Miele F 9212 I
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1. Freezing and storing food Freezing 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 Io do this m Remove the freezer drawers and carefully lift and slide out the glass cold plate If required all the drawers and glass plates can be removed from the appliance in order to utilise the entire space Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways in a microwave 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 food cold in a 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 Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packing or in a covered bowl Freezing and storing food 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 lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it2. N m Press the Super freeze button The Super freeze indicator light will come on At the same time the coldest temperature will light up in the temperature display The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance 16 Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 65 hours The indicator light will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again The required temperature will then light up again in the temperature display 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 You should also check the temperature inside the appliance from time to time m Press the Super freeze button The Super freeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue to operate at normal power Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer section 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 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 f
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4. 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 seals should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth Cleaning and care After cleaning m Close the door and switch the appliance 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 You can switch the Super freeze function off once the temperature in the freezer has reached a constant temperature of at least 18 C The indicator light will then go out 23 Problem solving guide Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a Suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for Unauthorised work Ensure that current is not supplied to the appliance until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting the Miele Service Department What to do if the appliance does not get cool m Make sure that the temperature dial is not set at 0 m Check that the plug is correctly inserted in
5. and clean the appliance out and m leave the door ajar to air the appliance 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 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 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 tempe
6. freezer bags aluminium foil 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 Before placing food in the freezer m When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food switch on the Super freeze function for some time before placing the food in the freezer see Super freeze This also helps to prevent food that is already in the freezer from starting to defrost Placing food in the freezer Fresh food can be placed in any drawer for freezing however it is preferable to use the lower drawers Large quantities can be placed directly onto the glass cold plates to freeze the food quickly To do this first take out one or more freezer drawers Each drawer and glass cold plate can take a maximum of 25 kg m Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers or on the glass cold plates so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible m Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen When freezing make sure that food already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost
7. light will go out 23 Cleaning and care Never use cleaning agents containing abrasive substances such as sand soda acids chlorides or chemical solvents Non abrasive cleaning agents are also unsuitable as they can cause matt areas to appear Make sure that water cannot get into the temperature selector Never use steam cleaning apparatus to defrost or clean the appliance Steam could reach the 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 Before cleaning m Switch the appliance off by turning the temperature selector to 0 switching off at the wall socket and removing the plug m lake any frozen food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place m Defrost the freezer m lake out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning 24 Cleaning the interior and accessories Use warm water with a little washing up liquid Wash all accessories and drawers by hand only Do not wash 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 Ventilation gaps m he ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance Door seal
8. space is required The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply make sure that the rating on the data plate corresponds to the voltage and frequency of the household supply This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with current local and national safety regulations It is most important that this basic safety requirement Is present 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 caused by the lack of or inadequacy of an effective earthing system 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 Warning and Safety instructions Safe operation of the appliance is only assured if it has been installed and connected in accordance with these operating and installation instructions This appliance may only be used in mobile installations such as ships Caravans aircraft etc if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably quali
