Miele K1801VI User Manual

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Operating and installation instructions Freezer
To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 09 760 580en - AU, IN, NZ
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Description of the appliance.........................................5
Caring for the environment..........................................7
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8
How to save energy ...............................................17
Switching on and off ..............................................19
Switching on .....................................................19
Operation ........................................................19
Switching off .....................................................20
Further settings ...................................................20
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................22
The correct temperature ...........................................23
...inthefreezer ..................................................23
Setting the temperature in the freezer ..................................23
Temperature range ................................................24
Temperature (Fahrenheit/Celsius) .....................................24
Temperature display ...............................................25
Alarms..........................................................26
SuperFreeze .....................................................28
Arranging the interior fittings .......................................29
Moving the shelves ................................................29
Top shelf ........................................................29
Moving the door baskets ............................................29
Freezer baskets ...................................................29
Freezing and storing food..........................................31
Freezing fresh food ................................................31
Storing frozen food ................................................31
Home freezing ....................................................32
Defrosting .......................................................33
Cooling drinks ....................................................34
Making ice cubes .................................................35
Automatic defrost ................................................37
Cleaning and care ................................................38
Before cleaning ...................................................38
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................38
Ice cube container.................................................39
Ventilation gaps ...................................................40
Door seals .......................................................40
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Problem solving guide ............................................41
Water filter ......................................................47
Reminder to change the water filter....................................47
To change the water filter ...........................................48
To confirm the water filter has been changed ............................49
Using an external water filter .........................................49
Noises ..........................................................50
After Sales / Warranty .............................................51
Warranty ......................................................51
Information for test institutes .......................................52
Mains water connection ...........................................53
Notes on connecting to the mains water supply ..........................53
Preparing for plumbing the appliance into the mains water supply ...........54
Fitting the stainless steel hose to the appliance ..........................56
Electrical connection..............................................57
Installation advice ................................................58
Location .........................................................58
Climate range ....................................................58
Floor ............................................................60
Door hinging .....................................................60
Adjoining furniture/units .............................................60
Ventilation .......................................................60
Side-by-side installation.............................................60
Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 115°) ........................62
Building-in dimensions ............................................63
Installation ......................................................65
Tools and accessories required ......................................65
Weight of the furniture door front ......................................66
Building into a peninsular run ........................................66
Building-in at the end of a run of units..................................66
Aligning the housing unit ............................................67
Checking the building-in niche .......................................67
Before installation .................................................67
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Preparing the niche ................................................68
Assembly parts .................................................68
Anti-tipping mechanism ..........................................69
An alternative anti-tipping mechanism ...............................70
Placing the appliance in the niche ....................................71
Aligning the appliance..............................................72
Securing the appliance in the niche ...................................73
Preparing the furniture fronts .........................................75
Securing and aligning the furniture door ................................77
Securing the covers................................................78
Fitting the plinth facing .............................................79
Fitting the air separator .............................................80
Contact details ..................................................83
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Description of the appliance
a Access sensor
b Sensor for selecting the temperature
in the freezer (X for colder; Y for warmer)
c On/Off sensor for theSuperFreeze
function
d On/Off sensor for the ice cube maker
e Sensor for switching off the
temperature or door alarm (only visible when the temperature or door alarm is sounding)
f Reminder to change the water filter
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Description of the appliance
a Door basket
b Adjustable shelf
c Ice cube maker
d Ice cube container
e Control panel
f Rocker switch for switching the
whole appliance on and off
g Freezer baskets
h Water filter
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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 they are offered for recycling.
Disposing 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 it with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.
The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. 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
This appliance conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time.
They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
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Danger of injury! This appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the door is open. Keep the appliance door shut until the appliance has been built in and secured in its housing in accordance with these operating and installation instructions.
Correct application
This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar
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environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or bed & breakfasts. This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use.
This appliance is intended to store deep frozen food, freeze fresh
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food, and to make ice. Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance is not suitable for storing and refrigerating
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medications, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or similar substances or products. Incorrect use of the appliance may result in damage to or spoiling of the food or drinks being stored. Furthermore, the appliance must not be operated in areas where explosions may occur. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
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children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.
Safety with children
Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
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Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has
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been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely, recognising the dangers of misuse.
Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under
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the supervision of an adult.
Children should be supervised when they are near the appliance.
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This appliance is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury, do not allow children to play with it or to use the controls. They will not understand the potential dangers posed by it. They should be supervised whenever you are working in the kitchen.
The door hinges can cause injury. Keep children well away at all
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times.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Please bear in mind that by removing the dividing panel in the
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large freezer basket, children may be tempted to climb inside. THIS COULD PUT THEIR LIVES IN DANGER.
Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves
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in packing material or pull it over their heads with the risk of suffocation. Keep children away from any packing material.
Technical safety
The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. This appliance
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complies with all current local and national safety requirements.
This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural
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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, and 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 refrigerant can damage the eyes. In the event of any damage:
avoid any flames or anything which creates a spark,
switch off at the mains and unplug the appliance,
ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and
call Miele.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it
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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 amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.
Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the connection
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data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and rated load) matches the mains electricity 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
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when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system. 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.
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of room space is required. The
If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a
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Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
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multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
If moisture gets into electrical components, it could cause a short
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circuit. Therefore, do not operate this appliance in areas which are exposed to moisture.
This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
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installations (e.g. on a ship).
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Warning and Safety instructions
A damaged appliance is dangerous. Check it for any visible
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damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged appliance.
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has
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been fully installed.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
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must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
the mains fuse has been disconnected, or
the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
applicable), or
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket, or it is switched off at the isolator.
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
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dangerous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician.
The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
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not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele
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spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty
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connection to the mains water supply.
Connection to the mains water supply and any repairs to the ice
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cube maker must only be carried out by a Miele approved technician.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The ice cube maker is not suitable for connection to a hot water
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supply.
Connect the appliance to a potable water supply only.
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Before making plumbing connections, ensure the appliance is
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disconnected from the mains electricity supply.
Never tamper with the movable components on the ice cube
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maker or the element on the ice cube maker. Danger of injury!
Correct use
The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range
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(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.
To ensure proper air flow in and out of the appliance, the air vents
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must not be covered or blocked in any way. It would also increase the energy consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil, make sure that it
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does not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks.
Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
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containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Flammable gas mixtures can be ignited by electrical components. Danger of fire and explosion!
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice
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cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and explosion!
Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or
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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
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not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, causing injury and damage.
Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with
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wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal. Danger of frost burn!
Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place
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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. Danger of injury!
Do not refreeze thawed or partially thawed food. Defrosted food
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should be used up as quickly as possible, as food soon loses its nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
Food stored for too long may present a risk of food poisoning.
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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 the food manufacturer's packaging regarding storage conditions and "use by" dates.
To avoid the risk of any potential illness, do not deactivate the
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reminder to change the water filter.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or
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accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.
Cleaning and care
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal, as these will
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cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time.
