Miele F12011 S-1 freezer
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1. and the appliance so that the door and the handle have sufficient space for opening 43 United Kingdom Miele Co Ltd Fairacres Marcham Road Abingdon Oxon OX14 1TW Tel 0845 365 0555 Fax 0845 365 0777 Customer Contact Centre Tel 0845 365 6600 E mail info miele co uk Internet www miele co uk Australia Miele Australia Pty Ltd ABN 96 005 635 398 1 Gilbert Park Drive Knoxfield VIC 3180 Tel 1300 464 353 Fax 03 9764 7149 Internet www miele com au China Miele Shanghai Trading Ltd 1 3 Floor No 82 Shi Men Yi Road Jing an District 200040 Shanghai PRC Tel 86 21 6157 3500 Fax 86 21 6157 3511 E mail mieleshanghai cn miele com Internet www miele cn Miele Hong Kong Limited 41 F 4101 Manhattan Place 23 Wang Tai Road Kowloon Bay Hong Kong Tel 852 2610 1331 Fax 852 2610 1013 Email mielehk miele com hk India Miele India Pvt Ltd Ground Floor Copia Corporate Suites Plot No 9 Jasola New Delhi 110025 Tel 011 46 900 000 Fax 011 46 900 001 E mail customercare miele in Internet www miele in Manufacturer Germany Miele amp Cie KG Carl Miele StraBe 29 33332 G tersloh Ireland Miele Ireland Ltd 2024 Bianconi Avenue Citywest Business Campus Dublin 24 Tel 01 461 07 10 Fax 01 461 07 97 E Mail info miele ie Internet www miele ie New Zealand Miele New Zealand Limited Unit L 10 20 Sylvia Park Road Mt Wellington 10602. hard abrasive sponges and brushes e g pot scourers melamine eraser blocks sharp metal scrapers 28 Before cleaning m Switch the appliance off m Disconnect the appliance from the mains m Take any frozen food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place m Take out any removable parts for cleaning m Defrost the freezer Cleaning the interior and accessories m Use lukewarm water with a little washing up liquid The ice cube tray depending on mo del is dishwasher safe The temperature of the dishwasher programme must not exceed 55 C Contact with some foodstuffs such as carrots tomatoes or ketchup can cause plastic items to discolour However this discolouration will not affect the stability of plastic items m Clean the drawers and glass cold plates by hand They are not suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher m After cleaning wipe the interior and accessories with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth Leave the door open to air the appliance for a short while Cleaning and care Appliance door side panels Remove any soiling from the appliance door and side panels im mediately If this is not done it might become impossible to remove and could cause the surface to alter or discolour All surfaces are susceptible to scratching Contact with unsuitable cleaning agents can alter or discolour the surfaces m The surfaces should be cleaned using a solution
3. m clean the appliance out and m leave the door ajar to air it If during a long absence the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the door is left shut there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance Customising settings Settings mode Certain settings on the appliance can be changed using Settings mode The Lock A can be activated and deactivated The brightness of the display 0 can be altered Settings mode is represented in the display by the Menu symbol The following section describes how to access Settings mode and alter settings Altering the brightness of the display The display brightness can be adjusted to suit the lighting conditions of the room There are five different display brightness settings The factory default setting is 1 EIS N m Press the Super freeze button for approx five seconds The Menu symbol will light up Settings mode is now activated The Lock symbol amp will start flashing ER N N m Press the temperature selector button to call up the Brightness function The Lock symbol amp will go out and the Brightness symbol 5 will start flashing ESN N m Press the Super freeze button briefly to confirm this The Brightness symbol will light up Customising settings ES S N m Press the Temperature button repeatedly until the brightness level required is reached The mor
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5. Super freeze function at least 4 hours before defrosting to ensure frozen food retains its cold reserve for longer when taken out of the freezer m Remove the frozen food from the freezer and place it in another freezer or cool box or wrap it in several layers of newspaper or cloths and store in a cool place until the freezer is ready for use again m Remove all the freezer drawers and glass cold plates from the freezer 26 To defrost Carry out the defrosting procedure as quickly as possible if food has not been placed in another freezer The longer the food is left out at room temperature the faster it defrosts m Switch the appliance off m Disconnect it from the mains m Open the freezer door To speed up defrosting a bowl containing hot water not boiling can be placed in the appliance Closing the door in this instance will help retain the warmth and speed up the defrosting process We do not recommend the use of hot air blowers such as hairdryers 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 in the appliance to defrost it These can damage the plastic parts Defrosting Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they could contain substances which could damage the plastic parts and which may cause a build up of gases and pose a dang
