Miele F 7262 SN, F 7263 SN, F 7462 SN, F 7463 SN, F 7464 SN Operating instructions

Operating and installation instructions

Freezer

with No-Frost-System

It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident

or damage to the machine.

Q

M.-Nr. 05 231 831

Contents

Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

Warning and safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operation

Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The correct temperature

. . . in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Temperature display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Temperature display brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Alarm

Temperature alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Door alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Switching the alarm tone off early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Super freeze

Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Switching on super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Switching super freeze off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Freezing and storing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Maximum freezing capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Isolation plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 To take out the isolation plate:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Important. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hints on home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Freezer calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Contents

Marker system for frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Ice cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Ice pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Metal grille at the back of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

After Sales Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Installation

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Fitting the handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Align the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Description of the appliance

bSafety lock indicator light

eOn/Off button

cTemperature display

fSuper freeze button and indicator

dTemperature selector buttons

light

(upper button: warmer;

gAlarm button

lower button: colder)

hInterior lighting iNo-frost system jFreezer tray

kDrawers with freezer calendar

lMarker system for frozen food

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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.

Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure they are offered for recycling.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation!

Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled. Please contact your dealer, your waste collection centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes.

Make sure that the pipework is not damaged whilst moving an old appliance. This is to ensure that the refrigerant and oil in the compressor cannot leak into the environment. It is important that they are disposed of in a safe manner by authorised persons only.

Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.

See the appropriate section in the Warning and safety instructions.

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Warning and safety instructions

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.

Before installation and before using for the first time, read the operating instructions carefully. They contain important notes on safety, the operation and care of the appliance.

This way you will avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.

Correct usage

This appliance is intended for domestic use only. It must only be

used for storing deep frozen food, for freezing fresh food and for preparing ice. Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use of the appliance.

Technical safety

This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which breaks down naturally. It is

however flammable. Care must be taken during transportation and setting up of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking refrigerant can damage the eyes.

In the event of refrigerant escaping:

–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 refrigerant 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 m3 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 risk of damage to the appliance. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

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Warning and safety instructions

The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is tested by a qualified electrician.

The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Safe operation of the appliance is only assured if it has been installed

and connected in accordance with these operating and installation instructions.

Installation work, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by

suitably qualified and competent persons.

Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held responsible.

Ensure current is not supplied to the appliance while maintenance

or repair work is being carried out.

The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply

when:

–the plug has been withdrawn.

Do not pull on the cable, only on the plug.

–the mains fuse is withdrawn.

–or the screw-out fuse is 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).

Use

Never handle frozen food with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.

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 as quickly as possible as food soon loses its nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.

Never store explosive materials in the appliance.

Switching on thermostats may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard.

Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or

liquids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could explode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.

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Warning and safety instructions

When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not

left in for more than one hour, otherwise they could burst. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.

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 and remove ice trays.

They will damage the evaporator and the appliance will not be able to be used again (total damage).

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 sub-

stances which could damage the plastic parts and which may cause the build up of gases and pose a danger to health.

Do not use any grease or oil on the door seals. These cause the seals to become porous in the course of time.

Do not block the ventilation gaps in the appliance as this would impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.

The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (am-

bient temperatures). It must not be used in ranges for which it is not designed. 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 will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.

Never use steam cleaning apparatus to defrost or clean the ap-

pliance. The steam could attack the electrical components and cause a short circuit.

In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infesta-

tion 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 appliance guarantee.

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Warning and safety instructions

Disposal of old appliances

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.

Before disposing of an old appliance, unplug it and render the

plug useless. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance and at the plug to prevent misuse.

Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting dis-

posal, 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.

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Operation

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.

Switching on

Press the "On/Off" button.

Bars appear in the temperature display and the alarm sounds. The appliance starts cooling. The interior light will come on if the door is opened.

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

Switching off the alarm

Press the alarm button.

The alarm stops.The bars will continue to flash in the temperature display until the temperature range set has been reached.

Ice pack

Place the ice pack in the top drawer or to save space in the freezer tray. The ice pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx. 24 hours.

Switching off

Press the "On/Off" button.

The temperature display goes out. The cooling process is switched off. (If this does not happen the safety lock is still engaged.)

Safety lock

The safety lock can be engaged to prevent the appliance being switched off inadvertently.

Engaging the safety lock.

Press and hold in the alarm button.

Then press the Super freeze button as well, and keep both buttons pressed in for approx. 3 seconds until the Safety lock indicator light d in the temperature display lights up and a beep is heard.

The appliance can now not be switched off until the safety lock is switched off.

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Operation

Switching off the safety lock

Press and hold in the alarm button.

Then press the Super freeze button as well, and keep both buttons pressed in for approx. 3 seconds until the Safety lock indicator light d in the temperature display goes out. The appliance can be switched off now.

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 at the mains,

withdraw the plug (pull on the plug and not the cable),

defrost and clean the appliance,

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.

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