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
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Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Do not use sharp edged objects to
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– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods and remove ice trays.
They will damage the evaporators, causing irreversible damage to the appliance.
Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to
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defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain
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substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door lock
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unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.
Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting
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disposal, e.g. by
puncturing the refrigerant channels in the condenser,
bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.
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How to save energy
Installation/Mainte­nance
Temperature settings
Normal energy consumption
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed,
Protected from direct sunlight.
Not situated near a heat source (radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx. 20°C.
Where the cross-section of the air inlet and outlet is not covered and kept free of dust.
Freezer section -18 °C With a low temperature
Increased energy consumption
unventilated room.
In direct sunlight.
Situated near a heat source (radiator, oven).
Where there is a high room temperature.
Where the air inlets and outlets are covered or dusty.
setting: The lower the temperature in the appliance, the higher the energy consumption.
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How to save energy
Normal energy consumption
Use Do not change the
arrangement of the drawers and shelves as when delivered.
Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible.
Store food in an organised way.
Take a cooler bag when shopping and load food in the appliance as quickly as possible on your return home.
When food is taken out of the refrigerator, be sure to put it back before it becomes warm.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance.
Increased energy consumption
Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness. The appliance will try to cool down and the running time of the compressor will increase.
Warm food and food brought in from room temperature add heat to the appliance. The appliance will try to cool down and the running time of the compressor will increase.
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Store food covered or packaged.
Place frozen food in the refrigerator to defrost.
Do not overfill the appliance to allow air to circulate.
The evaporation or condensation of liquids will cause a loss of coldness in the refrigerator.
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Before using for the first time
Clean the inside of the appliance and
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the accessories with lukewarm water and a little washing-up liquid, and then dry with a soft cloth.
Important: To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance, and especially if it has been transported horizontally, let it stand for 8 hours after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains.
Switching on and off
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. Do not place food in the freezer section until the temperature is at least -18° C.
Please note: switching off with the rocker switch does not disconnect the appliance from the mains.
Switching on
^ Open the appliance door.
^ Press the rocker switch.
This switch is located on the right-hand side underneath the control panel.
The appliance will start to cool, and the interior lighting will come on when the door is opened.
The access sensor in the control panel will also light up.
Operation
A light touch of the finger on the sensors is all that is required to operate this appliance.
Please note:
–Aselectable sensor is always
highlighted in white.
–Aselected sensor is always
highlighted in yellow.
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Touch the access sensor so that it is highlighted in yellow.
Other sensors that are available for selection will appear in the right-hand side of the control panel.
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Switching on and off
You can now
adjust the temperature,
select the SuperFreeze function or
switch on the ice cube maker.
Please refer to the relevant section for more information.
To leave settings mode,
touch the access sensor so that it is
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highlighted in white.
Your last selected settings will now be saved to memory.
If you do not touch the access sensor, the electronics for accessing the settings will switch off after a period.
Switching off
Further settings
Further settings can be selected in the settings mode.
In settings mode you can select certain appliance functions via the control panel and adjust the settings. The settings for the different functions are described in more detail in the relevant section of these instructions.
Overview of functions that can be selected in the settings mode:
Function Symbol
displayed
To enter or leave settings mode
To select the temperature unit (see "The correct temperature")
No function selected ;
;
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Press the rocker switch.
The cooling system and the lighting are now switched off.
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To switch the sensor tone on/off (see "Switching on and off")
No function selected ^
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Switching on and off
To switch the sensor tone on/off
The tone which sounds each time a sensor is touched can be deactivated.
Touch the access sensor so that it is
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highlighted in yellow.
Take note of the position of the X
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sensor (but do not touch it!).
Touch the access sensor until it is
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highlighted in white and all of the other sensors are no longer lit up.
^ Place your finger in the position of the
X sensor, and leave it there.
^ At the same time, briefly touch the
access sensor (without letting go of the X sensor).
^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for
another 4 seconds until c and the Y sensor also appear in the display.
By touching the X sensor, you can
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now select whether the sensor tone is to be switched on or off:
= 0: Sensor tone switched off = 1: Sensor tone switched on = –: Return to menu
After selecting a new setting, touch
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the access sensor to confirm your choice.
Touch the X sensor repeatedly until ;
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appears in the display.
^ Touch the access sensor.
You have now left settings mode.
The door alarm is automatically disabled when the appliance is in settings mode. As soon as the door is closed, the door alarm is activated again.
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Now touch the X sensor repeatedly until b appears in the display.
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Touch the access sensor again.
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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,
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switch off at the wall and withdraw
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the plug from the socket, or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw-out fuse in countries where this is applicable,
turn off the tap to the water supply (a
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few hours before you switch off the appliance),
^ empty the ice cube container,
^ clean the appliance out,
^ replace the water filter 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 doors are 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.
The temperature in the appliance will rise:
the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
– the more food that is stored in it,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
– 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.
Setting the temperature in the freezer
Touch the access sensor so that it is
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highlighted in yellow.
The temperature inside the appliance
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can be selected by touching the arrow sensors on either side of the temperature display.
By touching the
X sensor: the temperature will get
colder
Y sensor: the temperature will get
warmer.
The temperature range being set will flash in the display as you do this.
...inthefreezer
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.
Touching the sensor once: adjusts the temperature shown in 1 °C steps.
Keeping your finger on the sensor: changes the temperature continuously.
If the highest or lowest temperature that it is possible to set is reached, the X or Y sensor will disappear from the display.
The temperature display on the control panel always shows the selected temperature.
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The correct temperature
When 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,
as it will take this long for the appliance to reach the temperature. 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:
In the freezer from -14 °C to -24 °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 (Fahrenheit/Celsius)
The temperature can be displayed in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit.
Touch the access sensor so that it is
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highlighted in yellow.
Take note of the position of the X
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sensor (but do not touch it!).
Touch the access sensor until it is
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highlighted in white and all of the other sensors are no longer lit up.
^ Place your finger in the position of the
X sensor, and leave it there.
^ At the same time, briefly touch the
access sensor (without moving your finger from the X sensor).
^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for
another 4 seconds until c and the Y sensor also appear in the display.
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Now touch the X sensor repeatedly until appears in the display.
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Touch the access sensor again.
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The correct temperature
By touching the X sensor, you can
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now set the temperature to be displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
†0: Temperature in Fahrenheit †1: Temperature in Celsius–: Return to menu
After selecting a new setting, touch
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the access sensor to confirm your choice.
Now touch the X sensor repeatedly
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until c appears in the display.
^ Touch the access sensor again.
You have now left settings mode.
The door alarm is automatically disabled when the appliance is in settings mode. As soon as the door is closed, the door alarm is activated again.
Temperature display
The temperature display on the control panel always shows the selected temperature.
The temperature displays flash if
a different temperature is being set,
the temperature in the appliance has
risen by several degrees, indicating that the appliance is warming up too much.
