Miele KT 3538 Sed Installation Instruction

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Operating and installation instructions

Fridge-freezer combination KT 3538 Sed

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.

05 739 080

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Contents

Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

. . . in the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

. . . in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Winter setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using the refrigerator section efficiently. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Different storage zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Coldest zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Warmest zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Storing food correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Fruit and vegetables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Energy saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting the interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Moving the shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Split shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting the door shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Freezing and storing food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Storing frozen food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Packing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Before placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Refrigerator section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Contents

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Metal grille at the back of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Fitting the handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Align the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Guide to the appliance

a Temperature selector b Winter setting switch

with indicator light

d Freezer section shelves e Fan f Butter and cheese compartment g Egg trays h Interior lighting i Refrigerator section shelves j Condensate channel and

drain hole

k Bottle racks

c Light contact switch

l Adjustable door shelves m Fruit and vegetable containers

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled.

Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure they are offered for recycling.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation!

Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled. Please contact your dealer, your waste collec tion centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes.

Make sure that the pipework is not damaged whilst moving an old appli ance. This is to ensure that the refriger ant and oil in the compressor cannot leak into the environment. It is important that they are disposed of in a safe manner by authorised persons only.

Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.

See the appropriate section in the Warning and safety instructions.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

This appliance complies with all rele vant legal safety requirements. Inap propriate use can however lead to personal injury and damage to prop erty.

Read the operating instructions carefully before starting to use this appliance. They contain important notes on installation, safety, opera tion and care of the appliance. This way you will avoid the risk of acci dents and damage to the appliance.

Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.

Correct use

This appliance is intended for do-

mestic use only for the cool storage of food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food, freezing fresh food and for preparing ice. Any other usage is not supported by the manu facturer and could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper use of the appliance.

which is very environment friendly. Al

though it is flammable, it does not dam

age the ozone layer and does not in crease the green house effect. The use of this environment friendly coolant has, however, led to a slight increase in the

noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the compressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flow ing around the system. This is unavoid able, but does not have any adverse ef fect on the performance of the appliance. Care must be taken during transportation and setting up of the appliance that no parts of the coolant system are damaged. Leaking coolant can damage the eyes. In the event of any damage:

- avoid open fires

and anything which creates a spark,

- disconnect from the mains,

- air the room in which the appliance is

located for several minutes and

- contact the Service Department for advice.

should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in a small room, there is the danger of combusti ble gases building up. For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m room space is required. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.

This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas

The more refrigerant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it

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Warning and Safety instructions

Before connecting the appliance to

the mains supply make sure that the rating on the data plate corre sponds to the voltage and frequency of the household supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.

The electrical safety of this appli

ance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the ap pliance and an effective earthing sys tem, which complies with local and na tional safety regulations. It is most im portant that this basic safety requirement is tested by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Safe operation of the appliance is

only assured if it has been installed and connected in accordance with these operating and installation instructions.

This equipment is not designed for

maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as caravans, aircraft etc. However it may be suitable for such usage subject to a risk assess ment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.

Installation work, maintenance and

repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent per sons to ensure safety. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable.

Ensure that 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).

Operation

Never handle frozen food with wet

hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.

Do not take ice cubes out with your

bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer. The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Do not refreeze thawed or partially

thawed food. Defrosted food should be used up as quickly as possi ble as food soon loses it nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.

Do not store explosive materials in

the appliance or any products con taining propellants (e.g. spray cans). Switching on thermostats may produce sparks which could present a fire haz ard.

If storing alcohol with a high per

centage proof, make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright. Danger of explosion.

Do not store cans or bottles con-

taining carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer. 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 tem perature at which it is stored. Follow the instructions given on food manufac turer’s packaging on storage conditions required as well as the "use by" date.

Do not use sharp edged objects to

remove frost and ice,

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separate frozen foods and remove

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ice trays.

