Miele K 121 Ui Operating And Installation Manual

Miele K 121 Ui Operating And Installation Manual

Built-in refrigerator

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Operating and installation instructions
Built-in refrigerator
K 121 Ui
en - GB, HK
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. 07 371 500

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Built-in refrigerator K 121 Ui en - GB, HK 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Guide to the appliance ..........4 Caring for the environment .
  • Page 3 Contents Building in dimensions ......... . . 25 Changing the door hinging .
  • Page 4: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance a Light contact switch g Butter and cheese compartment b Temperature selector and h Egg trays interior lighting i Bottle shelf c Adjustable shelves d Condensate channel and drain hole e Fruit and vegetable compartment f Ventilation gaps...
  • Page 5: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment.
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and Safety instructions Correct application This appliance complies with all This appliance is intended for relevant legal safety requirements. domestic use only for the cool storage Improper use of the appliance can, of food and drink. however, present a risk of both Any other usage is not supported by personal injury and material the manufacturer and could be...
  • Page 7: Technical Safety

    (e.g. electric shock). If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.
  • Page 8 Warning and Safety instructions Safe operation of the appliance is In countries where there are areas only assured if it has been installed and which may be subject to infestation by connected in accordance with these cockroaches or other vermin, pay operating and installation instructions.
  • Page 9: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    Warning and Safety instructions Do not use sharp edged objects to Never use a steam-cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. – remove frost and ice, Pressurised steam could reach the – separate food which has become electrical components and cause a frozen.
  • Page 10: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
  • Page 11: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Before using for the first time Switching off ^ Remove the transit fitting from the ^ Turn the temperature selector in an appliance, and dispose of it. anti-clockwise direction from "1" back to the "0" position. You will feel a ^ Place the stopper supplied in the slight resistance, but this should be empty hole.
  • Page 12: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Please note the following: temperature for storing food in the – household thermometers and those appliance. Micro-organisms will cause used for measuring the temperature food which is not stored at the correct of bathwater are not very accurate.
  • Page 13: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones Do not store explosive materials in Due to the natural circulation of the air the appliance or any products in the appliance, there are different containing propellants (e.g. spray temperature zones in the refrigerator. cans).
  • Page 14: Storing Food Correctly

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Storing food correctly Unpacked meats and vegetables Store food covered or packaged. This Different types of unpacked meats and will prevent food smells or tastes from vegetables must be kept separate. To affecting other foods, and prevent food avoid any microbiological from drying out and also any cross-contamination, these foods may...
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves Adjusting the door shelves/bottle shelf The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. ^ Push the door/bottle shelf upwards, then lift it out. ^ Pull the shelf forwards and then tilt it downwards to remove it.
  • Page 16: Automatic Defrost

    Automatic defrost The refrigerator defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator whilst it is in use. You do not need to remove this, as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the warmth generated by the appliance.
  • Page 17: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the interior and Never use cleaning agents accessories containing abrasive substances Use warm water with a little washing up such as sand, soda, acids or liquid. Accessories and shelves should chemical solvents. all be hand-washed only. "Non-abrasive"...
  • Page 18 Cleaning and care After cleaning ^ Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance. ^ Insert the plug in the socket and switch the appliance back on using the temperature selector. ^ Place food back in the appliance and close the door.
  • Page 19: Problem Solving Guide

    ^ Check that the fuse is not defective withdraw the plug from the socket, or and that the mains fuse has not disconnect the mains fuse or remove blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser- the screw-out fuse in countries where vice Department. this is applicable.
  • Page 20 ^ 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...
  • Page 21: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can Brrrrr... get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb..A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.
  • Page 22: After Sales / Guarantee

    In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer or Chartered Agent – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer/Chartered Agent or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
  • Page 23: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363) All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a local and national safety (BS 7671 in suitable replacement is obtained.
  • Page 24: Installation

    Installation Ventilation This appliance must be built in, The air inlet and outlet on the appliance otherwise it could tip up. must not be covered or blocked in any way. Location They should be dusted on a regular basis. The appliance should be installed in a dry, well-ventilated room.
  • Page 25: Building In Dimensions

    Building in dimensions With a building under height of A furniture front panel is required for 820 mm the plinth height can be set installing the appliance as an between 100 - 170 mm. integrated unit. If the appliance is With a height >...
  • Page 26: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging Before installing the appliance decide on the door hinging. If left hand door hinging is required follow the instructions below. ^ Remove stoppers a. ^ Unscrew the hinges b at the top and bottom of the door and the appliance.
  • Page 27: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance Preparing the appliance not get trapped when the appliance is pushed into the niche. ^ Bend both fixing tabs at the top of the appliance forwards as far as they will Installation ^ Increase the height of the appliance using the adjustable feet until the top of the appliance lies directly under the worktop (A).
  • Page 28: Fitting The Plinth

    Installing the appliance Fitting the plinth To ensure trouble-free operation of the appliance it is essential to fit the original Miele ventilation grille. ^ Use the screws supplied a to secure the appliance to the worktop. ^ Remove ventilation grille b by...
  • Page 29 Installing the appliance 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.
  • Page 30: Fitting A Furniture Door

    Installing the appliance Fitting a furniture door If there are no pre-drilled holes in the furniture door, holes have to be drilled as shown on the following drawing: ^ If the front slat on the facing does not align with the front edge of the plinth facing, cut off another slat a.
  • Page 31 Installing the appliance ^ Remove screws a from the ^ Screw adjuster strip a to the underside of the appliance door. furniture door. ^ Use the screws to secure both short ^ Loosen the adjusting screws b until brackets b to the underside of the there is a gap of 3.5 mm (see detail).
  • Page 32: Aligning The Furniture Door

    Installing the appliance ^ First tighten the top adjusting screws Aligning the furniture door a and b, then the lower screws c. ^ Finally replace covers d and e. ^ Align the furniture door with neighbouring furniture doors: – Height adjustment Y is made by turning the upper and lower adjusting screws .a.
  • Page 36 Alteration rights reserved / 2708 M.-Nr. 07 371 500 / 00 K 121 Ui...

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