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Operating and installation instructionsFreezer
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essentialto read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
en-GB M.-Nr. 10 838 160
Contents
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Warning and Safety instructions .......................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 13
How to save energy............................................................................................. 14
Guide to the appliance ........................................................................................ 16Accessories ........................................................................................................... 18
Accessories supplied ....................................................................................... 18Optional accessories........................................................................................ 18
Switching on and off ........................................................................................... 19Before using for the first time................................................................................ 19Switching off.......................................................................................................... 19Switching off for longer periods of time ................................................................ 19
The correct temperature..................................................................................... 20Setting the temperature......................................................................................... 20Temperature display .............................................................................................. 21
Using Super freeze .............................................................................................. 22Super freeze function ............................................................................................ 22
Temperature and door alarm.............................................................................. 23Temperature alarm................................................................................................. 23Door alarm............................................................................................................. 23Switching the alarm off early ................................................................................. 23
Selecting further settings ................................................................................... 24Settings mode ....................................................................................................... 24
Activating or deactivating the lock ................................................................... 24
Freezing and storing food................................................................................... 25Maximum freezing capacity .................................................................................. 25Freezing fresh food................................................................................................ 25Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 25Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 26
- Freezing small amounts of food..................................................................... 27- Freezing the maximum amount (see data plate) ............................................ 27- Large items .................................................................................................... 27
Ice cubes............................................................................................................... 29
Defrosting............................................................................................................. 30
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 33Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 33
Contents
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Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 33Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 34Cleaning the door seals......................................................................................... 35Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................................................................................ 35Clean the compressor at the back of the appliance ............................................. 35After cleaning ........................................................................................................ 35
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 36
Noises................................................................................................................... 42
After sales service ............................................................................................... 43Contact in case of malfunction ............................................................................. 43Warranty ................................................................................................................ 43
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 44
Installation............................................................................................................ 45Side-by-side combinations ................................................................................... 45Location................................................................................................................. 45
Climate range ................................................................................................... 46Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 46Furniture door panel .............................................................................................. 47
Gap................................................................................................................... 47Weight of the furniture door ............................................................................. 48
Before installing the appliance .............................................................................. 48Building-in dimensions ......................................................................................... 49
Changing the door hinging ................................................................................. 50
Adjusting the door hinges .................................................................................. 52Adjusting the door hinges ..................................................................................... 52Limiting the opening angle of the door ................................................................. 52
Installing the appliance ....................................................................................... 53To install the appliance, you will need the following tools:.................................... 53Parts required for installation ................................................................................ 53Preparing the appliance ........................................................................................ 53Positioning the appliance ...................................................................................... 55Aligning the appliance ........................................................................................... 56Fitting a continuous furniture plinth facing............................................................ 57Securing the appliance in the niche ...................................................................... 58Fitting the furniture door........................................................................................ 58
Warning and Safety instructions
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This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury anddamage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,please read these instructions carefully before using it for the firsttime. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use andmaintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instruc-tions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new usersare familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use in the home and insimilar environments, for example– in shops, offices and similar work settings– by the guests in hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and other typicalhome settings.This refrigeration appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
It must only be used as a domestic appliance to store deep frozenfood, freeze fresh food and to make ice.Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could bedangerous.
This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medi-cines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such materialsor products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes cancause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance is not suitablefor use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in-correct use of the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions
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The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to useit in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences ofincorrect operation.
Safety with children
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appli-ance unless they are constantly supervised.
Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper-vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog-nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the applianceunsupervised.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and donot let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children could become en-tangled in packaging (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over theirhead and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children.
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Technical safety
The coolant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complieswith statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EUguidelines.
This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a naturalgas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, itdoes not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the green-house effect.The use of this coolant has, however, led to a slight increase in thenoise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the com-pressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around thesystem. This is unavoidable, and does not have any adverse effecton the performance of the appliance.Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of theappliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leakingcoolant can damage the eyes.In the event of any damage:
– avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark,
– disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply,
– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for severalminutes, and
– contact the Miele Service Department.
Warning and Safety instructions
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The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the largerthe room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap-pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of combustible gasesbuilding up. For every 11 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room space isrequired. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on thedata plate inside the appliance.
To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that theconnection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the dataplate corresponds to the household supply.Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consulta qualified electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteedwhen correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re-quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-tion tested by a qualified electrician.
Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assuredif it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replacedby a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user fromdanger.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by amulti-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard anddo not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains con-nection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not oper-ate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to mois-ture (e.g in a garage or utility room).
This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.on a ship).
Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Checkthe appliance for visible signs of damage.
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The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply duringinstallation, maintenance and repair work.
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can causeconsiderable danger for the user.Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by aMiele authorised technician.
While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un-dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise thewarranty is invalidated.
Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty componentsmust only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
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Correct use
The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate in-side the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambienttemperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching offfor longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperat-ure.
Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi-ciency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption andcould cause damage to the components.
The appliance lid has plastic edges. Take care not to get oil or faton it. Oil and fat can cause stress cracks to the plastic, which cancause it to break or tear.
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance orthe door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plasticcomponents as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any productscontaining propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components couldcause flammable vapours to ignite. Danger of fire and explosion.
Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice creammaker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and explosion.
Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or li-quids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could ex-plode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles arenot left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, caus-ing injury or damage.
Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance withwet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal.Danger of frost burn.
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Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never placeice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer. Thevery low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burnto the lips and tongue.
Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defros-ted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value andspoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after ithas been cooked.
Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage instruc-tions given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning. Storage timeswill depend on several factors, including the freshness and quality ofthe food, as well as the temperature at which it is stored.
Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts withthis appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu-facturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil-ity.
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Cleaning and care
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these willcause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this ap-pliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged orpointed objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.
Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de-frost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could containsubstances which could damage the plastic parts or which mightcause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Transporting the appliance
Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori-ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy andmust be transported by two people.
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Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch orlock unusable.This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking them-selves in and endangering their lives.
Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam-age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser,
– bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. In normal operation there is no risk.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet-rates the airways.
Caring for the environment
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Disposal of the packing mater-ialThe packaging is designed to protectthe appliance from damage duringtransportation. The packaging materialsused are selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces theuse of raw materials in the manufactur-ing process and also reduces theamount of waste in landfill sites.