This loss of coldness is no cause for concern in the following circumstances:
– when the door has been left open for
a while, e.g. for removing or storing a large amount of food,
– 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, check that the food is safe to use and if it is, then use it as soon as possible.
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Alarms
Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the appliance cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid energy being wasted if the door is left open.
Activating the alarm system
The alarm system is always active. It does not have to be switched on manually.
Temperature alarm
If the temperature in the appliance gets too warm, the alarm sensor will flash in the control panel.
An audible alarm will also sound.
The temperature display will show the highest temperature that was reached during the time the temperature in the freezer rose.
The alarm will sound and the relevant symbol will flash, for example:
Switching the temperature alarm off early
If the noise disturbs you, you can switch the alarm off early if you wish.
Touch the "Alarm off" sensor.
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The alarm will stop. The "Alarm off" sensor will continue to be lit up until the temperature has dropped down to the correct level again.
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, check that the food is safe to use and if it is, then use it as soon as possible.
if the freezer door has been left open for a while, e.g. in order to load, rearrange or take food out.
when freezing large amounts of food at once.
in the event of a power cut.
The alarm will stop and the "Alarm off" sensor in the display will go out again as soon as the temperature has dropped down to the correct level again.
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Door alarm
The alarm will sound if the door is left open for more than 5 minutes. The "Alarm off" sensor will also light up.
The alarm will stop and the "Alarm off" sensor in the display will go out as soon as the door has been shut.
Switching the door alarm off early
If the noise disturbs you, you can switch the alarm off early if you wish.
^ Touch the "Alarm off" sensor.
The "Alarm off" sensor in the display will go out and the alarm will stop.
Alarms
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SuperFreeze
SuperFreeze
Switch the SuperFreeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer.
This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours and appearance.
Exceptions:
When placing food in the freezer that
is already frozen.
When freezing less than 2 kg of fresh
food in any one day.
Switching on SuperFreeze
When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer, the SuperFreeze function should be switched on 4-6 hours
beforehand. When freezing the maximum load of food, the
SuperFreeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand.
Switching off SuperFreeze
Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer, the SuperFreeze function will switch off automatically after approx. 52 hours. The sensor is highlighted in white and the appliance continues running at normal power.
To save energy, the SuperFreeze function can be switched off once the temperature in the freezer is low enough.
^ Touch the On/Off sensor for the
SuperFreeze function so that it is highlighted in white.
The original temperature will now appear in the temperature display.
The appliance will continue to operate at normal power.
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Touch the On/Off sensor for the SuperFreeze function so that it is highlighted in yellow.
The appliance will now operate at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer, and the newly set temperature of -30 °C will appear in the temperature display.
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Arranging the interior fittings
Moving the shelves
The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food.
Hold the shelf on both sides and
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raise it slightly so that it can be lifted over the catches at the back.
Pull the shelf forwards.
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Place the shelf at the required level,
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ensuring that it has engaged in the catches at the back.
Make sure that the shelf is on
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straight.
Top shelf
^ Lift the shelf up and out.
^ When replacing the shelf, make sure
that the lugs on the corners at the back are correctly engaged.
Moving the door baskets
^ Hold the door basket by its frame
with both hands, raise it a little and then tip it forwards slightly.
To remove the door basket completely,
Slide it up the side runners to the
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very top, then lift it out.
To replace the door basket,
Engage it in the runners at the top,
^
and lower it to the position required.
Freezer baskets
The freezer baskets can also be removed for cleaning.
Pull the freezer basket out as far as it
^
will go.
To prevent children from hurting themselves, there is a pin on the door opening side which needs to be turned to a horizontal position in order to remove the basket.
^ Use a screwdriver or similar to turn
the pin so that the slot in the head is horizontal a.
^ Raise the snap fittings on both sides
b and lift the basket out.
^
Slide the basket in this angled position up or down in the side runners as required, and then lower it into its new position.
^
Make sure that the basket sits straight.
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Arranging the interior fittings
The dividing panels can also be removed for cleaning.
The dividing panel is held in place by fittings in the freezer basket. To loosen the fittings,
^ Use a screwdriver or similar to turn
the slots in the pegs to a horizontal position a.
^ Remove the pegs from the fittings b.
^ Pull the dividing panel upwards to
remove it.
To replace the dividing panel
Place the fittings in an upright
^
position, and locate the dividing panel in the fittings so that you hear it click into place.
^ Replace the pegs in the fittings, and
use a screwdriver or similar to turn the slots in the pegs into a vertical position.
To replace the freezer basket
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^ Pull the telescopic rails out as far as
they will go.
^
Place the freezer basket on the rails so that it engages at the back and front.
^
Turn the slot on the (child safety) pin to its vertical position.
^
Push the freezer basket back in.
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Freezing and storing food
Freezing fresh food
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible. This way the nutritional value of the food, its vitamin content, appearance and taste are not impaired.
Food which takes a long time to freeze will lose more water from its cells, which then shrink. During the defrosting process, only some of this water is reabsorbed by the cells; the rest collects around the food.
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have less time to lose moisture, so they shrink less. As there is not so much moisture loss, it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process, and very little water collects around the defrosted food.
Storing frozen food
When buying frozen food to store in your freezer, check
that the packaging is not damaged,
the use-by date,
the temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored in the shop. The length of time it can be kept is reduced if it has been stored at a temperature warmer than -18 °C.
Buy frozen food once you have
^
finished the rest of your shopping, and wrap it in newspaper or use a cool bag or cool box to transport it.
^ Store it in the freezer as soon as
possible.
Never re-freeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
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Freezing and storing food
Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in good condition.
Hints on home freezing
The following types of food are
suitable for freezing: Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy products, pastry, leftovers, egg yolks, egg whites and a range of pre-cooked meals.
The following types of food are not
suitable for freezing: Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their shells, onions, whole raw apples and pears.
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,
vegetables should be blanched after they have been trimmed and washed. To blanch: bring a large saucepan of water to the boil, immerse the vegetables in the fast boiling water for 2-3 minutes, depending on variety. Remove, and plunge into ice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain and pack ready for freezing.
Lean meat freezes better than fatty meat, and can be stored for considerably longer.
To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed, separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film.
lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen.
Do not place hot food or drinks in the
freezer. This causes already frozen food to thaw, and increases the energy consumption considerably. Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the freezer.
Packing
Freeze food in portions.
^
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.
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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 "SuperFreeze"). This also helps to prevent food that is already in the freezer from starting to defrost.
Placing food in the freezer
Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer.
Please follow the guidelines in the table below regarding recommended weights for the baskets:
Upper basket
F 1811 Vi 33 kg 33 kg
F 1911 Vi 43 kg 43 kg
^
Place the food flat in the bottom of the basket 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.
-
Lower basket
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 the 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.
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.
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
Cooling drinks
If bottles are placed in the freezer for rapid cooling, make sure they are not left in for more than one hour, as they could burst.
