Miele K 1875 S-6, K 1875 Sed-6 Operating instructions

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Operating and installation instructions
Fridge - Freezer combination with dynamic cooling K 1875 S-6 K 1875 Sed-6
It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 647 740
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Contents
Contents
Guide to the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warning and safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
. . . in the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
. . . in the freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Winter setting (only U.K.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Storing food in the refrigerator section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting the interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Moving the shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Split shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting the door shelves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chilling and storing food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Important notes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Freezing and storing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Maximum freezing capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hints on home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Placing in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Ice cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Contents
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Refrigerator section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Freezer section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Metal grille at the back of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
After Sales Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fitting the handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Handle transit position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Align the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Building in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Guide to the appliance
Guide to the appliance
b Temperature selector
c Button for winter setting
with indicator light
e Freezer section shelf
f Fan
g Butter and cheese compartment
h Egg trays
i Interior lighting
j Refrigerator section shelves
k Condensate channel and
drain hole
l Adjustable door shelves
m Fruit and vegetable containers
d Light contact switch
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material
The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled.
Rather than just throwing these ma­terials away, please ensure they are of­fered for recycling.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation!
Caring for the environment
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled. Please contact your dealer, your waste collec­tion centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes.
Make sure that the pipework is not dam­aged whilst moving an old appliance. This is to ensure that the refrigerant and oil in the compressor cannot leak into the environment. It is important that they are disposed of in a safe manner by authorised persons only.
Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.
See the appropriate section in the Warning and safety instructions.
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Warning and safety instructions
Warning and safety instructions
This appliance complies with all rele­vant legal safety requirements. Im­proper use of the appliance can, however, present a risk of both per­sonal injury and material damage.
Before installation and before using for the first time, read the operating instructions carefully. They contain important notes on safety, the oper­ation and care of the appliance. This way you will avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the ap­pliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.
Correct usage
This appliance is intended for do-
mestic use only for the cool stor­age of foodstuffs as well as for storing deep frozen food, freezing fresh food and for preparing ice. Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dan­gerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use of the appliance.
Technical safety
This appliance contains the coolant Iso­butane (R600a), a natural gas which is very environment friendly. Although it is flammable, it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the green house effect. The use of this envi­ronment friendly coolant has however led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the compressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system. This is unavoidable, but does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance. Care must be taken during transport­ation and setting up of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking coolant can dam­age the eyes. In the event of any damage: – avoid open fires and anything which creates a spark, – disconnect from the mains, – air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and – contact the Service Department for advice.
should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in a small room, there is the danger of combus­tible gases building up. For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m room space is required. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.
The more refrigerant there is in an appliance the larger the room it
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Warning and safety instructions
Before connecting the appliance to
the mains supply, make sure that the rating on the data plate corre­sponds to the voltage and frequency of the household supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid risk of damage to the appliance. If in any doubt, consult a qualified elec­trician.
The electrical safety of this ap-
pliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations. It is most im­portant that this basic safety require­ment is tested by a qualified electri­cian. The manufacturer cannot be held re­sponsible for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. elec­tric shock).
Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and connected in accordance with these operating and installation instruc­tions.
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile in­stallations such as caravans, aircraft etc. However, it may be suitable for such usage subject to a risk assess­ment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.
Installation work, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent per­sons. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the
manufacturer will not be held respon­sible.
Ensure current is not supplied to the appliance while maintenance
or repair work is being carried out.
The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply
when:
– the plug has been withdrawn.
Do not pull on the cable, only on the
plug. – the mains fuse is withdrawn. – or the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
Do not connect the appliance to
the mains electricity supply by an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance, (e.g. danger of overheating).
Use
Never handle frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.
Do not take ice cubes out with
your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer. The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frostburn to the lips or tongue.
Do not refreeze thawed or partially
thawed food. Defrosted food should be used up as quickly as possible as food soon loses it nutritional value and goes off. De­frosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
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Warning and safety instructions
Never store explosive materials in
the appliance. Switching on thermostats and the interior light may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard.
