Miele F 456 i-3 User Manual

Operating and installation instructions

Freezer F 456 i-3

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. 06 993 960

Contents

Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Activating the alarm system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Switching the alarm off early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Super freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Freezing and storing food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Maximum freezing capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Storing frozen food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Packing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Before placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Placing food in the freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Freezer calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Marker system for frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Cool pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Defrosting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Contents

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Before installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Building-in dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Fitting a furniture door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Adjusting the door hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Guide to the appliance

a Alarm off button and

indicator light

b Temperature display

c Super freeze button and indicator

light

d On/Off and temperature selector dial

e Freezer drawers with

freezer calendar

f Marker system for frozen food

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

The transport and protective packing has been selected 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.

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

Correct application

This 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.

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.

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 intended for domestic use only, to store deep

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including 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 children 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. In the 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 room 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 qualified 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).

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 very 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 icecream 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 to –

remove frost and ice,

–

separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.

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.

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.

Warning and Safety instructions

Disposal of your old freezer

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.

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 noncompliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

How to save energy

Normal energy consumption

Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.

Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source

(radiator, oven). Where the ideal ambient room

temperature is approx. 20°C.

Temperature setting with a thermostat which is approximate (set in stages).

Temperature setting with a thermostat which is exact to the degree (digital display).

Use Only open the doors when

With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the

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

necessary and for as short a time as possible.

Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an

Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance.

Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation

Place frozen food in the refrigerator to defrost.

Do not over-fill the appliance to allow air to circulate.

Increased energy consumption

Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven).

Where there is a high ambient room temperature.

temperature in the compartment, the higher the energy consumption.

On appliances with winter setting, please make sure that the winter setting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 °C.

Frequent opening of the doors for long periods will cause a loss of coldness.

organised way, searching for an item will mean the door is open for longer.

Placing hot food in the appliance will cause the compressor to run for a long time, as the appliance will have to work harder to lower the temperature.

of liquids will cause a loss of coldness in the refrigerator.

How to save energy

Normal energy consumption

Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment

when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick has built up.

Increased energy consumption

A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food, and causes an increase in energy consumption.

Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

Clean the inside of the appliance and

the accessories with luke warm water and a little washing up liquid and then dry using a soft cloth.

Important: To ensure correct functioning of the appliance, let it stand for between 1½ and 2 hours after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains.

Switching on

^ Using a coin turn the On/Off dial in a

clockwise direction away from the "0" position.

Forcing it beyond its range would damage it. Turn it only as far as it will go, then turn it back again.

Switching off the alarm

Press the alarm button.

The alarm stops. The indicator light remains lit until the temperature which has been set is reached.

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

^ Using a coin turn the On/Off dial in an

anti-clockwise direction back to the "0" position.

All indicator lights go out and the cooling process is switched off.

The alarm indicator light flashes. An alarm sounds after a short while and the appliance starts cooling.

Allow the appliance to cool for a few hours before placing food in it. This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low.

Switching on and 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

switch the appliance off,

switch off at the wall socket and

remove the plug, defrost and clean the appliance out

and 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 freezer. Micro-organisms will cause food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influences the growth rate of these micro-organisims. Reducing the temperature reduces their growth rate.

For freezing fresh food and storing frozen food for a long time a temperature of at least -18 °C is needed. At this temperature the growth of micro organisms is generally halted. As soon as the temperature rises to above -10 °C, the micro organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long. 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 microorganisms.

Setting the temperature

The temperature is set with the temperature dial.

Using a coin turn the temperature

dial in a clockwise direction to the required setting.

Forcing it beyond its range will damage it. Turn it only as far as it will go, then turn it back again.

The higher the setting, the lower the temperature in the appliance. In normal use, a setting between 2 and 3 is generally sufficient. You should also check the temperature inside the appliance from time to time.

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.