9. the socket and switched On m Check that the fuse is not defective and that the mains fuse has not blown If it has contact the Miele Service Department the door will not open because it has been opened and closed too many times in succession This is not a fault The suction caused by opening and closing the door is preventing the door from opening Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force 26 the temperature is too low m urn the temperature dial to a lower setting m Super freeze has not yet switched itself off The Super freeze function switches itself off automatically after approx 65 hours the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long m Check whether the ventilation gaps in the plinth and in the housing unit at the top have been covered over or become too dusty m ihe door has been opened too frequently or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for freezing m Check that the door has been closed properly m Check to see whether a thick layer of ice has built up in the freezer If it has then the freezer will need defrosting the alarm sounds and the alarm indicator light flashes The temperature in the freezer is too warm because m a large amount of food has been frozen at once without switching on the Super freeze function The alarm will stop and the indicator light will go out when the temperature has rea
10. to remove frost and ice separate frozen foods or remove ice trays They will damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it These can damage the plastic parts 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 Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time Do not block the ventilation gaps in the plinth or the top of the appliance housing unit as this would impair the efficiency of the appliance increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance 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 appliance 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 Never use a steam cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this appliance Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old freezer Before disposing
11. Miele Operating and installation instructions Freezer F 9212 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 07 021 360 Contents Guide to the appliance co o nun es 4 Caring for the environment 20 00 0000 0c es D Warning and Safety instructions 0 0 0 0 cece ee 6 How to save energy 22 corner 11 Switching on and Off cc Coon e es 19 Switching off for longer periods of time llle 13 The correct temperature cc Coon 14 Setting the temperature eens 14 Temper aJre cse ae whee oe he d Bg dev Altes on Cae he Amen ee 14 Place ead aan ee ER Se ee ae an OEE S Behe e ee eyd E 19 Activating the alarm system 2 iile 15 switching the alarm off early llle 15 Super freeze en 16 Freezing and storing food aaua aaa llle 14 Wer lanl lanniy t gt 2 ale Cab oC EPEEPTCPPT L M gisvAneni ameooPRPCL 17 Storing frozen food llle s 17 me Ni isMTEFNCREETSSTSTRLTSTITTTPTTHTPTERTIRTPRPCMPTPTTPD 18 Hints on home freezing 2 s 18 PACK ann ne a dn a Ga E oe Peed m nee HR Bm me ae Te ee 18 Before placing food in the freezer l l 19 Placing food in the freezer ss x suos Gnas ah are ten ai nahe 19 Freezing large NONE sia 0ER nn 8p a aa ern eee eR d
12. acting your Dealer or the Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes 29 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 inthe UK The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an a c single phase 220 240 V 50 Hz supply Please ensure that the connection data auoted 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 install a residual current device RCD with a trip current of 30 mA in accordance with DIN VDE 0664 VDE 0100 Section 739 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 The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliances electronic unit 30 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 u
13. ched the correct level again m the compressor is faulty Call the service Department 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 food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked the Super freeze indicator light and the temperature display are both flashing at the same time There is a fault Call the Service Department the Super freeze indicator light does not light up even though the appliance is working m Ihe indicator light is defective Call the Service Department the following messages show in the temperature display FZ to F5 There is a fault Call the Service Department food has frozen together m Use a blunt instrument e g a spoon handle or plastic scraper to prise it apart carefully there is a thick layer of ice in the freezer section m Check whether the door closes properly m Defrost and then clean the freezer Too thick a layer of ice reduces efficiency and increases energy consumption Problem solving guide 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 appliance to be serviced 27 Nois
14. de of the appliance and the accessories with luke warm water and a little washing up liquid and then dry with a soft cloth Important To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance let it stand for between 1 and 2 hours after transporting it to Its final location before connecting it to the mains Switching on B Using a coin turn the On Off dial in a clockwise direction away from the O position until the temperature display lights up Forcing it beyond its range will damage it Turn it only as far as it will 9o then turn it back again The alarm indicator will light up It will go out when the temperature in the freezer is cold enough To enable the temperature to get sufficiently cold inside the appliance allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it Switching on and off Cool pack Place the cool pack in the top drawer or to save space on the freezer tray The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours Switching off B Using a coin turn the On Off dial in an anti clockwise direction back to the O position All the indicator lights will go out and the cooling system will switch off Switching off for longer periods of time lf 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 switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug m defrost
15. es 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 Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system Is unavoidable Noises that you can What causes them and what can you do about easily rectify them Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using 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 cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the appliance Remove the clips 28 After sales service Inthe event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself or if the appliance is under guarantee please contact your Miele Dealer or the Miele Service Department see back cover for address When cont