If storing alcohol with a high per-
centage proof in the refrigerator section, make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright. Danger of explosion.
Do not store cans or bottles con-
taining carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer section. The cans or bottles could explode. Danger of injury and damage to the ap­pliance.
When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer, make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour, otherwise they could burst. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
Observe the use by dates given
on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning. Storage times will depend on several factors including the fresh­ness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored. Follow the instructions given on food manufacturer’s packaging on storage conditions required as well as the “use by date.
Do not use sharp edged objects to
remove frost and ice,separate frozen foods and remove
ice trays. They will damage the evaporator and the appliance will not be able to be used again (total damage).
Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays, or
de-icers as they could contain sub­stances which could damage the plas­tic parts and which may cause the build up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Do not use any grease or oil on the
door seals. These cause the seals to become porous in the course of time.
Do not block the ventilation gaps
in the appliance, as this would im­pair the efficiency of the appliance, in­crease the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges (am­bient temperatures). It must not be used in ranges for which it is not de­signed. The climate range for your ap­pliance is stated on the data plate in­side the appliance.
Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature will lead to the ap­pliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.
Never use steam cleaning ap-
paratus to defrost or clean the ap­pliance. The steam could attack the electrical components and cause a short circuit.
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Warning and safety instructions
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infesta­tion by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any dam­age which may be caused by cock­roaches or other vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee.
Disposal of old appliances
Before disposing of an old ap-
pliance first make the door latch or lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.
Before disposing of an old ap-
pliance, unplug it and render the plug useless. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance and at the plug to prevent misuse.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non­compliance with these Warning and safety instructions.
Be careful not to damage any part
of the pipework whilst awaiting dis­posal, e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator.
bending any pipework.scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.
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Switching on and off
Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
The stainless steel surface has a pro­tective cover to prevent scratching dur­ing transportation.
Do not remove this cover until the ap­pliance has been installed or built in. Start at one of the upper corners.
Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with luke warm water and a little washing up liquid and then dry using a soft cloth.
Switching off for longer periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday
switch the appliance off at the mains,
withdraw the plug (pull on the plug and not the cable),
defrost the freezer section,
clean the appliance, and
Important: To ensure correct functioning of the appliance let it stand for between 1/2 and 1 hour after transporting it to its final location before connect­ing it to the mains.
Switching on
Turn the temperature selector in a clockwise direction away from “0”.
The appliance will begin to cool. The in­terior light in the refrigerator section will come on when the door is opened.
Switching off
Turn the temperature selector in an anti-clockwise direction from “1” back to the “0” position.
The cooling system and the interior light are now switched off.
leave the doors 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,
– if too much food is stored in it at
once,
– the warmer the food is which is 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.
. . . in the refrigerator
We recommend a temperature of
5 °C in the middle of the appliance.
The correct temperature
. . . in the freezer section
For freezing fresh food and storing frozen food for a long time a tempera­ture of at least -18 °C is needed. At this temperature the growth of micro organ­isms is generally halted. As soon as the temperature rises to above -10 °C, the micro organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long. For this reason partially de­frosted or defrosted food must not be re-frozen. Food may be re-frozen once it has been cooked as the high tem­peratures achieved when cooking de­stroy most organisms.
Temperature selection
The temperatures for both the refrig­erator section and for the freezer sec­tion are set using the temperature se­lector in the refrigerator section.
Turn the temperature selector to a setting between 1 and 7.
The higher the setting the lower the temperature in the appliance.
A middle range setting is usually suffi­cient.
However, if frozen food is to be stored in the freezer section then a setting between 4 and 7 is recommended to ensure that the required temperature in the freezer section is maintained.
It is advisable to select a higher setting (between 4 and 7) if the door is opened frequently, large quantities of food are stored in the refrigerator or there is a high ambient temperature.
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Winter setting (only U.K.)
Winter setting (only U.K.)
With very low ambient temperatures at or below 16 °C the freezer compart­ment may not be able to maintain its temperature. The low room temperature may prevent the appliance from run­ning often enough, resulting in frozen food beginning to thaw. The winter set­ting is designed to prevent this happen­ing.
