Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerator
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. 05 248 290
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Contents
Contents
Description of 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
. . . in the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
. . . in the freezer compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Winter setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Storing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting the interior fittings
Moving the shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Split shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting door shelves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Moving the bottle divider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chilling and storing food
Important notes:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Freezing and storing food
Storing frozen food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hints on home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Placing in the freezer compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Ice cream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Contents
Defrosting
Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Freezer compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cleaning and care
Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Metal grille at the back of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
After Sales Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installation
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fitting the handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Align the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Changing the door hinging
Appliance door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Freezer compartment door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Building under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Description of the appliance
Description of the appliance
b Temperature selector
c Winter setting switch and indicator
light
Freezer compartment
e
f Adjustable shelves (glass or racks *)
d Light contact switch
Butter and cheese compartment
i
j Egg trays
g Condensate channel and
drain hole
h Fruit and vegetable containers
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k Adjustable door shelves
l Interior light
m Divider
* depending on model
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.
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 can
be disposed of in an environmentally
safe manner.
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
frozen food, freezing fresh food and for
the preparation of 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
gas which breaks down naturally. It is
however flammable. Care must be
taken during 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 refrigerant escaping:
– 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 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.
This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural
The more refrigerant there is in an
appliance the larger the room it
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Before connecting the appliance to
the mains supply, make sure that
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Warning and safety instructions
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.
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.
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.
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 compartment.
The very low temperature of the frozen
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the
lips and tongue.
Do not refreeze thawed or partially
thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used as
quickly as possible as food soon loses
its nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after
it has been cooked.
Never store explosive materials in
the appliance. Switching on
thermostats may produce sparks which
could present a fire hazard.
If storing alcohol with a high per-
centage proof in the refrigerator,
make sure it is tightly closed and
stored upright.
Danger of explosion.
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Warning and safety instructions
Do not store cans or bottles con-
taining carbonated drinks or
liquids which could freeze in the
freezer compartment. The cans or
bottles could explode. Danger of injury
and damage to the appliance.
When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer compartment 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.
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.
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.
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Warning and safety instructions
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.
Be careful not to damage any part
of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator.
– bending any pipework.
– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by noncompliance with these Warning and
safety instructions.
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Switching on and off
Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
Clean the inside of the appliance
and the accessories with luke warm
water and a little washing up liquid
and then dry using a soft cloth.
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
Switching on
Turn the temperature selector in a
clockwise direction away from “0”.
The appliance will begin to cool. The interior light will come on when the door
is opened.
Switching off
Turn the temperature selector in an
anti-clockwise direction back to the
“0” position.
The cooling system and the interior
light are now switched off.
switch the appliance off at the mains,
withdraw the plug (pull on the plug
and not the cable),
defrost the freezer compartment,
clean the appliance
leave the door to the appliance and
to the freezer compartment 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 correct temperature
. . . in the freezer compartment
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. Partially defrosted or defrosted
food must not be re-frozen once it has
been cooked as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
organisms.
– 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.
Temperature selection
Use the temperature selector to select
the temperature.
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 compartment then a setting between 4 and 7 is recommended
to ensure that the required temperature
in the freezer compartment 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
Winter setting
With very low ambient temperatures
at or below 16 °C the freezer compart-
ment 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
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.
Storing food
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 compartment 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 door shelves
Push the door shelf upwards then
remove it by pulling it forwards.
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
(depending on model)
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.
Moving the bottle divider
The bottle divider can be moved to the
left or right to ensure that bottles are
held securely in position when the door
is opened and shut.
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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 ripe
– Potatoes
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
Using the freezer compartment
Use the freezer compartment to:
– store frozen food,
Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in a
good condition.
– make ice cubes and ice cream,
– freeze small quantities of fresh food.
Storing frozen food
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer compartment check
– that the packaging is not damaged,
– the use by date,
– the temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored in the shop.
The length of time it can be kept is reduced if it has been stored at a temperature warmer than -18 °C.
Buy frozen food once you have finished the rest of your shopping and
wrap it in newspaper or use a cool
bag or box to transport it.
Store it in the freezer compartment
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.
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
suitable for freezing :
grapes, lettuces, radishes, sour
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,
vegetables should be blanched after
they have been trimmed and
washed. To blanch: bring a large
saucepan of water to the boil, immerse the vegetables in the fast boiling water for 2-3 minutes, depending
on variety. Remove and cool quickly
in cold water. Drain then 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 compartment. 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 compartment.
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 compartment
Place the food flat on the bottom of
the freezer compartment 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 refrigerator.
Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packing or in a covered
bowl.
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Freezing and storing food
Most vegetables can be cooked while
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling
water or hot fat. The cooking time is
slightly less than that of fresh vegetables.
Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid from
defrosted poultry. Pour it away and
wash the container it was in, the sink
and your hands.
Warning
Never re-freeze partially of fully defrosted food. Consume defrosted
food as soon as possible as it will
lose its nutritional value and spoil if
left for too long. Defrosted food
may only be re-frozen after it has
been cooked.
Ice cubes
Fill the ice tray three quarters full with
water and place it on the bottom of the
freezer compartment.
Once frozen, if necessary, use a blunt
instrument, for example a spoon
handle, to remove the ice tray from the
freezer compartment.
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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Cooling drinks
When cooling drinks quickly, make sure
bottles are not left in the freezer compartment for more than one hour, as
they could burst.
Defrosting
Refrigerator
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 appliance.
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 compartment
The freezer compartment 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 compartment making it unusable.