Disposal of your old applianceElectrical and electronic appliances of-ten contain valuable materials. Theyalso contain specific materials, com-pounds and components, which wereessential for their correct function andsafety. These could be hazardous to hu-man health and to the environment ifdisposed of with your domestic wasteor if handled incorrectly. Please do not,therefore, dispose of your old appliancewith your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local com-munity waste collection / recyclingcentre for electrical and electronic ap-pliances, or contact your dealer orMiele for advice. You are also respons-ible (by law, depending on country) fordeleting any personal data that may bestored on the appliance being disposedof.
Take care not to damage the pipeworkat the back of it before or during trans-portation to an authorised collection de-pot.In this way, refrigerant in the pipeworkand oil in the compressor will be con-tained, and will not leak into the envir-onment.
Please ensure that your old appliancepresents no danger to children whilebeing stored awaiting disposal. See“Warning and Safety instructions” formore information.
How to save energy
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Normal energy consump-tion
Increased energy con-sumption
Installation /Maintenance
In a ventilated room In an enclosed, unventilatedroom
Protected from direct sun-light
In direct sunlight
Not near to a heat source(radiator, oven)
Near to a heat source (radi-ator, oven)
Where the ideal ambientroom temperature is approx.20 °C
Where the ambient roomtemperature is above 25 °C
Ventilation gaps uncoveredand dusted regularly.
Where the ventilation gapsare blocked and full of dust
Dust the compressor at theback of the refrigeration ap-pliance at least once a year.
When there is a build-up ofdust on the compressor.
Temperaturesetting
Freezer section -18 °C The lower the temperature inthe appliance, the higher theenergy consumption.
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Normal energy consump-tion
Increased energy con-sumption
Use Drawers and shelves ar-ranged as they were whenthe appliance was delivered.
Only open the door whennecessary and for as short atime as possible. Store foodin an organised way.
Frequent opening of thedoor for long periods willcause a loss of coldness.The appliance works harderto cool down and the com-pressor runs for longer peri-ods.
Take an insulated cool bagwhen shopping and loadfood in the appliance assoon as possible.Allow hot food and drinks tocool down before placingthem in the appliance.
Hot food or food at roomtemperature raises the tem-perature inside the appli-ance. The appliance worksharder to cool down and thecompressor runs for longerperiods.
Store food well packaged. The evaporation or condens-ation of liquids will cause aloss of coldness.
Do not over-fill the applianceto allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation willcause a loss of coldness.
Defrosting Defrost the freezer when alayer of ice 0.5 cm (max.)thick has built up.
A build-up of ice slowsdown the cooling process.
Guide to the appliance
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a On/Off button
b Super freeze button
c DisplayThe brightness of the displaychanges automatically to the setbrightness level if the appliance hasnot been used for a while. As soon asa sensor is touched the display lightsup to the maximum brightness level.
d Alarm symbol
e Super freeze symbol
f Lock symbol
g Temperature display
h Temperature selector button
i Alarm off button
j Power failure symbol
k Menu symbol(Settings mode:for altering the display brightnesslevel,for switching the safety lock on/off)
Guide to the appliance
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a Control panel with display
b Freezer drawers
c Ventilation grille
Guide to the appliance
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Accessories
Accessories supplied
Ice cube tray
Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories andcare products are available for your ap-pliance.
Accessories are available to order viathe Miele Webshop, from Miele dir-ectly (see back cover for contact de-tails) or from your Miele dealer.
Multi-purpose microfibre cloth
The microfibre cloth is suitable for re-moving fingerprints and light soilingfrom surfaces such as stainless steel,glass, plastic and chrome without theuse of chemicals.
MicroCloth Kit
The MicroCloth Kit contains a universalcloth, a glass cloth and a polishingcloth. These cloths are extremely rip-proofand hard-wearing. Thanks to very finemicrofibres these cloths achieve excel-lent cleaning results.
Switching on and off
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Before using for the first time
Packaging material
Remove all packaging material fromthe inside of the appliance.
Cleaning
Please refer to the relevant instruc-tions in “Cleaning and care”.
Clean the inside of the appliance andthe accessories.
Switching the appliance on
To enable the temperature to get suf-ficiently cold inside the appliance, al-low the appliance to run for a fewhours before placing food in it for thefirst time.Do not place food in the freezer untilit has reached the required coldness(at least -18 °C).
Press the button.
The appliance will start cooling. Thetemperature display and the alarm sym-bol will flash until the freezer is coldenough to use.
Switching off Press the button until the display
goes out.
If this does not work, the safety lock isactivated (see “Selecting further set-tings – Activating and deactivating thesafety lock”).
The cooling system will be switched off.
Switching off for longer peri-ods of time
If, during a long absence, the ap-pliance is switched off but notcleaned and the door(s) left shut,there is a danger of mould buildingup inside the appliance.It is essential to clean the appliance.
If the appliance is not going to be usedfor a longer period of time, e.g. whilston holiday:
switch the appliance off,
disconnect it from the mains,
defrost the freezer section,
clean the appliance and
leave the door(s) ajar to air the appli-ance and avoid odours building up in-side the appliance.
The correct temperature
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It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in the ap-pliance. Micro-organisms will causefood which is not stored at the correcttemperature to deteriorate rapidly. Tem-perature influences the growth rate ofthese micro-organisms. Reducing thetemperature reduces their growth rate.
To freeze fresh food and to store frozenfood for a long time, a temperature of-18 °C is required. At this temperaturethe growth of micro-organisms is gener-ally halted. As soon as the temperaturerises above -10 °C, the micro-organ-isms become active in the food againso that it cannot be kept as long. Forthis reason, partially defrosted or fullydefrosted food must not be re-frozen.Food may be re-frozen once it has beencooked, as the high temperaturesachieved when cooking destroy mostmicro-organisms.
The temperature in the appliance willrise:
– the more often the door is openedand the longer it is kept open,
– the more food that is stored in it,
– the warmer the food is which is beingput into it,
– the higher the ambient temperaturesurrounding the appliance. The appli-ance is designed for use within spe-cific ambient temperatures (climaterange). Do not use in ambient tem-peratures for which it is not designed.
Setting the temperature Press the button repeatedly until
the temperature you want is shown inthe temperature display.
The first time you press the button thelast temperature set will flash in the dis-play.
The temperature value will then changeuntil the setting for -28 °C is reached. Itwill then drop back to the -14 °C set-ting.
The actual temperature in the freezerwill appear in the temperature displayautomatically approximately 5 secondsafter the last time a button is pressed.
If you have adjusted the temperature,wait for approx. 6 hours if the applianceis not very full and for approx. 24 hoursif the appliance is full before checkingthe temperature display. It will take thislong for the appliance to give an accur-ate reading.
