Miele F 9252 i, F 9552 i Operating instructions

Operating and installation instructions

Freezer
F 9252 i
F 9552 i

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.

en - GB, HK

M.-Nr. 07 465 400

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 ..............................................12

Safety lock .......................................................12

Switching off for longer periods of time .................................13

The correct temperature ...........................................14

Setting the temperature .............................................14

Temperature range ..............................................15

Temperature display ...............................................15

Temperature display brightness....................................15

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

Temperature alarm ................................................17

Door alarm .......................................................17

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

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

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

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

Switching on Super freeze ........................................18

Switching off 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 ........................................21

Freezing large items ...............................................21

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contents

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

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

Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................26

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

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

Problem solving guide ............................................27

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

After Sales / Guarantee ............................................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

Stainless steel front..............................................34

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

Adjusting the door hinges .........................................36

Changing the door hinging .........................................37

Appliance door ...................................................37

Building in the appliance ..........................................40

Weight of the furniture door ..........................................40

Building into a peninsular run ........................................40

Fitting a furniture door ..............................................44

Guide to the appliance

a Safety lock indicator light

b On/Off button

c Temperature display

d Temperature selector buttons

(+ for warmer; – for colder)

e Super freeze button and indicator

light

f Alarm off button

a Freezer drawers with

freezer calendar

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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.

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

Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of your
old appliance with your household
waste.

Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.

It should be unplugged or
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply by a competent person.

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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct application

This appliance complies with all
relevant legal safety requirements.
Improper use can, however, present
a risk of both personal injury and
material damage.

To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before installation and before using
it for the 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.

This appliance is intended for

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domestic use only, to store deep frozen
food, freeze fresh food, and to make
ice.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage resulting
from incorrect or improper use or
operation.

This appliance is not intended for

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use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it, or have
been given instruction concerning its
use by a person responsible for their
safety.

Safety with children

This appliance is not a toy! To avoid

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the risk or injury, do not allow children
to play with it, for example to play with
the controls, to climb inside the drawers
or to swing on the door. Older children
may only use the appliance when 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 it at all

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times and supervise them whilst you
are using it.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

Before setting up the appliance,

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check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged appliance.

If the connection cable is faulty it

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must only be replaced by a service
technician authorised by the
manufacturer to protect the user from
danger.

This appliance contains the coolant

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Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which
is environmentally friendly. Although it
is flammable, it does not damage the
ozone layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect. The use of this
coolant has, however, led to a slight
increase in the noise level of the
appliance. In addition to the noise of
the compressor, you might be able to
hear the coolant flowing around the
system. This is unavoidable, but does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the
transportation and 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

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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 every8gofcoolant at least 1 m
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.

Safe operation of the appliance is

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only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.

Before connecting the appliance to

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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.

Do not connect the appliance to the

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mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).

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Warning and Safety instructions

The electrical safety of this

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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).

Installation, maintenance and

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repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.

While the appliance is under

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guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.

The appliance must be isolated from

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the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:

it has been switched off at the wall

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socket and the plug has been
withdrawn.

the fuse from the fused spur

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connection unit has been withdrawn,
or

the mains fuse is withdrawn, or the

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screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).

Faulty components must only be

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replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.

This equipment may only be used in

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mobile installations such as ships if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.

In countries where there are areas

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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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

Never handle frozen food with wet

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hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food.

Do not take ice cubes out with your

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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

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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

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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

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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.

Do not store cans or bottles

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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

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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

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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

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– remove frost and ice,

– separate frozen foods or remove ice

trays.

They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.

Never place electric heaters or

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candles in the appliance to defrost it.
These can damage the plastic parts.

Do not use defrosting sprays or

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de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts or which could cause a
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.

Do not use any oils or grease on the

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door seal, as these will cause the seal
to deteriorate and become porous with
time.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Do not block the ventilation gaps in

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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

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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.

Do not use a steam-cleaning

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appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Pressurised steam could
reach the electrical components and
cause a short circuit.

Disposal of your old freezer

Before disposing of an old

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appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from
accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering their lives.

Be careful not to damage any part of

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the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,
e.g. by

puncturing the refrigerant channels

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int he evaporator, e.g. by

bending any pipework.

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– scratching the surface coating.

Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.

The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.

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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

Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment

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.

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

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.

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

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Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

Clean the inside of the appliance and

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

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

Switching on

^ Press the On/Off button.

Bars light up in the temperature
display, and the freezer starts cooling.

To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,
allow the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it.