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Making ice cubes
For the automatic ice cube maker to operate, it needs to be plumbed in (see "Mains water connection").
Switching on the ice cube maker
Make sure that the ice cube
^
container is correctly located underneath the ice cube maker.
The container must be completely shut for ice cubes to be produced.
^ Touch the On/Off sensor for the ice
cube maker so that it is highlighted in yellow.
Once the freezer has cooled down to its set temperature, the ice cube maker will fill with water.
Do not place bottles or other items in the ice cube maker to chill them quickly. The ice cube maker could become blocked and, as a result, be damaged.
Do not use the first three containers full of ice cubes as the water will have been used to rinse through the water pipework. This also applies when making ice for the first time after not using the appliance for a while.
The amount of ice cubes which the appliance makes depends on the temperature in the freezer. The lower the temperature, the more ice cubes are produced.
When the water has frozen, the ice cubes will fall out of the ice cube maker into the ice cube container.
The ice cube maker can make up to 120 ice cubes in 24 hours.
After the appliance has been switched on for the first time it can take up to 10 hours for the first ice cubes to drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the container.
Ice cube production is halted automatically when the ice cube container is full.
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Making ice cubes
Switching off the ice cube maker
The appliance must be disconnected from the mains water supply a few hours before the ice cube maker is switched off.
The ice cube maker can be switched off if you do not want the appliance to make any ice cubes.
^ Touch the On/Off sensor for the ice
cube maker so that it is highlighted in white.
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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.
Automatic defrost
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Cleaning and care
Do not use cleaning agents containing abrasive substances such as sand, soda, acids, chlorides or chemical solvents. Some scouring agents claim to be non-abrasive. These are also unsuitable as they can cause matt areas to appear.
Make sure that water cannot get into the electronic unit or into the lighting.
Do not use steam cleaning apparatus to 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.
Before cleaning
Switch the appliance off completely
^
by pressing the On/Off rocker switch to the right-hand side underneath the control panel.
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.
^ Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.
Cleaning the interior and accessories
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Use lukewarm water with a little washing-up liquid. Wash all accessories and baskets by hand only. Do not wash in a dishwasher.
^
Clean the appliance at least once a month.
^
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.
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Cleaning and care
Aluminium frames
The frames to the shelves inside the appliance and the door baskets are made from aluminium.
Aluminium is affected by the way that light falls on it, by the surrounding environment and by the angle you observe it from. It is also susceptible to scratching.
The aluminium frames may suffer discolouration or damage if soiling is left on for too long. Remove any soiling immediately.
In addition to the cleaning agents mentioned previously, you should also avoid
– stainless steel cleaning agents,
– cleaning agents containing
descaling agents,
– abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers,
or sponges which have been previously used with abrasive cleaning agents,
dishwasher cleaner.
Ice cube container
The ice cube container sits on telescopic runners, and can be fully extended for loading and unloading.
For cleaning, the ice cube container can be removed completely.
Pull the ice cube container out as far
^
as it will go.
^ Raise the snap fittings on both sides
and lift the ice cube container out.
To avoid injury or damage to the telescopic runners, make sure that they are pushed back into the appliance.
To replace the ice cube container
^
Pull the telescopic rails out as far as they will go.
^
Place the ice cube container on the rails so that it engages at the back and front.
Push the ice cube container back in.
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Cleaning and care
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 seals
Do not use any grease or oil on the door seals as these will cause the seals 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.
After cleaning
Replace all shelves and accessories
^
into the appliance.
Shut the appliance door, reconnect
^
the appliance to the mains electricity supply and switch it on.
Switch on the SuperFreeze function
^
so that the freezer can cool down quickly.
Once the freezer has reached the
^
required temperature, place the food back in the freezer baskets and put them back in the freezer.
^ Switch off SuperFreeze by touching
the SuperFreeze sensor when the temperature in the freezer is a constant -18 °C or colder.
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Repair work to electrical appliances must 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.
What to do if...
. . . the appliance does not get cold.
^ Check whether the appliance has
been switched on. If it is switched on, the access sensor will light up in the display.
Problem solving guide
Has a large amount of fresh food
^
been put in at the same time for freezing? This makes the compressor run for longer, causing the temperature to fall automatically.
. . . 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 compressor is switching on too frequently and for too long.
^ Check that the plug is correctly
inserted into the socket and switched on.
^ Check whether the mains fuse has
tripped or whether the freezer, mains voltage or another appliance is faulty.
If this is the case, contact a qualified electrician or Miele.
^
Check the temperature settings.
. . . the temperature in the freezer is too low.
^
Set a higher temperature.
^
Switch off the SuperFreeze function if this is switched on.
^
Check that the appliance door has been closed properly.
^ 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 food has been put in at once.
^
Check that the appliance door has been closed properly.
. . . the compressor runs continuously.
To save energy, the compressor runs at a lower speed when less cooling is required. In this case, the compressor runs for longer.
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Problem solving guide
. . . the temperature display for the freezer section shows -18 °C even though a higher temperature has been set.
This is not a fault. If the ice cube maker is switched on and the room temperature is low (< +18 °C), the temperature will automatically switch to
-18 °C. This ensures that the ice cube maker functions properly.
. . . frozen food is thawing because the freezer is too warm.
^ Is the room temperature lower than
the ambient temperature for which the appliance is designed?
If so, raise the temperature of the room.
Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long, causing the freezer to become too warm.
. . . food has frozen together.
^
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully.
. . . the alarm sounds.
Has the appliance door been open for longer than 5 minutes?
^
Close the appliance door.
. . . the alarm sounds and the "Alarm off" sensor lights up or is flashing.
The door is open, or
^
the temperature in the appliance has
^
risen significantly because
too much warm air from the room has
entered the appliance,
large quantities of food have recently
been placed in the freezer,
there has been a power cut.
The alarm will stop and the "Alarm off" sensor in the display will go out again as soon as the temperature has dropped down to the correct level again.
The temperature display will show the highest temperature that was reached during the time the temperature in the freezer rose.
Check the condition of the 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 refrozen after it has been cooked.
. . . the reminder to change the water filter indicator lights up red.
The water filter will soon need to be changed.
^
You can order a replacement filter from your Miele Chartered Agent or from Miele.
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. . . the reminder to change the water filter indicator flashes red.
^
Replace the water filter.
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Problem solving guide
. . . you cannot switch the ice cube maker on.
Check whether the appliance is
^
connected to the electricity supply.
. . . the ice cube maker is not producing any ice cubes.
Check whether the appliance has
^
been switched on.
Check whether the ice cube maker is
^
switched on.
Check whether the appliance is
^
correctly connected to the mains water supply.
^ Was the water inlet pipe purged of air
by a qualified and competent person before the appliance was used for the first time?
^ Check whether the water inlet is
open.
^ Check that the ice cube container is
positioned correctly.
^
Check that the temperature in the freezer section is low enough.
Check that the correct valve was
^
installed; an incorrect valve may cause a drop in water pressure.