If, after this time, the temperature isstill too high or too low, you will needto adjust it again.
The correct temperature
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Temperature display
The temperature display on the controlpanel always shows the temperaturein the warmest part of the appliance.
The temperature display will flash if:
– the temperature is not within therange that can be displayed, e.g. be-cause the appliance has just beenswitched on.
– a different temperature has just beenset.
– the temperature in the appliance hasrisen by several degrees, indicatingthat the appliance is warming up toomuch.
This short-term loss of coldness is nocause for concern if:
– the door has been left open for awhile, e.g. for removing or storing alarge amount of food,
– fresh food is being frozen.
The temperature display will light upconstantly once the temperature hasdropped and reached approx. -10 °C.
If the temperature in the freezerremains above -18 °C for a longtime, check that the frozen food hasnot started to defrost.If it has, check that the food is safeto use and if it is, then use it as soonas possible or cook it before freezingit again.
Using Super freeze
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Super freeze functionSwitch on Super freeze before puttingfresh food into the freezer.
This helps food to freeze quickly and re-tain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours andappearance.
Exceptions:
– when placing food in the freezer thatis already frozen.
– when freezing up to 2 kg fresh fooddaily.
Switching on Super freeze
The Super freeze function should beswitched on 6 hours before placingfood in the freezer section. Whenfreezing the maximum amount of foodthe Super freeze function should beswitched on 24 hours beforehand.
Press the Super freeze button briefly.
The Super freeze symbol lights up.The appliance will work at full power tolower the temperature in the freezersection.
Switching off Super freeze
The Super freeze function will switch it-self off automatically after approx.65 hours. The Super freeze symbolwill go out and the appliance will run atnormal power again.
To save energy, you can switch the Su-per freeze function off yourself beforethis time.
Press the Super freeze button untilthe Super freeze symbol goes out.
The appliance will continue running atnormal power.
Temperature and door alarm
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The appliance has been fitted with awarning system which ensures that thetemperature in the freezer cannot riseunnoticed and to avoid energy beingwasted if the door is left open.
Temperature alarmIf the temperature in the freezer be-comes too warm, the temperature dis-play and the alarm symbol will flash.An audible alarm will also sound.
The temperature the appliance is set atdetermines the temperature the appli-ance recognises as being too warm.
Audible and visual signals will be activ-ated, for example,
– when the appliance is switched on ifthe temperature in the appliance dif-fers greatly from the set temperature,
– if a lot of room air enters the freezerwhen food is being loaded, re-arranged or taken out,
– when freezing large amounts of foodat once,
– when freezing fresh food which is stillwarm,
– in the event of a power cut,
– if the appliance has a fault.
The alarm will stop and the alarm sym-bol will go out when the temperaturereaches the correct level again. Thetemperature display will light up againconstantly.
If the temperature in the freezerremains above -18 °C for a longtime, check that the frozen food hasnot started to defrost.If it has, check that the food is safeto use and if it is, then use it as soonas possible or cook it before freezingit again.
Door alarmAn alarm will sound if the appliancedoor has been left open for longer than60 seconds.
It will stop as soon as the door isclosed.
Switching the alarm off earlyIf the noise disturbs you, you canswitch the alarm off if you wish.
Press the Alarm off button .
The alarm will stop.If the alarm is due to the temperaturerising, the alarm symbol will stay onuntil the set temperature has beenreached.
Selecting further settings
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Settings modeThe alarm can be activated or deactiv-ated in settings mode.
Activating or deactivating thelock
Settings mode is indicated by the menusymbol in the display.
See below for instructions on how toactivate and deactivate the lock.
Activating or deactivating the lock
The safety lock function can be activ-ated to prevent the appliance beingswitched off by mistake.
– To activate the lock
Press the button for approx.5 seconds.
The menu symbol lights up and flashes in the display.Settings mode is now active.
Press the button briefly to accessthe lock function.
will appear in the display.
Press the button briefly to activatethe lock.
The lock symbol lights up.
To quit settings mode press the button.
The temperature will appear in the dis-play.
– To deactivate the lock
Press the button for approx.5 seconds.
The lock symbol and the Menu sym-bol will light up and will start flash-ing in the display. Settings mode is now active.
Press the button briefly to accessthe lock function.
will appear in the display.
Press the button briefly to deactiv-ate the lock.
The lock symbol will go out.
To quit settings mode press the button.
The temperature in the refrigerator sec-tion will appear in the display.
Freezing and storing food
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Maximum freezing capacityTo ensure that fresh food placed in thefreezer freezes through to the core asquickly as possible, the maximumfreezing capacity must not be ex-ceeded. The maximum freezing capa-city for freezing within a 24-hour periodis given on the data plate: “Freezing ca-pacity ....kg/24 hrs”.
The maximum freezing capacity givenon the data plate has been calculatedaccording to DIN EN ISO 15502 Stand-ard.
Freezing fresh foodFresh food should be frozen as quicklyas possible. This way the nutritionalvalue of the food, its vitamin content,appearance and taste are not impaired.
Food which takes a long time to freezewill lose more water from its cells,which then shrink. During the defrostingprocess, only some of this water is re-absorbed by the cells; the rest collectsaround the food.
If food is frozen quickly, the cells haveless time to lose moisture, so theyshrink less. As there is not so muchmoisture loss, it is easier for the food toreabsorb it during the defrosting pro-cess, and very little water collectsaround the defrosted food.
Storing frozen foodWhen buying frozen food to store inyour freezer, check
– that the packaging is not damaged,
– the use-by date,
– the temperature at which the frozenfood is being stored in the shop. Thelength of time it can be kept is re-duced if it has been stored at a tem-perature warmer than -18 °C.
Buy frozen food once you have fin-ished the rest of your shopping, andwrap it in newspaper or use a coolbag or cool box to transport it.
Store it in the freezer as soon as pos-sible.
Never re-freeze partially or fullydefrosted food. Consume defrostedfood as soon as possible as it willlose its nutritional value and spoil ifleft for too long. Defrosted food mayonly be re-frozen after it has beencooked.
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Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in agood condition.
Hints on home freezing
– The following types of food are suit-able for freezing:Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, ve-getables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairyproducts, cakes, leftovers, egg yolks,egg whites and a range of pre-cooked meals.
– The following types of food are notsuitable for freezing:Grapes, lettuce, radishes, souredcream, mayonnaise, eggs in theirshells, onions, whole raw apples andpears.