They will damage the evaporator caus ing irreversible damage to the appli ance.

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 sub

stances 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 oils or grease on the door seals as these will cause

the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.

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.

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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

The appliance is designed for a

use within certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures). It must not be used in ranges for which it is not de signed. The climate range for your ap pliance is stated on the data plate in side the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature will lead to the ap pliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.

Never use a steam-cleaning appli

ance to defrost or clean this appli ance. Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.

In countries where there are areas

which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surrounding in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which may caused by cockroaches or vermin will not be covered by the appli ance guarantee.

Disposal of your old appliance

Before disposing of an old appli

ance 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 appli

ance, unplug it and render the plug useless. Cut off the cable directly be hind the appliance and at the plug to prevent misuse.

Be careful not to damage any part

of the pipework whilst awaiting dis posal, 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 lia ble for damage caused by non-com pliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

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Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

The stainless steel surface has a pro tective cover to prevent scratching dur ing transportation.

Do not remove this cover until the ap

pliance has been installed or built in. Start at one of the upper corners.

Clean the inside of the appliance and

the accessories with warm water and a little washing up liquid and then dry with a soft cloth.

Important: To ensure correct func tioning of the appliance, let it stand for between ½ and 1 hour after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains.

Switching on

^ Turn the temperature selector in a

clockwise direction away from "0".

The appliance will begin to cool. The interior light in the refrigerator will come on when the door is opened.

Switching off for longer periods of time

If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday

switch the appliance off at the mains,

withdraw the plug (pull on the plug

and not the cable), defrost the freezer section,

clean the appliance out and

leave the doors ajar to air the appli

ance.

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 higher the setting, the lower the temperature in the appliance.

Switching off

Turn the temperature selector in an anti-clockwise direction from "1" back to the "0" position.

The cooling system and the interior light are now switched off.

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The correct temperature

It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the ap pliance. Micro organisms will cause food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly. Tem perature 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 being

put into it,

– the higher the ambient temperature

surrounding the appliance. The appliance is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures (climate ranges). Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed.

. . . in the refrigerator

We recommend a temperature of 5 °C in middle of the refrigerator section.

If you wish to check the temperature in the refrigerator,

Please note the following

bathwater and other household ther

–

mometers are not very accurate. It is best to use an electronic thermome

ter.

Do not measure the temperature of

–

the air in the appliance. The result will not reflect the temperature in the food.

Try to open the door as little as possible during the measuring period, as warm room air will enter the refrigerator every time the door is opened.

. . . in the freezer

For freezing fresh food and storing frozen food for a long time a temperature of at least -18 °C is needed. At this temperature the growth of micro organisms is generally halted. As soon as the temperature rises to above -10 °C, the micro organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long. For this reason, partially de frosted or defrosted food must not be re-frozen. Food may be re-frozen once it has been cooked, as the high temper atures achieved when cooking destroy most micro organisms.

place a thermometer in a glass of wa ter and then place the glass in the middle of the refrigerator section.

After about 24 hours, the thermometer will show the approximate temperature in the refrigerator.

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The correct temperature

Temperature selection

The temperatures for both the refrigera tor section and for the freezer section are set using the temperature selector in the refrigerator section.

Turn the temperature selector to a

setting between 1 and 7.

The higher the setting the lower the temperature in the appliance.

A middle range setting is usually suffi cient.

However, if frozen food is to be stored in the freezer section then a setting of between 4 and 7 is recommended to ensure that the required temperature in the freezer section is maintained.

It is advisable to select a higher setting (between 4 and 7) if the door is opened frequently, large quantities of food are stored in a refrigerator or there is a high ambient temperature.

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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 set-

ting, 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 suffi ciently controlled by the temperature dial.

Press the switch for the winter set

ting. The indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue to op erate at normal power.

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Using the refrigerator section efficiently

Different storage zones

Natural air circulation gives rise to dif ferent temperature zones inside the re frigerator section. Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest section of the appliance. Make use of the different zones when placing food in the appliance.