To activate the winter setting
Press the switch for the winter set­ting, the indicator light will come on.
The appliance will come on more often, lowering the temperature in the freezer compartment to the re­quired level.
To deactivate the winter setting
As soon as the ambient temperature rises above 16 °C the winter setting
should be switched off. The freezer compartment temperature will be suffi­ciently controlled by the temperature dial.
Press the switch for the winter set­ting. The indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue to operate at normal power.
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Storing food in the refrigerator section
Storing food in the refrigerator section
Natural air circulation gives rise to differ­ent temperature zones inside the refrig­erator section. Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest section of the appliance.
Make use of the different zones when placing food in the appliance.
Loading examples
When placing food in the appliance load the top shelves first and work your way down to the bottom starting with baked goods, pre-cooked foods and milk products and finishing with meats, fish and sausages.
The coldest zones are against the back wall and above the vegetable con­tainers. Use the area above the veget­able containers for perishable foods such as meat, sausage, fish etc.
The warmest zone is in the top section of the door. Use this for storing butter and cheese.
Use the vegetable containers for storing vegetables, salad and fruit.
Not all fruit and vegetables should be stored together in the same con­tainer as they give off natural gases which affect the perishability of other foods. (See section "Chilling and storing food").
Fill the door shelves from the top to the bottom. Start with butter, cheese, small tins, bottles and tubes in the upper shelves, followed by large bottles, juice containers and milk in the bot­tom shelves.
Do not store cooking oil in the ap­pliance door. Traces of oil can cause stress cracks to occur in the plastic com­ponents in the door.
Use the freezer section for the stor­age of frozen food, ice cubes and ice-cream.
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Adjusting the interior fittings
Adjusting the interior fittings
Moving the shelves
The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food.
Adjusting the door shelves
Push the door shelf upwards then remove it by pulling it upwards.
Pull the shelves forward as far as they will go then lift them upwards to remove them.
With the rear barrier facing upwards place the shelf at the required posi­tion. The rear barrier must face upwards to prevent food from touching the back of the appliance and freezing to it.
Split shelf
In order to accommodate tall items in the appliance one of the shelves is divided. The front section can be taken out to allow space for tall items stand­ing on the shelf below.
Replace the door shelf at the re­quired position. Ensure that it is se­curely pushed back into position.
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Chilling and storing food
Important notes:
Use the different cooling zones for storing food correctly. See the sec­tion on loading examples.
– Food must not touch the back wall of
the appliance. Otherwise it may freeze to the back wall.
– Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products con­taining combustible gas (e.g. spray cans). Danger of explosion.
– If storing alcohol with a high percent-
age proof, make sure it is tightly closed, and store upright.
– Hot food and drinks must be cooled
to room temperature before placing them in the appliance.
– Store food covered or packaged.
This way you will prevent food smells or tastes from affecting other foods and prevent food from drying out. Fruit and vegetables may, however, be stored loose in the vegetable con­tainers.
– Do not store groceries too close to
each other. Space should be left be­tween individual items for air to circu­late.
– Do not keep the door open for too
long when putting food in and taking it out of the appliance. This will help save energy.
Chilling and storing food
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration. These include:
– Fruit and vegetables such as
bananas, avocado pears, papaya, passion fruit, aubergines
Fruit which is not yet ripePotatoes
Some types of vegetables give off a natural gas which speeds up the rate at which food perishes. Some fruit and vegetables react strongly to this gas and should not be stored together in the vegetable containers.
Examples of fruit which produce a large amount of this natural gas are:
Apples, passion fruit, apricots, pears, nectarines, peaches, plums, avocado pears, papayas and figs.
Examples of fruit and vegetables which react strongly to the natural gases given off by other types of fruit and vegetables are:
Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons, apples, apricots, cucumbers, toma­toes, bananas, avocado pears, pears, nectarines and peaches.
