Operating and installation instructions
Freezer
with No-Frost-System
F 7462 SNH-1
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.
G
M.-Nr. 05 595 290
Contents
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
. . . in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Temperature display brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Temperature alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Door alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Switching the alarm tone off early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Super freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Switching on super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Switching off super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Freezing and storing food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Maximum freezing capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Isolation plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
To take out the isolation plate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Before placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Freezer calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Marker system for frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Contents
Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cool pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ventilation grilles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Metal grille at the back of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Handle transit position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Align the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Description of the appliance
a Safety lock indicator light
b Temperature display
c Temperature selector buttons
(upper button: warmer;
lower button: colder)
d On/Off button
e Super freeze button and indicator
light
f Alarm button
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Description of the appliance
g Interior lighting
h No-frost system
i Freezer tray
j Drawers with freezer
calendar
k Marker 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
Please ensure that your old appliance
is disposed of at an authorised disposal
centre only. Contact your local authority
for advice if required.
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.
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. Supervise its
use by the elderly or infirm.
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 liable for damage caused by
incorrect or improper use of the
appliance.
Technical safety
This appliance contains the coolant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas
which is very environment friendly.
Although it is flammable, it does not
damage the ozone layer and does not
increase the green house effect. The
use of this environment 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
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 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 m
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
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Warning and safety instructions
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.
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 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 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.
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However, it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk
assessment of the installation being
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
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 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.
Installation work, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by
suitably qualified and competent
persons.
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Warning and safety instructions
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.
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
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 could contain
substances 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 grilles
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
(ambient temperatures) and should not
be used in this range. 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, e.g. in a garage, will lead
to the appliance switching off for longer
periods so that it cannot maintain the
required temperature.
–
remove frost and ice,
–
separate frozen foods and remove
ice trays.
Never use steam cleaning
apparatus to defrost or clean the
appliance. Pressurised steam could
reach the electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
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Warning and safety instructions
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 appliance guarantee.
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.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and safety instructions.
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.
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How to save energy
normal energy
consumption
Installation 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).
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 door when
Defrosting Defrost the freezer section when a
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
StayFresh zone approx. 0°C
Freezer section -18°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 sections to
allow air to circulate.
layer of ice ten centimetres thick
has built up.
increased energy
consumption
Situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where there is a high ambient
room temperature.
compartment temperature, the
higher the energy consumption.
On appliances with winter setting,
please make sure that winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer
than 16 °C.
Frequent opening of the door 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
has to work harder to lower the
temperature.
of liquids will cause a loss of
coldness in the refrigerator.
A layer of ice hinders the cold
from reaching the frozen food and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.
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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.
Important:
To ensure correct functioning of the
appliance, let it stand for between ½
and 1 hour after transporting it to its
final location before connecting it to
the mains. This is important for the
correct functioning of the appliance.
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.
Cool pack
Place the cool 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.
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Operation
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.
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),
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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The correct temperature
. . . in the freezer
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 organisms. 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 micro
organisms.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
–
the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
–
if too much food is stored in it at
once,
–
if too much fresh food is being frozen
at once,
the higher the ambient temperature
–
surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
Temperature selection
The temperature is set using the two
buttons next to the temperature display.
Press the
– upper button: to raise the
temperature (it gets warmer)
– lower button: to reduce the
temperature (it gets colder)
The temperature being set will flash in
the display.
When pressing the buttons the
following are shown in the display:
–
When first pressed the last
temperature selected flashes.
–
Each subsequent press of the button
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.
–
Keeping the button pressed in
adjusts the temperature continually.
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Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of
the button the current actual
temperature in the freezer is
automatically shown.
The correct temperature
If you have adjusted the 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 as 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.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted from
-14 °C to
-28 °C.
The ambient temperature of the room
and installation location can affect the
time it takes to reach the lowest
temperature. If the ambient temperature
is too high, then the appliance may not
be able to reach the lowest
temperature.
Temperature display
During normal operation the
temperature display on the control
panel shows the temperature in the
warmest part of the freezer.
