Operating and installation instructions
Freezer
F 456 i-3
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions
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before it is installed and used for the
first time.
M.-Nr. 06 993 960
Contents
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Building-in dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Changing the door hinging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting the door hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
material
Disposal of your old appliance
Please ensure that the appliance
presents no danger to children while
being stored for disposal.
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally be
recycled.
It should be unplugged or
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply by a competent person. The
plug must be rendered useless and the
cable cut off directly behind the
appliance to prevent misuse. See the
"Warning and Safety" section of this
booklet for further details.
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!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure that they
are recycled.
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please dispose of your old appliance at
your local community waste collection /
recycling centre and not with your
household waste.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct application
This appliance complies with all
relevant legal safety requirements.
Improper use of the appliance can,
however, present a risk of both
personal injury and material
damage.
This appliance is intended for
domestic use only, to store deep
frozen food, freeze fresh food, and to
make ice.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage resulting from
incorrect or improper use or operation.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before installation and before using
it for the first time. They contain
important notes on the installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance.
This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
Safety with children
This appliance is not a toy! To
avoid the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play on or near it or to play
with the controls. Older children may
only use the appliance if its operation
has been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
Keep children away from the
appliance at all times and
supervise them whilst you are using it.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
The more coolant there is in an
appliance, the larger the room it
should be installed in. In the event of a
leakage, if the appliance is in a small
room, there is the danger of
Before setting up the appliance,
check it for any externally visible
damage.
Do not install and use a damaged
appliance.
combustible gases building up.
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of
This appliance contains the coolant room space is required. The amount of
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas
which is environmentally friendly.
Although it is flammable, it does not
damage the ozone layer and does not
increase the greenhouse effect. The
use of this environmentally friendly
coolant has, however, led to a slight
increase in the noise level of the
appliance. In addition to the noise of
the compressor, you might be able to
hear the coolant flowing around the
system. This is unavoidable, but does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the
transportation and setting up of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling
system are damaged. Leaking coolant
can damage the eyes.
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
Before connecting the appliance to
the mains supply, make sure that
the rating on the data plate
corresponds to the voltage and
frequency of the household supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and tested regularly, and where
there is any doubt, the household
wiring system should be inspected by a
qualified electrician.
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.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage or injury caused by the lack
of or inadequacy of an effective
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician to protect
the user from danger.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed
and connected in accordance with
these operating and installation
instructions.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.
This appliance may only be used in
mobile installations such as ships,
caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk
assessment of the installation has been
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
Correct use
Never handle frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands may freeze to
the frozen food.
Installation work, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by
suitably qualified and competent
persons to ensure safety.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous and the
manufacturer will not be held liable.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
appliance until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
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.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
Do not refreeze thawed or partially
thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used up as
quickly as possible, as food soon loses
it nutritional value and goes off.
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
– it has been switched off at the wall
socket and the plug has been
withdrawn.
– the fuse from the fused spur
Never store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray
cans). Thermostats switching on may
produce sparks which could present a
fire hazard. Flammable compounds
could explode.
connection unit has been withdrawn,
or
– the mains fuse has been withdrawn,
or the screw-out fuse 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).
Do not operate any electrical
equipment (e.g. an electric ice-
cream maker) inside the appliance.
Danger of sparking and explosion.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not store cans or bottles
containing carbonated drinks or
liquids which could freeze in the freezer the seal to deteriorate and become
Do not use any oils or grease on
the door seal, as these will cause
section. The cans or bottles could
explode.
Danger of injury and damage to the
appliance.
porous with time.
Do not block the ventilation gaps in
the plinth or the top of the
appliance housing unit as this would
impair the efficiency of the appliance,
increase the electricity consumption
When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer, make sure bottles are not
left in for more than one hour, otherwise and could cause damage to the
they could burst, resulting in injury or
damage.
appliance.
The appliance is designed for use
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
within certain climate ranges
(ambient temperatures), and should not
be used outside this range. The climate
range for your appliance is stated on
the data plate inside the appliance.