The cooling system is switched off. (If
this does not happen, the safety lock is
still activated).

Safety lock

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

Activating or de-activating the safety
lock

^ Press and hold the Super freeze

button for approx. 5 seconds.

The Super freeze indicator light flashes,
and

; flashes in the temperature

display.
^ Then press the Super freeze button

again.

; will light up in the display.

Cool pack

Place the cool pack in the top freezer
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

^

Press the On/Off button until the
temperature display goes out.

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^

You can now choose between
and

; 1 by pressing the temperature

selector buttons:

0: the safety lock is de-activated,
1: the safety lock is activated.

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Press the Super freeze button to save
the setting.

The safety lock indicator light
light up when the safety lock has been
activated.

; 0

X will

Press the On/Off button to come out

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of setting mode.

The electronics will then switch over to
normal operation after a couple of
minutes.

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

withdraw the plug,

^ defrost and clean the appliance out,

and

Switching on and off

^ 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

It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro-organisms. Reducing
the temperature reduces their growth
rate.

To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of

-18 °C is required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises above -10 °C, the
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason, partially defrosted
or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.
Food may be re-frozen once it has
been cooked, as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
micro-organisms.

The temperature in the appliance will
rise:

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the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,

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if too much food is stored in it at
once,

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the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,

Setting the temperature

Use the two buttons underneath the
temperature display to set the
temperature for the freezer.

Press the

+ button: to raise the temperature

(it gets warmer)

– button: to reduce the temperature

(it gets cooler).

The temperature being set will flash in
the display.

When pressing the buttons, the
following information shows 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.

Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of
the button, the current actual
temperature of the freezer section is
automatically shown.

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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.

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The correct temperature

If you have adjusted the temperature,

wait for approx. 6 hours if the
appliance is not very full and for
approx. 24 hours if the appliance is
full before checking the temperature

display as it will take this long for the
display to give an accurate reading. If,
after this time, the temperature is still too
high or too low, you will need to adjust it
again.

Temperature range

The temperature can be adjusted from:

-14 °C to -28 °C

The ambient temperature in the room
and the installation location can affect
the time it takes for the appliance to
reach the lowest temperature. If the
ambient temperature is too high, the
appliance may not 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 appliance.

This loss of coldness is no cause for
concern in the following circumstances:

when the door has been left open for

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a while, e.g. for removing or storing a
large amount of food,

when fresh food is being frozen.

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However, if the temperature in the
freezer section remains above -18 °C
for a long time, check that the frozen
food has not started to defrost. If it has
started thawing, check that the food is
safe to use and if it is, use it as quickly
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 appear much brighter.

The level of brightness can be
adjusted:

If the temperature is not within the
range that the appliance is able to
display (below 0 °C), bars will flash in
the temperature display.

The temperature display will flash if

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a different temperature is being set,

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the temperature in the appliance has
risen by several degrees, indicating
that the appliance is warming up too
much.

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Press and hold the Super freeze
button for approx. 5 seconds.

The Super freeze indicator light flashes
and a

; flashes in the temperature

display.

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The correct temperature

Press one of the temperature selector

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buttons repeatedly until
the display.

Press the Super freeze button again.

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^ lights up in the display.

You can now adjust the level of

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brightness by pressing the
temperature selector buttons. You
can choose from settings 1 to 5:

1: dimmest setting,
5: brightest setting.

^ Press the Super freeze button to save

the setting.

^ appears in

^ Press the On/Off button to come out

of setting mode.

If you do not do this, the electronics will
switch over to normal operation
automatically after a couple of minutes.

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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 a door is left open.

Temperature alarm

An alarm will sound and the
temperature display will flash if the
temperature becomes too warm. The
temperature the appliance is set at
determines the temperature the
appliance recognises as being too
warm.

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

– if the freezer door has been left open

for a while, e.g. in order to load,
re-arrange or 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 has been
reached in the freezer, the alarm
switches off and the temperature
display stops flashing and lights up
constantly. 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 temperature
display continues to flash until the set
temperature has been reached. The
display then stops flashing and lights
up constantly. The alarm system is
active again.

Door alarm

If the door has been left open for more
than approx. 60 seconds the alarm will
sound.

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Super freeze

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

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frozen.

when freezing less than 2 kg fresh

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food daily.

Switching on Super freeze

When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, the Super freeze function
should be switched on 6 hours before

loading the freezer. When freezing the
maximum load of food the Super

freeze function should be switched on

24 hours before loading the freezer.

