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Operating and installation instructions

Built-in refrigerator
K 122 Ui -1

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. 07 738 040

en - GB

Summary of Contents for K 122 Ui -1

Page 1: ...tion instructions Built in refrigerator K 122 Ui 1 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 07 738 040 en GB ...

Page 2: ...s 15 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 15 Storing food correctly 16 Unpacked meats and vegetables 16 Protein rich foods 16 Meat 16 Adjusting the interior fittings 17 Moving the shelves 17 Split shelf 17 Adjusting the door shelves bottle shelf 17 Freezing and storing food 18 Freezing fresh food 18 Storing frozen food 18 Home freezing 19 Hints on home freezing 19 Packing 19 Before pl...

Page 3: ...0 Electrical connection U K 30 Installation tips 31 Location 31 Climate range 31 Ventilation 31 Before installation 31 Building in dimensions 32 Changing the door hinging 33 Installing the appliance 34 Weight of the furniture door 34 Installation 34 Fitting the plinth 36 Fitting a furniture door 38 Drilling positions on framed doors 38 Aligning the furniture door 39 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...artment cTemperature selector and interior lighting dAdjustable shelf eCondensate channel and drain hole fFruit and vegetable compartment gVentilation grille hButter and cheese compartment iEgg tray jBottle shelf Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...otentially 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 it 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 Take care no...

Page 6: ... to store deep frozen food freeze fresh food and to prepare ice Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation of the appliance This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and kn...

Page 7: ...avoid open flames and anything which creates a spark disconnect from the mains air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and contact the Service Department for advice The more coolant there is in an appliance the larger the room 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 e...

Page 8: ...n authorised by the manufacturer Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation maintenance and repair work The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when it has been switched off at the wall socket and the plug has been withdrawn or the fuse from the fused spur connection unit has been withdraw...

Page 9: ...store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer The cans or bottles could explode Danger of injury and damage to the appliance When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst This could result in injury or damage Observe the use by dates given on food to avoid the risk of ...

Page 10: ...ng it in a room with too low an ambient temperature e g a garage will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature Never use a steam cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this appliance Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make th...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...lighting will come 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 meet a little 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 applianc...

Page 13: ...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 bathwater and other household thermometers are not very accurate It is best to use an electronic thermometer Do not measure the temperature of the air in the appliance The result will not reflect the temperature in t...

Page 14: ...om drops below 16 C the compressor will start up less frequently Under these circumstances the freezer can become too warm and the food in the freezer can even begin to defrost If this should occur Press the switch behind the temperature selector so that the red mark on the switch is visible The interior lighting will come on using reduced energy even when the door is closed and warm up the refrig...

Page 15: ...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 16: ... 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 17: ...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 18: ...ss time to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the ...

Page 19: ...lled 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 food lightly 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 compartment This causes already frozen food to thaw and incr...

Page 20: ...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 Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packaging or in a covered bowl Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen Just put straight into boiling water or hot ...

Page 21: ...Cooling drinks When cooling drinks quickly make sure bottles are not left in the freezer compartment for more than one hour as they could burst Freezing and storing food 21 ...

Page 22: ...l form on the evaporator If allowed to accumulate this will impair the efficiency of the freezer and increase the consumption of electricity Do not scrape ice and frost off and do not not use any sharp edged or pointed instruments to aid the defrosting process They will damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance The freezer compartment should be defrosted from time to time ...

Page 23: ...stance will help retain warmth and speed up the defrosting process Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to aid the defrosting process Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Never place electric heaters or candles etc inside the appliance to defrost it They will damage plastic components Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they could contain substances which ...

Page 24: ...r compartment Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning Cleaning the interior and accessories Use lukewarm water with a little washing up liquid Accessories and shelves should all be handwashed only Clean the refrigerator section at least once a month and the freezer compartment each time it is defrosted Clean the condensate channel and drain hole frequently so that condensate can drai...

Page 25: ...After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance Switch the appliance on with the temperature selector Place food back in the appliance and close the door Cleaning and care 25 ...

Page 26: ... 2 kg of fresh food should be frozen at one time the compressor is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether the ventilation gap at the bottom of the appliance has been covered over or become too dusty The refrigerator and freezer compartment doors have been opened too frequently or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at the same time for freezing Check that the doors hav...

Page 27: ...socket or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable Reach under the back of the light cover and pull the cover off Unscrew the lamp and replace it with a new one Lamp specification 220 240 V max 15 W E 14 fitting Fit the new lamp and replace the cover the floor of the refrigerator is wet The condensate drain hole is blocked Clean the condensate ch...

Page 28: ... appliance expands Remember that the noise 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 pie...

Page 29: ... that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions 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 ...

Page 30: ... not be connected to the inverter of an autonomous power supply e g a solar power system When switching the appliance on a surge in power could trigger the safety cut out mechanism This could damage the electronic unit The appliance must not be used with so called energy saving devices These reduce the energy supply to the appliance which could then become too warm Using such devices could alter t...

Page 31: ...that the appliance is installed in accordance with these installation instructions and that the handle is fitted correctly Should you require further assistance please contact your Miele customer service centre Climate range The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of the appliance is stated on ...

Page 32: ...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 33: ... 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 33 ...

Page 34: ...Bend both fixing tabs at the top of the appliance forwards as far as they will go Installation Position the power supply cable a so that it can easily be connected to the electricity supply after the appliance has been built in Push the appliance into the niche b until the front edge of the hinge aligns with the front edge of the furniture housing unit marked X on the drawing Make sure that the ma...

Page 35: ... suitable spanner of the rear left screw foot insert the hex nut supplied into the opening at the front of the appliance b and using a hex spanner turn it anti clockwise of the rear right screw foot insert the hex nut supplied into the opening at the front of the appliance c and using a hex spanner turn it clockwise Use the screws supplied a to secure the appliance to the worktop Installing the ap...

Page 36: ... fitted unchanged if the following dimensions are present Building under height A mm Plinth facing height b mm 820 100 870 150 The height of the plinth facing has to be altered in the following circumtances If the building under height A 820 mm and the plinth facing height b is greater than 100 mm a cut out has to be made in the plinth facing This also applies to a building under height A 870 mm a...

Page 37: ...n A off the ventilation grille If the front slat on the facing does not align with the front edge of the plinth facing cut off another slat a Use pliers to remove the vertical ribs b Shorten the ventilation 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 Installing the applianc...

Page 38: ...he following drawing Drilling positions on framed doors Remove screws a from the underside of the appliance door Use the screws to secure both brackets b to the underside of the appliance door The brackets must be flush with the exterior of the appliance door Shorten the brackets if necessary Installing the appliance 38 ...

Page 39: ... fitted through the bracket Aligning the furniture door Align the furniture door with neighbouring furniture doors Height adjustment Y is made by turning the upper adjusting screw 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...

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