6. and cause a short circuit gt Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time Disposal of your old appliance gt Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives gt Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator bending any pipework scratching the surface coating Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation site In a ventilated room In an enclosed unventilated room Protected from direct sunlight In direct sunlight Not near to a heat source radiator oven Near to a heat source radiator oven Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx 20 C Where there is a high ambient temperature Ventilation gaps uncovered and dusted regularly Ventilation gaps covered or dusty Compressor and metal grille heat exchanger dusted at least once a year Dust build up on the compressor and metal grille heat exchanger Tem
7. longer when less cooling is required Super freeze is switched on Food is frozen rapidly preserving nutrients vitamins and flavour Super freeze will switch off after approx 65 hours To save energy Super freeze can be switched off before this m Press the Super freeze button The Super freeze symbol and the temperature display are flashing There is a fault m Call Miele Service The symbol lights up Demo mode has 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 m Deactivate Demo mode see Information for dealers Demo mode 32 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The Alarm symbol A flashes The temperature inside the appliance is too low The door has been opened too frequently Alarge amount of fresh frood has been put in at once for freezing without switching on the Super freeze function There has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply The alarm will stop and the Alarm symbol N will go out when the temperature reaches the correct level again Depending on the temperature in the freezer you should check the condition of the food If food has defrosted or started to defrost check that it is still safe to use and if so use it as quickly as possible Defrosted fo
8. of hot water and a little washing up liquid applied with a soft sponge They can also be cleaned with a damp microfibre cloth without using any cleaning agent m After cleaning wipe with clean water and dry with a soft cloth Ventilation gaps m The ventilation gaps should be cleaned regularly 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 cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth Back of appliance compressor and metal grille The compressor and the metal grille at the back of the appliance heat exchanger must be dusted at least once a year A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance Make sure that the cable and other components do not get broken off bent or damaged in any way during cleaning After cleaning m Close the appliance door m Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on m Switch on the Super freeze function so that the appliance can cool down quickly m Once the temperature in the freezer is sufficiently low replace the glass cold plates and drawers in the freezer Store the food in the drawers m When the temperature in the freezer is a constant 18 C or colder press the Super freeze button to swit
9. or defrosted food must not be re frozen Food may be re frozen once it has been cooked as the high temperatures achieved when cooking destroy most micro organisms 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 if too much fresh food is being frozen at once 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 18 Setting the temperature ME S N m Press the temperature selector button repeatedly until the temperature you want lights up in the display The first time the temperature selector button is pressed the last temperature set will flash in the display With each subsequent press the temperature value will change up until the setting for 32 C is reached It will then drop back to the 15 C setting again The temperature can be set slightly colder within the displayed temperature range e g between 15 C and 18 C m Press the temperature selector button repeatedly until the indicator for 15 C lights up m Press the temperature selector button again for approx 5 seconds to set the temperature The colder temperature setting within the small temperature range is now set However this is not visible i
10. right hand m Unscrew upper hinge pin 4 and refit hinged If left hand door hinging is it on the other side required follow the instructions below atake daie noi seme m Close edo m Remove the cover at the top left of the door and refit it on the opposite side m Unscrew lower hinge bracket and remove m Fit the appliance door from below onto upper hinge pin and then m Take hinge pin out of hinge close the appliance door bracket then refit in the other hole of the hinge bracket m Then lift the door down and off m Screw hinge bracket into the lower door bearing m Remove cover 3 and use it to cover the now empty holes on the opposite side m Use the long slots in the hinge bracket to align the door Make sure you have tightened all screws properly 41 Changing the door hinging m Turn the handle 180 and fit to the m Carefully remove cover and opposite side stoppers from the sides using a m First screw it at the side and then in flatheaded screwdriver the middle m Slide cover over to the left and m In the same way replace cover then insert a suitable plastic or and stoppers on the opposite wooden tool 4 into the gap on the side right hand side 2 m Replace middle cover by pushing m Carefully lever cover out it in first on the left hand side and then on the right Be careful not to let the tool slip causing damage to the applia