Switching off Super freeze

The Super freeze function will switch off
automatically after a minimum of 30
hours and a maximum of 65 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.
You should also check the temperature
inside the appliance from time to time.

^ 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 until
the light comes on.

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

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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 ....kg/24 hrs".

The maximum freezing capacity given
on the data plate is in accordance with
DIN EN ISO 15502 Standard.

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.

Storing frozen food

When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer, check

that the packaging is not damaged,

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the use-by date,

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the temperature at which the frozen

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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

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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.

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

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Freezing and storing food

Home freezing

Only freeze fresh food which is in a
good condition.

Hints on home freezing

The following types of food are

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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

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suitable for freezing:
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.

– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,

vegetables should be blanched after
they have been trimmed and
washed.
To blanch: bring a large saucepan of
water to the boil, immerse the
vegetables in the fast boiling water
for 2-3 minutes, depending on
variety. Remove, and plunge into
ice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain
and pack ready for freezing.

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Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat, and can be stored for
considerably longer.

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To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or
rolled meat from freezing together in
solid blocks when packed, separate
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.

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

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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.

Packing

Freeze food in portions.

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Unsuitable packing material

- wrapping paper

- grease-proof paper

- cellophane

- bin bags

- plastic carrier bags

Suitable packing material

- plastic freezer film

- freezer bags

- aluminium foil

- freezer containers

^

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.

–

Do not season fresh foods or
blanched vegetables before
freezing. Only season cooked food

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^

Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.

Freezing and storing food

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").
This also helps to prevent food that is
already in the freezer from starting to
defrost.

Placing food in the freezer

Fresh food can be placed in any
drawer for freezing, however it is
preferable to use the lower drawers.

Large quantities should be placed
directly on the glass cold plates to
freeze the food quickly. To do this first
take out one or more of the freezer
drawers.

Each drawer and glass cold plate
can take a maximum of 25 kg.

Freezing large items

If you wish to freeze large items such
as a turkey or game, the glass cold
plates between the drawers can be
removed. To do this:

Remove the freezer drawers and

^

carefully lift and slide out the glass
cold plate.

If required, all the drawers and glass
plates can be removed from the
appliance in order to utilise the entire
space.

Freezer calendar

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

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

^ Place the food flat in the bottom of

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

^

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.

2-3 months:
Cakes, ice cream, stews

3-5 months:
Fish, mushrooms, bread

6-8 months:
Pork, veal, poultry

10-12 months:
Beef, fruit, vegetables

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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 (the cold given off

–

by the frozen food helps to keep
other food cold),

in a steam oven.

–

Poultry It is particularly important to
observe food hygiene rules when
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away
and wash the container it was in, the
sink and your hands. Danger of
salmonella poisoning.

Fruit should be defrosted at room
temperature in its packaging, or in a
covered bowl.

Most vegetables can be cooked while
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling
water or hot fat. The cooking time is
slightly less than that of fresh
vegetables due to changes in the cell
structure.

Ice cubes

Fill the ice tray three quarters full with

^

water, and place it in the bottom of
one of the drawers.

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.

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.

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

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

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Defrosting the appliance

In normal use, ice and frost will form in
the freezer. If allowed to accumulate,
this will impair the efficiency of the
freezer and increase the consumption
of electricity.

Do not scrape ice and frost off as
this can cause damage and render
the freezer unusable.

The freezer should be defrosted from
time to time. It must be defrosted if a
layer of ice approx. 0.5 cm thick has
accumulated. It is best to defrost when
only very little food or no food at all is
left in the freezer.

Before defrosting

^ Switch on the Super freeze function

approx.1 day before defrosting to
ensure frozen food retains its cold
reserve for longer when taken out of
the freezer.

^ Remove the frozen food from the

freezer and place it in another freezer
or cool box, or wrap it in several
layers of newspaper or cloths and
store in a cool place until the freezer
is ready for use again.

^

Remove all the freezer drawers from
the freezer.

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, 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. Closing the door in this
instance will help retain the warmth and
speed up the defrosting process.

^ Use a sponge or towel to soak up the

defrosted water.

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.

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Do not use defrosting sprays or
de-icers, as they could contain
substances which may damage the
plastic parts and which may cause a
build-up of gases and pose a
danger to health.

After defrosting

Clean the appliance, and then dry it

^

thoroughly.

Close the appliance door, insert the

^

plug in the socket and switch the
appliance back on.