– To retain colour, taste, aroma and vit-amin C, vegetables should beblanched before they are frozen. Todo so place them portion by portioninto boiling water for 2–3 minutes.Remove, and plunge into ice-coldwater to cool quickly. Drain and packready for freezing.
– Lean meat freezes better than fattymeat, and can be stored for consid-erably longer.
– Separate chops, steaks, cutlets etc.with a sheet of plastic freezer film.This prevents them from freezing to-gether in a block.
– Do not salt or season raw food orblanched vegetables before freezing.Cooked food should only be lightlysalted and seasoned. Some herbs in-tensify the taste of food when frozen.
– Placing hot foods or drinks in thefreezer causes food that is alreadyfrozen to partially thaw and increasesenergy consumption. Allow hot foodsand drinks to cool down before pla-cing them in the freezer.
Packaging food for freezing
Freeze food in portions.
Suitable packing material
– Plastic freezer bags
– Tubular polythene freezer bags
– Aluminum foil
– Freezer containers
Unsuitable packing material
– Wrapping paper
– Greaseproof paper
– Cellophane
– Bin bags
– Plastic carrier bags
Expel as much air as possible fromthe packaging.
Close the packaging tightly with
– Rubber bands
– Plastic clips
– String
– Freezer tape
Tip: Freezer bags may also be sealedusing home heat sealing kits.
Make a note of the contents and thedate of freezing on the packaging.
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Before placing food in the appliance
When freezing more than 2 kg offresh food, switch on the Superfreeze function some time before pla-cing the food in the freezer (see “Su-per freeze”).
This helps create a cold reserve in foodwhich is already stored in the freezer.
Placing food in the freezer section
The following maximum loadingweights must not be exceeded: – freezer drawer = 25 kg– glass cold plate = 35 kg
Unfrozen food should not touchfrozen food as this will cause frozenfood to begin to thaw.
Make sure that the packaging andcontainers are dry to prevent themsticking together when frozen.
- Freezing small amounts of food
Place the food in the lower freezerdrawers.
Place the food flat in the bottom ofthe freezer drawer so that it freezesthrough to the core as quickly as pos-sible.
- Freezing the maximum amount (seedata plate)
Remove the lowest freezer drawer.
Place the food flat on the bottom ofthe appliance or in contact with theinterior side walls, so that it freezesthrough to the core as quickly as pos-sible.
Once frozen:
Place the frozen food in the freezerdrawer and push it back in.
- Large items
If you wish to freeze large items such asa turkey or game, the glass cold platesbetween the drawers can be removed.
Remove the upper freezer drawersand carefully lift and slide out theglass cold plates.
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Storage time for frozen foodThe storage life of food is very variable,even at a constant temperature of-18 °C. Decomposition processes alsotake place in frozen food, albeit at avery reduced speed. For example fatcan become rancid from contact withoxygen in the air. This is why lean meatcan be stored approx. twice as long asfatty meat.
The storage times quoted are guide val-ues for the storage life of different foodgroups in the freezer section.
Food group Storagetime(Months)
Ice cream 2 to 6
Bread, baked goods 2 to 6
Cheese 2 to 4
Fish, oily 1 to 2
Fish, lean 1 to 5
Sausage, ham 1 to 3
Game, pork 1 to 12
Poultry, beef 2 to 10
Vegetables, fruit 6 to 18
Herbs 6 to 10
Where the storage time given on thepackaging differs, follow the advice onthe packaging.
Defrosting frozen foodFrozen food can be defrosted in differ-ent ways:
– in a microwave oven
– in an oven using “Fan heat” or the“Defrost” setting
– at room temperature
– in the refrigerator section (the coldgiven off by the frozen food helps tokeep the other food cold)
– in a steam oven
Flat pieces of partially thawed fish canbe placed directly into a hot frying pan.
Meat and poultry It is particularly im-portant to observe food hygiene ruleswhen defrosting poultry. Do not use theliquid from defrosted poultry. Pour itaway and wash the container it was in,the sink and your hands. Danger of sal-monella poisoning. Ensure that meatand fish (e.g. mince, chicken, fish fillets)do not come into contact with otherfoods while defrosting. Catch the liquidfrom defrosting and dispose of it care-fully.
Fruit should be defrosted at room tem-perature in its packaging, or in acovered bowl.
Most vegetables can be cooked whilestill frozen. Just put straight into boilingwater or hot fat. The cooking time isslightly less than that of fresh veget-ables due to changes in the cell struc-ture.
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Never re-freeze partially or fullydefrosted food. Defrosted food mayonly be re-frozen after it has beencooked.
Ice cubes
Fill the ice cube tray three quartersfull of water and place it on the bot-tom of one of the freezer drawers.
Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,for example a spoon handle, to re-move the ice tray from the freezer if itis stuck.
Tip: Ice cubes can be removed easilyfrom the tray by twisting the tray gentlyor by holding it under cold running wa-ter for a short time.
Cooling drinks quicklyWhen cooling drinks quickly in thefreezer, make sure bottles are not left infor more than one hour; otherwisethey could burst, causing injury anddamage.
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The freezer does not defrost automatic-ally.
In normal use, ice and frost will form inthe freezer, e.g. on the internal walls.How much ice and frost accumulates inthe appliance will depend on the follow-ing:
– whether the appliance door has beenopened frequently or left open for awhile.
– whether a large quantity of food hasbeen placed in the freezer at once.
– whether the humidity in the room hasincreased.
Too thick a layer of ice will make it hardto remove freezer drawers, and in cer-tain circumstances can prevent thedoor from closing properly. Too thick alayer of ice also reduces efficiency andincreases energy consumption.
The freezer should be defrosted fromtime to time. It must be defrosted if alayer of ice approx. 0.5 cm thick hasaccumulated.
The best time to defrost the freezer iswhen:
– there is very little or no frozen foodleft in the freezer,
– the humidity level in the room is lowand the ambient temperature in theroom is also low.
When defrosting the freezermake sure that you do not damagethe evaporator as this would causeirreversible damage to the appliance.Do not scrape off ice and frost anddo not use any sharp edged or poin-ted instruments to aid the defrostingprocess.
Before defrosting Switch on the Super freeze function
approx. 1 day before defrosting to en-sure frozen food retains its cold re-serve for longer when taken out ofthe freezer.
Remove the frozen food and wrap itin several layers of newspaper orcloths.
Tip: You could also place the frozenfood in a cool box or bag.
Store in a cool place until the freezeris ready for use again.
Remove all the freezer drawers andglass cold plates from the freezer.