11. the temperature The Menu symbol will go out and the display will go out temperature display will show the To come out of Settings mode required temperature The Lock symbol A will light up LO gt To deactivate the Lock N EEN y m Press the On Off button or m Press the Super freeze button for m Wait for 5 minutes approx five seconds RE The Menu symbol will go out and the The Menu symbol will light up temperature display will show the Settings mode is now activated The required temperature Lock symbol will start flashing The Lock symbol is no longer lit S ii N m Press the Super freeze button briefly to call up the Lock function The Lock symbol A will light up The 18 C field will light up in the temperature display The correct temperature 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 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 temperature rises above 10 C the micro organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long For this reason partially defrosted
12. Miele Operating and installation instructions Freezer F 12011 S 1 To avoid the risk of accidents or en GB damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time M Nr 09 290 830 Contents Guide to the appliance o 4 Caring for the environment ooo 6 Warning and Safety instructions 7 How to save energy 12 Switching on and off 14 Before using for the first time 14 SWICHIMO OM tira nta 14 SWIICHING Off rai ine Er Rat 14 Switching off for longer periods of time 14 Customising settings 15 Settings mode nase a a 15 Altering the brightness of the display 0 0 0 0 0 eee 15 Activating or deactivating the Lock LL 16 The correct temperature coo 18 Setting the temperature 1 tte 18 Temperature displ y ayers aa rie 28 dea 19 Alarm system 20 Temperature dan ses rr en he en et 20 Super freeze eee 21 Freezing and storing food 22 Maximum freezing capacity 22 Freezing fresh food 22 Storing frozen food tte ae 22 Home frezi Grensa ara Goad bean 23 Hints on home freezing 2 222m nennen tees 23 PACKAGING simios odie id id id did 23 Before placing food in the freezer 0 24 Placing food in the freezer 24 Denrostno aise ape eee Scot tere asics te aimee ts Data n 25 ICCCUDOS I 25 Cooling GHMKS vives siria orante aa ar a a 25 A A A O a 26 Contents Cleaning and c
13. are 28 Cleaning the interior and accessories 28 Appliance door side panels 29 ventan ga S ea e Aa ia 29 DOOR seal ee mirra dc iaa a ta E 29 Problem solving guide 0 0 cee 30 NOISES iii 2 dined ner 34 After Sales Guarantee ooo 35 Information for dealers 36 Ea A WINE IE RER E A E 36 Electrical connection 37 Installation ooo 00 42 RE a E A ERE n 38 A ee nn 38 Cllmate range sic dinero Met cara pete ie ae ee 38 Ventilation Le 39 ASTA SION es ee ne ae ee 39 AIGRIAGHRE APPANCE ii RE i n 39 Appliance AIMENSIONS iii ech ee 40 Changing the door hinging 0 0 2 0 cee eee 41 Changing over the door handle 42 Building in the appliance 43 Guide to the appliance On Off button 2 Super freeze button 3 Display If the appliance is not operated for some time the display will revert automatically to the brightness level which has been set As soon as a button is pressed the display will light up at the brightest setting Lock symbol Menu symbol Setting mode for the brightness level of the display switching the lock on off Alarm symbol Temperature display 8 Temperature selector button Super freeze symbol Brightness symbol Guide to the appliance Freezer drawers number will depend on model Caring for the environment Disposal of the packi
14. cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the appliance Remove the clips 34 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 Miele see back cover for contact details When contacting your Dealer or Miele please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance Please note 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 the date of purchase However you must activate your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or registering online at www miele co uk 35 Information for dealers Demo mode The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in Demo mode In this mode the display and the controls are functioning but the compressor remains switched off Demo mode is represented in the display by the I symbol To activate Demo mode m Press the On Off button m Press the On Off button and the Temperature button at the same ti
15. ch the Super freeze function off 29 Problem solving guide Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele If having followed the suggestions below you still cannot resolve the falut please contact Miele To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced Installation maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by a Miele authorised person in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work Problem Possible cause Remedy The appliance does not get cold The appliance has not been switched on The temperature display is not lit up m Press the On Off button The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly m Insert the plug in the socket correctly Check whether the mains fuse has tripped There could be a fault with the appliance the household electrical wiring or another electrical appliance m Contact a qualified electrician or Miele The door cannot be opened several times in succession The suction caused by opening and closing the door several times in succession is preventing it from opening Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force 30 Problem solving guide Proble
16. e fields of the temperature display which light up the brighter the display To confirm the altered setting EIS N m Press the Super freeze button briefly The Brightness symbol will flash The newly selected setting has been saved To come out of Settings mode LO SS N m Press the On Off button or m Wait for 5 minutes The Menu and Brightness symbols will go out The temperature display will show the required temperature 16 Activating or deactivating the Lock The Lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off by mistake To activate the Lock ESN N m Press the Super freeze button for approx five seconds The Menu symbol will light up Settings mode is now activated The Lock symbol amp will start flashing LE N m Press the Super freeze button briefly to call up the Lock function The Lock symbol A will light up The 15 C and 21 C fields will light up in the temperature display EEN N m Press the Super freeze button briefly to switch the Lock function on The Lock symbol will start flashing The 15 C and 21 C fields in the temperature display will go out Customising settings To come out of Settings mode EEN S N m Press the Super freeze button briefly m Press the On Off button to deactivate the Lock function or The Lock symbol A will start l l flashing m Wait for 5 minutes The 18 C field in