Switch on the Super freeze function

^

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

Once the temperature in the freezer

^

is sufficiently low, slide the glass cold
plates back into the freezer, then
replace the food in the freezer
drawers and put them back in the
freezer.

^ Switch off Super freeze by pressing

the Super freeze button when the
temperature in the freezer is a
constant -18 °C or colder.
The indicator light will go out.

Defrosting the appliance

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Cleaning and care

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

Make sure that water cannot get into
the temperature selector.

Never use steam-cleaning
apparatus to defrost or clean the
appliance. Steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.

The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information which is
required in the event of a service
call.

After cleaning, wipe the interior and

^

accessories with a damp cloth, and
dry with a soft cloth. Leave the door
open to air the appliance for a short
while.

Ventilation gaps

The ventilation gaps should be

^

cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up
of dust will increase the energy
consumption of the appliance.

Door seal

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

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

Before cleaning

^

Switch the appliance off, switch off at
the socket and remove the plug.

^

Take any frozen food out of the
appliance and store it in a cool place.

^

Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.

^

Defrost the freezer.

Cleaning the interior and
accessories

Use warm water with a little washing up
liquid. Wash all accessories and
drawers by hand only. Do not wash in a
dishwasher.

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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 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.

^

You can switch the Super freeze
function off once the temperature in
the freezer has reached a constant
temperature of at least -18°C.
The indicator light will then go out.

Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with
current local and national safety
regulations. Repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
Ensure that current is not supplied to
the appliance until after
maintenance or repair work has
been carried out.

What to do if...

Problem solving guide

. . . 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 temperature is too low.

Select a warmer temperature.

^

The Super freeze function is still

^

switched on. The Super freeze
function switches itself off
automatically after approx. 30 - 65
hours.

. . . the appliance does not get cool.

^ Check whether the appliance has

been switched on. The temperature
display must be lit up.

^ Check that the plug is correctly

inserted in the socket and switched
on.

^

Check that the fuse is not defective
and that the mains fuse has not
tripped. If it has, contact the Miele
Service Department.

. . . the compressor is switching in
too frequently and for too long.

^ Check whether the 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 closed
properly.

^

Check to see whether a thick layer of
ice has built up in the freezer. If it
has, then the freezer will need
defrosting.

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Problem solving guide

. . . the compressor runs
continuously.

To save energy, the compressor runs at
a lower speed, but for longer, when
less cooling is required.

. . . food has frozen together.

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

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

the freezer section.

^ Check whether the door closes

properly.

^ Defrost and then clean the freezer.

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

. . . the alarm sounds and the
temperature display flashes.

^

Has the appliance door been open
for longer than 60 seconds?

...abarislituporflashing in the
temperature display.

Check the temperature display about 6
hours after switching on the appliance.
Only temperatures within the range the
appliance can display will be shown. If
the temperature is not within this range,
a bar will be displayed instead.

. . . "F0" to "F9" show in the
temperature display.

There is a fault. Call the Service
Department.

..."nA" appears in the temperature
display.

The temperature has risen too high at
some point during the last couple of
days because of a power cut.

^ Press the alarm button whilst "nA"is

lit up in the display.

The temperature display will show the
warmest temperature recorded in the
appliance during the power cut.

If this is not the case, then the freezer
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.

^

the ventilation gaps are blocked.

^

there has been a lengthy interruption
to the power supply.

Once the problem has been resolved
the temperature display will light up
constantly and the alarm will stop.

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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 soon as possible. Defrosted food
may only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.

The warmest temperature will show in
the display for about 1 minute. The
actual current temperature in the
freezer section will then show in the
display again.

At the end of a power cut, the
appliance will start operating again at
the last temperature setting selected.

. . . the Super freeze indicator light
does not light up, even though the
appliance is working.

The indicator light is defective. Call the
Service Department.

. . . you cannot switch the appliance
off.

The safety lock has been activated.

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

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

Problem solving guide

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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 loose at the back of
the appliance: Remove the clips.

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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 contact details).

When contacting your Dealer or Miele,
please quote the model and serial
number of your appliance. This
information is given on the data plate
inside your appliance.

Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded for
training purposes.

Guarantee

For information on the appliance
guarantee specific to your country
please contact Miele. See back cover
for contact details.

After Sales / Guarantee

In the U.K. your appliance is
guaranteed for 2 years from the date of
delivery. However, you must activate
your cover by calling 08706 080028 or
registering online at www.miele.co.uk.

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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
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.

Please ensure that the connection data
quoted on the data plate match the
household mains supply.

Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible. For extra safety it is
advisable to install a suitable residual
current device (RCD).

Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).

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.

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This appliance must be built in,
otherwise it could tip up.

Location

The appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
The room temperature should not go
above or below the climate range for
which the appliance is designed.
The higher the ambient temperature of
the room, the more energy the
appliance requires to operate.
It should not be installed where it is
exposed to direct sunlight or directly
adjacent to a heat-producing appliance
such as an oven or a radiator.

Climate range

The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges (ambient
temperatures), and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range of
the appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.

Installation

Ventilation

Air at the back of the appliance gets
warm. The appliance housing unit must
be constructed to allow sufficient space
for ventilation.

A ventilation gap of at least 38 mm
depth must be allowed for behind the
appliance for air to circulate. The air
inlet to the appliance is via the plinth in
the housing unit.
The cross-section of the air inlet and
outlet must be at least 200 cm
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.

2

to

Climate range Ambient room

SN, N

ST

T

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.

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Installation

Before installation

Before installation remove the cover

^

strip, sealing strip and other
accessories from inside 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.

Stainless steel front

(depending on model)

The old door can be replaced by a
stainless steel front if required.

This is available from your dealer or the
Miele Spare Parts Department.

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Building-in dimensions

Niche height [mm]

A

F 9252 i 874 – 890

F 9552 i 1397 - 1413

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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.

The door opening angle is now limited
to 90°.

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.

a To reduce the opening angle:

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^

Turn the allen key clockwise.

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

b To open the door fully:

^

Turn the allen key anticlockwise.

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.

To change the door hinging you will
need the following tools:

a cross-slotted screwdriver,

–

a screwdriver,

–

a selection of Torx screwdrivers,

–

a spanner.

–

Appliance door

^ Open the appliance door.

Slide the door outwards and lift it off

^

e.

Unscrew the fixing screws d

^

completely, and loosely screw them
in at the top and bottom on the
opposite side of the appliance f.

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 covers a, b and c with a
screwdriver.

^

Loosen fixing screws d at the top
and the bottom slightly.

^

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

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

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Changing the door hinging

Unscrew ball joint b using a

^

spanner, and remove soft-close
mechanism c together with the ball
joint.

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

^

Stand the appliance door up, and
loosen the hinges at the front (the
hinges remain open).

^

Remove screws a, and use the
stoppers supplied c to plug the
empty holes.

Replace the hinges in their diagonally

^

opposite corners b.

Use a powered screwdriver to secure

^

the hinges; screws a are
self-tapping.

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.

^

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.

Do not close up the hinges. Danger
of inury.

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^ Push the appliance door onto the

pre-fitted screws, and then tighten
the screws.

^ Replace covers a, b and c.

Changing the door hinging

^

Replace the locking pins into the top
of the hinges to prevent the doors
opening too far.

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Building in the appliance

All fitting 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.

To install the appliance you will need
the following:

a cross-slotted screwdriver,

–

a selection of Torx screwdrivers,

–

a hexagon spanner.

–

Weight of the furniture door

Before fitting a furniture door, ensure
that the weight of the door does not
exceed the maximum permitted:

Building into a peninsular run

When built into a peninsular run, the
rear of the building-in niche must be
fitted with a kitchen furniture panel.

Aligning the housing unit

Appliance

F 9252 i 20

F 9552 i 20

Fitting a door which is heavier than
the maximum permitted could
damage the hinges.

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Maximum weight of
furniture door in kg

The housing unit must be carefully
aligned using a spirit level before
installing the appliance. The unit
corners must be at right angles, as
otherwise the furniture door will not
align correctly with the 4 corners of the
appliance.

Building in the appliance

Preparing the appliance

^ Slide cover strip a into the holder in

the middle of the appliance as
illustrated with the bumps facing
downwards. The bumps will fit into
the keyhole slots.

^ Position the mains electricity cable so

that the appliance can be connected
easily once installed.

^

Push the appliance two-thirds of the
way into its niche.
When doing this, make sure that the
mains cable does not get trapped.

^

With 16 mm thick furniture walls:

clip spacers b over the hinges.

Open the appliance door.

^

^ Using a screwdriver, remove cover

c from the top corner of the
appliance.

^

Fit cover d onto fixing bracket e.

^

Secure fixing bracket e to the top of
the appliance with screws f
(M5 x 15).

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Building in the appliance

^ Fit cover g onto fixing bracket h.
^ Secure fixing bracket h to the

bottom of the appliance with screws
i (M5 x 15).