If the temperature in the appliance is
not within the range that the machine is
able to display, i.e. if it is above 0 °C,
then only a bar will light up in the
temperature display.
The temperature display flashes, if
a different temperature is being set,
–
the temperature in the appliance has
–
risen by several degrees, indicating
that the appliance is warming up too
much.
This loss of coldness is no cause for
concern in the following circumstances:
when the door has been left open for
–
a while, e.g. for removing or storing a
large amount of food,
freezing fresh food.
–
However, if the temperature remains
above -18 °C for a long time, check that
the frozen food has not started to
defrost. Check that it is safe to use and
if it is, then use it as soon as possible.
Temperature display brightness
The appliance is supplied with the
brightness of the temperature display
set as low as possible. However, if the
door is opened, a setting changed or if
the alarm is sounding, the temperature
display will come on much brighter for
approx. 1 minute.
The level of brightness can be adjusted
to be:
–
Brighter: by pressing the alarm
button, and whilst holding it in press
the upper button next to the
temperature display.
–
Dimmer: by pressing the alarm
button, and whilst holding it in press
the lower button next to the
temperature display.
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Alarm
Your appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the freezer cannot rise
unnoticed and to avoid energy being
wasted if the door is left open. The
alarm system is always active. You
cannot disable it.
Temperature alarm
If the temperature in the freezer gets
too warm an alarm will sound and the
temperature display will flash. The
temperature the appliance is set at
determines the temperature the
appliance recognises as being too
warm.
The alarm will sound and the
temperature display will flash:
– when the freezer is switched on.
– when the freezer section door has
been left open for a while, e.g. in
order to load, re-arrange or take food
out of the freezer.
Switching the alarm tone off
early
Once the set temperature has been
reached in the freezer section, the
alarm tone stops and the temperature is
displayed constantly. However, if the
noise disturbs you, you can turn the
alarm tone off before this if you wish.
^ Press the alarm button. The alarm
stops. The temperature display
continues to flash until the set
temperature has been reached. It
then lights up constantly.
–
when freezing large amounts of food.
–
when there has been a lengthy
interruption to the power supply.
Door alarm
If the door has been left open for
approx. 60 seconds the alarm will
sound.
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Super freeze
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.
In practice this means that the food
loses a large degree of its moisture.
If food is frozen quickly the cells have
less time to lose moisture so they shrink
less. As there is not so much moisture,
it is easier for the food to reabsorb it
during the defrosting process. There
will be very little water around the
defrosted food.
Switching on super freeze
Switch the super freeze function on
before putting fresh food into the
freezer.
When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, the super freeze function
should be switched on 4 - 6 hours
beforehand. When freezing the
maximum load of food the super
freeze function should be switched on
24 hours beforehand.
^ 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.
Super freeze
Super freeze is not necessary:
–
when putting in frozen food.
–
when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food
daily.
Switching off super freeze
Depending on the amount of food
placed in the freezer section, the super
freeze function will switch off
automatically after approx. 30 to 60
hours. The super freeze indicator light
will go out and the appliance will
continue running at normal power.
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Freezing and storing food
Maximum freezing capacity
To ensure that fresh food placed in the
freezer freezes through to the core as
quickly as possible, the maximum
freezing capacity must not be
exceeded. The maximum freezing
capacity for freezing within a 24 hour
period is given on the data plate
"Freezing capacity ..../24 hrs".
Isolation plate
(optional accessory)
The isolation plate is used to isolate
freezer drawers which you do not wish
to use, and thus save energy. It should
be used if only small amounts of food
are being stored in the freezer.
To take out the isolation plate:
Important
At least 2 freezer drawers must be
–
used for freezing food. The other
drawers can be isolated if they are
not needed.
The drawers being used for freezing
–
must always be at the top of the
freezer.
The isolation plate must be fitted
–
below the lowest drawer in which
food is being frozen.
The fewer drawers you use, the more
–
energy you will save. Using the
isolation plate increases energy
savings considerably.
Do not store food in the "inactive"
drawers. The temperature is not
controlled in these drawers and food
stored in them would soon
deteriorate.
