The Correct Temperature; In The Refrigerator Section - Miele K 12012 S-2 Operating And Installation Instructions

The correct temperature

It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the ap-
pliance. Bacteria will cause food which
is not stored at the correct temperature
to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influ-
ences the growth rate of these bacteria.
Reducing the temperature reduces their
growth rate.
The temperature in the refrigeration ap-
pliance will rise:
– The more often the appliance door is
opened and the longer it is kept open
– The more food that is stored in it
– The warmer the food is which is be-
ing put into it
– The higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the refrigeration appli-
ance This refrigeration appliance is
designed for use within specific am-
bient temperatures (climate range).
Do not use in ambient temperatures
for which it is not designed.
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... in the refrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of 4 °C

in the refrigerator section.

If you want to check the temperature in-
side the appliance place a thermometer
in a glass of water and then place the
glass in the middle of the refrigerator.
After about 24 hours, the thermometer
will show the approximate temperature
in the refrigerator.
Bathwater and other household ther-
mometers 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 the food.
Try to open the door as little as pos-
sible during the measuring period, as
warm room air will enter the refriger-
ator every time the door is opened.