Installing it in a room with too low an
temperature at which it is stored. Follow ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,
the instructions given on food
manufacturer’s packaging on storage
conditions required, as well as the "use
by" date.
can lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the required temperature.
Never use a steam-cleaning
appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Pressurised steam could
reach the electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
Do not use sharp edged objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice
trays.
They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
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 might contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts or which could cause a
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Disposal of your old freezer
Before disposing of an old
appliance, first make the door latch
or lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from
accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering their lives.
Disconnect it from the mains, cut
off the cable directly behind the
appliance, and render any plug
unusable.
Be careful not to damage any part
of the pipework whilst awaiting
disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator.
– bending any pipework.
– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by non-
compliance with these Warning and
Safety instructions.
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How to save energy
Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Installation site
In a ventilated room.
In an enclosed, unventilated room.
In direct sunlight.
Protected from direct sunlight.
Not situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20°C.
Where there is a high ambient
room temperature.
Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
approximate
With a medium setting of 2 to 3.
Cellar section 8 to 12°C
With a high setting: the lower the
temperature in the compartment,
the higher the energy
(set in stages).
consumption.
Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
exact to the degree
(digital display).
On appliances with winter setting,
please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer
than 16 °C.
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18°C
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
Use
Only open the doors when
Frequent opening of the doors for
necessary and for as short a time long periods will cause a loss of
as possible.
coldness.
Store food in an organised way.
If food is not stored in an
organised way, searching for an
item will mean the door is open for
longer.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run
for a long time, as the appliance
will have to work harder to lower
the temperature.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation
of liquids will cause a loss of
coldness in the refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
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How to save energy
Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Defrosting
Defrost the freezer compartment
when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick
has built up.
A layer of ice hinders the cold
from reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
Switching off the alarm
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with luke warm water
and a little washing up liquid and
then dry using a soft cloth.
Important: To ensure correct
functioning of the appliance, let it
stand for between 1½ and 2 hours
after transporting it to its final
location before connecting it to the
mains.
^ Press the alarm button.
The alarm stops. The indicator light
remains lit until the temperature which
has been set is reached.
Cool pack
Switching on
Place the cool pack in the top drawer or
to save space on the freezer tray. The
cool pack will be at its most effective
after it has been in the freezer for
approx. 24 hours.
Switching off
^ Using a coin turn the On/Off dial in a
clockwise direction away from the "0"
position.
^ Using a coin turn the On/Off dial in an
anti-clockwise direction back to the
"0" position.
Forcing it beyond its range would
damage it. Turn it only as far as it will
go, then turn it back again.
All indicator lights go out and the
cooling process is switched off.
The alarm indicator light flashes. An
alarm sounds after a short while and
the appliance starts cooling.
Allow the appliance to cool for a few
hours before placing food in it. This will
ensure that the temperature is
sufficiently low.
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Switching on and off
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,
^ switch off at the wall socket and
remove the plug,
^ defrost and clean the appliance out
and
^ leave the door ajar to air the
appliance.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the door is left shut
there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
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The correct temperature
It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
freezer. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro-organisims. Reducing
the temperature reduces their growth
rate.
Setting the temperature
The temperature is set with the
temperature dial.
^ Using a coin turn the temperature
dial in a clockwise direction to the
required setting.
For freezing fresh food and storing
frozen food for a long time a
temperature of at least -18 °C is
needed. At this temperature the growth
of micro organisms is generally halted.
As soon as the temperature rises to
above -10 °C, the micro organisms
become active in the food again so that
it cannot be kept as long. For this
reason partially defrosted or defrosted
food must not be re-frozen. Food may
be re-frozen once it has been cooked
as the high temperatures achieved
when cooking destroy most micro-
organisms.
Forcing it beyond its range will
damage it. Turn it only as far as it will
go, then turn it back again.
The higher the setting, the lower the
temperature in the appliance.
In normal use, a setting between 2 and
3 is generally sufficient. You should also
check the temperature inside the
appliance from time to time.
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,
– if too much fresh food is being frozen
at once,
– 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.
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The correct temperature
Temperature display
During normal operation the
temperature display on the control
panel shows the temperature in the
warmest part of the appliance. Ranges
of temperatures rather than individual
temperatures are shown. This means
that the temperatures displayed are
approximate.