17. ed by the lack of or inadequacy of an effective earthing system e g electric shock gt Installation maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work gt While the appliance is under guarantee repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated gt The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation maintenance and repair work gt Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used gt The appliance must not be used in a non stationary location e g on a ship gt In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its suroundings clean at all times Any damage caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee Warning and Safety instructions Correct use gt The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range for your appl
18. er to health After defrosting m Use a sponge or towel to soak up any water from defrosting still in the appliance m Clean the appliance and then dry it thoroughly m Close the appliance door Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on m Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer can cool down quickly The indicator light will come on m Once the temperature in the freezer is sufficiently low place the food back in the freezer drawers and put them back in the freezer m Switch off the Super freeze function when the temperature in the freezer is a constant 18 C or colder The indicator light will go out 27 Cleaning and care Make sure that no water can penetrate into electronic unit or into the ventilation gaps Do not use steam cleaning apparatus to clean the appliance Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit The data plate located inside the appliance must not be removed It contains information which is required in the event of a service call To avoid damaging the surface of your appliance do not use cleaning agents containing soda ammonia acids or chlorides cleaning agents containing descaling agents abrasive cleaning agents e g powder cleaners and cream cleaners solvent based cleaning agents stainless steel cleaning agents dishwasher cleaner oven sprays glass cleaning agents
19. for thaw longer periods Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance Store food covered or The evaporation or packaged condensation of liquids will cause a loss of coldness in the refrigerator Place frozen food in the refrigerator to defrost Do not over fill the appliance to allow air to circulate Defrosting Defrost the freezer section A build up of ice slows down when a layer of ice 0 5 cm max thick has built up the cooling process Switching on and off Before using for the first time m Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with lukewarm water and a little washing up liquid and then dry with a soft cloth Switching on LO N m Press the On Off button The appliance will start to cool The temperature display and the alarm symbol Z will flash until the temperature in the freezer is cold enough To enable the temperature to get sufficiently cold inside the appliance allow it to run for a few hours before placing food in it Do not place food in the appliance until the temperature is at least 18 C 14 Switching off LO KS N m Press the On Off button until the display goes out The cooling system is 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 m switch the appliance off m disconnect it from the mains
20. gle phase 220 240 V 50 Hz supply Please ensure that the connection data quoted on the data plate match the household mains supply Connection should be made via a suitable switched socket which is easily accessible For extra safety it is advisable to protect the appliance with a suitable residual current device RCD Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating This appliance must not be connected to 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 the product Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug or the colour that is embossed in words in the base of the plug as applicable to the design of the plug fitted Replacement fuses should be ASTA approved to BS 1362 and have the correct ra
21. hildren to play with it or near it or to play with the controls or to swing on the door gt Do not allow children to play with the packaging material e g plastic bags and wrappings Danger of suffocation Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety gt Before setting up the appliance check it for any externally visible damage Do not install and use a damaged appliance It could be dangerous gt If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user from danger gt This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane R600a a natural gas which is environmentally friendly Although it is flammable it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect The use of this coolant has however led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the compressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system This is unavoidable but does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance Care must be taken during the transportation and installation of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged Leaking coolant can damage the eyes In the event of any damage avoid open flames and anything which creates a spark disconnect from the mains air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and co
