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On/Off button

b

Temperature selector button

a

Freezer compartment*

b

Adjustable shelves

c

Condensate channel and
drain hole

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Fruit and vegetable containers*

c

Temperature display

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Super cool button and
indicator light

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Butter and cheese compartment

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Door shelf

g

Interior lighting

h

Bottle shelf

* depending on model

Guide to the appliance

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Summary of Contents for K 9122 Ui

Page 1: ...ion instructions Refrigerator K 9122 Ui K 9124 UiF 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 09 265 160 en GB ...

Page 2: ...hich should not be stored in a refrigerator 16 When shopping for food 17 Storing food correctly 17 Fruit and vegetables 17 Unpacked meats and vegetables 18 Protein rich foods 18 Meat 18 Adjusting the interior fittings 19 Moving the shelves 19 Split shelf 19 Adjusting the door shelf bottle shelf 19 Freezing and storing food depending on model 20 Freezing fresh food 20 Storing frozen food 20 Home fr...

Page 3: ...cal connection 34 Installation 35 Side by side installation 35 Location 35 Climate range 35 Ventilation 35 Before installing the appliance 36 Building in dimensions 37 Adjusting the door hinges 38 Changing the door hinging 39 Appliance door 39 Freezer compartment door 41 Building in the appliance 42 Weight of the furniture door 42 Positioning the appliance 42 Aligning the appliance 44 Securing the...

Page 4: ...bAdjustable shelves cCondensate channel and drain hole dFruit and vegetable containers cTemperature display dSuper cool button and indicator light eButter and cheese compartment fDoor shelf gInterior lighting hBottle shelf depending on model 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: ...ce to cool and store foodstuffs as well as 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 people with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lac...

Page 7: ... 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 every 8 g o...

Page 8: ...uld only be undertaken by a service technician 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...

Page 9: ...ns 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 food poi...

Page 10: ... 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 the door latch or lock...

Page 11: ...erator section 4 to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Drawers shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered 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 Searching for an item will m...

Page 12: ...mperature display The interior light will come on when the door is opened Switching off Press the On Off button until the temperature display goes out The interior light will not come on when you open the door and the cooling process will be 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 ap...

Page 13: ... is not designed in the refrigerator We recommend a temperature of 5 C in the middle of the refrigerator in the freezer compartment depending on model The temperature in the freezer section is regulated automatically To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time a temperature of 18 C is required At this temperature the growth of micro organisms is generally halted As soon as the te...

Page 14: ...ched It will then drop back to the 1 C setting The newly selected temperature will be adopted automatically after a short while The indicator for the temperature which has been set for the refrigerator will light up constantly The temperature can be set slightly colder within a temperature range e g between 5 and 3 C Press the temperature selector button repeatedly until the indicator for 5 C ligh...

Page 15: ...dicator light will come on The appliance will then work at full power to lower the temperature Switching off Super cool The Super cool function will switch itself off automatically after approx 6 12 hours The indicator light will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again To save energy the Super cool function can be switched off once food and drinks are sufficiently chilled Press the...

Page 16: ...nce 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 food which contains a lot of fat or oil make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks Food must not touch the back wall of the refrigerator as it may freeze ...

Page 17: ...ruit and vegetables may be stored loose in the vegetable containers However you should bear in mind that aromas and flavours can transfer from one type of food to another e g carrots absorb the smell and flavour of onions very easily Some food also gives off a natural gas ethylene which speeds up the rate at which other food perishes Some fruit and vegetables react strongly to this gas and should ...

Page 18: ...rs Shellfish for example deteriorates faster than fish and fish deteriorates faster than meat Meat Meat should be stored unwrapped Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat loosely covered and leave containers open This permits air to circulate around the meat allowing the surface to dry slightly which helps prevent the growth of bacteria To prevent the risk of bacterial cross contamination do not let...

Page 19: ...g dislodged by mistake Split shelf In order to accommodate tall items in the appliance one of the shelves is divided The front section can be pushed under the rear section Push the rear half of the glass shelf up slightly from below At the same time pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half Adjusting the door shelf bottle shelf Push the...

Page 20: ...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 compartment check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the shop...

Page 21: ...ps steaks cutlets or rolled 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 froze...

Page 22: ...Defrost setting at room temperature in the refrigerator the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep other food cold in a steam oven Poultry It is 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 Ensure that meat and fi...

Page 23: ...ly from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold running water for a short while Cooling drinks Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer The cans or bottles could explode When cooling non carbonated drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst F...

Page 24: ...nd frost will form on the evaporator If allowed to accumulate this will impair the efficiency of the freezer compartment and increase the consumption of electricity Do not scrape off ice and frost and do not not use any sharp edged or pointed instruments to aid the defrosting process This would damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance The freezer compartment should be def...

Page 25: ... dryers for defrosting your appliance Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to aid the defrosting process Steam could reach 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 could damage the plastic parts an...

Page 26: ...nts e g powder cleaners and cream cleaners solvent based cleaning agents stainless steel cleaning agents dishwasher cleaner oven sprays glass cleaning agents hard abrasive sponges and brushes e g pot scourers melamine eraser blocks sharp metal scrapers Before cleaning Switch the appliance off Disconnect it from the mains Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Defrost the f...

Page 27: ...t cloth Leave the door open to air the appliance for a short while Ventilation gaps The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance Door seal Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time The door seal should be c...