16. fied engineer Installation work maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by Suitably qualified and competent persons to ensure safety Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable Ensure current is not supplied to the appliance until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when it has been switched off at the wall socket and the plug has been withdrawn the fuse from the fused spur connection unit has been withdrawn or the mains fuse has been withdrawn or the screw out fuse removed in countries where this is applicable 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 8 In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee Correct use Never handle frozen food with wet hands Your hands may freeze to the frozen food 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 ver
17. food will be kept cold for as long as possible When placing fresh food in the freezer use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the food which is already frozen so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw The cool pack can also be used in a cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for a short period of time 2 Defrosting the appliance In normal use ice and frost will form in the freezer If allowed to accumulate this will impair the efficiency of the freezer and increase the consumption of electricity Do not scrape ice and frost off as this can cause damage and render the freezer unusable The freezer should be defrosted from time to time It must be defrosted if a layer of ice approx 0 5 cm 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 Super freeze function approx 1 day before defrosting to ensure frozen food retains its cold reserve for longer when taken out of the treezer 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 from the freezer 22 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 tem
18. ging is required follow the instructions below m insert upper hinge pin into the outer hole in hinge plate 2 and screw securely into the top of the To change the door hinging you will Podi need various sizes of Torx m Replace covers and 2 on the screwdrivers and a slotted opposite side turning them by 180 screwdriver Appliance door m Open the appliance door m Pull off covers and 2 m Unscrew hinge pin m lilt the door and lift it off m Unscrew hinge plate 2 and replace it on the opposite side using the same screws m Remove lower hinge pin 9 together with washer and replace these on the opposite side 34 All building in instructions given are for a right hand hinged appliance If you have converted the appliance to left hand hinging you will need to adapt these instructions accordingly Building into a peninsular run When built into a peninsular run the rear of the building in niche must be fitted with a kitchen furniture panel Aligning the housing unit Before installing the appliance the housing unit must be carefully aligned using a spirit level The housing unit corners must be at right angles as otherwise the appliance furniture door will not align correctly with the 4 corners of the unit Align the furniture door with the hinges Building in the appliance Preparing the appliance m Slide cover strip into the holder as shown with the bumps faci
19. has been cooked Ice cubes m Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water and place it on 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 B 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 20 Cooling drinks When cooling drinks quickly make sure bottles are not left in the freezer for more than one hour as they could burst Freezer tray The freezer tray is useful for freezing small items such as berries and vegetables They can be frozen individually and therefore maintain their shape when defrosted m Space the food out loosely on the tray m Hang the tray in one of the upper freezer drawers Leave food for 10 12 hours to freeze thoroughly on the tray Transfer itto a freezer bag or suitable container once frozen Place the bag or container in the freezer drawer Freezing and storing food Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut Place the cool pack in the upper drawer directly on top of food or in the freezer tray to save space The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the upper drawer so that the
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21. ign cover strip by pushing it parallel to the top of the unit it should not protrude m Fold in the side section of bracket 2 Building in the appliance m Replace cover Q and cap all the holes with stoppers 42 and 493 m Secure door fixings 44 to the appliance door with screw 9 3 9 x 9 5 mm to suit the position of the handle Very large doors will require several door fixings m Open the door right out and push fixing guides 9 into door fixings 9 m Position the furniture door onto the appliance door and secure fixing guides 46 to the furniture door using screws 47 4 x 14 mm Maintain a distance d the thickness of the housing unit walls between the edge of the appliance door and outer edge of the furniture door m Align the door fixing so that the furniture door on the side with the handle does not lie against the housing unit wall when the door is shut A minimum distance of 1 mm must be maintained m Cap the empty holes on the appliance door with stoppers supplied this is vital for the long term effectiveness of the insulation 3 38 39 United Kingdom Miele Co Ltd Fairacres Marcham Road Abingdon Oxon OX14 1TW Tel 01235 554455 Fax 01235 554477 Service Office Tel 08707 554466 E mail info miele co uk Internet www miele co uk Ireland Miele Ireland Ltd Broomhill Road Tallaght Dublin 24 Tel 01 46 10 710 Fax 01 46 10 797 Email info miele