22. iance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature e g a garage can lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature gt Do not block the ventilation gaps in the appliance as this would impair the efficiency of the appliance increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance gt The lid on the appliance has a plastic edge Keep oil and fat spills away from this as they could cause the plastic to crack and split gt Do not handle frozen food with wet hands Your hands may freeze to the frozen food Danger of frost burn gt Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue 10 gt Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked gt Do not store cans 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 gt When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for mo
23. ink During the defrosting process only some of this water is reabsorbed by the cells the rest collects around the food If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time to lose 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 22 Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the shop The length of time it can be kept is reduced if ithas been stored at a temperature warmer than 18 C m Buy frozen food once you have finished the rest of your shopping and wrap it in newspaper or use a cool bag or cool box to transport it m Store it in the freezer as soon as possible Never re freeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Freezing and storing food Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition Hints on home freezing The following types of food are suitable for freezing Fresh meat poultry game fish vegetables herbs fresh fruit dairy products pastry leftovers egg yolks egg whites and a range
24. ions and that the handle is fitted correctly Should you require further assistance please contact your Miele customer service centre Climate range The 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 inside the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN 10 C to 32 C N 16 C to 32 C ST 16 C to 38 C T 16 C to 43 C Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long causing the internal temperature in the appliance to rise with the risk of food deteriorating and going off Installation Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm To ensure sufficient ventilation the ventilation gaps must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis Installation m Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance m Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance m Carefully push the appliance into position with its back against the wall Aligning the appliance m To align the appliance adjust the feet using a suitable spanner 39 Installation Appliance dimensions NI F 12011 S 1 850 mm 555 mm 624 mm 40 Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied
25. l freezer containers m Expel as much air as possible from bags etc before sealing them to prevent freezer burn on food m Close the packaging tightly with rubber bands plastic clips string or bag ties freezer tape Freezer bags may also be sealed using home heat sealing kits m Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging 23 Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer m When freezing more than 1 kg of fresh food switch on the Super freeze function for some time before placing the food in the freezer see Super freeze This helps food that is already in the freezer to stay frozen Placing food in the freezer The following maximum capacities must be observed freezer drawer 25 kg glass cold plate 35 kg Food to be frozen must on no account touch food which is already frozen to avoid partial thawing m Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen Freezing small portions Place the food in the lower freezer drawers m Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible 24 Freezing the maximum amount see data plate m Remove the lowest freezer drawer m Place the food flat on the bottom of the appliance or in contact with the interior side walls so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as po
26. lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Ice cubes depending on model m Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water and place it in the bottom of one of the drawers m Once frozen use a blunt instrument for example a spoon handle to remove the ice tray from the freezer m Ice cubes can be removed easily 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 25 Defrosting In normal use ice and frost will form in the freezer If allowed to accumulate this will impair efficiency and increase the consumption of electricity Do not scrape ice and frost off and do not not use any sharp edged or pointed instruments to aid the defrosting process They will damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance The freezer should be defrosted from time to time It must be defrosted if a layer of ice approx 5 mm thick has accumulated It is best to defrost when only very little food or no food at all is left in the freezer Before defrosting m Switch on the