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Freezing and storing food
Freezing and storing food
Maximum freezing capacity
To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible, the maximum freez­ing capacity must not be exceeded. The maximum freezing capacity for freezing within a 24 hour period is given on the data plate Freezing ca-
pacity ....kg/24 hrs”.
Storing frozen food
When buying frozen food to store in your freezer check
that the packaging is not damaged,
the use by date,
the temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored in the shop.
The length of time it can be kept is re­duced if it has been stored at a tem­peraure warmer than -18 °C.
Buy frozen food once you have fin­ished the rest of your shopping and wrap it in newspaper or use a cool bag or box to transport it.
Store it in the freezer section as soon as possible.
Never re-freeze partially or fully de­frosted food. Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition.
Hints on home freezing
The following types of food are suit-
able for freezing :
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, ve­getables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy pro­ducts, pastry, leftovers, egg yolks, egg whites and a range of pre­cooked meals.
The following types of food are not suit-
able for freezing :
grapes, lettuces, radishes, sour cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their shells, onions, whole raw apples and pears.
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,
vegetables should be blanched after they have been trimmed and washed. To blanch: bring a large saucepan of water to the boil, im­merse the vegetables in the fast boil­ing water for 2 – 3 minutes, depend­ing on variety. Remove and cool quickly in cold water. Drain and pack ready for freezing.
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat and can be stored for consider­ably longer.
– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or
rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed, separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film.
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Freezing and storing food
– Do not season fresh foods or blan-
ched vegetables before freezing. Only season cooked food lightly be­fore freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices al­ters when frozen.
– Do not place hot foods or drinks in
the freezer. This causes already frozen food to thaw and increases the energy consumption consider­ably. Allow hot foods and drinks to cool down before placing them in the freezer.
Packing
Freeze food in portions.
Suitable packing material
plastic freezer film freezer bags freezer containers aluminium foil
Freezer bags may also be sealed using home heat sealing kits.
Expel as much air as possible from bags etc. before sealing them to pre­vent freezer burn on food.
Close the packaging tightly with
rubber bands plastic clips string or bag ties cold resistant adhesive tape.
Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging.
unsuitable packing material
wrapping paper grease-proof paper cellophane dustbin liners plastic carrier bags
Placing in the freezer
Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible.
Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen.
When freezing, make sure that food already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost.
Defrosting
Frozen food can be defrosted in differ­ent ways:
in the microwave oven,in the oven using the Fan or De-
frost setting,at room temperature,in the fridge.
Fruit should be defrosted at room tem­perature in its packing or in a covered bowl.
Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen. Just put straight into boiling water or hot fat. The cooking time is slightly less than that of fresh vege­tables.
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Freezing and storing food
Poultry It is particularly important to ob-
serve food hygiene rules when defrost­ing poultry. Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry. Pour it away and wash the container it was in, the sink and your hands.
Warning Never re-freeze partially of fully de­frosted food. Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
Ice cubes
Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water and place it on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers.
Once frozen, if necessary use a blunt instrument, for example a spoon handle, to remove the ice tray from the freezer.
Cooling drinks
When cooling drinks quickly, make sure bottles are not left in the freezer for more than one hour, as they could burst.
Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray if it is held under cold running water for a short while.
Ice cream
Ice cream can be made in an ice tray without the cube divider. The freezing time depends on the fat content of the recipe and takes longer than water ice or sorbet. To remove ice cream from the tray, place the tray in water for a few minutes.
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Defrosting
Refrigerator section
Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section whilst it is in use. These are automati­cally removed and defrosted by the ma­chine.
The condensate is drained away via a channel and drain hole into an evapo­ration system at the back of the appliance.
Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are never blocked so that the condensate can flow away without hinderance.
Defrosting
Freezer section
The freezer section does not defrost automatically because frozen food must not be allowed to defrost.
In normal use ice and frost will form on the evaporator plate. If allowed to accu­mulate, this will impair the efficiency of the freezer and increase the consump­tion of electricity.
Do not scrape ice and frost off the evaporator plate as this can dam­age the evaporator plate and the freezer section making it unusable.