If you have adjusted the temperature
dial in order to set a different
temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours
if the freezer is not very full and for
approx. 24 hours if the freezer is full
before checking the temperature
display. It will take this long for the
display to show the accurate
temperature of the freezer. If the
temperature displayed is too low or too
high, then adjust the temperature once
more.
A temperature above -18 °C is no
cause for concern in the following
circumstances:
– when the appliance has just been
switched on,
– when the door has been left open for
a while, e.g. for removing or storing a
large amount of food,
– when fresh food is being frozen.
However, if the temperature remains
above -18 °C for a long time, check that
the frozen food has not started to
defrost. If this is the case, check that
the food is safe to use and if it is, then
use it as soon as possible.
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Alarm
Your appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the freezer cannot rise
unnoticed. An alarm will sound and the
alarm indicator light will flash if the
temperature becomes too warm. The
temperature dial determines the range
of temperatures the appliance recog-
nises as being too warm.
Activating the alarm system
The alarm system is always active. It
does not have to be switched on
manually.
Switching the alarm off early
Once the set temperature range has
been reached in the freezer, the alarm
switches off and the indicator light goes
out. However, if the noise disturbs you,
you can switch the alarm off before this
if you wish.
The alarm will sound and the alarm
indicator light will flash,
– when the freezer is switched on.
– if the freezer door has been left open
for a while, e.g. in order to load, to
re-arrange or to take food out.
– when freezing large amounts of food
at once.
^ Press the alarm off button.
– if there has been a lengthy
interruption to the power supply.
The alarm will stop. The indicator
light will stay on and will not go out
until the set temperature range has
been reached. The alarm system is
then ready should it be needed
again.
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Super freeze
Super freeze
Switching off Super freeze
Switch the Super freeze function on
before putting fresh food into the
freezer.
The Super freeze function will switch off
automatically after approx. 50 hours.
The indicator light will go out and the
appliance will run at normal power
again.
This helps food to freeze quickly and
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours
and appearance.
To save energy the Super freeze
function can be switched off once a
constant temperature of -18°C or
colder has been reached in the freezer.
Super freeze is not necessary:
– when putting in food that is already
frozen.
^ Press the Super freeze button. The
Super freeze indicator light will go
out, and the appliance will continue
to operate at normal power.
– when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food
daily.
Switching on Super freeze
The Super freeze function should be
switched on 4 - 6 hours before placing
food in the freezer. When freezing the
maximum load of food the Super
freeze function should be switched on
24 hours beforehand.
^ Press the Super freeze button. The
Super freeze indicator light will come
on.
The appliance works at full power to
lower the temperature in the
appliance.
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Freezing and storing food
Maximum freezing capacity
Storing frozen food
To ensure that fresh food placed in the
freezer section freezes through to the
core as quickly as possible, the
maximum freezing capacity must not
be exceeded. The maximum freezing
capacity for freezing within a 24-hour
period is given on the data plate
"Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs".
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
temperature warmer than -18 °C.
Freezing fresh food
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible. This way the nutritional
value of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and taste are not impaired.
^ Buy frozen food once you have
finished the rest of your shopping,
and wrap it in newspaper or use a
cool bag or cool box to transport it.
^ Store it in the freezer as soon as
possible.
Food which takes a long time to freeze
will lose more water from its cells, which
then shrink.
During the defrosting process, only
some of this water is reabsorbed by the
cells; the rest collects around the food.
Never re-freeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Consume defrosted
food as soon as possible as it will
lose its nutritional value and spoil if
left for too long. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have
less time to lose moisture, so they
shrink less. As there is not so much
moisture loss, it is easier for the food to
reabsorb it during the defrosting
process, and very little water collects
around the defrosted food.
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Freezing and storing food
Home freezing
– Do not season fresh foods or
blanched vegetables before
Only freeze fresh food which is in good
condition.
freezing. Only season cooked food
lightly before freezing, but care
should be taken as the taste of some
spices alters when frozen.
