Operating and installation instructions
Frost-free freezers
FN 4697 S
FN 4897 S
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these operating instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time.
G
M.-Nr. 06 413 700
Contents
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Optional accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Miele{home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Temperature display brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Temperature alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Door alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Switching on the alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Switching the alarm off early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Super freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Switching on Super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Switching off Super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Freezing and storing food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Maximum freezing capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Isolation plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
To take out the isolation plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Storing frozen food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Packing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Before placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Freezer calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Marker system for frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Contents
Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cool pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
E-cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Metal grille at the back of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Service Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Description of the appliance
a Safety lock indicator light
b On/Off button
c Temperature display
d Controls for setting the temperature
Left hand button: warmer
Right hand button: colder
e Super freeze button and indicator
light
f Alarm off button
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a Lighting
b Frost free system
c Freezer tray
d Freezer drawers with
freezer calendar
e Marker system for frozen food
Description of the appliance
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Description of the appliance
Optional accessory
Miele{home
The Miele|home system gives you the
ability to check information about your
appliance at any time.
For example, if a temperature alarm,
power cut or other fault message
occurs, this information will be relayed
directly to the Miele|home system.
You will need a Miele|home system
(e.g. the Miele|home InfoControl)
and your appliance must be fitted
with Communication module
(XKM 2000 KF).
Please refer to the leaflet supplied with
the Miele|home Communication
module for details on how to install it
and on how to sign it on to your
Miele|home system.
The Miele|home system is supplied
with its own operating instructions.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure that they
are recycled.
Disposal of your old appliance
Please ensure that 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
Technical safety
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, read the
operating instructions carefully
before installation and before using
for the first time. They contain
important notes on the installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance.
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and pass them on to
any future user.
Correct use
This appliance is intended for
domestic use only, to store deep
frozen food, freeze fresh food, and to
make ice.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage caused by
incorrect or improper use of 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.
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 installation 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.
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.
This appliance contains the coolant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas
The more coolant there is in an
appliance, the larger the room it
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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 the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
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 present and regularly
tested. 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.
Installation work, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by
suitably qualified and competent
persons in accordance with national
and local safety regulations.
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:
– it has been switched off at the socket
and the plug has been withdrawn.
– 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).
This equipment may only be used
in mobile installations such as
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk
assessment of the installation has been
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Use
Never handle frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands may freeze to
the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.
Do not take ice cubes out with your
bare hands and never place ice
cubes or ice lollies in your mouth
straight from the freezer.
The very low temperature of the frozen
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the
lips and tongue.
Do not allow children to play with
the appliance, for example to climb
inside the drawers or to swing on the
door.
Do not refreeze thawed or partially
thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used up as
quickly as possible, as food soon loses
it nutritional value and goes off.
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
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. To avoid the risk of food
poisoning, follow the instructions given
on the food manufacturer's packaging
on the storage conditions required, as
well as the "use by" date.
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. This could result in
injury or damage.
Do not use sharp edged objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice
trays. They will damage the
evaporator, causing irreversible
damage to the appliance.
Do not use any oils or grease on
the door seals, as these will cause
the seals to deteriorate and become
porous with time.
Do not block the ventilation gaps in
the appliance as this would impair
the efficiency of the appliance, increase
the electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.
Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray
cans). Thermostats switching on may
produce sparks which could present a
fire hazard. Flammable compounds
could explode.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges
(ambient temperatures), and should not
be used outside this range. The climate
range for your appliance is stated on
the data plate inside the appliance.
Installing it in a room with too low an
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,
will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the required temperature.
Never place electric heaters or
candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or
de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts or which could cause a
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
Never use a steam-cleaning
appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Pressurised steam could
reach the electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old
appliance, first make the door latch
or lock unusable. This way you will
prevent children from accidentally
locking themselves in and endangering
their lives.
Disconnect it from the mains. Cut
off the cable and render any plug
unusable.
Be careful not to damage any part
of the pipework whilst awaiting
disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator.
– bending any pipework.
– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
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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).
Where the ambient room
temperature is ideal at 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 organised
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation of
Place frozen food in the refrigerator
to defrost.
Do not over-fill the sections to allow
air to circulate.
layer of ice one centimetre 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 the 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.
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.
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
^
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 ½ and 1 hour after
transporting it to its final location
before connecting it to the mains.
Switching on
^ Press the On/Off button.
The temperature display will light up
and the appliance starts cooling.
Allow the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it. This will
ensure that the temperature is
sufficiently low.
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.
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 pressed in for approx.
5 seconds.