Remember it can take up to 10 hours to produce the first ice cubes.
. . . the ice cube maker is only producing small ice cubes.
Are other appliances that are
^
connected to the mains water supply being used at the same time? Avoid using the dishwasher, washing machine etc. at the same time.
^ Check whether the water filter needs
to be changed.
^ Check whether there is sufficient
water pressure. The water pressure (flow rate) must be between 1.72 and
5.0 bar.
^ Check that the correct valve was
installed; an incorrect valve may cause a drop in water pressure.
^
Check whether there is sufficient water pressure. The water pressure (flow rate) must be between 1.72 and
5.0 bar.
If the supply water pressure is greater than 5.0 bar, make sure to install a pressure reducing valve to ensure 5.0 bar is not exceeded. The maximum inlet water temperature should not exceed 40°C.
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Problem solving guide
. . . the ice cubes taste or smell odd.
How often do you use the ice cube
^
maker? If you do not use it very often, ice cubes that are stored for a long period can absorb the taste and smell of other items.
Are you storing unwrapped food in
^
the freezer? Ice can absorb the taste and smell of unwrapped food.
Check that the ice cube container is
^
clean and wash it if necessary.
. . . the ice cube maker is producing too few or misshapen ice cubes.
^ Check whether there is sufficient
water pressure. The water pressure (flow rate) must be between 1.72 and
5.0 bar.
^ Check that the temperature in the
freezer section is low enough.
..."_F" and "121" appear alternately in the temperature display.
There is no water coming into the ice cube maker.
Check whether the appliance is
^
correctly connected to the mains water supply.
Check whether the water inlet is
^
open.
...afault message with "_F" appears in the temperature display.
There is a fault. Call Miele.
. . . the interior lighting is not working.
Has the appliance door been left open for too long? To avoid overheating, the lighting switches itself off automatically after approx. 5 minutes if the door is left open. It will come on again after it has cooled down sufficiently.
^
Replace the water filter.
. . . water is pouring out of the appliance.
^
Turn off the tap immediately.
^
Check whether the water pipework inside the appliance is damaged. Call Miele.
^
Check whether there is sufficient water pressure.
^
Check whether the correct valve was fitted.
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If the lighting does not come on when the door is opened briefly, then the lighting is defective.
^
Switch the appliance off by pressing the On/Off rocker switch.
^
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.
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Problem solving guide
Top lighting:
Hold the lamp cover at the front with
^
both hands and push it back.
Then lift the lamp cover forwards to
^
remove.
Do not touch halogen lamps with your bare fingers. Use a soft cloth when changing a halogen lamp.
Side lighting:
Turn the lamp cover anti-clockwise to
^
remove it.
Do not touch halogen lamps with your bare fingers. Use a soft cloth when changing a halogen lamp.
^
Pull the defective halogen lamp out.
^
Fit the new lamp into the holder. The following type of halogen lamp is required: 20 W/12 V/ GY 6.35 cap.
^
Engage the lamp cover at the back, then pull it forward and click it into place at the front.
^
Pull the defective halogen lamp out.
^
Fit the new lamp into the holder. The following type of halogen lamp is required: 5 W/12 V/ G 4 cap.
^
Replace the lamp cover, turning it clockwise as far as it will go.
^
Reconnect the appliance to the electricity supply and switch it on.
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Problem solving guide
If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact Miele. However, a call-out charge will be applied for unnecessary service visits where the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating instructions. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature, it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
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Water filter
The appliance is supplied with a stan dard water filter that filters mains water for making ice cubes.
The installed water filter (bypass filter) can be replaced by a water filter with active charcoal particles. The water filter with active charcoal particles filters out chlorine and other distasteful substances from tap water so that only high quality water is used for producing ice cubes.
New water filters (bypass and active charcoal filter) can be obtained from your Miele Chartered Agent or Miele.
To ensure the quality of the ice cubes remains high, it is essential to change the water filter regularly.
Please note:
– All ice cubes that are produced in
the 24 hours after you have changed the water filter should be discarded.
-
Reminder to change the water filter
Depending on the amount of ice cubes being made, the water filter will need to be changed approx. every six months.
When the reminder to change the
water filter lights up red, this indicates that the filter will soon need to be changed.
^ Make sure that you have a spare
water filter ready to fit.
New water filters (bypass and active charcoal filter) can be obtained from your Miele Chartered Agent or Miele.
– When the reminder to change the
water filter flashes red, this indicates that the filter needs to be changed now.
If you have not used the appliance or the ice cube maker much in the last few weeks, or if the ice cubes smell unpleasant, fit a new water filter.
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Water filter
To change the water filter
Air in the system can cause water to gush out and the filter to spring out when it is removed. Take great care, therefore, when changing the filter.
^ Press the cap in and turn it 180° in an
anti-clockwise direction (1).
Remove the cap from the old filter
^
cartridge (3).
Take the new filter cartridge from its
^
packaging, and remove the protective cover.
^ Fit the cap on the new filter cartridge
(4).
^ Remove the old filter cartridge (2).
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^
Push the filter cartridge back into the opening, ensuring that it is straight (5).
^
Turn the cap 180° in a clockwise direction until it is horizontal (6).
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After the filter has been changed, the
^
reminder to change the filter will continue to flash in the control panel. Confirm that the filter has been changed (see "To confirm the water filter has been changed").
To confirm the water filter has been changed
^ Touch and keep your finger on the
symbol that reminds you to change the water filter.
Water filter
All ice cubes that are produced in the 24 hours after you have changed the water filter should be discarded.
Using an external water filter
If you have already installed an external water filter in your home, still leave the water filter (bypass filter) in place that is supplied with the appliance.
^ Then place another finger on the
access sensor (without moving your finger from the water filter symbol) and leave both fingers there for approx. 5 seconds until you hear a tone.
The replacement of the water filter has now been confirmed and the prompt to remind you of the next water filter change has been activated.
The reminder to change the filter will now go out in the control panel.
^
Close the appliance door.
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Noises
Normal noises What causes them
Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This
noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on.
Blubb, blubb ... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.
Click ... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
motor on and off.
Sssrrrrr ... On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes
just hear the movement of the fan inside the appliance.
On appliances with a water tank a buzzing sound can be heard when water is being pumped out of the water tank.
Crack ... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand
inside the appliance.
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable.
Noises that you can easily rectify
Rattling, vibrating
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Possible cause Remedy
The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a
spirit level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture.
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking.
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against each other?
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the appliance:
Move it away.
Check all removable items and refit them correctly.
Separate them.
Remove the cable clips.
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After Sales / Warranty
In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, please contact:
Miele
See back cover for contact details.
When contacting Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance.
Warranty
The manufacturer's warranty for this appliance is 2 years.
For more information on the manufacturer's warranty specific to your country, please contact Miele.
See the end of this booklet for contact details.
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Information for test institutes
All tests must be carried out according to the applicable standards and regulations.