Hints on home freezing
– The following types of food are
suitable for freezing:
– Do not place hot food or drinks in the
freezer. This causes already frozen
food to thaw and increases the
energy consumption considerably.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
freezer.
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, pastry, leftovers, egg
yolks, egg whites and a range of pre-
cooked meals.
– The following types of food are not
suitable for freezing:
Packing
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.
^ Freeze food in portions.
Suitable packing material
- plastic freezer film
- freezer bags
- freezer containers
- aluminium foil
– 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 and immerse the
vegetables in the fast boiling water
for 2-3 minutes, depending on
variety. Remove, and plunge into ice-
cold water to cool quickly. Drain and
pack ready for freezing.
Unsuitable packing material
- wrapping paper
- grease-proof paper
- cellophane
- dustbin liners
- plastic carrier bags
^ Expel as much air as possible from
bags etc. before sealing them, to
prevent freezer-burn on food.
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat, and can be stored for
considerably longer.
^ Close the packaging tightly with
- rubber bands
- plastic clips
- string or bag ties
- freezer tape.
– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or
rolled meat from freezing together in
solid blocks when packed, separate
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.
Freezer bags may also be sealed
using home heat-sealing kits.
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Freezing and storing food
^ Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.
Freezer calendar
The freezer calendar on the freezer
drawer gives the length of time which
various foods can be stored for
effectively.
Before placing food in the freezer
^ When freezing more than 2 kg of
fresh food, switch on the Super
freeze function for some time before
placing the food in the freezer (see
"Super freeze").
Where the storage time given on the
packaging differs, follow the advice on
the packaging.
Marker system for frozen food
Placing food in the freezer section
The marker system serves as a
reminder of how long food has been
stored.
Fresh food can be placed in any
drawer for freezing, however it is
preferable to use the upper drawers.
Large quantities can be placed directly
on the evaporator plates to freeze the
food quickly. To do this first take out
one or several freezer drawers.
Each freezer drawer has two slide
markers with dials. The months are
represented on the dials as 1 – 12.
Each drawer and evaporator plate
can be loaded with a maximum of
25 kg.
^ Place the food flat in the bottom of
the drawers or on the evaporator
plates so that it freezes through to the
core as quickly as possible.
^ Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
^ Slide the markers onto the guide
runners on the edge of the drawers.
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.
Use the markers to indicate the type of
food being frozen, and turn the dials to
the appropriate number to show the
month in which it was first placed in the
freezer.
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Freezing and storing food
Defrosting
Ice cubes
Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:
– in a microwave oven,
– in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost"
setting,
– at room temperature,
– in the refrigerator,
– in a steam oven.
^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with
water and place it on the bottom of
the freezer.
^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,
for example a spoon handle, to
remove the ice tray from the freezer.
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. Danger of salmonella
poisoning!
^ Ice cubes can be removed easily
from the tray by twisting the tray
gently or by holding it under cold
running water for a short while.
Fruit should be defrosted at room
temperature in its packing, or in a
covered bowl.
Cooling drinks
When cooling drinks quickly, make sure
bottles are not left in the freezer for
more than one hour, as they could
burst.
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 due to changes in the cell
structure.
Never re-freeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Consume defrosted
food as soon as possible as it will
lose its nutritional value and spoil if
left for too long. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.
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Freezing and storing food
Freezer tray
Cool pack
The freezer tray is useful for freezing
small items such as berries and
vegetables. They can be frozen
individually and therefore maintain their
shape when defrosted.
(depending on model)
The cool pack prevents the
temperature in the freezer rising too
quickly in the event of a power cut.
Place the cool pack in the upper
drawer directly on top of food or to save
space on the freezer tray. The cool
pack will be at its most effective after it
has been in the freezer for approx. 24
hours.
If there is a power cut, place the cool
pack directly on top of the frozen food
in the upper drawer so that the food will
be kept cold for as long as possible.
^ Space the food out loosely on the
tray.
^ Hang the tray in one of the upper
freezer drawers.
When placing fresh food in the freezer,
use the cool pack to separate the fresh
food from the food which is already
frozen so that the frozen food does not
begin to thaw.
