Operating and installation instructions
Fridge freezer combination
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. 05 249 020
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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
Temperature display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Winter setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Storing food in the refrigerator section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting the interior fittings
Moving the shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Split shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting door shelves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Moving the bottle divider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chilling and storing food
Important notes:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Freezing and storing food
Maximum freezing capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Placing in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Freezer calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Marker system for frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Contents
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Ice cream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Ice pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Defrosting
Refrigerator section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Freezer section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cleaning and care
Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Metal grille at the back of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
After cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
After Sales Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installation
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Fitting the handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Align the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Building in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Description of the appliance
Description of the appliance
b On-/Off and temperature dial
c Button for winter setting
d Indicator light for winter setting
f Butter and cheese compartment
g Shelves
h Interior lighting
i Egg trays
j Condensate channel and
drain hole
k Fruit and vegetable containers
l
Divider
m Door shelves
e In-operation indicator light
Drawers with freezer
n
calendar
o Marker system for frozen food
p Outlet guide for
defrosted water
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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.
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
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
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.
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.
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 cool zone,
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 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.
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
Using a coin turn the On/Off dial in a
clockwise direction away from the
“0” position.
Forcing it beyond its range would
damage it. Turn it only as far as it
will go, then turn it back again.
The appliance will begin to cool. The interior light will come on when the door
is opened.
Switching off
Using a coin turn the On/Off dial in
an anti-clockwise direction back to
the “0" position.
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
leave the doors slightly 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.
The cooling system and the interior
light are now switched off.
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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 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. Food may
be re-frozen once it has been cooked
as the high temperatures achieved
when cooking destroy most organisms.
Temperature selection
Use the temperture selector to select
the temperature.
Using a coin turn the temperature
dial in a clockwise direction to the required setting.
Forcing it beyond its range would
damage it. Turn it only as far as it
will go, then turn it back again.
The higher the setting, the lower the
temperature in the appliance.
We recommend a medium setting.
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The correct temperature
Temperature display
(depending on model)
There is a temperature display inside
the freezer door which displays three
different temperature ranges.
The ranges are represented by the following colours:
Green = the temperature in the freezer
section is very close to the recommended -18 °C: The temperature dial
has been set correctly.
Yellow = the temperature in the freezer
section is colder than -21 °C. Energy
consumption is higher than necessary.
Turn the temperature dial to a lower setting.
Red = the temperature in the freezer
section is not cold enough. Turn the
temperature dial to a higher setting.
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Winter setting
With ambient temperatures at or
below 16 °C the freezer section 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.
Winter setting
To deactivate the winter setting
As soon as the ambient temperature
rises above 16 °C the winter setting
should be switched off to prevent unecessary energy consumption. The
freezer section temperature will be sufficiently controlled by the temperature
dial.
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 section to the required
level.
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
Moving the shelves
The shelves can be adjusted according
to the height of the food.
Adjusting the interior fittings
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
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.
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
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 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.
Freezing and storing food
Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in a
good condition.
Hints on home freezing
– The following types of food are 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 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
Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer. Do not use the
lowest freezer drawer for freezing fresh
food. Large quantities can be placed
directly on the evaporator plates to
freeze the food quickly. To do this first
take out one or several freezer
drawers. The lowest drawer must re-
main in the freezer to maintain air circulation.
Each drawer and evaporator plate
can be loaded with a maximum of
25 kg.
Place the food flat in the bottom of
the drawers or on the evaporator
plates so that it freezes through to
the core as quickly as possible.
Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
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.
Freezer calendar
The freezer calendar on the freezer
drawer gives the length of time which
various foods can be stored effectively.
Where the storage time given on the
packaging differs, follow the advice on
the packaging.
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Freezing and storing food
Marker system for frozen food
Markers serve as a reminder of how
long food has been stored.
Each freezer drawer has two slide markers with dials. The months are represented on the dials as 1 – 12.
Slide the markers onto the guide runners on the edge of the drawers.
Use the markers to indicate the type of
food being frozen and turn the dials to
the appropriate number to indicate the
month the food was first placed in the
freezer.
Defrosting
Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways:
– in 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.
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 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.
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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Freezing and storing food
Cooling drinks
When cooling drinks quickly, make sure
bottles are not left in the freezer for
more than one hour, as they could
burst.