Coldest zone

Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products con

taining combustible gas (e.g. spray

cans). Danger of explosion.

If storing alcohol with a high per centage proof, make sure it is tightly closed, and store upright.

The coldest zone in the refrigerator sec tion is directly above the vegetable containers.

Use this for all delicate and highly per ishable food, e.g.

– fish, meat, poultry, – sausage products, ready meals, – dishes or baked goods containing

eggs or cream

– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or

quiche dough,

– soft cheese and other dairy prod-

ucts,

–

pre-packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a minimum temper ature of 4 °C.

Warmest zone

The warmest zone is in the top section of the refrigerator door. Use this for stor ing butter and cheese.

Do not store cooking oil in the refrig erator door. Traces of oil can cause stress cracks to occur in the plastic com

ponents in the door.

Food must not touch the back wall of the appliance. Otherwise it may freeze to the back wall.

Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator

Not all food is suitable for refrigeration. These include:

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Fruit and vegetables which are sensi tive to cold, such as bananas, avo cado pears, papaya, passion fruit,

aubergines, peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers

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Fruit which is not yet ripe

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Potatoes

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Some hard cheeses

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Using the refrigerator section efficiently

Storing food correctly

Store food covered or packaged. This will prevent food smells or tastes from affecting other foods and prevent food from drying out. The growth of bacteria, such as salmonella, can be avoided by setting the correct temperature and maintaining good standards of hygiene.

Fruit and vegetables

Fruit and vegetables can be stored loose in the vegetable containers. How ever, you should bear in mind that some types of vegetables give off a natural gas which speeds up the rate at which food perishes. Some fruit and vegetables react stongly 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, apricots, pears, nectarines, peaches, plums, avocado pears and figs.

Energy saving tips

Frequently opening the door or keep

–

ing it open for too long will cause the temperature in the appliance to rise. The appliance will have to run more often in order to maintain the cool temperature inside the appliance. Only open the door when you need to and then only for as long as nec essary.

If you organise where you store your

–

food correctly you should be able to

find things quickly and easily without allowing the temperature in the appli ance to rise. Sort the food out carefully before putting it into the appliance.

– Hot food and drinks must be cooled

to room temperature before placing them in the appliance.

– Do not store groceries too close to

each other. Space should be left between individual items for air to circulate.

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, pears, nectarines and peaches.

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Adjusting the interior fittings

Moving the shelves

The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food.

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 posi tion. The rear barrier must face upwards to prevent food from touching the back of the appliance and freezing to it.

Split shelf

In order to accommodate tall items in the appliance one of the shelves is divided. The front section can be taken out to allow space for tall items standing on the shelf below.

Adjusting the door shelves

Push the door shelf upwards then re

move it by pulling it forwards. Replace the door shelf at the re

quired position. Ensure that it is se curely pushed back into position.

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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 ex ceeded. The maximum freezing capac ity 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 fin-

ished the rest of your shopping and wrap it in newspaper or use a cool bag or box to transport it.

Store it in the freezer section as soon as possible.

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, veg etables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy prod ucts, pastry, leftovers, egg yolks, egg whites and a range of pre-cooked meals.

The following types of food are not

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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 boil ing water for 2-3 minutes, depending on variety. Remove and cool quickly in cold water. Drain and pack ready for freezing.

Never re-freeze partially or fully de frosted food. Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.

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Lean meat freezes better than fatty meat and can be stored for consider ably longer.

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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

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blanched vegetables before freez ing. Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices al ters when frozen.

Do not place hot foods or drinks in

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the freezer. This causes already frozen food to thaw and increases the energy consumption consider ably. 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

- aluminium foil

- freezer containers

Freezer bags may also be sealed using home heat sealing kits.

Expel as much air as possible from bags etc. before sealing them to pre vent freezer burn on food.

