How To Save Energy - Miele KWL 4712 SG ed Operating And Installation Instruction

How to save energy

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Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
approximate
(set in stages).
Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
exact to the degree
(digital display).
Use
Defrosting
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Normal energy
consumption
In a ventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight.
Not situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20°C.
With a medium setting of 2 to 3.
Cellar section 8 to 12°C
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18°C
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
Only open the doors when
necessary and for as short a time
as possible.
Store food in an organised way.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Store food covered or packaged.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
Defrost the freezer compartment
when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick
has built up.
Increased energy
consumption
In an enclosed, unventilated room.
In direct sunlight.
Situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where there is a high ambient
room temperature.
With a high setting: the lower the
temperature in the compartment,
the higher the energy
consumption.
On appliances with winter setting,
please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer
than 16 °C.
Frequent opening of the doors for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
If food is not stored in an
organised way, searching for an
item will mean the door is open for
longer.
Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run
for a long time, as the appliance
will have to work harder to lower
the temperature.
The evaporation or condensation
of liquids will cause a loss of
coldness in the refrigerator.
A layer of ice hinders the cold
from reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.