Example
^
Press the securing clip in the middle
of the isolation plate and pull the
isolation plate forwards and out of the
appliance.
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If you only require 2 freezer drawers for
storing frozen food:
^
Place the food in the top 2 freezer
drawers, leaving the remaining
drawers empty.
^
Take out the third drawer down and
place the isolation plate under the
second drawer.
The drawers below are now
"switched off" (isolated).
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
temperaure 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 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.
Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in a
good condition.
Hints on home freezing
–
The following types of food are
suitable for freezing :
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, pastry, leftovers, egg
yolks, egg whites and a range of
pre-cooked meals.
The following types of food are not
–
suitable for freezing :
grapes, lettuces, 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
cool quickly in cold water. 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 freezer. 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.
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Freezing and storing food
Packing
Freeze food in portions.
^
Suitable packing material
– plastic freezer film
– freezer bags
– freezer containers
– aluminium foil
Freezer bags may also be sealed
using home heat sealing kits.
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
– cold resistant adhesive tape.
^ 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 a while before
placing the food in the freezer (see
"Super freeze").
Placing food in the freezer
Frozen food can be placed anywhere in
the freezer. Do not use the lowest
freezer drawer for freezing fresh food.
Large quantities can be placed directly
on the shelf between the 2nd and 3rd
freezer drawers where the temperature
is most suitable so that it freezes
through to the core as quickly as
possible. The 2nd freezer drawer must
first be taken out.
Each freezer drawer and the shelf
between the 2nd and 3rd drawer
can be loaded with a maximum of
25 kg.
unsuitable packing material
– wrapping paper
– grease-proof paper
– cellophane
– dustbin liners
– plastic carrier bags
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^
Place the food flat in the bottom of
the drawers or on the shelf so that it
freezes through to the core as quickly
as possible.
^
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.
Freezing and storing food
When freezing large items, e.g. a
turkey or large joint of meat, the shelf
between the 2nd and 3rd drawers can
be removed:
Take the 2nd drawer from the top out
^
of the freezer.
^ Press down on the hook a
underneath the rear of the shelf, and
pull the shelf forwards and out b.
To put the shelf back in push it back
into place making sure it audibly clicks
into position.
Each freezer drawer has two slide
markers with dials. The months are
represented on the dials as 1 – 12.
^ 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 indicate the
month the food was first placed in the
freezer.
Defrosting
Freezer calendar
The freezer calendar on the freezer
drawer gives the length of time which
various foods can be stored effectively.
Where the storage time given on the
packaging differs, follow the advice on
the packaging.
Marker system for frozen food
Markers serve as a reminder of how
long food has been stored.
Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:
–
in the microwave oven,
–
in the oven at the "Fan" or "Defrost"
setting,
–
at room temperature,
–
in the fridge.
Fruit should be defrosted at room
temperature in its packing or in a
covered bowl.
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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.
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.
Warning
Never re-freeze partially of 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.
Ice cubes
Ice cubes can be removed easily
^
from the tray 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.
Freezer tray
The freezer tray can be used for
freezing soft fruit, herbs, small items
etc. The tray allows you to space out
the food so that it does not stick
together and keeps its shape.
^
Press down the release button on the
ice cube tray and fill the tray with wa
ter. Any excess will flow out through
the outlet.
^
Now pull the release button up to
seal the ice cube tray. Place the tray
on the bottom of one of the freezer
drawers.
^
Once frozen use a blunt instrument,
for example a spoon handle, to
remove the ice tray from the freezer.
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^
Place food on the tray.
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
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 lay the cool pack
directly on top of the frozen food in the
upper drawer so that the food will be
kept cold for the longest time 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.
Freezing and storing food
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Defrosting
This freezer is equipped with a
"No-frost" system. The freezer defrosts
automatically.
The moisture generated by defrosting
collects in the condensor and is
automatically dissipated by the
condensor from time to time.
This enables the freezer to remain
permanently ice-free. Food stored in
the freezer will not defrost in the freezer.
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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.
Cleaning and care
E-Cloth
A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available
^
from the Miele UK Spare Parts
Department, Part Number 980 13530,
which is suitable for cleaning
surfaces such as stainless steel,
glass, plastic and chrome without the
use of chemicals.
