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Operating and installation instructions

Refrigerator
K 621 i-1, K 622 i-1
K 641 i-1, K 642 i-1

It is

essential

to read these

operating instructions before
installing or using the machine,
to avoid the risk of accident
or damage to the machine.

M.-Nr. 05 739 100

Summary of Contents for K 621 i-1

Page 1: ...nstructions Refrigerator K 621 i 1 K 622 i 1 K 641 i 1 K 642 i 1 It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine G M Nr 05 739 100 ...

Page 2: ...erent storage zones 14 Coldest area 14 Warmest area 14 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 14 Storing food correctly 15 Fruit and vegetables 15 Adjusting the interior fittings 16 Moving the shelves 16 Split shelf 16 Adjusting the door shelves 16 Moving the bottle divider 16 Freezing and storing food 17 Storing frozen food 17 Home freezing 17 Hints on home freezing 17 Packing 18 Placi...

Page 3: ...Service Department 27 Electrical connection 28 Electrical connection U K 28 Installation 29 Location 29 Climate range 29 Ventilation 29 Before installation 29 Building in dimensions 30 Changing the door hinging 31 Appliance door 31 Freezer compartment door 32 Building in the appliance 33 Building into a peninsular run 33 Contents ...

Page 4: ...channel and drain hole dFruit and vegetable containers eButter and cheese compartment fEgg trays gAdjustable door shelves hTemperature selector and interior light with contact switch iBottle shelf jDivider depending on model Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ... The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse See the Warning and Safety section of this booklet for further details Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functi...

Page 6: ...lant Isobutane R600a a natural gas which is very environmentally friendly Although it is flammable it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect The use of this environmentally friendly coolant has however led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the compressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the ...

Page 7: ... suitable for such usage subject to a risk assessment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Installation work maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent persons to ensure safety Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable Ensure current is not supplied to the ...

Page 8: ... avoid the risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored Follow the instructions given on food manufacturer s packaging on storage conditions required as well as the use by date Do not use sharp edged objects to remove frost and ice separate frozen foods or remove ice trays They w...

Page 9: ...ttention 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 covered by the appliance guarantee Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering ...

Page 10: ...ure that the winter setting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 C Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C StayFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Use Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way sea...

Page 11: ...ed energy consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of ice one centimetre thick has built up A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food and causes an increase in energy consumption How to save energy 11 ...

Page 12: ...tting 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 The cooling system and the interior light are now switched off Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time e g whilst on holiday switch the appliance off switch off at the wall soc...

Page 13: ...en food for a long time a temperature of at least 18 C is needed At this temperature the growth of micro organisms is generally halted As soon as the temperature rises to above 10 C the micro organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long Partially defrosted or defrosted food must not be re frozen once it has been cooked as the high temperatures achieved when cooking d...

Page 14: ...armest area The warmest area is in the top section of the door Use this for storing butter and cheese 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 Do not store cooking oil in the refrigerator door Traces of oil can cause str...

Page 15: ...ld bear in mind that some types of vegetables give off a natural gas which speeds up the rate at which food perishes Some fruit and vegetables react strongly to this gas and should not be stored together Examples of fruit which produce a large amount of this natural gas are Apples apricots pears nectarines peaches plums avocado pears and figs Examples of fruit and vegetables which react strongly t...

Page 16: ...n the appliance one of the shelves is divided The front section can be pushed under the rear section Pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half Adjusting the door shelves Push the door shelf upwards then remove it by pulling it forwards Replace the door shelf at the required position Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position M...

Page 17: ...n cooked Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition Hints on home freezing The following types of food are suitable for 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 food are not suitable for freezing Grapes lettuces radishes sour cream mayonnaise ...

Page 18: ...g tightly with rubber bands plastic clips string or bag ties freezer tape Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging Unsuitable packing material wrapping paper grease proof paper cellophane bin bags plastic carrier bags Placing food in the freezer Place the food flat on the bottom of the freezer compartment so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible Ma...