The correct temperature

Temperature display

During normal operation the temperature display on the control panel shows the temperature in the warmest part of the appliance. Ranges of temperatures rather than individual temperatures are shown. This means that the temperatures displayed are approximate.

If you have adjusted the temperature dial in order to set a different temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours

if the freezer is not very full and for approx. 24 hours if the freezer is full

before checking the temperature display. It will take this long for the display to show the accurate temperature of the freezer. If the temperature displayed is too low or too high, then adjust the temperature once more.

A temperature above -18 °C is no cause for concern in the following circumstances:

–

when the appliance has just been

switched on, –

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 remains

above -18 °C for a long time, check that the frozen food has not started to defrost. If this is the case, check that the food is safe to use and if it is, then use it as soon as possible.

Alarm

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. The temperature dial determines the range of temperatures the appliance recog nises as being too warm.

The alarm will sound and the alarm indicator light will flash,

when the freezer is switched on.

–

if the freezer door has been left open

–

for a while, e.g. in order to load, to

re-arrange or to take food out. – when freezing large amounts of food

at once. – if there has been a lengthy

interruption to the power supply.

Activating the alarm system

The alarm system is always active. It does not have to be switched on manually.

Switching the alarm off early

Once the set temperature range has been reached in the freezer, the alarm switches off and the indicator light goes out. However, if the noise disturbs you, you can switch the alarm off before this if you wish.

^ Press the alarm off button.

The alarm will stop. The indicator light will stay on and will not go out until the set temperature range has been reached. The alarm system is then ready should it be needed again.

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

The Super freeze function should be switched on 4 - 6 hours before placing food in the freezer. When freezing the maximum load of food the Super freeze function should be switched on

24 hours beforehand.

Switching off Super freeze

The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx. 50 hours. The indicator light 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.

Press the Super freeze button. The

Super freeze indicator light will go out, and the appliance will continue to operate at normal power.

Press the Super freeze button. The Super freeze indicator light will come on.

The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance.

Freezing and storing food

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 from 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.

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.

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.

^ 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 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 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 and 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 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.

Packing

^ Freeze food in portions.

Suitable packing material

- plastic freezer film

- freezer bags

- freezer containers

- aluminium foil

Unsuitable packing material

- wrapping paper

- grease-proof paper

- cellophane

- dustbin liners

- plastic carrier bags

Expel as much air as possible from bags etc. before sealing them, to prevent freezer-burn on food.

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.

Freezing and storing food

Make a note of the contents and the

date of freezing on the packaging.

Before placing food in the freezer

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").

Placing food in the freezer section

Fresh food can be placed in any drawer for freezing, however it is preferable to use the upper drawers. Large quantities can be placed directly on the evaporator plates to freeze the food quickly. To do this first take out one or several freezer drawers.

Each drawer and evaporator plate can be loaded with a maximum of 25 kg.

^ Place the food flat in the bottom of

the drawers or on the evaporator plates so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible.

Freezer calendar

The freezer calendar on the freezer drawer gives the length of time which various foods can be stored for effectively.

Where the storage time given on the packaging differs, follow the advice on the packaging.

Marker system for frozen food

The marker system serves as a reminder of how long food has been stored.

Each freezer drawer has two slide markers with dials. The months are represented on the dials as 1 – 12.

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.

Slide the markers onto the guide runners on the edge of the drawers.

Use the markers to indicate the type of food being frozen, and turn the dials to the appropriate number to show the month in which it was first placed in the freezer.

Freezing and storing food

Defrosting

Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways:

in a microwave oven,

–

in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost"

–

setting,

at room temperature,

–

in the refrigerator,

–

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.

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.

Ice cubes

Fill the ice tray three quarters full with

water and place it on the bottom of the freezer.

Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,

for example a spoon handle, to remove the ice tray from the freezer.

^ 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

When cooling drinks quickly, make sure bottles are not left in the freezer for more than one hour, as they could burst.

Freezing and storing food

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.

^ Space the food out loosely on the

tray.