In addition, the following information provided by the manufacturer must be observed:
Loading instructions,
Information contained in the
Operating and installation instructions.
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Notes on connecting to the mains water supply
Connection to the mains water supply should only be carried out by a qualified and competent person in accordance with national and local regulations.
Before plumbing the appliance in, ensure that it is disconnected from the mains electricity supply.
Turn off the water supply at the tap before connecting the water inlet hose for the ice cube maker.
The water quality must conform to the requirements for drinking water in the country in which the appliance is being installed.
This appliance has to be installed in accordance with AS/NZS 3500.1 and AS/NZS 3500.2. Back flow prevention is already integrated in the appliance.
This appliance meets the requirements of IEC 61770 and EN 61770.
Mains water connection
Warning!
,
If the supply water pressure is greater than 5.0 bar, make sure to install a pressure reducing valve to ensure 5.0 bar is not exceeded. Do not connect the appliance to the water supply or operate the appliance if supply water pressure is greater than 5.0 bar.
The stainless steel hose is 3 m long.
An extension of the stainless steel hose is not permitted.
Replace the stainless steel hose if it is defective. It must only be replaced by an original Miele hose (available from Miele). Please note that this hose is suitable for conveying drinking water.
– A tap must be provided between the
stainless steel hose and the household water supply to ensure that the water supply can be disconnected if necessary.
The tap should be easily accessible after the machine has been built in.
The water pressure (flow rate) must be between 1.72 bar (172 000 Pa) and 5.0 bar (500 000 Pa).
Use the hoses supplied with the appliance. Old or used hoses must not be connected to the appliance.
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Mains water connection
Preparing for plumbing the appliance into the mains water supply
Plumbing connections must be correctly in place before the appliance is built in.
Before making plumbing connections, ensure the appliance is disconnected from the mains electricity supply.
Connection to the mains water supply should incorporate a mains tap with a
3
/4" thread.
The appliance must only be connected to a cold water pipe that
is directly connected to the fresh water supply in order to ensure circulation of the water in the cold water pipe.
Avoid using a water inlet in which the water is allowed to pool. This can affect the taste of water and ice cubes.
- maintains working pressure.
- meets hygiene regulations.
^
Connect the stainless steel hose to the tap.
^
Ensure that it is screwed into position correctly.
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Mains water connection
Before using the appliance for the first time, the water inlet pipe should be purged of air by a qualified and competent person:
To do so the stainless steel hose
should be filled as much as possible with water before being connected to the appliance.
Mop up any spillages with a cloth.
On appliances with a feed-through for the water inlet hose,
position the appliance in front of the
^
building-in niche and insert the stainless steel hose into the feed-through at the back of the appliance.
By this time the building-in niche should already have been prepared so that the appliance need only be pushed into it (see "Installation").
Continue with the installation of the
^
appliance.
^
Place the stainless steel hose in the building-in niche as shown, and secure to the floor with adhesive tape. This ensures that the hose does not slip or get caught when the appliance is pushed back into the niche.
^
The appliance can now be installed in the niche (see "Installation").
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Mains water connection
Fitting the stainless steel hose to the appliance
When fitting the stainless steel hose, make sure that it is neither kinked nor damaged.
^ Remove the cap (1.) from the water
connection at the front of the appliance.
^ Screw the stainless steel hose
coupling nut (2.) onto the threaded union (3.).
^
Ensure that all connections are water tight.
^
Turn on the tap slowly and check the whole water system for leaks.
^
The appliance can then be connected to the electricity supply (see "Electrical connection").
After a maximum of 10 hours, the first ice cubes will drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the container.
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Electrical connection
All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations.
The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an AC single phase 220 – 240 V 50 Hz supply.
The fuse rating must be at least 10 A.
The voltage and frequency are given on the data plate. Please ensure that these 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).
The accessibility of the plug must always be ensured in order to be able to quickly separate the appliance from the mains.
If the mains socket is not accessible after the appliance has been built in, a separator for each terminal must be available. There must be an all-pole contact gap of 3 mm in the switch.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead or a plug adapter. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
Do not connect the appliance to an inverter such as those used with an autonomous energy source e.g. Solar power. When switched on, peak loads in the system can cause the safety switch off mechanism to be triggered. This can damage the electronic unit.
The machine must not be used with so-called energy-saving devices either. These reduce the amount of energy supplied to the machine, causing it to overheat.
If the mains connection cable needs to be replaced, this must only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The plug and mains connection cable must not come into contact with the back of the appliance as vibrations can cause damage to these components. This, in turn, could result in a short circuit.
Nor should other appliances be plugged into a socket located directly behind the appliance.
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Location
This appliance should be installed in a dry, well-ventilated room. 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. 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.
If installation near a heat source is unavoidable, observe the following minimum distances between the appliance and the heat source:
– 3 cm away from an electric oven or
range
– 30 cm away from an oil or coal-fired
range
Please note the following when installing the appliance:
The mains connection socket must not be located directly behind the appliance and must be easily accessible.
The plug and mains connection cable must not come into contact with the rear of the appliance as they may be damaged by vibrations from the appliance.
Nor should other appliances be plugged into a socket located directly behind this appliance.
Important! tropical / humid environments
During periods of high humidity, some condensation may appear on outside surfaces of the appliance, which may lead to corrosion on the external walls. For prevention, it is advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and/or an air-conditioned room. Please ensure that doors are closing and sealing properly. Please ensure that the appliance is installed in accordance with these installation instructions and that the handle is fitted correctly. Should you require further assistance, please contact Miele.
Climate range
The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (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.
Climate range Ambient room
SN
N
ST
T
Operating in a room which is too cold will result in the compressor switching off for too long, causing the internal temperature in the appliance to rise with the risk of food deteriorating and going off.
temperature
+10 °C to +32 °C +16 °C to +32 °C +16 °C to +38 °C +16 °C to +43 °C
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Safe operation of the appliance is only assured if it has been installed and connected in accordance with these operating and installation instructions.
Warning! This appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the door is open. Keep the door shut until the appliance has been built in and secured within the building-in niche in accordance with these instructions. Due to the size and weight of the appliance, installation must be carried out by two people.
The weight of the appliance when empty is:
Installation advice
F 1811 Vi ..................191kg
F 1911 Vi ..................208kg
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Floor
To ensure the safe installation of the appliance and to guarantee its correct functioning, the floor to the niche where the appliance is to be installed must be smooth and even.
It must be made from strong, rigid material.
The appliance is extremely heavy when fully loaded, and for this reason it is imperative that the floor it stands on is able to bear its weight. If necessary, the advice of an architect or structural engineer should be sought.
When fully loaded, the approx. weight of the appliance is:
F 1811 Vi ..................430kg
F 1911 Vi ..................510kg
Door hinging
The appliance is supplied with fixed hinges. If you need to change the door hinging to the other side, please contact Miele. On no account should you attempt to change the door hinging yourself.