Freezer tray
(Depending on model)
The freezer tray can be used for freez-
ing soft fruit, herbs, small items etc.
The tray allows you to space out the
food so that it does not stick together
and keeps its shape.
Place the food on the tray.
Hang the tray in one of the upper
freezer drawers.
Ice pack
(Depending on model)
The ice pack prevents the temperature
in the freezer rising too quickly in the
event of a power cut.
Place the ice pack in the upper drawer
directly on top of food or to save space
on the freezer tray. The ice pack will be
at its most effective after it has been in
the freezer for approx. 24 hours.
If there is a power cut lay the ice pack
directly on top of the frozen food in the
upper drawer so that the food will be
kept cold for the longest time possible.
When placing fresh food in the freezer,
use the ice pack to separate the fresh
food from the food which is already
frozen so that the frozen food does not
begin to thaw.
The ice pack can also be used in a
cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for
a short period of time.
Leave food for 10 - 12 hours to freeze
thoroughly on the tray. Transfer it to a
freezer bag or suitable container once
frozen. Place the bag or container in
the freezer drawer.
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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 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.
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 plates. If allowed to accumulate, this will impair the efficiency
of the freezer and increase the consumption of electricity.
Defrosting
Before defrosting
Select the winter setting at least 4
hours before defrosting to ensure
frozen food retains its cold reserve
for longer when taken out of the
freezer.
Remove the frozen food from the
freezer and place it in another
freezer or cool box or wrap it in several layers of newspaper or cloths
and store in a cool place until the
freezer is ready for use again.
Take all freezer drawers out of the
freezer section.
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 freezer section off with
the On/Off dial.
Do not scrape ice and frost off the
evaporator plates as this can damage the evaporator plates and
make the freezer 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.
Open the freezer section door.
Pull out the outlet guide for defrosted
water as illustrated.
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Defrosting
Place the lowest freezer drawer in
front of the appliance and direct the
outlet guide through the hole in the
drawer. Any defrosted water will then
collect in the drawer.
To speed up defrosting, a bowl with hot
water (not boiling) can be placed in the
appliance.
We do not recommend the use of
hot air blowers such as hairdryers
for defrosting your freezer.
Never place electric heaters or
candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic
parts.
After defrosting
Empty the freezer drawer.
Mop up any residual water still in the
freezer section with a sponge or absorbent cloth.
Clean the freezer section and then
dry it thoroughly.
Fold the outlet guide back into position.
Close the door and then switch the
appliance on.
Select the winter setting so that the
freezer section can achieve the required temperature quickly.
Once the temperature in the freezer
has reached the required temperature place the food back in the
freezer drawers and place them
back in the freezer.
De-select the winter setting. The indicator light will go out.
Do not use defrosting sprays, or deicers as they could contain substances which could damage the
plastic parts and which may cause
a 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 electronic unit, into the
light or into the ventilation gaps.
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 section each
time it is defrosted.
Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole frequently, so that condensate 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 On/Off dial to the "0" position.
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
Defrost the freezer section.
Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.
After cleaning, wipe the outer casing, 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 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.
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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 refrigerator section.
Place food back in the refrigerator
section, close the doors and switch
the appliance on.
Select the winter setting so that the
freezer can achieve the required tem-
perature quickly. The indicator light
will come on.
Once the temperature in the freezer
has reached the required tempera-
ture place the food back in the
freezer drawers and place them
back in the freezer section.
De-select the winter setting.
The indicator light will go out.
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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 dial is not
pointing to the “0” position.
Check that the plug is correctly inserted in the socket.
Check that the fuse is not defective
and that the mains fuse has not
blown. If it has contact 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 vi-
brating 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 hinde-
rance. Remove any hinderance.
Check whether the cable clips have
been unclipped from the back of the
appliance. They could vibrate when
the appliance is operating.
Check that all removable parts are
securely located in the appliance.
Check whether any bottles or con-
tainers are touching each other.
. . . the door to the freezer section
will not open because it has been opened and closed too many times in
succession.
This is not a fault. The suction caused
by opening and closing the door is preventing the door from opening. Wait a
few minutes and then try again. It
should now open without force.
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator section is too low.
Set the temperature to a warmer setting.
Check that the freezer section 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.