^ Hang the tray in one of the upper

freezer drawers.

Leave food for 10 - 12 hours to freeze thoroughly on the tray. Transfer it to a freezer bag or suitable container once frozen. Place the bag or container in the freezer drawer.

Cool pack

(depending on model) 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 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.

If there is a power cut, place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the upper drawer so that the 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.

Defrosting the appliance

In normal use, ice and frost will form on the evaporator. 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 the evaporator plates as this can damage them and render the appliance 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

^ Switch on the 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.

Remove the frozen food from the freezer and place it in another freezer, or in a 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.

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.

Switch the appliance off using the

On/Off dial, switch off at the socket and remove the plug.

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. You can also place a little warm water in the bottom drawer. 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.

Take all the freezer drawers out except for the bottom one, which is used for collecting the defrosted wa ter.

Do not use defrosting sprays or deicers, 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.

After defrosting

Take the bottom drawer out of the

appliance and empty it. Use a sponge or towel to soak up

any water from defrosting still in the appliance.

Clean the appliance, and then dry it

thoroughly. Close the door and switch the

appliance on. Switch on the Super freeze function

so that the freezer can cool down quickly. The indicator light will come on.

^ Once the temperature in the freezer

is sufficiently low, place the food back in the freezer drawers and put them back in the freezer.

^ The Super freeze function can now

be switched off. The indicator light will go out.

Defrosting the appliance

Cleaning and care

Never use cleaning agents containing abrasive substances such as sand, soda, acids or chemical solvents. "Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are also unsuitable as they can cause matt areas to appear.

Door fronts should be cleaned using a solution of warm water with mild detergent applied with a soft cloth or with a suitable cleaning agent for the type of door panel fitted.

Make sure that water can not penetrate into the electronic unit.

cool place until the freezer is ready for use again.

Take out any removable parts for

cleaning e.g. drawers.

Interior and accessories

Use lukewarm water with a little mild detergent. All accessories should all be hand washed. Do not wash in a dishwasher.

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.

Do not use steam cleaning apparatus to defrost or clean the appliance. The 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.

Clean the appliance immediately after defrosting it.

Before cleaning

Switch the appliance off with the On/ Off dial. Switch off at the wall socket and remove the plug. 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

E-Cloth

^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available

from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals.

Ventilation gaps

The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner. A build up of dust will increase the appliance’s energy consumption.

Door seal

Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time.

The door seal should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.

After cleaning

Close the door, and switch the

appliance on. Switch on the Super freeze function

so that the freezer can cool down quickly. The Super freeze indicator light will come on.

Once the freezer has reached the

required temperature place the food back in the drawers and place them back in the freezer.

^ The Super freeze function can be

switched off once a constant temperature of at least -18 °C has been reached in the freezer. The Super freeze indicator light will go out.

Cleaning and care

Problem solving guide

Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorised repairs could be dangerous. The following faults can be corrected without contacting the Miele Service Department:

What to do if . . .

. . . the appliance does not get cool.

^ Make sure that the temperature dial is

not pointing to the "0" position.

^ Check that the plug is correctly

inserted in the socket.

^ 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.

. . . the appliance is switching on too frequently and for too long.

Check whether ventilation gaps in the

plinth and in the housing unit at the top have been covered over or become too dusty.

The door has been opened too

frequently, or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for freezing.

Check that the door has been

properly closed. Check whether a thick layer of ice

has built up. If it has, then the freezer will need defrosting.

. . . the alarm sounds and the alarm indicator light flashes.

The temperature has risen above the setting on the temperature dial because

^ the door has been opened too

frequently, or large amounts of fresh food have been put in at once for freezing.

there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply.

the ventilation gaps are blocked. Once the problem has been resolved the alarm indicator light will go out and the alarm goes off.

. . . the temperature is too low.

Turn the temperature dial to a setting closer to "0".

The Super freeze function has not been switched off. The indicator light is still on.

. . . the alarm sounds at the same time as the-15°C temperature display flashes.