Page 19: ...rosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Ice cubes with or without release button depending on model Press down the release button on the ice cube tray and fill the tray with wa ter Any excess will flow out through the outlet Now pull the release button up to seal the ice cube tray Place the tray on the bottom of the freezer compartment Once frozen use a blunt instrument for exam...

Page 20: ...frost will form on the evaporator plate 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 the evaporator plate as this can damage the evaporator plate and the freezer compartment making it unusable The freezer compartment should be defrosted from time to time It must be defrosted if a layer of ice app...

Page 21: ... and speed up the defrosting process We do not recommend the use of hot air blowers such as hairdryers for defrosting your freezer Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it These can damage the plastic parts Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they could contain substances which could damage the plastic parts and which may cause the build up of gases and pose a...

Page 22: ...ake any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Defrost the freezer compartment Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning Cleaning the interior and accessories Use lukewarm water with a little mild detergent Accessories and shelves should all be hand washed The butter dish is however dishwasher safe Clean the refrigerator at least once a month and the freezer compartment...

Page 23: ...y oils or grease on the door seals as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time The door seals should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth 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 23 ...

Page 24: ...fall automatically No more that 2 kg of fresh food should be frozen at one time the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether ventilation gaps in the plinth and in the housing unit at the top have been covered over or become too dusty The appliance door and the freezer compartment door have been opened too frequenly or large amounts of fresh food have been put in at o...

Page 25: ...t the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket pull by the plug not the cable 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 unscrew the bulb see illustration Replace it with a new one Bulb specification 220 240 V max 15 W E 14 fitting the floor of the appliance is wet The drain hole has become blocked C...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...ler or The Miele Service Department see back cover for address When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service Service Department 27 ...

Page 28: ...to the mains electricity supply 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 fu...

Page 29: ... temperature in the appliance to rise with the risk of food deteriorating and going off Ventilation Air at the rear of the appliance gets warm The appliance housing unit must be constructed to allow sufficient space for ventilation Miele kitchen units are designed to provide this ventilation A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance for air to circulate The...

Page 30: ...Appliance height mm Niche height mm Appliance a b K 621 i K 622 i 873 874 885 K 641 i K 642 i 1220 1220 1235 Building in dimensions 30 ...

Page 31: ...e door backwards and remove it in an upwards direction b Remove hinge pin c and plugs d and refit them on the opposite side Fit the appliance door on to the hinge pin on the left hand side Screw in hinge pin a Unscrew door coupling b it will need to be put back once the appliance has been built in Cover the hole with the plug supplied c Changing the door hinging 31 ...

Page 32: ...pin in the freezer compartment door c and turn the freezer compartment door around so that the hinge plate is underneath Unscrew door closing catch d Turn it around and refit it on the opposite side e Fit the freezer compartment door in position at the top f then tighten the hinge plate securely g Plug the holes with stoppers h Changing the door hinging 32 ...

Page 33: ...must be fitted with a kitchen furniture panel Aligning the housing unit Before installing the appliance the housing unit must be carefully aligned using a spirit level The corners must be at right angles as otherwise the furniture door will not align correctly with the 4 corners of the appliance Align the furniture door with the hinges Preparing the appliance Screw the fixing piece to the applianc...

Page 34: ...nly push the appliance into the niche until the front edges of the hinge plates are flush with the front edge of the housing unit above and below a The upper edge of the cover piece must not lie against the edge of the housing unit Push the appliance against the housing wall on the side on which the door opens so that the sealing strip is pressed into the housing wall b Building in the appliance 3...

Page 35: ...ing piece Screw the coupling guide to the furniture door Maintain a distance d the thickness of the housing unit walls between the edge of the appliance door and outer edge of the furniture door Align the door coupling so that the furniture door on the side with the handle does not lie against the housing unit wall when the door is shut A minimum distance of 1 mm must be maintained d Cover the rem...

Page 36: ...Alteration rights reserved 2205 K 621 i 1 K 622 i 1 K 641 i 1 K 642 i 1 M Nr 05 739 100 01 en GB ...

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