22. ildren away from the appliance at all times and supervise them whilst you are using it Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety Before setting up the appliance check it for any externally visible damage Do not install and use a damaged appliance 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 environmentally friendly 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 setting up of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged Leaking coolant can damage the eyes Inthe event of any damage avoid open fires and anything which creates a spark disconnect from the mains air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and contact the Service Department for advice 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
23. is appliance complies with all relevant legal safety requirements Improper use of the appliance 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 first time They contain important notes on the installation safety operation and care of the appliance Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user Correct application This appliance is intended for domestic use only to store deep frozen food freeze fresh food and to make ice Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Safety with children This appliance is not a toy To avoid the risk of injury do not allow children to play on or near it or to play with the controls Older children may only use the appliance if its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely recognising the dangers of misuse Keep ch
24. n beforehand 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 food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Alarm Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active It does not have to be switched on manually Switching the alarm off early The alarm will stop and the indicator light will go out when the temperature reaches the correct level again However if the noise disturbs you you can switch the alarm off before this if you wish RS N m Press the alarm off button The alarm will stop The indicator light will stay on until the correct temperature has been reached The alarm system is then ready should it be needed again 19 Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on 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 putting in food that is already frozen when freezing up to 2 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 Supe s
25. ng downwards The bumps will fit into keyhole slots The cover strip is then flush with the side of the appliance on which the door is opened 3 35 Building in the appliance Building in the appliance m Align the appliance height from above on both sides using adjusting screw m Plug the gap between the appliance and the furniture wall on the door opening side with sealing strip Press the sealing strip into the gap starting at the bottom and cut to length so that it fits snugly to the lower edge of bracket 2 m Remove cover 1 m Secure bracket 2 with screws 3 4 8 x 16 mm m Push the appliance into the building in niche leaving a gap of approx 4 mm Take care not to trap the mains cable m Push in the appliance until the front edges of bracket 2 and hinge plates 4 and are flush with the front edge of the housing 36 Securing the appliance and fitting the furniture door qt V gt Valo 7 _ 0 __ E ae f amp J L m Push the appliance against the housing wall on the side on which the door opens so that the sealing strip is pressed into the housing wall 9 m Secure the appliance at the top with screw 9 4 x 19 mm into bracket 2 pushing the appliance against the furniture wall as you do so then secure it at the bottom with screws 4 x 36 mm through the adjusting screws in the hinge plates on the housing m lighten all the screws m f necessary al
26. ntil 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 rating Replacement fuses and fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED This appliance must be built in otherwise it could tip up Location The appliance should be installed in a dry well ventilated room The room temperature should not go above or below the climate range for which the appliance is designed The higher the ambient temperature of the room the more energy the appliance requires to operate It should not be installed where it is exposed to direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a heat producing appliance such as an oven or a radiator 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 N up to 32 C DL up to 38 C T up to 43 C The appliance will function perfectly down to an ambient temperature of 5 C Installation Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance ge
27. 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 Disconnect it from the mains cut off the cable directly behind the appliance and render any plug unusable 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 10 Installation site Temperature setting with a thermostat which is approximate set in stages Normal energy consumption In a ventilated room How to save energy Increased energy consumption In an enclosed unventilated room Protected from direct sunlight Not situated near to a heat source radiator oven In direct sunlight 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 Where there is a high ambient room temperature With a high 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 Use Cellar section 8
28. perature the faster it defrosts m Switch the freezer off by turning the On Off dial to the O position switch off at the socket and remove the plug m Open the freezer door To speed up defrosting two bowls of hot water not boiling with plates underneath them 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 freezer Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it These can damage the plastic parts Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they could contain substances which may damage the plastic parts and which may cause a build up of gases and pose a danger to health Defrosting the appliance 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 insert the plug in the socket and switch the appliance back on m Switch on the Super freeze function so that the appliance can cool down quickly The indicator light will come on m Once the temperature in the freezer is sufficiently low slide the glass cold plates back into the freezer then replace the food in the freezer drawers and put them back in the freezer m Ihe Super freeze function can now be switched off The indicator