There is a fault. Call the Miele Service Department.

. . . the super freeze indicator light is not lit up although the appliance is working.

The indicator light is defective. Call

the Miele Service Department.

...food has frozen together.

Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper to carefully prise it apart.

. . . there is a thick layer of ice in the freezer.

^ Check whether the door closes

properly.

^ Defrost and then clean the freezer.

Too thick a layer of ice reduces efficiency and increases energy consumption.

If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, then contact the Miele Service Department

Problem solving guide

To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.

Noises

Normal noises What causes them

Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can

Blubb, blubb.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating

Click.... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the

Sssrrrrr.... On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just

Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable.

get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.

through the pipes.

motor on and off.

hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.

Noises that you can easily rectify

Rattling, vibrating The appliance is uneven: Realign the appliance using a spirit

What causes them, and what can you do about them?

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.

In the 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 contacting 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.

After sales service

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. single phase 220240 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 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).

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 rating. Replacement fuses and fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier.

WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

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 appliance’s electronic unit.

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 heatproducing 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.

Installation

Ventilation

Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. The appliance housing unit must be constructed to allow sufficient space for ventilation. Miele kitchen units are designed to provide this ventilation.

A ventilation gap of at least 50 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 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.

Climate range Ambient room

SN, N

temperature

up to +32 °C up to +38 °C up to +43 °C

The appliance will function perfectly down to an ambient temperature of +5 °C.

Installation

Before installation

Before installation remove the cover

strip, sealing strip and other accessories out of the appliance and from the external rear wall of the appliance.

^ 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.

^ Remove any cable clips from the rear

of the appliance.

^ Check that all parts at the back of the

appliance are unhindered. Carefully remove any hindrance.

Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism?

If your old appliance had a different type of hinging, the furniture door can still be used. Remove the old hinges from the housing unit. They are no longer required because the furniture door is now fitted to the appliance door. All the necessary parts are supplied or can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Department.

Building-in dimensions

Niche height [mm]

F 456 i-3 1397 - 1410

Changing the door hinging

Before building the appliance in, you will need to decide on which side the door is to be hinged. If left hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below.

Open the appliance door.

If you have put locking pins into the hinges to stop the door opening too far:

Remove the locking pins from the top

of the hinges.

To remove the soft-close mechanism

Place the door with the outer side

downwards on a stable surface.

Remove cover a by hand, and remove cover b using a screwdriver.

Loosen fixing screws c slightly.

Slide the door outwards d and lift it off.

Unscrew fixing screws c completely, and loosely screw them into the holes on the opposite side of the appliance e.

Open the hinges, and loosen the screw in mounting a.

Warning. The soft-close mechanism snaps shut when dismantled. Danger of injury.

Unscrew ball joint b using an adjustable spanner, and remove softclose mechanism c together with the ball joint.

Do not separate the soft-close mechanism from the ball joint. This would damage the mechanism.

Changing the door hinging

To secure the soft-close mechanism

^ Place the door with the outer side

downwards on a stable surface.

^ Screw ball joints b of soft-close

mechanism c into the new fixing holes.

^ Stand the appliance door up, and

slacken the hinges at the front (the hinges remain open).

^ Remove screws a, and place the

stoppers supplied c in the empty holes.

Do not close up the hinges. Danger of injury.

Replace the hinges in their diagonally opposite corners b.

^ Open out soft-close mechanism c,

and hook mounting a onto the hinge.

^ Hold the soft-close mechanism in this

position, and screw mounting a to the hinge.

Changing the door hinging

^ Fit the appliance door onto the

previously fitted screws a, and then tighten the screws.

^ Refit covers b.

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.

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.

Building in the appliance

Preparing the appliance

^ Fit cover strip a into position and

secure it with screws b.

^ With 16 mm thick unit walls:

Shorten sealing strip c to the height of the niche. Stick the sealing strip to the side of the appliance on which the door is opened. Clip spacer piece d over the hinges.