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To defrost
The longer the food is left out atroom temperature, the faster it de-frosts.Carry out the defrosting procedureas quickly as possible.
Steam from a steam cleaning ap-pliance could reach the electricalcomponents and cause a short cir-cuit.Do not use a steam cleaning appli-ance to defrost the appliance.
Do not place electric heaters orcandles in the appliance to defrost it.These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays orde-icers. These could contain sub-stances which could damage theplastic parts or which might cause abuild-up of explosive gases andpose a danger to health.
Switch the appliance off.
The display goes out and cooling isswitched off. If this does not happen,the lock is still activated (see “Selectingfurther settings - To deactivate thelock”).
Disconnect it from the mains.
Leave the freezer door open.
To speed up defrosting, two bowls ofhot water (not boiling), with plates un-derneath them, can be placed in thefreezer. Closing the door in this instancewill help retain the warmth and speedup the defrosting process.
Remove any loose pieces of ice.
Ensure that water does not getinto the surrounding cabinetry.
Use a sponge or towel to soak up thedefrosted water as often as neces-sary.
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After defrosting Clean the freezer, then dry it thor-
oughly.
Close the appliance door.
Reconnect to the mains and switchthe appliance back on.
Switch on the Super freeze functionso that the freezer can cool downquickly.
Once the temperature in the freezerhas reached the required temperat-ure, place the food back in the freezerdrawers and put them back in thefreezer.
When the temperature in the freezeris a constant -18 °C or colder pressthe Super freeze button to switch theSuper freeze function off.
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Do not let water get into theelectronic unit.
Steam from a steam cleaning ap-pliance could reach the electricalcomponents and cause a short cir-cuit.Do not use a steam cleaner!
The data plate located inside the ap-pliance must not be removed. It con-tains information which is required inthe event of a service call.
Cleaning agentsTo avoid damaging the surfaces of yourappliance, do not use:
– cleaning agents containing soda, am-monia, acids or chlorides
– cleaning agents containing descalingagents
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.powder cleaners and cream cleaners
– solvent-based cleaning agents
– stainless steel cleaning agents
– dishwasher cleaner
– oven sprays
– glass cleaning agents
– hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,e.g. pot scourers
– melamine eraser blocks
– sharp metal scrapers.
Cleaning and conditioning agentsused inside the appliance must befood safe.
We recommend using lukewarm waterwith a little washing-up liquid to cleansurfaces of the appliance.
The following pages contain import-ant information on cleaning.
Preparing the appliance forcleaning Switch the appliance off.
The display goes out and cooling isswitched off.If this does not happen, then the safetylock is still activated (see “Selecting fur-ther settings - Activating or deactivatingthe safety lock”).
Disconnect it from the mains.
Take any food out of the applianceand store it in a cool place.
Defrost the freezer (see “Defrosting”).
Take out all other removable parts forcleaning.
Remove the drawers.
Remove the shelves: lift them up atthe front slightly and then pull themforwards and out.
The side trim on the shelves is notdishwasher safe.
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Remove the trim.
After cleaning the shelf reattach thetrim strip.
Cleaning the interior and ac-cessories
Clean the appliance every time it isdefrosted.Remove soiling immediately to pre-vent it from drying on.
Clean the interior with a cleansponge, lukewarm water and a littlewashing-up liquid.
After cleaning, wipe with clean waterand dry with a soft cloth.
The following parts cannot be cleanedin a dishwasher:
– the freezer drawers
– the shelves
These accessories should all be handwashed.
The ice cube tray is dishwasher safe.
The maximum temperature of thedishwashing programme selectedmust not exceed 55 °C.
Contact with natural dyes from car-rots, tomatoes and ketchup etc. maydiscolour the plastic parts in the dish-washer.This discolouration does not affect thestability of the parts.
Leave the door open to air the appli-ance for a short while and to preventodours building up.
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Cleaning the door seals
If a door seal is damaged or if ithas come out of the groove, the doorwill not close properly and coolingperformance will be reduced.Condensate will build up in the in-terior and this can cause a build-upof ice.Do not damage door seals and en-sure that they do not come out oftheir groove.
Do not use any grease or oil on doorseals as these will cause them to de-teriorate and become porous overtime.
Door seals should be cleaned regu-larly with clean water, and then wipeddry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the ventilation gaps
A build-up of dust will increase the en-ergy consumption of the appliance.
The ventilation gaps should becleaned on a regular basis with abrush or vacuum cleaner (e.g. use thedusting brush for Miele vacuumcleaners)
Clean the compressor at theback of the appliance
When cleaning the compressor,make sure that cables and othercomponents do not get ripped off,kinked or damaged in any way.
Dust the compressor at the back of therefrigeration appliance at least once ayear. A build-up of dust will increase theenergy consumption of the appliance.
After cleaning Close the appliance door.
Reconnect to the mains and switchthe appliance back on.
Switch on the Super freeze functionso that the appliance can cool downquickly.
Once the temperature in the freezer issufficiently low, place the food backin the freezer drawers and put themback in the freezer.
Switch the Super freeze function off.
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Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easilyremedied. Time and money will be saved because a service call will not beneeded.
The following guide may help you to find the reason for a malfunction or a fault,and to correct it.
To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the doorwhile waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
Problem Cause and remedy
The appliance is notgetting cold and the in-terior lighting does notcome on when the dooris opened.
The appliance has not been switched on. Switch the appliance on.
The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly. Insert the plug into the socket correctly and switch
on.Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. Therecould be a fault with the appliance, the householdelectrical wiring or another electrical appliance. Contact a qualified electrician or Miele.
The compressor runscontinuously.
This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressorruns at a lower speed, but for longer, when less cool-ing is required.
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Problem Cause and remedy
The compressor isswitching on more fre-quently and for longerperiods.
The ventilation gaps in the housing unit have beencovered or become too dusty. Do not block the ventilation gaps. Dust the ventilation gaps regularly.
The door has been opened too frequently, or a largeamount of fresh food has been placed inside and/orfrozen at the same time. Only open the door when necessary and for as
short a time as possible.
The required temperature will re-establish itself after awhile.The door is not properly closed.A thick layer of ice may have formed in the freezer. Close the door.
The required temperature will re-establish itself after awhile.
If a thick layer of ice has formed, it will reduce effi-ciency and increase the energy consumption. Defrost the appliance and clean it.
The ambient temperature is too high. The higher theroom temperature, the longer the compressor will runfor. See “Installation - Location”.
The appliance was not properly installed in the niche. See “Installation - Building in the appliance”.