27. m Possible cause Remedy The temperature inside the appliance is too low m Seta warmer temperature The Super freeze function is still switched on It will switch itself off automatically after approx 65 hours You can switch off the Super freeze function earlier to save energy m Press the Super freeze button The compressor is switching in too frequently or for too long The ventilation gaps have been covered over or become dusty Check whether the compressor and the metal grille heat exchanger at the rear of the appliance have become dusty m Do not cover or block the ventilation gaps m Dust the ventilation gaps the compressor and the heat exchanger regularly The door has been opened too frequently or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for freezing Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible The required temperature will re establish itself after a while m See The correct temperature for more information The door cannot be closed correctly The ambient temperature is too high The higher the ambient temperature the longer the compressor will run for m See Installation Location for more information 31 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The compressor runs continuously To save energy the compressor runs at a lower speea but for
28. me for approx 5 seconds The Menu symbol and the Super freeze symbol will flash m Press the Temperature selector button repeatedly until the 25 C field lights up in the temperature display The Menu symbol and the Super freeze symbol 8 will flash m Press the Super freeze button Demo mode has now been activated The IM symbol and the 18 C field of the temperature display will light up If Demo mode is activated and the appliance is then switched off and back on again all fields of the temperature display will light up for a short time Demo mode remains activated 36 To deactivate Demo mode m Press the On Off button and the Temperature selector button at the same time for approx 5 seconds The Menu symbol the Super freeze symbol and the 25 C field of the temperature display will flash m Press the Super freeze button The symbol will go out and the field for the temperature set will light up or flash if the temperature set has not yet been reached in the temperature display m Press the On Off button Demo mode has now been deactivated Electrical connection Electrical connection U K All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations BS 7671 in the UK The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an a c sin
29. n the temperature display The correct temperature Temperature display The temperature display on the control panel always shows the required temperature The temperature can be adjusted from 15 C to 32 C The temperature display will flash if the temperature in the appliance is not within the possible temperature range a different temperature is being set the temperature in the appliance has risen by several degrees indicating that the appliance is warming up too much This loss of coldness is no cause for concern in the following circumstances when the door has been left open for a while e g for removing or storing a large amount of food when fresh food is being frozen However if the temperature in the freezer remains above 18 C for a long time check that the frozen food has not started to defrost If it has check that the food is safe to use and if it is use it as quickly as possible Temperature alarm Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the appliance cannot rise unnoticed Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active It does not have to be switched on manually Temperature alarm If the temperature becomes too warm the temperature display and the Alarm symbol Z will flash The temperature the appliance is set at determines the temperature the appliance recognises as being
30. nce m Loosen screws 3 on the handle side and in the middle and remove handle 42 Building in the appliance Top box Appliance Housing unit Wall The appliance can be installed ina kitchen run To match the height of the rest of the kitchen the appliance can be fitted with a suitable top box A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance for air to circulate The ventilation cross section below the ceiling must be at least 300 cm to ensure that air can circulate without hindrance The compressor will operate more economically the larger the ventilation cross section Otherwise the appliance has to work longer and harder resulting in an increase in electricity consumption and also an increase in the operating temperature of the compressor which can result in damage to the compressor The ventilation gaps must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis When built into a kitchen run max depth 580 mm the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit The appliance door will protrude in front of furniture fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by 50 mm in the middle of the door This enables the doors to be opened and shut without being obstructed When installed next to a wall a distance of approx 50 mm must be maintained on the hinge side between the wall
31. ng material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and should be recycled Ensure that any plastic wrappings bags etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children Danger of suffocation Disposal of your old appliance Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially 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 not to damage the pipework at the back of it before or during transportation to an authorised collection depot In this way refrigerant in the pipework and oil in the compressor will be contained and will not leak out into the environment Warning and Safety instructions This appliance complies with all relevant safety requirements Improper use can however present a risk of both personal injury and material damage To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance please read these instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the firs