Leave food for 10 - 12 hours to freeze
thoroughly on the tray. Transfer it to a
freezer bag or suitable container once
frozen. Place the bag or container in
the freezer drawer.
The cool pack can also be used in a
cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for
a short period of time.
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Defrosting the appliance
In normal use, ice and frost will form on To defrost
the evaporator. If allowed to
Carry out the defrosting procedure
accumulate, this will impair the
efficiency of the freezer and increase
the consumption of electricity.
as quickly as possible if food has
not been placed in another freezer.
The longer the food is left out at
room temperature, the faster it
defrosts.
Do not scrape ice and frost off the
evaporator plates as this can
damage them and render the
appliance unusable.
^ Switch the appliance off using the
On/Off dial, switch off at the socket
and remove the plug.
The freezer should be defrosted from
time to time. It must be defrosted if a
layer of ice approx. 0.5 cm thick has
accumulated. It is best to defrost when
only very little food or no food at all is
left in the freezer.
^ Open the freezer door.
To speed up defrosting, two bowls of
hot water (not boiling) with plates
underneath them can be placed in the
appliance. You can also place a little
warm water in the bottom drawer.
Closing the door in this instance will
help retain the warmth and speed up
the defrosting process.
Before defrosting
^ Switch on the Super freeze function
at least 4 hours before defrosting to
ensure frozen food retains its cold
reserve for longer when taken out of
the freezer.
We do not recommend the use of
hot air blowers such as hairdryers
for defrosting your freezer.
^ Remove the frozen food from the
freezer and place it in another
freezer, or in a cool box, or wrap it in
several layers of newspaper or cloths
and store in a cool place until the
freezer is ready for use again.
Never place electric heaters or
candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic
parts.
^ Take all the freezer drawers out
except for the bottom one, which is
used for collecting the defrosted wa-
ter.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-
icers, as they could contain
substances which may damage the
plastic parts and which may cause a
build-up of gases and pose a
danger to health.
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Defrosting the appliance
After defrosting
^ Take the bottom drawer out of the
appliance and empty it.
^ Use a sponge or towel to soak up
any water from defrosting still in the
appliance.
^ Clean the appliance, and then dry it
thoroughly.
^ Close the door and switch the
appliance on.
^ Switch on the Super freeze function
so that the freezer can cool down
quickly.
The indicator light will come on.
^ Once the temperature in the freezer
is sufficiently low, place the food
back in the freezer drawers and put
them back in the freezer.
^ The Super freeze function can now
be switched off.
The indicator light will go out.
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Cleaning and care
cool place until the freezer is ready
for use again.
Never use cleaning agents
containing abrasive substances
such as sand, soda, acids or
chemical solvents.
^ Take out any removable parts for
cleaning e.g. drawers.
"Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are
also unsuitable as they can cause
matt areas to appear.
Interior and accessories
Use lukewarm water with a little mild
detergent. All accessories should all be
hand washed. Do not wash in a
dishwasher.
Door fronts should be cleaned using
a solution of warm water with mild
detergent applied with a soft cloth or
with a suitable cleaning agent for the
type of door panel fitted.
^ After cleaning wipe the interior and
accessories with a damp cloth and
dry with a soft cloth. Leave the door
open to air the appliance for a short
while.
Make sure that water can not
penetrate into the electronic unit.
E-Cloth
Do not use steam cleaning
apparatus to defrost or clean the
appliance. The steam could reach
the electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available
from the Miele UK Spare Parts
Department, which is suitable for
cleaning surfaces such as stainless
steel, glass, plastic and chrome
without the use of chemicals.
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information which is
required in the event of a service
call.
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.
^ Clean the appliance immediately
after defrosting it.
Before cleaning
Door seal
^ Switch the appliance off with the On/
Off dial. Switch off at the wall socket
and remove the plug. Remove the
frozen food from the freezer and
place it in another freezer or cool box
or wrap it in several layers of
Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seal as these will cause the
seal to deteriorate and become
porous with time.
newspaper or cloths and store in a
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Cleaning and care
The door seal should be cleaned
regularly with clean water and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
After cleaning
^ Close the door, and switch the
appliance on.