Page 28: ... been activated This allows the appliance to be displayed in the showroom without the cooling system being switched on Do not activate this setting for domestic use Deactivate Demo mode see Information for dealers Demo mode the temperature in the refrigerator is too low Set the required temperature The Super cool function is still switched on Super cool switches itself off after 6 to 12 hours Chec...

Page 29: ... compartment Check whether the freezer compartment door closes properly Defrost and then clean the freezer compartment Too thick a layer of ice reduces efficiency and increases energy consumption the interior lighting in the refrigerator is not working Has the appliance door been left open for too long The lighting switches itself off automatically after approx 15 minutes if the door is left open ...

Page 30: ... the refrigerator is wet The condensate drain hole is blocked Clean the condensate channel 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 30 ...

Page 31: ... 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 32: ... 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 33: ...ashing and the 25 C field will light up in the temperature display Press the Super freeze button The 25 C field will start flashing in the temperature display Demo mode is now active To deactivate Demo mode Press the On Off button The appliance is now switched on Press the On Off button and the Temperature button at the same time for approx 5 seconds The Super freeze indicator light will start fla...

Page 34: ...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 the specification of t...

Page 35: ...ate range for which the appliance is designed The higher the ambient temperature of the room the more energy the appliance requires to operate Climate range This 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 the data plate Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T 10 ...

Page 36: ... cable clips from the back of the appliance Remove the red transport fixing a and use the stopper supplied b to plug the empty hole Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance Installation 36 ...

Page 37: ... is 150 220 mm In this case the plinth height may be dictated by the adjustable feet under the appliance as well as the height of the furniture front A Niche height B Height of furniture plinth facing C Furniture front height D Height of furniture plinth facing trimmed to size around the appliance A B C D 820 mm 100 mm 716 mm 100 mm 820 mm 170 mm 646 mm 100 mm 870 mm 150 mm 716 mm 150 mm 870 mm 22...

Page 38: ...supplied for limiting the door opening into the hinges from above The door opening angle is now limited to 90 If you would like the appliance door to be cushioned so that it opens more softly the spring tension on the appliance door can be adjusted To do this use the allen key supplied to adjust the door hinges aTo reduce the opening angle Turn the allen key clockwise This tightens the hinges and ...

Page 39: ...crewdriver a selection of Torx screwdrivers Torx 15 20 25 Appliance door Open the door Remove covers a b and c with a screwdriver Loosen fixing screws d slightly Slide the door outwards lift it off e and place it to one side Now remove fixing screws d and screw them loosely into position at the top and the bottom of the opposite side e f Use a power screwdriver to secure the hinges the screws are ...

Page 40: ...oles Do not close up the hinges Danger of inury Refit the hinges on the diagonally opposite side of the door b Use a power screwdriver to secure the hinges screws a are self tapping Refit the door onto the pre fitted screws and then tighten the screws Replace covers a b and c Replace the locking pins into the top of the hinges to prevent the door opening too far Changing the door hinging 40 ...

Page 41: ...nt door c together with the hinge plate Unscrew door catch d Screw door catch d into place on the opposite side having turned it by 180 Plug the holes with stoppers e supplied Fit freezer compartment door c in position at the top f then tighten hinge plate b securely Close the cover on hinge plate a Changing the door hinging 41 ...

Page 42: ...en the two rear feet by a half turn This makes it easier to adjust the feet later on see Aligning the appliance The feet should be almost fully screwed in when you push the appliance into the niche Otherwise the feet could break off Risk of damage Make sure that the electricity cable does not become trapped as you push the appliance into its niche Make sure that the electrical socket is easily acc...

Page 43: ...ound of 42 mm Pull the appliance forwards by the dimension of the door fitting to keep the gap at 42 mm all round The hinges will now protrude by the dimension of the door fitting Tip Remove the door fittings This will ensure that the door is flush with the surrounding kitchen unit furniture doors If the all round gap of 42 mm is not maintained between the appliance casing and the front edge of th...

Page 44: ...fairly tightly between the floor and the worktop Proceed as follows Adjust both rear feet using appropriate screws a at the front right and left in the appliance plinth Use a 7 mm flat bladed screwdriver to do so Use an allen key to unscrew both front feet As soon as the feet have been unscrewed slightly you can also adjust them with a screwdriver at the bottom of the foot see small illustration a...

Page 45: ...liance Building under height Dimension D 820 mm 870 mm 100 mm 150 mm Securing the appliance in the niche A fitting kit for securing the appliance at the sides when building it under a granite worktop is available from Miele Use chipboard screws 4 x 19 mm to secure the appliance to the worktop through the mounting plate as shown Building in the appliance 45 ...

Page 46: ...do nuts b and take fixing bracket c off together with the fitting aids Using a pencil lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door Hang the fixing bracket with fitting aids a onto the inside of the furniture door Align the fixing bracket centrally Attach the fixing bracket securely using at least 6 short 4 x 14 mm chipboard screws b On cassette doors only use 4 screws on...

Page 47: ...r and neighbouring furniture doors Align to match neigbouring doors if necessary Side adjustments X are made by sliding the furniture door and height adjustments Y by turning adjusting bolts a with a screwdriver Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts b with a screwdriver tighten nuts a at the top of the appliance door Building in the appliance 47 ...

Page 48: ...re door and the front edge of the niche Align it to match the neighbouring furniture doors Close the door and align it with neighbouring furniture doors Tighten all screws again Place the cover in position To make sure the appliance is correctly fitted The door must close properly The door must not touch the furniture carcase The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly To double ...

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