The Super freeze indicator light flashes
and a
; flashes in the temperature
display.
^ Press the Super freeze button again.
; lights up in the temperature display.
^
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.
^
Press the Super freeze button to save
the setting.
The safety lock indicator light
light up when the safety lock has been
activated.
^
Press the On/Off button to come out
of the setting mode.
The electronics will then switch over to
normal operation after a couple of
minutes.
; 0
X will
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Switching on and off
Switching off for longer
periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday,
switch the appliance off,
^
switch off at the wall socket and
^
withdraw the plug,
clean the appliance out and
^
leave the door ajar to air the
^
appliance.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the door is left shut
there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
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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
colder than -18 °C is required. At this
temperature the growth of
micro-organisms is generally halted. As
soon as the temperature rises above
-10 °C, the micro-organisms become
active in the food again so that it cannot
be kept as long. For this reason,
partially defrosted or defrosted food
must not be re-frozen. Food may be
re-frozen once it has been cooked, as
the high temperatures achieved when
cooking destroy most micro-organisms.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
–
the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
–
if too much food is stored in it at
once,
–
the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
Temperature selection
Use the two buttons underneath the
temperature display to set the
temperature for the freezer.
Press the
left button: to raise the temperature
right button: to reduce the temperature
The temperature being set will flash in
the display.
After setting the temperature you can
see the following information in the
display by pressing the buttons:
– 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 is
automatically shown.
–
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 show the accurate
temperature of the appliance. 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.
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
–
a different temperature is being set,
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,
when fresh food is being frozen.
–
However, if the temperature in the
freezer 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 for
approx. 1 minute.
You can adjust the level of brightness:
^
Press and hold the Super freeze
button pressed in for approx.
5 seconds.
The Super freeze indicator light flashes
and a
; flashes in the temperature
display.
–
the temperature in the appliance has
risen by several degrees, indicating
that the appliance is warming up too
much.
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Press one of the temperature selector
^
buttons repeatedly until an
in the display.
Press the Super freeze button again.
^
^ appears
^ lights up in the temperature display.
You can now adjust the level of
^
brightness by pressing the
temperature selector buttons. You
can choose from settings 1 to 5:
1: lowest setting,
5: brightest setting.
Press the Super freeze button to save
^
the setting.
^ Press the On/Off button to come out
of the setting mode.
The electronics will then switch over to
normal operation after a couple of
minutes.
The correct temperature
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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.
Temperature alarm
An alarm will sound and the
temperature display will flash if the
temperature in the freezer gets 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
temperature display 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.
Door alarm
If the door has been left open for more
than approx. 60 seconds the alarm will
sound.
Switching on 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 turn the alarm off
before this if you wish.
^ Press the alarm off button.
The alarm will stop. The temperature
display will continue to flash until the
set temperature has been reached.
The display then stops flashing and
lights up constantly. The alarm
system is now ready should it be
needed again.
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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.
Super freeze
Switch the Super freeze function on
before putting fresh food into the
freezer.
Switching on Super freeze
When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, the Super freeze function
should be switched on 6 hours
beforehand. When freezing the
maximum load of food the Super
freeze function should be switched on
24 hours beforehand.
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.
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.
Exceptions:
–
when putting in frozen food.
–
when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food
daily.
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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”.
Isolation plate
(depending on model, available as an
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 food in the top 2 freezer
drawers. Leave the other drawers
empty.
^
Take out the third drawer down and
push the isolation plate in under the
second drawer.
This "isolates" the drawers below.
Freezing and storing food
Storing frozen food
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer, check
that the packaging is not damaged,
–
the use by date,
–
the temperature at which the frozen
–
food is being stored in the shop. The
length of time it can be kept is
reduced if it has been stored at a
temperature warmer than -18 °C.
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, 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 cold water to cool
quickly. Drain and pack ready for
freezing.
–
Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat, and can be stored for
considerably longer.
–
To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or
rolled meat from freezing together in
solid blocks when packed, separate
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.
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Freezing and storing food
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.
Packing
^ Freeze food in portions.
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.
Make a note of the contents and the
^
date of freezing on the packaging.
Before placing food in the freezer
When freezing more than 2 kg of
^
fresh food, switch on the Super
freeze function for some time before
placing the food in the freezer (see
"Super freeze").
Placing food in the freezer
Food to be frozen can be placed
anywhere in the freezer. Large
quantities can be placed directly on to
the evaporator plates to freeze the food
quickly. To do this first take out one or
several freezer drawers.
Each drawer and evaporator plate
can be loaded with a maximum of
25 kg.