^ Switch on the Super freeze function
so that the freezer can cool down
quickly. The Super freeze indicator
light will come on.
^ Once the freezer has reached the
required temperature place the food
back in the drawers and place them
back in the freezer.
^ The Super freeze function can be
switched off once a constant
temperature of at least -18 °C has
been reached in the freezer. The
Super freeze indicator light will go
out.
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Problem solving guide
. . . the appliance is switching on too
frequently and for too long.
Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with
local and national safety regulations.
Unauthorised repairs could be
dangerous. The following faults can
be corrected without contacting the
Miele Service Department:
^ Check whether ventilation gaps in the
plinth and in the housing unit at the
top have been covered over or
become too dusty.
^ The door has been opened too
frequently, or a large amount of fresh
food has been put in at once for
freezing.
What to do if . . .
^ Check that the door has been
properly closed.
. . . the appliance does not get cool.
^ Check whether a thick layer of ice
has built up. If it has, then the freezer
will need defrosting.
^ Make sure that the temperature dial is
not pointing to the "0" position.
^ Check that the plug is correctly
inserted in the socket.
. . . the alarm sounds and the alarm
indicator light flashes.
^ Check that the fuse is not defective
and that the mains fuse has not
blown. If it has, contact the Miele
Service Department.
The temperature has risen above the
setting on the temperature dial because
^ the door has been opened too
frequently, or large amounts of fresh
food have been put in at once for
freezing.
. . . the door will not open because it
has been opened and closed too
many times in succession.
^ there has been a lengthy interruption
to the power supply.
^ This is not a fault. The suction caused
by opening and closing the door is
preventing the door from opening.
Wait a few minutes and then try
again. It should now open without
force.
^ the ventilation gaps are blocked.
Once the problem has been resolved
the alarm indicator light will go out
and the alarm goes off.
. . . the alarm sounds at the same
time as the-15°C temperature display
flashes.
. . . the temperature is too low.
^ Turn the temperature dial to a setting
closer to "0".
There is a fault. Call the Miele Service
Department.
^ The Super freeze function has not
been switched off. The indicator light
is still on.
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Problem solving guide
. . . the super freeze indicator light is
not lit up although the appliance is
working.
^ The indicator light is defective. Call
the Miele Service Department.
. . . 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.
^ Check whether the door closes
properly.
^ Defrost and then clean the freezer.
Too thick a layer of ice reduces
efficiency and increases energy
consumption.
If you still cannot remedy the fault
having followed these suggestions,
then contact the Miele Service
Department
To prevent unnecessary loss of
temperature it is advisable not to
open the door while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.
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Noises
Normal noises
What causes them
Brrrrr...
Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can
get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.
Blubb, blubb....
Click....
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.
Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
motor on and off.
Sssrrrrr....
On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
Noises that you can
easily rectify
What causes them, and what can you do about
them?
Rattling, vibrating
The appliance is uneven: Realign the appliance using a spirit
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the
appliance.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of
furniture: Move it away.
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check
all removable items and refit them correctly.
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against
each other? Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of
the appliance: Remove the clips.
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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 your Dealer or the
Service Department, please quote the
model and serial number of your
appliance. This information is given on
the data plate.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded for
training purposes.
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Electrical connection
Electrical connection U.K.
Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)
All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when
by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a
local and national safety regulations
(BS 7671 in the UK).
suitable replacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is
embossed in words in the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of the
plug fitted).
The 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.
Please ensure that the connection data
quoted on the data plate match the
household mains supply.
Replacement fuses should be ASTA
approved to BS 1362 and have the
correct rating. Replacement fuses and
fuse covers may be purchased from
Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily your local electrical supplier.
accessible. For extra safety it is
advisable to install a residual current
device (RCD) with a trip current of 30
WARNING
mA (in accordance with DIN VDE 0664,
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
VDE 0100, Section 739).
EARTHED
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).
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.
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Installation
Ventilation
This appliance must be built in,
otherwise it could tip up.
Air at the back of the appliance gets
warm. The appliance housing unit must
be constructed to allow sufficient space
for ventilation. Miele kitchen units are
designed to provide this ventilation.