Adjoining furniture/units
The appliance is screwed to the adjoining furniture/units to the side and above. For this reason, it is essential that all furniture/units be fixed to the ground and/or wall.
Ventilation
The air vents must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis.
Side-by-side installation
This appliance may be installed "side-by-side" with another suitable refrigerator or freezer.
A side-by-side installation kit, available from Miele, is required. Please contact Miele to find out which appliances are suitable for side-by-side installation with this appliance. See the instructions supplied with the side-by-side installation kit for how to fix the appliances together. The side-by-side installation kit will consume additional energy to that stated on the appliance energy label of each individual appliance. The additional rating per appliance will be 25 W or 219 kWhrs per year.
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Joining the appliances together without a partition wall using the side-by-side installation kit
If the appliances are to be installed next to each other without a partition wall between them, they will need to be joined together with the side-by-side installation kit.
Installation with a partition wall using the side-by-side installation kit
The partition wall must be at least 16 mm thick.
If the partition wall between the two
appliances is between 16 mm and 160 mmthick, each appliance must be
built into its own niche using the assembly parts supplied. The side-by-side installation kit is also required.
Installation with a partition wall without the side-by-side installation kit
If the partition wall between the two appliances is more than 160 mm thick, each appliance must be built into its own niche using the assembly parts supplied (without using the side-by-side installation kit).
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Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 115°)
AB CD
F 1811 Vi 829 mm Door front (max. 38 mm)* Door handle* 363 mm
F 1911 Vi 982 mm Door front (max. 38 mm)* Door handle* 428 mm
* The dimensions of the door fronts and handles will vary according to the individual kitchen.
Miele recommends using the full door opening angle of 115° for this appliance.
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Building-in dimensions
Niche width
A
F 1811 Vi 762 – 765 mm
F 1911 Vi 915 – 918 mm
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Building-in dimensions
Laying the electrical cabling and the pipework for the mains water supply
Door front dimensions
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AB
F 1811 Vi 2029 mm 756 mm
F 1911 Vi 2029 mm 908 mm
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Due to the size and weight of the appliance, it is essential that installation is carried out by two people.
Tools and accessories required
Power drill
TX screwdriver
Hammer drill
Drill bits in various sizes, depending
on materials
– Hammer
– Socket wrench (Attachment: nut,
8 mm)
– Adhesive tape
– Pipe wrench
Installation
Other
Step ladder
Sack barrow
Wooden beam (min. 75 mm x
100 mm) if required, to prevent tipping; length depends on width of building-in niche
Wood screws in various sizes
Optional accessories
Side-by-side installation kit for
side-by-side installation of two appliances
– Spirit level
– Try-square
If bolting the housing unit to the wall behind:
suitable plugs and fixing screws according to the composition of the wall
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Stainless steel fronts
Stainless steel fronts and plinth grilles with a stainless steel look are available from Miele.
Weight of the furniture door front
Before fitting a furniture door front, ensure that the weight of the door does not exceed the maximum permitted.
Appliance Max. weight of
door front in kg
F 1811 Vi 48
F 1911 Vi 36
Fitting a door which is heavier than the maximum permitted could damage the hinges.
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.
Building-in at the end of a run of units
If one side of the appliance is visible, a side panel is required.
The side panel must be fixed to the wall, the floor and any furniture/units above before the appliance is placed in the niche.
The size of the side panel must match that of the furniture panel opposite.
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Aligning the housing unit
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.
– The side panels of the housing unit
must be even.
The housing unit panels must be at least 16 mm thick.
The plinth facing must be at least 13 mm thick (or preferably 19 mm).
Checking the building-in niche
The building-in dimensions now need
to be checked.
Check the position of the electrical
and plumbing connections (see "Electrical connection" and "Mains water connection").
Check that all surrounding
furniture/units are securely fixed to the wall.
Check the surrounding furniture/units
for possible clashes when opening doors.
Before installation
Warning!
,
This appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the door is open.
^ Before installation, take any
accessories out of the appliance and/or from the back of the appliance.
^
Remove any cable clips from the back of the appliance.
^
Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered. Carefully remove any hindrance.
To protect the floor from damage when installing the appliance,
^
secure an off-cut of flooring (e.g. lino) or similar to the floor in front of the installation area.
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Do not remove the installation aids
^
from the appliance door. These will be required later when the appliance is installed in the building-in niche.
Check the appliance for damage
^
during transportation.
Do not install a damaged appliance!
Preparing the niche
Keep the door to the appliance
,
closed until it is fixed inside the building-in niche.
Due to the sheer size and weight of the appliance, it needs to be ensured that it cannot tip forwards once it is built into the niche.
Assembly parts
All the fixings required for installation are supplied with the appliance. The plastic packets are marked with letters for easy identification.
Each fitting stage is indicated by the letter on the bag needed for that stage.
^
Unscrew the bracket that is holding the appliance to the delivery pallet.
,
Warning! Please bear in mind that the appliance is no longer secured to the pallet!
^
With the help of several people as required, carefully lift the appliance from the pallet, starting with the back of the appliance.
The appliance can be rolled along the floor using the wheels at the back.
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Anti-tipping mechanism
The anti-tipping mechanism a ensures the housing unit b is securely fixed to the wall and tipping of the appliance is prevented.
,
Danger of tipping The housing unit must be fixed to the wall behind with several screws. Only this can ensure that the appliance will not tip over after being installed.
Use two anti-tipping mechanisms for each appliance or four for each side-by-side combination of appliances.
Position the anti-tipping mechanisms
^
a at the rear of the housing unit on the left and right, leaving a gap to the wall of no more than 10 mm.
While holding the anti-tipping
^
mechanisms in place, mark the necessary drill holes at the top and rear of the housing unit.
^ Put the anti-tipping mechanisms in a
safe place - they will be required later.
Fixing screws for different uses and types of material are supplied in the accompanying pack. If these are not suitable for the anti-tipping mechanism in your installation, you will need to secure it by alternative means.
^
Secure the housing unit to the wall.
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An alternative anti-tipping mechanism
If it is not possible to fix the anti-tipping mechanisms securely to the floor of the niche, the appliance can be secured at the top using a wooden beam. If this method is used, then there must not be any gap between the appliance and the wooden beam.
Mark the position of the lower edge of
^
the wooden beam on the rear wall of the niche.
Select screws of a length depending
^
on the thickness of the wood.
Use the number of screws appropriate to the housing width to ensure that the wooden beam is securely fixed.
Check where the upright wall
^
supports are in the back of the niche, and mark the drill holes in the wooden beam accordingly.
^ First, drill the holes in the wooden
beam.
^ Secure the wooden beam to the back
wall of the niche.
Now prepare the mains water connection for the appliance (see "Mains water connection").
The wooden beam must be at least 75 mm x 100 mm thick.
The length of the beam must be the same as the width of the building-in niche.
If the building-in niche is deeper than the appliance, a thicker wooden beam should be used.