29. ratures climate ranges Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed 14 Setting the temperature The temperature is set using the temperature dial m Using a coin turn the On Off dial in a clockwise direction away from the 0 position The higher the setting the lower the temperature in the appliance Forcing it beyond its range will damage it Turn it only as far as it will 90 then turn it back again Temperature display The temperature display on the control panel always shows the required temperature For example if you want the temperature in the appliance to be 18 C m turn the temperature selector clockwise from O until the 18 C LED lights up on the control panel The temperature can be set slightly colder within the displayed temperature range e g between 15 C and 18 C m urn the temperature selector slowly in a clockwise direction e g from the 15 C LED position until the 18 C L ED flashes briefly in the temperature display The colder temperature is now set Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the freezer cannot rise unnoticed An alarm will sound and the alarm indicator light will flash if the temperature becomes too warm For example the alarm may sound and the alarm indicator light may flash if you freeze a large amount of food at once without having switched on the Super freeze functio
30. rom its cells which then shrink 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 Freezing and storing food 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 it has been stored at a temperature warmer than 18 C m Puy 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 B Store itin 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 18 The following types of food are suitable for freezing Fresh meat poultry game fish vegetables herbs fresh fruit dairy products pa
31. stry leftovers egg yolks egg whites and a range 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 foods 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 foods or drinks in the treezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increases the energy consumption considerably Allow hot foods and drinks to cool down before placing them in the freezer Packing m Freeze food in portions Unsuitable packing material wrapping paper grease proof paper cellophane bin bags plastic carrier bags Suitable packing material plastic freezer film
32. ted from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally 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 Rather than just throwing these materials away please ensure that they are recycled Caring for the environment Disposal of your old appliance Please ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse See the Warning and Safety section of this booklet for further details 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 dispose of your old appliance at your local community waste collection recycling centre and not with your household waste 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 Th
33. to 12 C On appliances with winter setting please make sure that the winter setting is switched off when the Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C ambient temperature is warmer than 16 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 otore food in an organised way 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 Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance 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 otore food covered or packaged Place frozen food in the refrigerator to defrost The evaporation or condensation of liquids will cause a loss of coldness in the refrigerator Do not over fill the appliance to allow air to circulate gt How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Defrosting 12 Defrost the freezer compartment when a layer of ice 0 5 cm thick has built up A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food and Causes an increase in energy consumption Before using for the first time m Clean the insi
34. ts warm The appliance housing unit must be constructed to allow sufficient soace for ventilation A ventilation gap of at least 38 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance for air to circulate The air inlet to the appliance is via the plinth in the housing unit The cross section of the air inlet and outlet must be at least 200 cm to ensure that air can circulate without hindrance Otherwise the appliance has to work harder resulting in an increase in electricity consumption The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis 31 Installation Before installation m Before installation remove the cover strip sealing strip and other accessories from inside the appliance and from the external rear wall of the appliance m On no account should the spacers be removed from the back of the appliance These ensure the gap required between the back of the appliance and the wall is maintained m Remove any cable clips from the rear of the appliance m Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance 32 F 92121 Building in dimensions Niche height mm A 874 890 33 Changing the door hinging Before building the appliance in you m Replace the appliance door on lower will need to decide on which side the hinge pin door is to be hinged If left hand door hin
35. y low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue Do not refreeze thawed or partially thawed food Defrosted food should be used up as quickly as possible as food soon loses it nutritional value and goes off Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Never 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 Do not operate any electrical equipment e g an electric ice cream maker inside the appliance Danger of sparking and explosion Warning and Safety instructions Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer section The cans or bottles could explode Danger of injury and damage to the appliance When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst resulting in injury or damage 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 on storage conditions required as well as the use by date Do not use sharp edged objects
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