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in
the system is unavoidable.
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Problem solving guide
. . . 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.
The doors have been opened too fre-
quently, or a large quantity of fresh
food has been put in at once for
freezing.
Check that the doors have been
closed properly.
Check whether a thick layer of ice
has built up in the freezer section. If
it has then the freezer will need de-
frosting.
. . . the frozen food is thawing because the freezer section is too
warm.
The room temperature is lower than
the ambient temperature for which
the appliance was designed.
. . . 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 door to the
freezer section closes properly.
Defrost and then clean the freezer
section.
Too thick a layer of ice reduces efficiency and increases energy consumption.
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 section to become too warm.
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Problem solving guide
. . . the interior light in the refrigerator section does not work.
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.
Press the sides of the lamp cover in-
wards, disengage the cover and un-
clip it at the rear.
. . . the floor of the refrigerator section 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 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.
Unscrew the bulb and replace it with
a new one.
Bulb specification:
220 – 240 V, max. 25 W, E 14 fitting
When fitting in the new bulb make
sure that it is correctly fitted.
Clip the lamp cover back in at the
rear and then press it into position
from the sides.
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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 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
doors 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 po-
sition.
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 you want it left hand hinged
follow the instructions below.
Open the lower appliance door.
Changing the door hinging
Open the upper door, and pull it
downwards and off. Take care not to
lose the washers
c.
Use a screwdriver to lever the plinth
b out, then pull it forwards and
facia
off.
Use a screwdriver to remove cover
c then close the door.
Remove screw d completely.
Pull door support e together with
hinge pin
forwards and take it off.
Open the lower appliance door,
move it downwards and take it off.
Take care not to lose the washers
With the upper door i closed, pull
hinge pin
f downwards, then tilt it
downwards to remove it.
h
g .
Unscrew upper hinge pin b using
the spanner supplied and refit on the
opposite side.
Exchange cover i in the middle of
i
e.
and
the appliance with hinge bracket
To do this:
off screws j,
Take cover caps
undo the screws, pull cover
hinge bracket
around and refit into position on the
opposite side.
k
e to the side, turn
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Changing the door hinging
Pull bearing bush d downwards out
of hinge bracket
above into the hinge bracket.
Remove bracket h together with
washers
refit on the opposite side.
Remove plugs l from door bearing
bushes in the doors and refit on the
opposite side.
Refit door handles m and plugs n.
Fit the upper door in hinge pin b (re-
member to use the washers
close the door.
Push middle hinge pin f from below
through hinge bracket
upper appliance door.
Check that the door is correctly
aligned. If necessary align it using
the long slots in hinge bracket
Hang the lower door in hinge
bracket
door.
In the following illustration the lower
door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what
happens next.
g using a screwdriver, and
e then close the appliance
e and refit it from
c) then
e into the
e.
Turn door support c around, pull
hinge pin
posite side.
Fit both parts into hinge plate g. To
do this push hinge pin
hinge plate
Swing door support out, push upwards and re-assemble with screw
b out, and refit on the op-
b through
g into door support c.
d.
Align the lower door using the long
slot in hinge plate
pliance housing. Then tighten screw
g with the ap-
d.
Refit plinth facia e pushing it firmly
into position.
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With the lower door open, secure
f to the front of the plinth
cover
facia.
Building in
Building in
The appliance can be installed in 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
installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit. The appliance door
c will protrude in front of furniture
fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by
51 mm in the middle of the door. This
will allow the doors to be opened and
shut without being obstructed.
When installed next to a wall
tance of approx. 36 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.
When secured to adjoining furniture
d a dis-
e or if a spacer is fitted between the
appliance and the wall, please note the
following:
Ensure that the doors have sufficient
space for opening fully after the appliance has been secured.
Do not drill within the area marked
with criss cross pattern as this
would damage insulated parts of the
appliance.
Calculate dimension A according to
the number of freezer drawers in
your appliance. See following chart:
Freezer
drawers
2660
3850
Dimension A in
mm
The air inlet and outlet must not be
covered or blocked in any way.
They should be dusted on a regular
basis.
When built into a kitchen run (max.
depth 580 mm) the appliance can be
To secure the appliance to adjoining
kitchen furniture use self tapping
screws. The depth of the screw must
not exceed 10 mm.
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