Make sure that no water can
penetrate into the electronic unit or
into the ventilation gaps.
Do not use steam cleaning
apparatus to defrost or clean the
appliance. Pressurised 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.
^ Switch the appliance off, take any
food out of the appliance and store it
in a suitable cool place (e.g. cool box
or another freezer) and all freezer
drawers taken out of the appliance.
Cleaning the outer casing, the
interior and accessories
Use lukewarm water with a little
washing up liquid. Accessories and
drawers should be hand washed only.
Do not wash in a dishwasher.
If you are unsure about a particular
product or need further advice
please contact your nearest Miele
Sales office. See back page for
address.
Ventilation grilles
^ 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 seals
Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seals as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous with time.
The door seals should be cleaned
regularly with clean water and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
^
After cleaning wipe the outer casing,
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.
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Cleaning and care
Metal grille at the back of the
appliance
The metal grille at the back of the
appliance (heat exchanger) should be
dusted at least once a year. A build up
of dust will increase the energy
consumption of the appliance.
When cleaning the grille, make sure
that the pipework and other
components do not get broken or
damaged in any way.
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 temperature in the freezer
has reached the required
temperature place the food back in
the freezer drawers and place them
back in the freezer section.
^
The super freeze function can now
be switched off. The indicator light
will go out.
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Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in accordance with local and
national safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work
Some minor problems can be corrected
without contacting the Miele Service
Department.
What to do if . . .
. . . the appliance does not get cool.
^ Make sure that the appliance is
switched on. The temperature display
must be illuminated.
^ Check that the plug is correctly
inserted in the socket.
Problem solving guide
. . . the temperature is too low.
Set a higher temperature.
^
The super freeze function has not
^
been switched off. The indicator light
is still on.
. . . The appliance is switching in too
frequently and for too long.
Check whether ventilation gaps have
^
been covered over or become too
dusty.
Check whether, the metal grille (heat
^
exchanger) at the rear of the
appliance has become too dusty.
^ The door has been opened too
frequently, or a large quantity of fresh
food has been put in at once for
freezing.
^ Check that the door has been
properly closed.
...food has frozen together.
^
Check that the fuse is not defective
and that the mains fuse has not
blown. If it has contact the Miele Ser
vice 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.
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon
handle or plastic scraper to carefully
-
prise it apart.
. . . the alarm sounds and the
temperature display flashes.
^
Has the door been left open for
longer than approx. 60 seconds.
If not the freezer section temperature
has risen above the temperature set,
because
^
the door has been opened too
frequently or large amounts of fresh
food have been put in at once for
freezing.
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Problem solving guide
the ventilation gaps are blocked.
^
there has been a lengthy interruption
^
to the power supply.
Once the problem has been resolved
the alarm will stop and the temperature
display for the freezer section will light
up constantly.
. . . a bar lights up or flashes in the
temperature display.
Check the temperature display approx.
6 hours after switching the appliance
on. The temperature will not show in the
display until is reaches a certain
temperature.
..."F1 " to "F5 " appears in the
temperature display
There is a technical fault. Call the Miele
Service Department.
..."nA" appears in the temperature
display.
The temperature in the freezer rose as a
result of a power cut at some point
during the last couple of days.
^
Press the alarm button whilst "
lit up.
nA
" is
This warmest temperature will be
displayed for approx. 1 minute after
which the display will show the actual
temperature currently in the freezer.
. . . the super freeze indicator light
does not light up although the
appliance is working.
The indicator light is defective. Call the
Miele Service Department.
. . . The appliance will not switch off.
The safety lock is engaged.
. . . the interior light does not work.
^ Has the door been left open for too
long? The light automatically goes
out if the door has been left open for
approx. 15 minutes.
If this is not the case then the bulb may
be defective and need replacing:
^ Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket
(pull by the plug not the cable), or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable.
The temperature display will show the
warmest temperature reached in the
freezer during the power cut.
Depending on the temperature
displayed you should check the
condition of food in the freezer. If it 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.
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Unscrew the bulb and replace it with
^
a new one.