The freezer section should be de­frosted from time to time. It must be de­frosted if a layer of ice approx. 5 mm thick has accumulated. It is best to de­frost when only very little food or no food at all is left in the freezer.
Before defrosting
Remove the frozen food from the
freezer section and place it in an-
other freezer or cool box or wrap it in
several layers of newspaper or
cloths and place it in a cool place
until the freezer section is ready for
use again.
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Defrosting
To defrost
Carry out the defrosting procedure as quickly as possible if food has not been placed in another freezer. The longer the food is left out at room temperature, the faster it de­frosts.
Switch the appliance off.
Open the freezer section door.
Use a sponge or towel to soak up water from defrosting.
To speed up defrosting, a bowl with hot water (not boiling) can be placed in the freezer section. Closing the door in this instance will help retain the warmth and speed up the defrosting process.
We do not recommend the use of hot air blowers such as hairdryers for defrosting your freezer.
After defrosting
Clean the appliance and then dry it
thoroughly.
Make sure when cleaning the ap-
pliance that no liquid gets into the
condensate drain hole.
Switch on the appliance.
Place the frozen food into the freezer
section again.
Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays, or de­icers as they could contain sub­stances which could damage the plastic parts and which may cause the build up of gases and pose a danger to health.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning and care
Never use cleaning agents contain­ing abrasive substances such as sand, soda, acids or chemical sol­vents. "Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are also unsuitable as they can cause matt areas to appear.
The stainless steel surfaces should be cleaned with a proprietary stain­less steel cleaner following the manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging.
Make sure that no water can pene­trate into the electronic unit, into the light or into the ventilation gaps.
Do not let water get into the drain­age channel and drain hole when cleaning.
Never use steam cleaning ap­paratus to defrost or clean the ap­pliance. The steam could attack 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 by turning the temperature selector to the "0" position.
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 outer casing, the interior and accessories
Use lukewarm water with a little wash­ing up liquid. Accessories and shelves should be hand washed only. The but­ter dish is, however, dishwasher safe.
Clean the refrigerator section at least
once a month and the freezer sec-
tion each time it is defrosted.
Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole frequently, so that conden-
sate can drain away unhindered.
Use a straw or similar to clear the
drain if necessary.
Use a suitable stainless steel cleaner
to clean the stainless steel surfaces:
– Apply the cleaner sparingly to a
dry, fluff free cloth and then rub it
into the surface.
After cleaning, wipe the outer cas-
ing, the interior and accessories with
a damp cloth and dry with a soft
cloth. Leave the doors open to air
the appliance for a short while.
E-Cloth
A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available
from the Miele UK Spare Parts De-
partment, Part Number 980 13530,
which is suitable for cleaning sur-
faces such as stainless steel, glass,
plastic and chrome without the use
of chemicals.
Defrost the freezer section.
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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 appliance’s energy consumption.
Door seals
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
The door seals should be cleaned regu­larly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Metal grille at the back of the appliance
The metal grille at the back of the ap­pliance (heat exchanger) should be dusted at least once a year. A build up of dust will increase the energy con­sumption of the appliance.
After cleaning
Replace all shelves and accessories
in the refrigerator section.
Place food back in the refrigerator
section, close the appliance doors,
and switch the appliance on.
Switch on the winter setting so that
the freezer section cools down
quickly.
Once the temperature in the freezer
has reached the required tempera-
ture place the food back in the
freezer section.
Switch the winter setting off again.
When cleaning the grille, make sure that the pipework and other compo­nents do not get broken or dam­aged in any way.
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Problem solving guide
Problem solving guide
Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suit­ably qualified and competent per­son in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified per­sons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held re­sponsible for unauthorised work.
The following can be corrected without contacting the Miele Service Depart­ment:
What to do if ...
. . . strange noises can be heard after switching on the appliance, espe­cially after it has just been installed.
Check to see whether any pieces of furniture next to the appliance are vi­brating whilst the appliance is in operation.
Switch the appliance off then:
Check whether the appliance is aligned correctly.
Check whether all parts at the rear of the appliance are free from hind­rance. Remove any hindrance.