The compressor isswitching on more fre-quently and for longerperiods of time, so thetemperature in the ap-pliance is dropping.
The temperature setting is too low. Adjust the temperature.
The Super freeze function is still switched on. You can switch off the Super freeze function earlier
to save energy.
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Problem Cause and remedy
The compressor comeson less and less oftenand for shorter periodsof time.
Not a fault. The temperature setting is too high. Adjust the temperature. Check the temperature again after 24 hours.
The food begins to defrost. The room temperature is too low for this appliance. If the room temperature is too low, the compressorwill run less frequently. This may cause the freezer tobecome too warm. See the information in “Installation – ”Location“. Increase the temperature of the room.
An LED indicator light isflashing at the back ofthe appliance at thebottom near the com-pressor (depending onmodel). The electronic unit forthe compressor isequipped with an oper-ation and fault dia-gnosis LED indicatorlight.
The indicator light flashes several times every5 seconds. A fault has occurred. Call Service.
The indicator light flashes regularly every15 seconds. This is not a fault. This flashing is normal.
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Display warnings
Message Cause and remedy
The symbol lights upin the display. You can-not switch the appli-ance off.
The safety lock has been activated. Completely deactivate the safety lock (see “Select-
ing further settings – Activating and deactivatingthe safety lock”).
Two bars are flashing inthe display.
A temperature will not be shown in the display untilthe temperature in the appliance drops below 0 °C. Check the temperature in the display about 6
hours after switching the appliance on.
The buzzer is soundingand the symbol andthe temperature displayare flashing.
The temperature alarm has been activated (see“Temperature and door alarm”). The temperature inthe freezer section is too warm or too cold.This could be due to, for example:
– the appliance door being opened too often, or be-ing left open.
– a large quantity of fresh food being placed in thefreezer at once without switching on the Superfreeze function.
– a lengthy interruption of the power supply.
Rectify the cause of the alarm. will go out.Depending on the temperature displayed, youshould check whether food in the freezer has star-ted to thaw or has defrosted. If it has, it should beused as soon as possible. Defrosted food mayonly be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
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Message Cause and remedy
The power failure sym-bol , appears in thedisplay and the alarmtone sounds.The temperature displaywill show the warmesttemperature recorded inthe freezer during apower failure or an in-terruption to the powersupply.
Indication of an power failure: the temperature in theappliance over the last few days or hours has risentoo high because of a power failure or interruption tothe power supply.The appliance will go back to the last temperaturesetting when the power is back on. Press the Alarm off button.
The warmest temperature displayed will disappear.The display will then revert to showing the currenttemperature in the freezer section. Depending on the temperature displayed, you
should check whether food in the freezer has star-ted to thaw or has defrosted. If it has, it should beused as soon as possible. Defrosted food mayonly be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
The symbol lights upin the display, the appli-ance does not get cold,although the controlsand the interior lightingare working.
Demo mode is switched on. This allows the applianceto be presented in the showroom without the coolingsystem being switched on. Do not activate this settingfor domestic use. Contact the Miele Service Department for informa-
tion on deactivating Demo mode.
“F0 to F9” appears inthe display.
There is a fault. Call the Miele Service Department.
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Other problems
Problem Cause and remedy
The door to the freezerwill not open because ithas been opened andclosed too many timesin succession.
This is not a fault. The suction caused by openingand closing the door is preventing the door fromopening. Wait approx. 1 minute and then try again. Itshould now open without force.
Food has frozen to-gether.
The food packaging was not dry when placed in thefreezer. Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or
plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully.
The external walls ofthe appliance feelwarm.
This is not a fault. The warmth created by the evapor-ator is used to prevent condensation.
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Normalnoises
What causes them
Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noisecan get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on.
Blubb,blubb ...
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulatingthrough the pipes.
Click ... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches themotor on and off.
Crack ... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand insidethe appliance.
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in thesystem is unavoidable.
Noises Cause and remedy
Rattling, vi-brating
The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a spiritlevel. Do so by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath theappliance or place something underneath it.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of fur-niture. Move it away.
Drawers or shelves are unstable or sticking. Check all removableitems and refit them correctly.
Bottles or containers are touching each other. Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of theappliance. Remove them.
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Contact in case of malfunctionIn the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, please contactyour Miele Dealer or Miele Service.
Contact information for Miele Servicecan be found at the end of this docu-ment.
Please note that telephone calls may bemonitored and recorded for trainingpurposes and that a call-out charge willbe applied to service visits where theproblem could have been resolved asdescribed in this booklet.
Please quote the model and serial num-ber of your appliance when contactingMiele. This information can be found onthe data plate.
The data plate can be found inside theappliance.
WarrantyThe appliance warranty is valid for 2years from date of purchase. In the UK,you must activate your cover by calling0330 160 6640 or registering online atwww.miele.co.uk.
For more information on country-spe-cific warranty terms and conditions,please contact Miele Customer Service.
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The appliance is supplied with a powercable and moulded plug ready for con-nection to an AC 230 V 50 Hz supply.
The fuse rating must be at least 10 A(13 A in the UK).
This appliance must be connected to asuitable switched socket which is easilyaccessible. The electrical connectionmust comply with current local and na-tional safety regulations (BS 7671 in theUK).
The accessibility of the plug must al-ways be ensured in order to be able toquickly separate the appliance from themains.
If the mains socket is not accessibleafter the appliance has been built in, aseparator for each terminal must bepresent. There must be an all-pole con-tact gap of at least 3 mm in the switch(including switch, fuses and relays ac-cording to EN 60335).
The plug and mains connection cablemust not come into contact with theback of the appliance as vibrations cancause damage to these components.This, in turn, could result in a short cir-cuit.
Do not plug in other appliances behindthis appliance.
Do not connect the appliance to themains electricity supply by an extensionlead. Extension leads do not guaranteethe required safety of the appliance(e.g. danger of overheating).
Do not connect the appliance to an in-verter such as those used with anautonomous energy source e.g. solarpower. When switched on, peak loadsin the system can cause the safetyswitch-off mechanism to be triggered.This can damage the electronic unit. The appliance must not be used withso-called energy-saving deviceseither. These reduce the amount of en-ergy supplied to the appliance, causingit to overheat.
If the mains cable needs to be replacedthis must be done by a suitably quali-fied person.
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This appliance must be built in, oth-erwise it could tip up.Keep the appliance door(s) shut untilthe appliance has been built in andsecured in its housing in accordancewith these operating and installationinstructions.