32. ntact the Service Department for advice gt 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 of coolant at least 1 m of room space is required The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance gt Safe operation of the appliance is only assured if it has been installed and connected in accordance with these operating and installation instructions gt Before connecting the appliance make sure that the connection data on the data plate voltage and frequency matches the mains electricity supply This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt gt Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a multi socket adapter or an extension lead These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Warning and Safety instructions gt The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when it is correctly earthed It is most important that this basic safety requirement is observed and tested regularly and where there is any doubt the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage or injury caus
33. od may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Food has frozen together m Use a blunt instrument e g a spoon handle or plastic scraper to prise it apart carefully 33 Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr Humming noise made by the motor compressor This noise can 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 Click Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the motor on and off Sssrrrrr On multi zone and frost free appliances you can sometimes just hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance Creak Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the appliance expands Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you Possible cause Remedy can easily rectify Rattling The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using vibrating a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture Move it away Drawers baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking Check all removable items and refit them correctly Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against each other Separate them The transport
34. of pre cooked meals The following types of food are not suitable for freezing Grapes lettuce radishes sour cream mayonnaise eggs in their shells onions whole raw apples and pears To retain colour taste and vitamin C vegetables should be blanched after they have been trimmed and washed To blanch bring a large saucepan of water to the boil immerse the vegetables in the fast boiling water for 2 3 minutes depending on variety Remove and plunge into ice cold water to cool quickly Drain and pack ready for freezing Lean meat freezes better than fatty meat and can be stored for considerably longer To prevent chops 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 food 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 food or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increases the energy consumption considerably Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the freezer Packaging m Freeze food in portions Unsuitable packaging material wrapping paper grease proof paper cellophane bin bags plastic carrier bags Suitable packaging material plastic freezer film freezer bags aluminium foi
35. perature setting with a thermostat which is approximate set in stages With a medium setting of 2 to 3 With a higher setting the lower the temperature in the compartment the higher the energy consumption Temperature setting with a thermostat which is exact to the degree digital display 12 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 On appliances with winter setting please make sure that the winter setting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 18 C How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Use Drawers shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered Only open the doors when Opening doors frequently and necessary and for as shorta for long periods results in loss time as possible of coolness and influx of Store food in an organised warmer ambient air The way appliance works harder to cool down and the compressor runs for longer periods Take a cool bag with you Hot food or food at room when shopping and on return temperature raises the place food into the appliance temperature inside the immediately appliance The appliance Replace any food removed works harder to cool down rapidly before it begins to and the compressor runs
36. re than one hour otherwise they could burst Danger of injury and damage to the appliance gt Observe the use by dates given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored Follow the instructions given on food manufacturer s packaging regarding storage conditions and use by dates gt Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Thermostats switching on may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard Flammable compounds could explode Warning and Safety instructions gt Do not operate any electrical equipment e g an electric ice cream maker inside the appliance Danger of sparking and explosion gt Do not use sharp edged objects to remove frost and ice separate frozen foods or remove ice trays They will damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance gt Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it These can damage the plastic parts gt Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a build up of gases and pose a danger to health gt Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this appliance Steam could reach electrical components