The freezer compartment 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 compartment and place it in
another freezer or cool box or wrap it
in several layers of newspaper or
cloths and place it in a cool place
until the freezer compartment 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 compartment 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 compartment. 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
compartment 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
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.
Make sure that no water can penetrate into the temperature selector
or into the light.
Do not let water get into the drainage channel and drain hole when
cleaning.
Cleaning and care
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 at least once a
month and the freezer compartment
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.
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.
Defrost the freezer compartment.
Take out any removable parts e.g.
shelves for cleaning.
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.
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 seal
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.
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Cleaning and care
Metal grille at the back of the
appliance
The metal grille at the back of the appliance (heat exchanger) should be
dusted at least once a year. A build up
of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance.
When cleaning the grille, make sure
that the pipework and other components do not get broken or damaged in any way.
After cleaning
Replace all shelves and accessories
in the appliance.
Switch the appliance on with the
temperature selector.
Place food back in the appliance
and close the door.
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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. Unauthorised repairs could be dangerous.
The following can be corrected without
contacting the Miele Service Department:
Problem solving guide
. . . the appliance does not get cool.
Make sure the temperature selector
is not set at “0”.
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 contact the Miele Ser-
vice 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 hinderance. Remove any hinderance.
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 securely located in the appliance?
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator is too low.
Turn the temperature selector to a
setting closer to "0".
Check that the freezer compartment
door is closed properly.
Has a large amount of fresh food
been put in at once for freezing?
This makes the compressor run for
longer causing the temperature in the
refrigerator to fall automatically. No
more that 2 kg of fresh food should be
frozen at one time.
. . . the appliance is switching in too
frequently and for too long.
Check whether ventilation gaps have
been covered over or become too
dusty.
Check whether, the metal grille (heat
exchanger) at the rear of the ap-
pliance has become too dusty.
Are bottles or containers touching
each other?
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in
the system is unavoidable.
The appliance door and the freezer
compartment door have been op-
ened too frequently, or large
amounts of fresh food have been put
in at once for freezing.
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Problem solving guide
Check that the doors have been
closed properly.
Check to see whether there is a thick
layer of ice in the freezer compartment. If there is, defrost the freezer
compartment.
. . . the frozen food is thawing because the freezer compartment is
too warm.
The room temperature is lower than
the ambient temperature for which
the appliance was designed.
Increase the temperature in the
room, or activate the winter setting.
Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the cooling system to switch
off for too long causing the freezer compartment 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 compartment.
Check whether the door to the
freezer compartment closes properly.
Defrost and then clean the freezer
compartment.
. . . the interior light in the refrigerator does not work.
Has the contact switch got stuck?
Is the temperature selector at a set-
ting other than “0”? If it is then the
bulb may be defective and need re-
placing.
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.
Reach into the back of the light
cover, press upwards at the side b
then pull the cover off c.
Replace the bulb with a new one.
Bulb specification:
220 – 240 V, max. 15 W, E 14 fitting
Push the cover securely back into
position.
Too thick a layer of ice reduces efficiency and increases energy consumption.
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. . . the floor of the appliance is wet.
The drain hole has become blocked.
Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole.
If you still cannot remedy the fault
having followed these suggestions,
then contact the 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
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.
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).
letter E or by the earth symbol (z) or
coloured green or green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
black.
The wire which is coloured brown must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured red.
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
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
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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 plug cut off from the flexible cord
should be disposed of and on no account be inserted into a 13A 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
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 handle
If the door hinging does not require
changing the handle should now be
fitted to the door.
Secure handle b to the holes in the
door using the screws marked
Attach cover d.
c.
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.
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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
Changing the door hinging
The appliance is supplied with the door
hinged on the right. If left hand door
hinging is required follow the instructions below.
Appliance door
With the appliance door closed unscrew hinge bracket
take the door down and off.
c and then
Remove cover b and use it to plug
the holes on the other side.
Take stopper h out of the door bear-
ing bush and refit it on the other side.
Fit door handle g on the other side.
Fit the appliance door onto upper
hinge pin
pliance door.
Fit lower hinge pin d together with
hinge bracket
hole on the underside of the ap-
pliance door and then securely
screw the hinge bracket to the hous-
ing.
Align the appliance door using the
long slots in the hinge bracket be-
fore tightening all screws.
f and then close the ap-
c into appropriate
Take washer e and hinge pin d out
of the hinge bracket, and refit them
in the second hole in the hinge
bracket.
Unscrew upper hinge pin f and refit
it on the other side.
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Changing the door hinging
Freezer compartment door
Unscrew hinge plate b and take off
the freezer compartment door
together with the hinge plate.
Fit the hinge plate onto the upper pin
in the freezer compartment door
and turn the freezer compartment
door around so that the hinge plate
is underneath.
Unscrew door closing catch e.
c
d,
Turn it around and refit it on the opposite side
Fit the freezer compartment door in
position at the top
the hinge plate in securely
Plug remaining holes with stoppers
f.
g, then tighten
h.
i.
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Building under
The appliance can be pushed underneath a worktop run. If this is done,
then the top lid to the appliance may
need to be removed:
Remove screws b from the rear of
the appliance.
Lift the appliance lid up at the rear
and then pull it towards the front of
the appliance to remove it.
When placed under a worktop run it
is essential that adequate ventilation is provided at the rear of the appliance. A ventilation gap of at least
140 cm
top.
2
must be made in the work-
Building under
With a building under depth of
600 mm the worktop upstand depth
must not exceed 10 mm.
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