^ Carefully remove the protective foil

from sealing strip j.

^ Apply the sealing strip to the side of

the appliance on which the door is
opened so that it is flush with the
front edge of the appliance.
Fit the sealing strip so that it meets
up with the lower edge of top cover
d and then cut the sealing strip
2-3mmabove bottom fixing bracket
h.

^

Push the appliance into the niche
until covers d and g touch the front
edge of the side walls of the housing
unit.

Building in the appliance

– With 16 mm thick walls:

The spacers should touch the front
edge at the top and bottom of the
side walls of the housing unit, detail
a.

–

With 19 mm thick walls:

The front edges of the top and
bottom hinges sit flush with the front
edge of the housing unit side walls,
detail b.

^

Make sure that the covers on the top
and bottom fixing brackets sit flush
with the front edges of the housing
unit side walls, detail d.

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This will create a gap all round of
42 mm to the front edges of the
housing unit side walls.

Building in the appliance

On furniture with door fittings (e.g.
stubs, seals etc) the dimension of

these must be taken into account when
making sure there is a gap all round of
42 mm.

Pull the appliance forwards by the

^

dimension of the door fitting to keep
the gap at 42 mm all round.

The hinges and the covers will now
protrude by the dimension of the door
fitting.

Tip: Removing the door fittings. This will
ensure that the door is flush with the
surrounding kitchen unit furniture doors.

If the all round gap of 42 mm is not
maintained between the appliance
casing and the front edge of the
housing unit side wall the door may
not shut properly.
This could lead to a build-up of ice
and condensation and also cause
operational faults.

^

Align the appliance height on both
sides by altering the adjustable feet
using the spanner supplied c.

Securing the appliance in the
niche

^ Press the appliance against the

housing unit wall on the hinge side.

^ To fix the appliance to the housing

unit at the top and bottom, screw the
long4x20mmchip board screws a
into the hinges at the top and bottom.

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Building in the appliance

^ Loosen screws b on the top and

bottom fixing brackets c.

Break off the protruding end of

^

bottom cover e. It is no longer
required.

Fit angled cover g onto bottom fixing

^

bracket c.

Close the appliance door.

^

Fitting a furniture door

^ Press fixing bracket c against the

side wall and tighten screws b.

^

Attach fixing bracket c to the
housing unit side wall with screws d.
Drill holes in the housing unit side
walls if necessary.

^

Break off the protruding end of top
cover e, turn the cover around and
fit it on top fixing bracket c.

^

Fit oblong cover f onto top fixing
bracket c.

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^

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

^

Push fitting aids b 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 c and take fixing bracket
d off together with the fitting aids.

Building in the appliance

^ Using a pencil, lightly mark a line

down the centre of the inside of the
furniture door.

^ Hang fixing bracket d with the fitting

aids onto the inside of the furniture
door. Align the fixing bracket
centrally.

^ Attach the fixing bracket securely

using at least 6 short chipboard
screws e (4 x 14 mm). (On cassette
doors only use 4 screws on the
edges).

^

Pull the fitting aids upwards to
remove them f.

^

Turn them around and fit them into
the middle slots on fixing bracket g
for safe keeping.

^ Hang the furniture door onto

adjusting bolts h.

^ Loosely attach nuts c on the

adjusting bolts.

^ Close the door and check the

distance between the door and
neighbouring furniture doors.

^ Align to match neigbouring doors if

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

^

Tighten nuts c.

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Building in the appliance

Securing the appliance door to the
furniture door:

^ Screw fixing bracket a into the

pre-drilled holes in the appliance
door using hexagonal screw b.
Make sure the two metal edges c
are aligned (Symbol II).

^ Drill fixing holes d in the furniture

door, and screw in4x14mmscrews
e.

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

–

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 doors, create a
gap of 2 mm between the furniture
doors and the front edge of the
niche.

^ Close the door and align it with

neighbouring furniture doors.

^ Whilst counterholding the adjusting

bolts i with a screwdriver, tighten
nuts h on the appliance door.

^ Cover strip j must be completely

hidden in the niche, and must not
protrude.

^

Tighten all screws again.

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^ Replace all the covers.

To make sure the appliance is
correctly fitted:

– The door must close properly.

– The door must not touch the furniture

carcase.

Building in the appliance

– The seal at the top edge of the

handle side must fit properly.

To double check place a torch in the
appliance and close the doors. Turn the
lights out in the room. If you can see
any light shining out from the sides
double check the installation.

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