Location
The appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm
depth must be allowed for behind the
appliance for air to circulate.
The air inlet to the appliance is via the
plinth in the housing unit.
The cross-section of the air inlet and
outlet must be at least 200 cm2 to
ensure that air can circulate without
hindrance. Otherwise the appliance has
to work harder, resulting in an increase
in electricity consumption.
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.
The air inlet and outlet must not be
covered or blocked in any way.
They should be dusted on a regular
basis.
Climate range
The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges (ambient
temperatures), and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range of
the appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Climate range
Ambient room
temperature
SN, N
ST
T
up to +32 °C
up to +38 °C
up to +43 °C
The appliance will function perfectly
down to an ambient temperature of
+5 °C.
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Installation
Before installation
Does your old appliance have
a different hinging
mechanism?
^ Before installation remove the cover
strip, sealing strip and other
accessories out of the appliance and
from the external rear wall of the
appliance.
If your old appliance had a different
type of hinging, the furniture door can
still be used. Remove the old hinges
from the housing unit. They are no
longer required because the furniture
door is now fitted to the appliance door.
All the necessary parts are supplied or
can be ordered from the Miele Spare
Parts Department.
^ On no account should the spacers
be removed from the back of the
appliance. These ensure the gap
required between the back of the
appliance and the wall is maintained.
^ Remove any cable clips from the rear
of the appliance.
^ Check that all parts at the back of the
appliance are unhindered. Carefully
remove any hindrance.
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Changing the door hinging
Before building the appliance in, you
will need to decide on which side the
door is to be hinged. If left hand door
hinging is required, follow the
instructions below.
If you have put locking pins into the
hinges to stop the door opening too far:
^ Open the appliance door.
^ Remove the locking pins from the top
of the hinges.
To remove the soft-close mechanism
^ Place the door with the outer side
downwards on a stable surface.
^ Remove cover a by hand, and
remove cover b using a screwdriver.
^ Open the hinges, and loosen the
^ Loosen fixing screws c slightly.
screw in mounting a.
^ Slide the door outwards d and lift it
off.
Warning. The soft-close mechanism
snaps shut when dismantled.
Danger of injury.
^ Unscrew fixing screws c completely,
and loosely screw them into the holes
on the opposite side of the appliance
e.
^ Unscrew ball joint b using an
adjustable spanner, and remove soft-
close mechanism c together with the
ball joint.
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Changing the door hinging
To secure the soft-close mechanism
Do not separate the soft-close
mechanism from the ball joint. This
would damage the mechanism.
^ Place the door with the outer side
downwards on a stable surface.
^ Screw ball joints b of soft-close
mechanism c into the new fixing
holes.
^ Open out soft-close mechanism c,
and hook mounting a onto the hinge.
^ Stand the appliance door up, and
slacken the hinges at the front (the
hinges remain open).
^ Hold the soft-close mechanism in this
position, and screw mounting a to the
hinge.
^ Remove screws a, and place the
stoppers supplied c in the empty
holes.
Do not close up the hinges. Danger
of injury.
^ Replace the hinges in their diagonally
opposite corners b.
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Changing the door hinging
^ Fit the appliance door onto the
previously fitted screws a, and then
tighten the screws.
^ Refit covers b.
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Building in the appliance
Preparing the appliance
All building-in instructions given are
for a right-hand hinged appliance.
If you have converted the appliance
to left-hand hinging, you will need to
adapt these instructions accordingly.
Aligning the housing unit
^ Fit cover strip a into position and
secure it with screws b.
^ With 16 mm thick unit walls:
Shorten sealing strip c to the height
of the niche.
Stick the sealing strip to the side of
the appliance on which the door is
opened.
Before installing the appliance, the
housing unit must be carefully aligned
using a spirit level. The housing unit
corners must be at right angles, as
otherwise the appliance furniture door
will not align correctly with the 4
corners of the unit.
Clip spacer piece d over the hinges.
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Building in the appliance
Building in the appliance
^ Push the hinged side of the
appliance to the furniture wall.
^ Push the appliance into its housing
unit.
When doing this, make sure that the
mains cable does not get trapped.