Fire risk and danger of damage!This appliance must not be installedunderneath a hob.
Side-by-side combinations
As a general rule, refrigerators andfreezers should not be installed side-by-side with other such appliances soas to avoid a build-up of condensationbetween them and the damage thiscan cause.
However your refrigeration appliancecan be installed “side-by-side” becauseit is equipped with built-in heating unitsin the side panels.
Please contact your dealer for specificinformation about which combinationswill work with your appliance.
LocationThis appliance should be installed in adry, well-ventilated room.
When deciding where to install your re-frigeration appliance please bear inmind that it will use more energy if in-stalled near to a heater, a cooker orother appliance that gives off heat. Dir-ect sunlight should also be avoided.The higher the room temperature, thelonger the compressor runs and thehigher the energy consumption is.
When installing the appliance, pleasenote:
– The socket must be easily accessiblein an emergency, not concealed be-hind the appliance.
– The plug and cable must not touchthe rear of the appliance as theycould be damaged by vibrations fromthe appliance.
– Do not plug in other appliances be-hind this appliance.
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Risk of damage!In environments with high humiditycondensation can build up on the ex-ternal appliance panels. Condensatecan cause corrosion on external ap-pliance panels.For prevention, it is advisable to in-stall the appliance where there is suf-ficient ventilation in a dry and/or airconditioned room.After installation please make surethat the appliance door closes prop-erly, the specified ventilation gapsare adhered to and that the appli-ance is installed in accordance withthese installation instructions.
Climate range
The appliance is designed for use withina certain climate range (ambient tem-peratures) and should not be used out-side this range. The climate range of theappliance is stated on the data plate in-side the appliance.
Climate range Ambient roomtemperature
SN +10 to +32 °C
N +16 to +32 °C
ST +16 to +38 °C
T +16 to +43 °C
Operating in a room which is too coldwill cause the compressor to switch offfor too long, causing the internal tem-perature in the appliance to rise with therisk of food deteriorating and going off.
Ventilation
If the ventilation gaps given arenot observed, the compressor willrun more frequently and for longerperiods.This will result in increased energyconsumption and a higher operatingtemperature for the compressor. Thismay, in turn, cause damage to thecompressor.It is essential to observe the ventila-tion gaps given (see “Building-in di-mensions”).
Ventilation takes place through a vent-ilation grille in the appliance plinth.
The air inlet and outlet must not becovered or blocked in any way. Theymust also be regularly cleaned ofdust.
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Furniture door panel
Gap
Depending on the style of kitchen fur-niture, the thickness and edge radius ofthe furniture door and the gap that runsaround the door, vertically and horizont-ally, are specified.
It is essential to pay attention to the fol-lowing!
If the gap between the appliance fur-niture door and the adjoining housingunit door or wall on the hinged sideis too small, the appliance doorcould collide with the adjoining hous-ing unit door or wall when opened.It may be necessary to adjust thesize of this gap to suit the thicknessand edge radius of the appliance fur-niture door.
This must be taken into considerationwhen planning your kitchen and whenreplacing an old appliance with a newone to ensure the installation conditionsrequired are met.
Appliancefurnituredoorthickness A [mm]
Gap X [mm] for different edge radiiB
R0 R1.2 R2 R3
≥16 - 19 Min. 3
20 5 4 4 3.5
21 5.5 5 4.5 4
22 6.5 6 5.5 5
Adjoining kitchen furniture front
A = Furniture front thicknessB = Edge radiusX = Gap
Adjoining side wall
A = Furniture front thicknessB = Edge radiusX = Gap
Tip: Fit a spacer between the housingunit carcase and the side wall. This wayyou will get a sufficiently wide gap.
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Weight of the furniture door
Fitting a door front which is heavierthan the maximum permitted coulddamage the hinges. This can causesubsequent functional problems.
Before fitting a furniture door, ensurethat the weight of the door does not ex-ceed the maximum permitted:
Appliance Maximum weightof furniture door in
kg
F 31202 Ui 10
Before installing the appliance Take the accessory pack which in-
cludes installation parts and other ac-cessories out of the appliance.
Remove the cable clip from the backof the appliance.
Open the appliance door and removethe red safety catch (depending onmodel).
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Building-in dimensions
Appliance dimensions
Dimensions for ventilation
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Before building the appliance in, youwill need to decide on which side thedoor is to be hinged. If left hand hingingis required, follow the instructions be-low.
To change the door hinging, you willneed the following tools:
Appliance door
Open the appliance door.
Remove covers , and with ascrewdriver.
Loosen fixing screws slightly.
Push the appliance door outwards,take it off its hinges and place it toone side.
Now remove fixing screws com-pletely and screw them loosely intoposition at the top and bottom on the opposite side.Use a power screwdriver to securethe hinges. The screws are self-tap-ping.
If you have put locking pins into thehinges to stop the door opening too far:
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Remove the locking pins from the topof the hinges.
Remove screws and plug theempty holes with the stoppers sup-plied .
Danger of injury.Do not close the hinges.
Refit the hinges on the diagonally op-posite side of the door . Use a power screwdriver to securethe hinges. The screws are self-tapping.
Hang appliance door onto pre-fittedscrews, and tighten screws securely.
Replace covers , and .
If required refit the locking pins intothe top of the hinges to prevent thedoors opening too far.
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Adjusting the door hingesIf you would like the appliance door tobe cushioned so that it opens moresoftly, the spring tension on the appli-ance door can be adjusted.
To do this, use an allen key to adjust thedoor hinges.
To reduce the opening angle:
Turn the Allen key clockwise.
This tightens the hinges and makes itharder to open the door wide.
To open the door fully:
Turn the Allen key anti-clockwise.
The hinge is looser, making it easier toopen the door.
Limiting the opening angle ofthe doorThe door hinges are set ex works to en-able the door to be opened wide.
However if the opening angle of thedoor needs to be limited for any reason,the hinge can be adjusted to accom-modate this.
If the appliance door hits an adjacentwall when opened, for example, theopening angle can be limited to approx.90°.
The locking pins for limiting the dooropening must be fitted before the ap-pliance is installed.
Place the locking pins supplied forlimiting the door opening into thehinges from above.
The door opening angle is now limitedto approx. 90°.
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To install the appliance, youwill need the following tools:
Parts required for installationAll installation parts are number coded.This coding is also used in the installa-tion instructions.
Preparing the appliance Position the refrigeration appliance in
front of the niche.
Hold the plinth facing at the side andpull it forwards and off.