If you remove a freezer drawer make
sure that you do not block the
ventilation slits in the back wall of
the appliance. They are important
for trouble-free operation of the
appliance.
^
Place the food flat in the bottom of
the drawers or on the evaporator
plates so that it freezes through to the
core as quickly as possible.
^
Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
Freezer bags may also be sealed
using home heat sealing kits.
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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.
When freezing large items, e.g. a
turkey or large joint of meat, the shelf
between the 3rd and 4th drawers can
be removed:
Remove the third drawer from the
^
top.
^ Press down on the hook a
underneath the rear of the evaporator
plate and pull the plate forwards and
out b.
To put the evaporator plate back in,
push it back into place making sure it
audibly clicks into position.
Freezer calendar
The freezer calendar on the freezer
drawer gives the length of time which
various foods can be stored for
effectively.
Freezing and storing food
Marker system for frozen food
Markers serve as a reminder of how
long food has been stored.
Each freezer drawer has two slide
markers with dials. The months are
represented on the dials as 1 – 12.
^ 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
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 a refrigerator,
Where the storage time given on the
packaging differs, follow the advice on
the packaging.
–
in a steam oven.
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Freezing and storing food
Poultry It is particularly important to
observe food hygiene rules when
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away and
wash the container it was in, the sink
and your hands. Danger of salmonella
poisoning!
Fruit should be defrosted at room
temperature in its packing, or in a
covered bowl.
Most vegetables can be cooked while
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling
water or hot fat. The cooking time is
slightly less than that of fresh
vegetables.
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.
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.
Freezer tray
(depending on model)
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.
Ice cubes
^
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.
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^
Space the food out loosely 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, place the cool
pack directly on top of the frozen food
in the upper drawer so that the food will
be kept cold for as long as possible.
When placing fresh food in the freezer,
use the cool pack to separate the fresh
food from the food which is already
frozen so that the frozen food does not
begin to thaw.
The cool pack can also be used in a
cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for
a short period of time.
Freezing and storing food
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Defrosting
This freezer is equipped with a Frost
free 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 automatic defrosting system
enables the freezer to remain
permanently ice-free, however, the food
stored in the freezer will not defrost.
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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,
which is suitable for cleaning surfaces
such as stainless steel, glass, plastic
and chrome without the use of
chemicals.
Make sure that water cannot get into
the electronic unit or into the
ventilation gaps.
Do not use steam cleaning
apparatus to 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, switch off at
the wall socket and remove the plug.
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a suitable cool place
(e.g. cool-box or another freezer).
Remove all the freezer drawers from
the appliance.
Cleaning the outer casing, the
interior and accessories
Use warm water with a little washing up
liquid. Wash all accessories by hand
only. Do not wash in a dishwasher.
^
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.
Door handle
Aluminium is affected by the way that
light falls on it, by the surrounding
environment and by the angle you
observe it from.
The aluminium coloured handle may
suffer discolouration or damage if
soiling is left on it for too long.
Remove any soiling straight away.
Warning: The handle is susceptible to
scratches and abrasion.
In addition to the cleaning agents
mentioned previously, you should also
avoid
–
stainless steel cleaners,
–
cleaning agents containing
descaling agents,
–
cleaning agents containing chloride,
–
abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream
cleaners.
–
abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers
or sponges which have been
previously used with abrasive
cleaning agents.
–
diswasher detergent.
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Cleaning and care
Ventilation gaps
The ventilation gaps should be
^
cleaned regularly 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 seal should be cleaned
regularly with clean water and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
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.
After cleaning
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 freezer can cool down
quickly.
The 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 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.
When cleaning the grille, make sure
that the pipework and other
components do not get broken or
damaged in any way.
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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 Service
Department.
Problem solving guide
. . . 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 - 60
hours. The indicator light is still on.
. . . the appliance is switching in too
frequently and for too long.
Check whether the ventilation gaps
^
have been covered over or become
too dusty.
What to do if . . .
. . . 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
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.
^ Check whether, the metal grille (heat
exchanger) at the back of the
appliance has 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.
. . . food has frozen together.
-
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it
apart carefully.
. . . the alarm sounds and the
temperature display flashes.
^
Has the appliance door been open
for longer than 60 seconds?
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.
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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 temperature display will light up
constantly and the alarm will stop.
. . . a bar is lit up or flashing in the
temperature display.
Check the temperature display about 6
hours after switching on the appliance.
The display will not show a temperature
until the temperature in the appliance
has reached a certain level.
. . . the following messages show in
the temperature display "F1" to "F5".
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 "
lit up in the display.