Building in the appliance

Push the appliance into its housing

unit. When doing this, make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped.

Push the hinged side of the

appliance to the furniture wall. Align the appliance by altering the

height of the adjustable feet using the spanner supplied f.

Secure plastic bracket c to the side

opposite the hinges using the M5 x 22 screws d.

Push the appliance in until the plastic

bracket is flush with the front edge of the housing unit floor e.

Depending on the thickness of the appliance housing unit walls, push the appliance into the niche until – the spacer piece touches the housing unit wall a (16 mm thick walls), – or the front edges of the hinges are flush with the side walls of the housing unit b (19 mm thick walls).

The cover strip must not protrude in front of the edge of the housing unit. It must disappear completely into the niche.

To fix the appliance to the housing unit at the top and bottom

–

screw the 4 x 19 mm long chip board screws a loosely into the hinge plate,

Building in the appliance

screw two 4 x 19 mm long chip

–

board screws b loosely into the middle of the long slot on the plastic bracket and then turn the plastic bracket downwards,

Align cover strip d so that it is

–

parallel to the housing unit ceiling. It must not protude.

Fit screws c into cover strip d.

–

Close the appliance door.

Fitting a furniture door

Using a pencil, mark a line down the

centre of the wrong side of the furniture door.

^ Hang the fixing bracket with the

fitting aids a onto the wrong side of the furniture door. Align the fixing bracket centrally.

A gap of 8 mm a must be set between the appliance door and the fixing bracket.

Push fitting aids d up to the height of the furniture door: the lower edge "X" of the fitting aids must be at the same height as the upper edge of the furniture door being fitted - see - on the diagram.

Undo nuts b, and remove fixing bracket c, together with the fitting aids.

Attach the fixing bracket securely using at least 6 short 4 x 14 mm chip board screws b. (On cassette doors only use 4 screws on the edges).

Pull the fitting aids upwards to remove them c.

Turn them round and fit them back into the middle slots on fixing bracket d.

Building in the appliance

^ Hang the furniture door onto

adjusting bolts a.

^ Loosely attach the nuts b on the

adjusting bolts.

^ Close the door and check the

distance between the door and neighbouring furniture doors.

Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts

d with a screwdriver, tighten nuts c at the top of the appliance door.

^ Align to match neigbouring doors if

necessary: Side adjustments "X" are made by moving the furniture door sideways, and height adjustments "Y" by turning the adjusting bolts a with a screwdriver.

^ Securing the appliance door to the

furniture door:

– Secure bracket a to the appliance

door by screwing hexagon-headed screw b through the pre-drilled holes in the appliance door.

Building in the appliance

(On large or divided doors, attach a second pair of fixing brackets a in the handle region of the door. Use the predrilled holes in the appliance door).

^ Place all covers in position.

– Check that the two metal edges c

are flush (see symbol

–

Drill fixing holes d, and screw in the short 4 x 14 mm chip board screws e.

–

Align depth "Z" on the furniture door: Loosen screws f at the top of the appliance door, and loosen the hexagon-headed screw g at the bottom of the fixing bracket. By moving the furniture door, create a gap of 2 mm between the furniture door and the front edge of the niche. Close the door and align it with neighbouring furniture doors.

Adjusting the door hinges

The door hinges are set ex-works to enable the door to be opened wide.

However, if the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this.

For example, if the appliance door

–

hits an adjacent wall when opened, the opening angle can be limited to 90°.

^ Place the locking pins supplied for

limiting the door opening into the hinges from above.

If you would like the appliance door

–

to be cushioned so that it opens more softly, the spring tension on the appliance door can be adjusted.

To do this, use the allen key supplied to adjust the door hinges.

The door opening is now limited to 90°.

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a To reduce the opening

angle:

Turn the allen key clockwise.

This tightens the hinges and makes it harder to open the door wide open.

b To open the door

fully:

Turn the allen key anticlockwise.

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