Close the packaging tightly with

- rubber bands

- plastic clips

- string or bag ties

- freezer tape.

Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging.

Unsuitable packing material

- wrapping paper

- grease-proof paper

- cellophane

- bin bags

- plastic carrier bags

Before placing food in the freezer

Turn the temperature selector to a

middle or high setting for approx. 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer.

Press the switch for the winter set

ting. The indicator light will come on. The temperature in the freezer sec tion will drop so that the frozen food already in the freezer will retain its cold reserve.

Placing food in the freezer

^ Place the food flat in the bottom of

the freezer section 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.

Fresh food will be frozen through approx. 24 hours after being placed in the freezer. Turn the temperature selector to the required setting and if the room temperature is above 16 °C, switch the winter setting off.

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Freezing and storing food

Defrosting

Frozen food can be defrosted in differ ent 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 tem

perature 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.

Ice cubes

Press down the release button on the

ice cube tray and fill the tray with wa ter. Any excess will flow out through

the outlet. Now pull the release button up to

seal the ice cube tray.

^ Slide the ice cube tray into its holder

in the freezer section.

Once frozen use a blunt instrument, for example a spoon handle, to re move the ice cube tray from the freezer.

Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by holding it under cold running water for a short while.

Cooling drinks

When cooling drinks quickly, make sure bottles are not left in the freezer sec tion for more than one hour, as they could burst.

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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 automati cally removed and defrosted by the ap pliance.

The condensate is drained away via a channel and drain hole into an evapora tion system at the back of the appli ance.

Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are kept clean and are never blocked so that conden sate can flow away without hindrance.

Freezer section

The freezer section does not defrost au tomatically because frozen food must not be allowed to defrost.

In normal use ice and frost will form on the evaporator plate. If allowed to accu mulate, this will impair the efficiency of the freezer and increase the consump

tion of electricity.

Do not scrape ice and frost off the evaporator plate 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.

Before defrosting

^ Remove the frozen food from the

freezer and place it in another freezer or cool box or wrap it in several lay ers of newspaper or cloths and store it in a cool place until the freezer 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 de frosts.

Switch the appliance off and remove

the plug. Open the freezer section door.

Use a sponge or towel to soak up the

defrosted water.

To speed up defrosting, a bowl with hot water (not boiling) can be placed in the freezer section. Closing the door in this instance will help retain the warmth and speed up the defrosting process.

We do not recommend the use of hot air blowers such as hairdryers for defrosting your appliance.

After defrosting

Clean the appliance and then dry it

thoroughly. Do not let water get into the conden sate channel and drain hole.

Insert the plug in the socket and

switch the appliance back on. Place the food back in the freezer

section.

Never place electric heaters or can dles in the appliance to defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.

Do not use defrosting sprays, or de-icers as they could contain sub stances which could damage the plastic parts and which may cause a build up of gases and pose a dan ger to health.

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Cleaning and care

Never use cleaning agents contain ing abrasive substances such as sand, soda, acids or chemical sol vents. "Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are also unsuitable as they can cause matt areas to appear.

Stainless steel surfaces should be cleaned with a proprietary stainless steel cleaner following the manufac turer’s instructions on the packaging.

Make sure that no water can pene trate into the electronic unit, ventilation gaps or into the light.

Do not let water get into the drainage channel and drain hole when cleaning.

Never use steam cleaning apparatus to defrost or clean the appliance. Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.

The data plate located inside the ap pliance must not be removed. It contains information which is re quired in the event of a service call.

Before cleaning

Switch the appliance off by turning the temperature selector to "0" and then removing the plug.

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.

Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories

Clean the refrigerator section at least

once a month and the freezer section each time it is defrosted. Use warm water with a little washing up liquid.

Accessories and shelves should all

be hand washed. The butter dish is, however, dishwasher safe.

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.

^ Use a suitable stainless steel cleaner

to clean stainless steel surfaces.

