusty The door has been opened too frequently or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at once Check that the door has been closed properly the interior light is not working Has the contact switch...

Page 20: ...annel 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 Problem solving guide 20 ...

Page 21: ...ise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify What causes them and what can you do about them Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture Move it away Drawers ba...

Page 22: ...r of your appliance This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of delivery However you must ...

Page 23: ...ly by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance s electronic unit Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug mus...

Page 24: ... temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 18 C to 38 C 18 C to 43 C Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long causing the internal temperature in the appliance to rise with t...

Page 25: ...the plinth which in this case can be 150 220 mm With a height 150 mm a cutout for ventilation must be provided in the plinth see Appliance installation A furniture front panel is required for installing the appliance as an integrated unit If the appliance is installed at the end of a run of kitchen units a furniture side panel may also be required depending on on site conditions The socket 9 shoul...

Page 26: ... a Unscrew the hinges b at the top and bottom of the door and the appliance Fit the screws c loosely into the opposite side Refit the hinges on the diagonally opposite side of the door and then tighten them Refit the appliance door onto pre fitted screws c then tighten the screws Plug the holes with the stoppers a Changing the door hinging 26 ...

Page 27: ... cable does not get trapped when the appliance is pushed into the niche Increase the height of the appliance using the adjustable feet until the top of the appliance lies directly under the worktop A To increase the height of the front screw feet a turn them anti clockwise with a suitable spanner of the rear left screw foot insert the hex nut supplied into the opening at the front of the appliance...

Page 28: ...le ventilation grille Remove ventilation grille b by pressing down the two lugs a and simultaneously pulling the grille forwards The plinth facing c can be fitted without being altered in the following situations It can be fitted unchanged if the following dimensions are present Building under height A mm Plinth facing height b mm 820 100 870 150 Installing the appliance 28 ...

Page 29: ... This also applies to a building under height A 870 mm and plinth facing height b greater than 150 mm Building under height A mm Dimension H mm 820 870 100 150 Position the plinth facing along the run of kitchen units a Mark the protruding section A on the ventilation grille bracket a with a pencil then take the plinth facing b off again Cut protruding section A off the ventilation grille Installi...

Page 30: ...on grill supports b by dimension A ventilation grille bracket overhang Secure the plinth facing to the run of kitchen units a Push the ventilation grille onto the bracket c Fitting a furniture door If there are no pre drilled holes in the furniture door holes have to be drilled as shown on the following drawing Drilling positions on framed doors Installing the appliance 30 ...

Page 31: ... door On framed doors use the longer bracket and if necessary shorten them 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 onto adjusting screws b Secure the furniture door at the top using screws c Secure the furniture door at the bottom using two screws d fitted through the bracket Installing the applian...

Page 32: ...upper and lower adjusting screws a Side adjustments X are made by moving the furniture door to the left or right Depth adjustments Z are made by gently shifting the furniture door forwards or backwards First tighten the top adjusting screws a and b then the lower screws c Finally replace covers d and e Installing the appliance 32 ...

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