The Correct Temperature; In The Refrigerator; In The Freezer Compartment; Temperature Selection - Miele K 622 Ui-1 Operating And Installation Instructions

It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro organisms. Reducing the
temperature reduces their growth rate.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
– the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
– if too much food is stored in it at
once,
– the warmer the food is which is put
into it,
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.

. . . in the refrigerator

We recommend a temperature of
5 °C in the middle of the appliance.

The correct temperature

. . . in the freezer compartment

(depending on model)
For freezing fresh food and storing
frozen 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 destroy most organisms.

Temperature selection

Use the temperature selector to select
the temperature.
^ Turn the temperature selector to a
setting between 1 and 7.
The higher the setting the lower the
temperature in the appliance. A middle
range setting is usually sufficient.
However, if frozen food is to be stored
in the freezer compartment then a
setting between 4 and 7 is
recommended to ensure that the
required temperature in the freezer
compartment is maintained.
It is advisable to select a higher setting
(between 4 and 7) if the door is opened
frequently, large quantities of food are
stored in the refrigerator or there is a
high ambient temperature.
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