- Apply the cleaner sparingly to a dry, fluff free cloth and then rub it into the surface following the direction of the grain.

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 appli ance for a short while.

E-Cloth

A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, Part Number 98013530, which is suit able for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals. It can be washed 300 times.

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Cleaning and care

Ventilation gaps

The ventilation gaps should be

cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner. A build up of dust will increase the appliance’s energy consumption.

Door seals

Do not use any grease or oil on the door seals as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become po rous over time.

The door seals should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.

Metal grille at the back of the appliance

The metal grille at the back of the appliance (heat exchanger) should be dusted at least once a year. A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance.

Switch on the winter setting so that

the freezer section cools down quickly.

Once the temperature in the freezer

has reached the required tempera ture place the food back in the freezer section.

Switch the winter setting off again.

When cleaning the grille, make sure that the pipework and other compo nents 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 appliance doors, and switch the appliance on.

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Problem solving guide

Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suit ably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and na tional safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified per sons could be dangerous. The man ufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorised work.

The following can be corrected without contacting the Miele Service Depart ment:

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 hin drance. Remove any hindrance.

Check whether the cable clips were unclipped from the back of the appli ance before installation. They could vibrate when the appliance is operat ing.

Are all removable parts correctly fit ted in the appliance?

Remember that the noise of the com pressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable.

. . . the appliance does not get cool.

Make sure that the temperature dial is

not pointing to the "0" position. Check that the plug is correctly in

serted in the socket. Check that the fuse is not defective

and that the mains fuse has not blown. If it has, consult the Service department.

. . . the temperature in the refrigerator section is too low.

^ Turn the temperature dial to a setting

closer to "0".

^ Check that the freezer section door

has been properly closed.

^ Has a large amount of fresh food

been put in at the same time for freezing. This makes the compressor run for longer, causing the temperature in the refrigerator section to fall auto matically. No more than 2 kg of fresh food should be frozen at one time.

Check whether the winter setting is still on.

. . . the appliance is switching in too

frequently and for too long.

Check whether ventilation gaps have been covered over or become too dusty.

Are any bottles or containers unsta ble or knocking against each other?

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Check whether the metal grille (heat

exchanger) at the rear of the appli ance has become dusty.

The refrigerator and freezer section

doors have been opened too fre quently, or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at the same time for freezing.

Check that the doors have been

properly closed. Check to see whether a thick layer of

ice has built up in the freezer section. If it has then the freezer section will need defrosting.

. . . the frozen food is thawing because the freezer section is too warm.

^ Is the room temperature lower than

the ambient temperature for which the appliance is designed?

Problem solving guide

Defrost and then clean the freezer

section.

Too thick a layer of ice reduces effi ciency and increases energy consump tion.

. . . the interior light in the refrigerator section is not working?

Has the contact switch got stuck?

Make sure that the temperature dial is

not pointing to the "0" position. If it is not pointing to the "0" position the bulb is defective:

^ Disconnect the appliance from the

mains. Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket (pull by the plug not the cable), or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw-out fuse in countries where this is applicable.

Increase the room temperature, or switch on 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 sec tion to become too warm.

...food has frozen together.

Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper to carefully prise it apart.

. . . there is a thick layer of ice in the freezer section.

Check whether the freezer section door closes properly.

Reach into the back of the light cover, press upwards at the side a, and then pull the cover off b.

Replace the bulb.

Bulb specification: 220 – 240 V, max. 15 W, E 14 fitting

Push the cover securely back into position.

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Problem solving guide

. . . the floor of the refrigerator sec tion is wet?

The drain hole is blocked.

Clean the condensate channel and

drain hole.

If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, then contact the Miele Service De partment.

To prevent unecessary loss of tem perature it is advisable not to open the doors while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.

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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 Depart ment, please quote the model and se rial number of your appliance, both of which are shown on the data plate.

Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service.

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Electrical connection

Electrical connection U.K.