The temperature display will show the
warmest temperature recorded in the
appliance during the power cut.
nA
" is
The warmest temperature will show in
the display for about 1 minute. The
actual current temperature in the
freezer will then show in the display
again.
. . . the Super freeze indicator light
does not light up although 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.
. . . the interior light is not working.
^ Was the door left open for too long?
The lighting switches itself off
automatically after approx. 15
minutes.
If this is not the case, then the lamp is
defective:
^
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable.
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.
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^
Unscrew the lamp and replace it with
a new one.
Lamp specification:
220 - 240 V, max. 25 W, E 14 fitting.
Screw the new lamp into the
^
connection.
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 address).
When contacting your Dealer or the
Service Department, please quote the
model and serial number of your
appliance. This information is given on
the data plate.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded to
improve our service.
Service Department
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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 accordance with local and
national safety regulations.
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 voltage and connected load are
given on the data plate. Please ensure
that these match the household mains
supply. The fuse rating is quoted on the
plug.
Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible. For extra safety it is
advisable to install a residual current
device (RCD) with a trip current of 30
mA (in accordance with DIN VDE 0664,
VDE 0100, Section 739).
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).
Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)
The fuse cover must be re-fitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
is lost, the plug must not be used until a
suitable replacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is
embossed in words in the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of the
plug fitted).
Replacement fuses should be ASTA
approved to BS 1362 and have the
correct rating. Replacement fuses and
fuse covers may be purchased from
your local electrical supplier.
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
The appliance must not be connected
to an inverter and must not be used
with a plug adapter as these can cause
damage to the appliance's electronic
unit.
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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
Installation
Ventilation
Air at the back 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.
This 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
this appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Climate range Ambient room
SN
N
ST
T
SN-ST
SN-T
temperature
+10 °C to +32 °C
+16 °C to +32 °C
+18 °C to +38 °C
+18 °C to +43 °C
+10 °C to +38 °C
+10 °C to +43 °C
Installation
Remove any cable clips from the
^
back of the appliance.
Check that all parts at the back of the
^
appliance are unhindered. Remove
any hindrance.
^ Carefully push the appliance into
position. The appliance can be
placed directly against a wall.
Aligning the appliance
^
To align the appliance adjust the feet
using the spanner supplied.
The appliance will function perfectly
down to an ambient temperature of
+5 °C.
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Changing the door hinging
The appliance is supplied right-hand
hinged. If left-hand door hinging is
required, follow the instructions below.
Removing the door handle:
First the side section of the handle must
be removed:
^ Pull door handle a towards you. Side
section b slides back, creating a
gap d between side section b and
mounting plate c.
^
Place a suitable object (e.g. a spoon
handle) in gap d, and slowly lever
the handle towards the door.
Be careful not to let the "spoon
handle" slip, causing damage to the
appliance.
Remove the cover caps from the
^
opposite side, and fit them into the
empty holes.
Changing over the door:
Open the appliance door.
^
^ Use a screwdriver to lever plinth a
out, then pull it forwards and out.
^
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.
The side section b can now be
removed.
^
Pull side section b out of the guides
on the mounting plate.
^
Loosen the 4 screws (Torx 15) in the
mounting plate, and remove the
handle.
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^ Open the door, tilt it downwards and
take it off. Take care not to lose
washer a.
^ Using a screwdriver remove covers
b.
^ Unscrew upper hinge pin c using
the spanner supplied, and refit on the
opposite side.
^
Put covers b back on again from
behind and then push them firmly
into place from the front.
^
Remove spacer d with a screwdriver
and refit it on the opposite side.
^
Remove plug e from the door
bearing bush in the door and refit on
the opposite side.
^
Hang the door in hinge pin c
(remember to use washer a), then
close the door.
Changing the door hinging
In the following illustration the door
is not shown in the closed position to
make it easier to see what happens
next.
^ Turn door support b around, pull
hinge pin a out, and refit on the
opposite side.
^
Fit both parts into hinge plate f. To
do this push hinge pin a through
hinge plate f into door support b.
Swing the door support in, push
upwards and re-assemble with screw
c.
^
Align the door with the appliance
housing using the long slot in hinge
plate f. Then tighten screw c.
^
Refit plinth fascia d, pushing it firmly
into position.
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Changing the door hinging
With the door open, position cover e
^
in the front of the plinth fascia, and
push it firmly into position.
Refitting the handle:
Loosely screw the handle to the
^
opposite side of the door.
The mounting plate must fit snugly to
the door housing. If it doesn't:
^ Tighten the two screws a with the
allen key provided as far as they will
go.
^
Tighten screws b.
^
Slide the side section of the handle
into the guides on the mounting plate
until it clicks into place.
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