You have a choice of two differentways of securing your appliance:
1. Secured at the topThis method is suitable for securingthe appliance underneath a worktop,e.g. a laminated one). The worktopmust be suitable for screwing abracket on to.With the appliance feet fully extendedthe appliance should sit lightly ten-sioned between the floor and theworktop.
2. Secured at the sideThis method is suitable for securingthe appliance underneath a solidworktop, e.g. a granite one). The fur-niture side walls to the right and leftof the refrigeration appliance must besuitable for screwing brackets to.With the feet fully extended the refri-geration appliance will sit lower thanthe worktop.
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1. Secured at the top
Fit the bracket in the aperture in theappliance lid.
Bend the bracket at the perforatedposition.
2. Secured at the side
Both ends of the bracket must bebent.
Fit the bracket in the aperture in theappliance lid.
Bend the bracket at the perforatedposition.
Remove the bracket from the aper-ture and insert the straight end of thebracket.
Now bend this end of the bracket atthe perforated position.
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Positioning the appliance
When pushing the appliance intoits niche make sure that the mainscable does not get trapped.
Move the appliance carefully onfloors that are sensitive to scratchingto prevent damage.
The appliance feet can break off.The feet should be almost fullyscrewed in when you push the appli-ance into the niche.
Tip: Before pushing the appliance intothe niche the two rear feet should beloosened by half a turn. After pushing itinto the niche the feet will be easier toadjust from the front (see “Aligning theappliance”).
Position the mains electricity cable sothat the appliance can be connectedeasily once installed.
Tip: To help you push it into position, tiea piece of string around the plug to “in-crease” the length of the connectioncable.Then pull the cable by the end of thestring through the housing unit.
If the appliance is pushed too far intothe niche, the door may not closeproperly once the furniture panel hasbeen fitted. This can cause ice tobuild up, condensate to accumulateand lead to faults in the appliance.These can all lead to increased en-ergy consumption.Push the appliance into the building-in niche making sure a gap of 42 mmis maintained all round between theappliance carcase and the front ofthe housing unit side walls.
Push the appliance into the niche un-til the front edges of the hinges at thetop and bottom are flush with thefront edge of the housing unit sidewall.
This will create a gap all round of 42mm to the front edges of the housingunit side walls.
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On furniture with door fittings (e.g.stubs, seals etc.) the dimension ofthese must be taken into accountwhen making sure there is a gap allround of 42 mm.
Pull the appliance forwards by theappropriate dimension.
Check again, to make sure there is agap of 42 mm to the front edges ofthe door fittings.
Tip: If possible, remove door fittingsand push the appliance into the nicheuntil all fixing brackets at the top andbottom are in line with the front edge ofthe housing unit side wall.
Aligning the appliance
When securing the appliance in theniche at the top, the applianceshould sit lightly tensioned betweenthe floor and the worktop.
Adjust the front and rear feet altern-ately according to the height of theniche and make sure the appliance iscorrectly aligned.
Proceed as follows:
Adjust both rear feet with appropriatescrews at the front right and left inthe appliance plinth using a flatbladed screwdriver.
Use an Allen key to unscrew bothfront feet.
Tip: As soon as the feet have been un-screwed slightly, you can adjust themwith a screwdriver at the bottom of thefoot (see small illustration).
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The foam ensures the airflowis separated to prevent malfunction-ing of the appliance.
Insert the piece of foam supplied.
Refit plinth facing , but do not se-cure it in position yet.
Without a continuous plinth facing:
Pull the plinth facing forwards untilthe ventilation slats are in alignmentwith adjacent cabinet plinth facings.
Hold the plinth facing securely andattach it to the right and left using thebolts supplied .
With a continuous plinth facing:
Push the plinth facing right upagainst the refrigeration appliance,and attach it to the right and left us-ing bolts .
Fitting a continuous furnitureplinth facing
Ventilation takes place through aventilation grille in the applianceplinth.The ventilation grille must never beobstructed.
If a continuous plinth facing is to befitted, a suitable ventilation gap willneed to be made in it for the ventila-tion grille of the appliance:
Trim the furniture plinth facing (U) tothe correct height.
Adjust the height (V) along the nichewidth (W) underneath the applianceplinth facing .
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Securing the appliance in theniche
1. Secured at the top
2. Secured at the side
Screw the appliance into position onthe right and the left.
Fitting the furniture door
Ensure that the plinth facing is refit-ted correctly.
A gap of 8 mm must be set betweenthe appliance door and the fixingbracket.
Push fitting aids up to the height ofthe furniture door: the lower edge Xof the fitting aids must be at the sameheight as the upper edge of the fur-niture door being fitted (see on thediagram).
Undo nuts and take fixingbracket off together with the fittingaids .
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Using a pencil, lightly mark a linedown the centre of the inside of thefurniture door .
Hang fixing bracket with the fittingaids onto the inside of the fur-niture door. Align the fixing bracket centrally.
Attach the fixing bracket securely us-ing at least 6 short chipboardscrews (4 x 14 mm). (On cassettedoors only use 4 screws on theedges).
Pull the fitting aids upwards to re-move them .
Turn them around and fit them intothe middle slots on fixing bracket for safe keeping.
Hang the furniture door onto adjust-ing bolts .
Loosely attach nuts on the adjust-ing bolts.
Close the door and check the dis-tance between the door and neigh-bouring furniture doors.
Align to match neighbouring doors ifnecessary:Side adjustments X are made by slid-ing the furniture door, and height ad-justments Y by turning adjusting bolts with a screwdriver.
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Whilst counterholding adjustingbolts with a screwdriver, tightennuts on the appliance door withscrewdriver.
Attach the appliance door and thefurniture door using screws throughfixing brackets :
– Drill holes in the furniture door (markthe position of the holes first).
– Screw in the short chipboardscrews (4 x 14 mm).
Align the furniture door along thedepth plane Z: loosen the screws inthe long slots at the top of the appli-ance door as well as under the ap-pliance door . By moving the fur-niture door, create a gap of 2 mmbetween the furniture door and thefront edge of the niche. Align accord-ing to the adjacent furniture doors.
Close the door, check it is securedcorrectly, and align it with adjacentfurniture doors.
Tighten all screws again.
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Fit the cover in position.
To make sure the appliance is cor-rectly fitted:
– The door must close properly.
– The door must not touch the housingunit.
– The seal at the top edge of thehandle side must fit properly.
To double check place a torch in theappliance and close the door.Turn the lights out in the room. If youcan see any light shining out from thesides double check the installation.
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