The wooden beam must cover the appliance to a depth of at least
50.8 mm (see diagram).
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Placing the appliance in the niche
If you are installing two appliances side by side, now secure the appliances to one another (see the instructions for the side-by-side installation kit).
^ Unscrew the plinth facing.
Plug in the appliance a.
^
Connection should be made via a suitable switched socket. The socket should be close to the appliance and easily accessible.
When installing two appliances side by side, each appliance must have its own separate socket.
Secure the cable to prevent it
^
becoming caught: Tie a piece of string to the middle of the cable, and as the appliance is being pushed into the niche, pull the cable forward underneath the appliance b.
^ Carefully slide the appliance into the
housing unit.
If the appliance does not slide easily into the niche (e.g. if the floor is uneven),
^
screw out the rear feet slightly (see "Aligning the appliance") and slide the appliance into the niche.
^
Affix temporary protection to adjacent furniture fronts.
Then push the appliance into the niche, taking care not to damage the electrical and mains water connections.
^
Remove the temporary protection from the adjacent furniture fronts.
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Aligning the appliance
Align the appliance with
^
neighbouring furniture fronts.
The installation aids c on the appliance door are suitable for a thickness of 19 mm or 38 mm.
Important! Proceed carefully when adjusting the feet, alternating between the left and right feet.
A mark is located on the appliance
^
base. When adjusting the height, this mark needs to be aligned at 32 mm from the floor. Unscrew the feet until the mark on the base has reached 32 mm. This measurement of 32 mm corresponds to a building-in recess height of 2134 mm.
Important! Unscrew the feet until the mark is aligned to a maximum of 62 mm from the floor (max. building-in recess of 2164 mm). Otherwise the rear feet alignment will be damaged.
The adjustable feet at the front and back of the appliance can all be adjusted from the front:
Front feet: Adjustment from above with a socket wrench (attachment: nut, 8 mm) d
Back feet: Adjustment with a power drill or socket wrench (attachment: nut, 8 mm) for fine adjustment e
^
Place a spirit level across the installation aids c on the appliance door to check the appliance's alignment.
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^
Check the alignment of the appliance again using the spirit level.
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If a wooden beam has been fitted
^
above the appliance to prevent tipping, the appliance height needs to be adjusted so that the appliance fits snuggly under the wooden beam.
Securing the appliance in the niche
If it is not possible to secure the appliance above, it can be attached to the housing at the sides only:
^ Pull out the lugs for the side fixing
plates g.
^ Screw on the lugs for the side plates.
^
Screw the lugs for the fixing plate f into the furniture/units above the appliance.
^
If necessary, cut the trim h to the necessary width.
^
Join the two bits of trim together i
^
Click them into position j
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When installing two appliances side by side, the trims for the two appliances
need to be joined together to form one long strip:
^ Insert the joining peg from the
side-by-side kit halfway into the channel in the trim for the left-hand appliance.
^ Then insert the free half of the joining
peg into the channel on the other trim, and press the two trims together.
^ Click the two trims into place above
the appliances.
Open the appliance door.
^
^ Screw the lugs for the fixing plates k
at the bottom and top of the furniture/units adjacent to the appliance.
In a side-by-side combination, only the external panels of the two appliances can be secured to the furniture wall.
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Connect the water inlet hose to the appliance (see "Mains water connection").
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Preparing the furniture fronts
Load the door baskets in the
^
appliance door.
^ Open the appliance door as far as it
will go.
^ Unscrew the installation aids l and
angle trim m from the door.
^ Put the angle trim m and screws in a
safe place - they will be required later.
^ Remove the cover from the light
contact switch.
^
Close the appliance door.
Installation
^ Measure the gap X between the
adjusting bar and the upper edge of the adjacent furniture front.
^ Remove the two nuts from the
appliance door, and place them in a safe place - they will be required later.
^ Place the furniture front on a firm
surface, with the external side facing downwards (place on a blanket or similar to avoid it becoming scratched).
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^ Mark the gap X on the inside of the
furniture front.
^ Similarly, locate and mark the
midpoint Y on the furniture front.
^ Remove the mounting frame from the
appliance door and position it according to the markings on the furniture front.
The mounting frame has several
different types of holes to take account of a variety of furniture fronts.
When securing the frame, always
screw into the strongest part of the furniture door.
To do this, select screws which are
slightly shorter than the thickness of the furniture door.
Screw the appliance handle to the
^
furniture door from the inside.
^
Pre-drill the holes.
^
Screw the mounting frame to the furniture front, using at least one screw for each fixing point.
^
Secure the mounting frame to the top of the furniture front, using at least 10 screws:
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Securing and aligning the furniture door
^ Insert the angle trim m as far as it will
go into the spaces in the frame, as shown.
Installation
Press the pieces of angle trim m on
^
both sides into the white plastic frame, and screw them down securely. Spare screws can be found in the plastic bag marked "E".
Screw the nuts o loosely onto the
^
threaded bolts, but do not tighten yet.
Close the door and check the
^
distance between the door and neighbouring furniture doors.
^
Open the appliance door and hang the furniture front on its frame onto the threaded bolts, as shown n.
^ Align the height of the appliance door
by sliding it over the threaded bolts n.
^
Align the depth of the appliance door via the gaps in the angle trim m. Then screw the angle trim into position.
^
Now screw on the top nuts o. The door is now fixed.
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Fitting the fixing brackets
The fixing brackets are used to secure the furniture front to the appliance door.
^ Open the appliance door as far as it
will go.
^ Slightly loosen the screw (1.).
^ Position the fixing bracket on the
drawer (2.) and pre-drill a hole in the furniture front.
Securing the covers
^ Fit the two cover strips to both sides
of the appliance door clicking them into the space between the appliance door/drawer and the furniture front, starting at the bottom and working up to the top.
^
Screw the fixing bracket securely to the furniture front (3.).
^
Then tighten the screw (4.) as shown.
^
Fit the cover to the fixing bracket (5.).
The number of fixing brackets required will depend on the material and width of the furniture front.
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^
Secure the retaining clips for the covers on both sides.
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^ Now attach the covers onto the
retaining clips on both sides. In the case of side-by-side installation, the cover strips are only required on the outer side.
Installation
Fitting the plinth facing
Do not cover the vents in the plinth. This will damage the appliance.
Trim the plinth facing to the required
^
length and height (cut along the lower edge of the plinth facing where it touches the floor).
^
Fit the cover to the light contact switch so that it clicks into place as shown.
^
Secure the plinth to the appliance, and attach the cover discs supplied.
^
Now fit the plinth facing.
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Fitting the air separator
The air separator in the vent underneath separates air entering the appliance from that leaving it. It also stops warm air flowing into the appliance, which would cause a short circuit.
^ If necessary, the three parts of the air
separator can be shortened to the correct height.
^ Screw the air separator to the centre
of the inside of the furniture front.
^ Refit the foam parts in the sides.
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