Check whether the cable clips were unclipped from the back of the ap­pliance before installation. They could vibrate when the appliance is operating.
Are all removable parts correctly fitted in the appliance?
Are any bottles or containers un­stable or knocking against each other?
Remember that the noise of the com­pressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable.
. . . the appliance does not get cool.
Make sure that the temperature dial
is not pointing to the "0" position.
Check that the plug is correctly in-
serted in the socket.
Check that the fuse is not defective
and that the mains fuse has not
blown. If it has, consult the Service
department.
. . . the temperature in the refrig­erator section is too low.
Turn the temperature dial to a setting
closer to "0".
Check that the freezer section door
has been properly closed.
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 in
the refrigerator section to fall auto-
matically. No more than 2 kg of fresh
food should be frozen at one time.
Check whether the winter setting is
still on.
. . . the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long.
Check whether ventilation gaps have
been covered over or become too
dusty.
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Problem solving guide
Check whether the metal grille (heat exchanger) at the rear of the ap­pliance has become dusty.
The refrigerator and freezer section doors have been opened too fre­quently, or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at the same time for freezing.
Check that the doors have been properly closed.
Check to see whether a thick layer of ice has built up in the freezer sec­tion. If it has then the freezer section will need defrosting.
. . . the frozen food is thawing be­cause the freezer section is too warm.
Is the room temperature lower than the ambient temperature for which the appliance is designed?
Increase the room temperature, or switch on the winter setting.
Defrost and then clean the freezer
section.
Too thick a layer of ice reduces effi­ciency and increases energy consump­tion.
. . . the interior light in the refrig­erator section is not working?
Has the contact switch got stuck?
Make sure that the temperature dial
is not pointing to the "0" position.
If it is not pointing to the "0" position
the bulb is defective:
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and with-
draw the plug from the socket (pull
by the plug not the cable), or discon-
nect the mains fuse or remove the
screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable.
Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long causing the freezer sec­tion to become too warm.
. . . food has frozen together.
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper to carefully prise it apart.
. . . there is a thick layer of ice in the freezer section.
Check whether the freezer section door closes properly.
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Reach into the back of the light
cover, press upwards at the side
and then pull the cover off
Replace the bulb.
Bulb specification:
220 – 240 V, max. 15 W, E 14 fitting
Push the cover securely back into
position.
b,
c.
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. . . the floor of the refrigerator sec­tion is wet?
The drain hole is blocked.
Clean the condensate channel and drain hole.
If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, then contact the Miele Service De­partment.
To prevent unecessary loss of tem­perature it is advisable not to open the doors while waiting for the ap­pliance to be serviced.
Problem solving guide
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After Sales Service
After Sales Service
In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee please contact:
– Your Miele Dealer
or
– The Miele Service Department
(see back cover for address).
When contacting the Service Depart­ment, please quote the model and ser­ial number of your appliance, both of which are shown on the data plate in­side the appliance.
Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service.
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Electrical connection
Electrical connection U.K.
The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for con­nection to an a.c. single phase 220 – 240 V 50 Hz supply. The fuse rating is 13 amps.
All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety regula­tions. Connection should be made via a fused plug and suitable switched socket which is easily accessible. For extra safety it is advisable to in­stall a residual current device (RCD) with a trip current of 30 mA (in ac­cordance with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100, Section 739).
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an exten­sion lead. Extension leads do not guar­antee the required safety of the ap­pliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
Electrical connection
Important
The wires in the mains lead are col­oured in accordance with the following code:
Green/yellow = earth Blue = neutral Brown = live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not corre­spond with the coloured markings ident­ifying the terminals in your plug, pro­ceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi­nal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol (z) or coloured green or green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance’s electronic unit.
WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
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Electrical connection
Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)
If this machine is fitted with a non­rewireable plug, the following informa­tion applies:
If the socket outlets are not suitable for the plug supplied with this product, it must be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted.
The fuse carrier and the fuse should be removed from the old plug and dis­posed of. The plug cut from the flexible cord should then be disposed of and on no account be inserted into any socket elsewhere in the house (electric shock hazard).
The fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is ob­tained. The colour of the correct re­placement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug, or the col­our that is embossed in words in the base of the plug (as applicable to the design of the plug fitted).
The correct fuse rating of the replace­ment fuses that are ASTA approved to BS 1362 should be fitted. Replacement fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier, or Miele Service agent.
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Installation
Do not place any appliance which gives off heat, such as a toaster or microwave oven on top of this ap­pliance, as this would increase the appliance’s energy consumption.
Location
The appliance should be installed in a dry, well ventilated room. The room temperature should not go above or below the climate range for which the appliance is designed. The higher the ambient temperature of the room the more energy the appliance re­quires to operate. It should not be in­stalled where it is exposed to direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a heat­producing appliance such as an oven or a radiator.
Climate range
The appliance is designed for a particu­lar climate range (ambient room tem­perature), and should not be used out­side this range. The climate range of this appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.
Climate range Ambient room
SN
N
ST
T
Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long causing the internal tem­perature in the appliance to rise with the risk of food deteriorating and going off. Frozen food could begin to thaw.
temperature
+10 °C to +32 °C +16 °C to +32 °C +18 °C to +38 °C +18 °C to +43 °C
Installation
Ventilation
Air at the rear of the appliance gets warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation the ventilation gaps must not be covered over. The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis.
Fitting the handles
If the door hinging does not require changing the handles should now be fitted to the doors.
Secure handle b to the holes in the
dorrs using the screws marked
Slide covers d into position, making
sure they click into position correctly.
Handle transit position
When you open the door for the first time, the handles will make a clicking sound. This is quite normal and indi­cates that they have adjusted them­selves from their transit position to their operational position. The handles will now protrude slightly more in front of the appliance than they did during transportation.
c.
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Installation
Installation
Remove any cable clips from the rear of the appliance.
Check that all parts at the rear of the appliance are unhindered.
Carefully push the appliance into po­sition.
Align the appliance
To align the appliance adjust the feet
using the spanner supplied.
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Changing the door hinging
The appliance is supplied right hand hinged. If left hand door hinging is re­quired follow the instructions below.
Open the lower appliance door and remove cover
Close the lower appliance door, un­screw lower hinge bracket take the door off.
Take the washers and hinge pin d out of the hinge bracket, then refit them in the second hole in the hinge bracket.
With the upper door closed, unscrew upper hinge bracket upper door
b.
c, and
e then take the
f off.
Changing the door hinging
Take pl u g b out of the door bearing,
and refit on the opposite side.
Unscrew hinge pin c and refit on
the opposite side. Take care not to
lose the washers.
Remove stoppers d and cover e.
Refit the stoppers on the opposite
side, and cover the screw head on
the opposite side with the cover.
Unclip covers i at the front and
slide off to the side.
Unscrew handles f, and remove
stoppers
side of the door.
Slide covers i into position, making
sure they click into position correctly.
Hang the upper appliance door on
the hinge pin
pliance door.
g. Refit on the opposite
c and close the ap-
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Changing the door hinging
Turn hinge bracket b around and refit it in the door bearing in the upper door. Then screw it securely to the housing.
Fit lower door e on upper hinge bracket pliance door.
b then close the lower ap-
Fit lower hinge bracket c in the door bearing in the lower appliance door. Then screw it securely to the hous­ing.
Align the lower door using the long slots in hinge brackets then tighten all screws.
Conceal the holes on the opposite side using cover
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Building in
Building in
The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis.
The appliance can be installed into a kitchen run. To match the height of the rest of the kitchen the appliance can be fitted with a suitable top box
A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance for air to circulate. The cross section of the air outlet must be at least 300 cm can circulate without hinderance. Other­wise the appliance has to work too hard resulting in an increase in elec­tricity consumption.
2
to ensure that air
b.
When installed next to a wall tance of approx. 50 mm is needed on the hinge side between the wall and the appliance, so that the doors and the handles have sufficient space for opening.
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