Bulb specification:
220 – 240 V, max. 15 W, E 14 fitting
^ When fitting in the new bulb make
sure that it is correctly fitted.
If you still cannot remedy the fault
having followed these suggestions,
then contact the Miele Service
Department.
Problem solving guide
To prevent unecessary loss of
temperature it is advisable not to
open the door while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.
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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 loosely at the back of
the appliance: Remove the clips.
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After Sales Service
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 the Service
Department, please quote the model
and serial number of your appliance,
both of which are shown on the data
plate.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded to
improve our service.
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Electrical connection
Electrical connection U.K.
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. The fuse
rating is 13 amps.
All electrical work should be carried
out by a suitably qualified and
competent person in accordance
with local and national safety
regulations.
Connection should be made via a
fused plug and 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 appliance’s electronic
unit.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green/yellow = earth
Blue = neutral
Brown = live
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green and
yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or by the earth symbol
(z) or coloured green or green and
yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
black.
The wire which is coloured brown must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured red.
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
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Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)
If this machine is fitted with a
non-rewireable plug, the following
information applies:
If the socket outlets are not suitable for
the plug supplied with this product, it
must be cut off and an appropriate plug
fitted.
The fuse carrier and the fuse should be
removed from the old plug and
disposed of. The old plug should then
be disposed of and on no account be
inserted into any socket elsewhere in
the house (electric shock hazard).
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).
Electrical connection
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, or Miele
Service agent.
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Installation
Do not place any appliance which
gives off heat, such as a toaster or
microwave oven on top of this
appliance, as this would increase
the appliance’s energy
consumption.
Location
Ventilation
Air at the rear of the appliance gets
warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation
the ventilation gaps must not be
covered over.
The air inlet and outlet must not be
covered or blocked in any way. They
should be dusted on a regular basis.
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 a
particular climate range (ambient room
temperature), and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range of
this appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Climate range Ambient room
SN, N
ST
T
temperature
to +32 °C
to +38 °C
to +43 °C
Handle transit position
When you open the door for the first
time, the handle will make a clicking
sound. This is quite normal and
indicates that it has adjusted itself from
its transit position to its operational
position. The handle will now protrude
slightly more in front of the appliance
than it did during transportation.
Installation
^ Remove any cable clips from the rear
of the appliance.
^ Check that all parts at the rear of the
appliance are unhindered.
^
Carefully push the appliance into
position.
Align the appliance
The appliance will function perfectly
down to a temperature of +5 °C.
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^
To align the appliance adjust the feet
using the spanner supplied.
The appliance is supplied left hand
hinged. If you want it right hand hinged
follow the instructions below.
Open the appliance door.
^
^ Use a screwdriver to lever the plinth
facia a out, then pull it forwards and
off.
^ Use a screwdriver to remove cover b
then close the door.
^
Remove screw c completely.
^
Pull door support d together with
hinge pin e downwards, then tilt it
forwards and take it off.
Changing the door hinging
^ Unscrew the upper hinge pin a
using the spanner supplied and refit
on the opposite side.
^ Remove spacer b with a screwdriver
and refit it on the opposite site.
^ Remove plugs c from door bearing
bushes in the door and refit on the
opposite side.
^
Hang the door in hinge pin a
(remember to use the washers d),
then close the door.
^
Open the appliance door, move it
downwards and take it off.
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Changing the door hinging
^ Turn door support b around, pull the
hinge pin a out, and refit it on the
opposite side.
Open the appliance door.
^
Unclip covers i at the front and slide
^
off to the side.
Unscrew handle g, and remove
^
stoppers h. Refit on the opposite
side of the door.
Slide covers i into position, making
^
sure they click into position correctly.
^ Fit both parts into hinge plate f. To
do this push hinge pin a through
hinge plate f into the door support
b. Swing door support out, push
upwards and re-assemble with screw
c.
^
Align the door using the long slot in
hinge plate f with the appliance
housing. Then tighten screw c.
^
Refit plinth facia d, pushing it firmly
into position.
^
With the door open, secure cover e
to the front of the plinth facia.
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