The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an a.c. single phase 220 – 240 V 50 Hz supply. The fuse rating is 13 amps.

All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and com petent person in accordance with lo cal and national safety regulations. Connection should be made via a fused plug and suitable switched socket which is easily accessible. For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual current device (RCD) with a trip current of 30 mA (in accordance with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100, Section 739).

Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

Important

The wires in the mains lead are col oured 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 corre spond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol (z) or coloured green or green and yellow.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance’s electronic unit.

WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

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Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)

If this machine is fitted with a non-rewireable plug, the following information applies:

If the socket outlets are not suitable for the plug supplied with this product, it must be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted.

The fuse carrier and the fuse should be removed from the old plug and dis posed of. The plug cut from the flexible cord should then be disposed of and on no account be inserted into any socket elsewhere in the house (electric shock hazard).

The fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained. The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug, or the colour that is embossed in words in the base of the plug (as applicable to the design of the plug fitted).

Electrical connection

The correct fuse rating of the replace ment 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 appli ance, as this would increase the ap pliance’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 heat-producing appliance such as an oven or a radiator.

Climate range

Ventilation

Air at the rear of the appliance gets warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation the ventilation gaps must not be cov

ered over. The air inlet and outlet must not be cov ered 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.

The appliance is designed for a particular climate range (ambient room temperature), and should not be used out side this range. The climate range of this appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.

Climate range Ambient room tempera

ture

+10 °C to +32 °C +16 °C to +32 °C +18 °C to +38 °C +18 °C to +43 °C

Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long causing the internal tem perature in the appliance to rise with the risk of food deteriorating and going off.

Secure handle a to the holes in the doors using the screws marked b.

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Installation

Remove any cable clips from the rear

of the appliance. Check that all parts at the rear of the

appliance are unhindered. Remove any hindrance.

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 left hand door hinging is re quired follow these instructions.

^ Open the lower appliance door and

remove cover a.

^ Close the lower appliance door, un-

screw lower hinge bracket b, and take the door off.

Take the washers and hinge pin c out of the hinge bracket, then refit them in the second hole in the hinge bracket. (Use the spanner supplied to unscrew and refit the hinge pin).

With the upper door closed, unscrew upper hinge bracket e then take the upper door g off.

Take the hinge pin d and bush f out of the hinge bracket and refit them in the neighbouring hole in the hinge bracket.

^ Take plug a out of the door bearing,

and refit on the opposite side.

^ Unscrew bearing block c, turn it

around and fit it on the opposite side:

Use the spanner supplied to unscrew the hinge pin b out of bearing block c and refit it into the bearing block from below.

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Changing the door hinging

Remove plugs d and cover e. Refit

the plugs on the opposite side and cover the screw head on the oppo site side with the cover.

Fit door handles f and plugs g on

the opposite side. Hang the upper appliance door on

hinge pin b and close the appliance door.

Fit lower hinge bracket b in the door

bearing of the lower appliance door.

Then screw it securely to the housing. Align the appliance door using the

long slots in the hinge bracket before tightening all screws.

Conceal the holes on the opposite

side using cover c.

Screw hinge bracket a firmly to the opposite side of the housing (the hinge pin must be inserted into the door bearing of the upper door).

Hang the lower door d in the upper hinge bracket a and close the lower door.

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Building in the appliance

The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis.

The appliance can be installed 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.

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 under the room ceiling must be at least 300 cm

to ensure that air can circulate without hindrance. Otherwise the appli ance has to work too hard resulting in an increase in electricity consumption. The larger the cross section, the more efficient the appliance.

When installed next to a wall d a dis tance of approx. 50 mm is needed on the hinge side between the wall and the appliance b, so that the doors and the handles have sufficient space for open ing.

If necessary you can secure the refrig erator b to the adjoining furniture unit c using self tapping screws. The maximum depth you can screw into the refrigerator is 10 mm. Do not exceed this amount.

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