^ Align the appliance by altering the
height of the adjustable feet using the
spanner supplied f.
^ Secure plastic bracket c to the side
opposite the hinges using the M5 x
22 screws d.
^ Push the appliance in until the plastic
bracket is flush with the front edge of
the housing unit floor e.
^ Depending on the thickness of the
appliance housing unit walls, push
the appliance into the niche until
– the spacer piece touches the
housing unit wall a (16 mm thick
walls), – or the front edges of the
hinges are flush with the side walls of
the housing unit b (19 mm thick
walls).
^ To fix the appliance to the housing
unit at the top and bottom
– screw the 4 x 19 mm long chip board
screws a loosely into the hinge
plate,
The cover strip must not protrude in
front of the edge of the housing unit.
It must disappear completely into
the niche.
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Building in the appliance
– screw two 4 x 19 mm long chip
board screws b loosely into the
middle of the long slot on the plastic
bracket and then turn the plastic
bracket downwards,
^ Using a pencil, mark a line down the
centre of the wrong side of the
furniture door.
– Align cover strip d so that it is
parallel to the housing unit ceiling.
It must not protude.
– Fit screws c into cover strip d.
^ Close the appliance door.
Fitting a furniture door
^ Hang the fixing bracket with the
fitting aids a onto the wrong side of
the furniture door. Align the fixing
bracket centrally.
^ Attach the fixing bracket securely
using at least 6 short 4 x 14 mm chip
board screws b. (On cassette doors
only use 4 screws on the edges).
^ Pull the fitting aids upwards to
remove them c.
^ A gap of 8 mm a must be set
between the appliance door and the
fixing bracket.
^ Turn them round and fit them back
into the middle slots on fixing bracket
d.
^ Push fitting aids d up to the height of
the furniture door: the lower edge "X"
of the fitting aids must be at the same
height as the upper edge of the
furniture door being fitted - see - on
the diagram.
^ Undo nuts b, and remove fixing
bracket c, together with the fitting
aids.
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Building in the appliance
3
4
^ Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts
d with a screwdriver, tighten nuts c
at the top of the appliance door.
^ Hang the furniture door onto
adjusting bolts a.
^ Loosely attach the nuts b on the
adjusting bolts.
^ Close the door and check the
distance between the door and
neighbouring furniture doors.
^ Align to match neigbouring doors if
necessary:
Side adjustments "X" are made by
moving the furniture door sideways,
and height adjustments "Y" by turning
the adjusting bolts a with a
screwdriver.
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Building in the appliance
(On large or divided doors, attach a
second pair of fixing brackets a in the
handle region of the door. Use the pre-
drilled holes in the appliance door).
^ Securing the appliance door to the
furniture door:
– Secure bracket a to the appliance
door by screwing hexagon-headed
screw b through the pre-drilled
holes in the appliance door.
^ Place all covers in position.
– Check that the two metal edges c
are flush (see symbol II).
– Drill fixing holes d, and screw in the
short 4 x 14 mm chip board screws
e.
– Align depth "Z" on the furniture door:
Loosen screws f at the top of the
appliance door, and loosen the
hexagon-headed screw g at the
bottom of the fixing bracket. By
moving the furniture door, create a
gap of 2 mm between the furniture
door and the front edge of the niche.
Close the door and align it with
neighbouring furniture doors.
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Adjusting the door hinges
The door hinges are set ex-works to
enable the door to be opened wide.
– If you would like the appliance door
to be cushioned so that it opens
more softly, the spring tension on the
appliance door can be adjusted.
However, if the opening angle of the
door needs to be limited for any reason,
the hinge can be adjusted to
accommodate this.
To do this, use the allen key supplied to
adjust the door hinges.
– For example, if the appliance door
hits an adjacent wall when opened,
the opening angle can be limited to
90°.
^ Place the locking pins supplied for
limiting the door opening into the
hinges from above.
The door opening is now limited to 90°.
aTo reduce the opening
angle:
^ Turn the allen key clockwise.
This tightens the hinges and makes it
harder to open the door wide open.
bTo open the door
fully:
^ Turn the allen key anticlockwise.
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