37. ssible Once frozen m Place the frozen food in the freezer drawer and push it back in Large items If you wish to freeze large items such as a turkey or game the glass cold plates between the drawers can be removed m Remove the freezer drawers and carefully lift and slide out the glass cold plates Freezing and storing food Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways inamicrowave oven in an oven using the Fan or Defrost setting atroom temperature in the refrigerator the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the other food cold ina 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 fish e g mince chicken fish fillets do not come into contact with other foods while defrosting Catch the liquid and dispose of it carefully Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packaging or in a covered bowl Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen Just put straight into boiling water or hot fat The cooking time is slightly less than that of fresh vegetables due to changes in the cell structure Never re freeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will
38. t full power to lower the temperature in the appliance The compressor can switch on up to 8 minutes later This is due to an built in delay switch which helps prolong the life of the appliance Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 65 hours The Super freeze symbol will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again To save energy the Super freeze function can be switched off once a constant temperature of 18 C or colder has been reached in the freezer Check the temperature inside the appliance m Press the Super freeze button The Super freeze symbol will go out The appliance will continue running at normal power 21 Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible the maximum freezing capacity must not be exceeded The maximum freezing capacity for freezing within a 24 hour period is given on the data plate Freezing capacity kg 24 hrs The maximum freezing capacity given on the data plate has been calculated according to DIN EN ISO 15502 Stan dard Freezing fresh food Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible This way the nutritional value of the food its vitamin content appearance and taste are not impaired Food which takes a long time to freeze will lose more water from its cells which then shr
39. t time They contain important notes on installation safety operation and maintenance Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user Correct application gt The appliance is not designed for commercial use It is intended for use in domestic households and in similar working and residential environments such as Shops Offices and showrooms and by residents in establishments such as Hostels and guest houses The appliance is not intended for outdoor use It must only be used as a domestic appliance to store deep frozen food to 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 gt The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Safety with children gt Children 8 years and older may use the appliance only if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards involved gt Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised gt This appliance is not a toy To prevent the risk of injury do not allow c
40. ting Replacement fuses and fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED 37 Installation Do not place any appliance which gives off heat such as a toaster or microwave oven on top of this appliance as this would increase the appliance s energy consumption This appliance must not be installed directly next to another refrigerator or freezer It does not have side wall heating so installation next to another refrigerator or freezer could cause a build up of condensation between them Further information is available from your dealer Location This appliance should not be installed where it is exposed to direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a heat producing appliance such as an oven ora radiator The higher the ambient temperature of the room the more energy the appliance requires to operate The appliance should be installed in a dry well ventilated room 38 Important tropical humid environments During periods of high humidity some condensation may appear on outside surfaces of cooling appliances This condensation will disappear when humidity levels drop For prevention it is advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and or an air conditioned room Please ensure that doors are closing and sealing properly Please ensure that the appliance is installed in accordance with these installation instruct
41. too warm For example the temperature display and the Alarm symbol may flash when freezing large amounts of food atonce when freezing fresh food which is still warm if alot of room air enters the freezer when food is being loaded re arranged or taken out in the event of a power cut if the appliance has a fault The Alarm symbol Z will go out when the temperature reaches the correct level again 20 However if the temperature in the freezer remains above 18 C for a long time check that the frozen food has not started to defrost If it has check that it is still safe to use and if so use it as quickly as possible Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Super freeze Switch on Super freeze before putting fresh food into the freezer This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nutrients vitamins flavours and appearance Super freeze is not necessary when placing food in the freezer that is already frozen when freezing up to 1 kg fresh food daily Switching on Super freeze When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer the Super freeze function should be switched on 6 hours beforehand When freezing the maximum load of food the Super freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand m Press the Super freeze button briefly 88 N The Super freeze symbol will light up The appliance will work a
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