Miele Freezer F 311 i 6 User Manual

Operating and installation instructions  
Freezer  
F 311 i-6  
G
To avoid the risk of accidents or  
damage to the appliance it is  
essential to read these instructions  
before it is installed or used for the first time.  
M.-Nr. 06 516 910  
 
Contents  
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Before installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Building in dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Changing the door hinging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Building into a peninsular run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
 
Description of the the appliance  
eOn/Off button  
aTemperature indicator light  
bMains indicator light  
fTemperature selector  
gTemperature display  
cSuper freeze indicator light  
dSuper freeze button  
iFreezer tray  
kMarker system for frozen food  
jFreezer drawers with  
freezer calendar  
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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  
Technical safety  
This appliance complies with all  
relevant legal safety requirements.  
Inappropriate use can however lead  
to personal injury and damage to  
property.  
This appliance contains the coolant  
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas  
which is very environment friendly.  
Although it is flammable, it does 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 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  
To avoid the risk of accidents and  
damage to the appliance, read the  
instructions carefully before using for  
the first time. They contain important  
notes on installation, safety,  
operation and care of the appliance.  
Keep these operating instructions in  
a safe place and pass them on to  
any future user.  
transportation and setting up of the  
appliance that no parts of the coolant  
system are damaged. Leaking coolant  
can damage the eyes.  
Correct use  
In the event of any damage:  
- avoid open fires  
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 caused by  
incorrect or improper use of the  
appliance.  
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 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  
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. Supervise its  
use by the elderly or infirm.  
combustible gases building up.  
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3  
room space is required. The amount of  
coolant in the appliance is stated on the  
data plate inside the appliance.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Before connecting the appliance to  
the mains supply, make sure that  
the rating on the data plate  
Installation work, maintenance and  
repairs may only be carried out by  
suitably qualified and competent  
persons to ensure safety.  
corresponds to the voltage and  
frequency of the household supply. This Repairs and other work by unqualified  
data must correspond in order to avoid  
risk of damage to the appliance.  
Consult a qualified electrician if in  
doubt.  
persons could be dangerous and the  
manufacturer will not be held liable.  
Ensure that current is not supplied  
to the appliance while maintenance  
or repair work is being carried out.  
The electrical safety of this  
appliance can only be guaranteed  
when continuity is complete between  
the appliance and an effective earthing  
system, which complies with local and  
national safety regulations. It is most  
important that this basic safety  
requirement is present and regularly  
tested. Where there is any doubt, the  
household wiring system should be  
inspected by a qualified electrician.  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for the consequences of an inadequate  
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
The appliance is only completely  
isolated from the electricity supply  
when:  
– it has been switched off at the wall  
socket and the plug has been  
withdrawn.  
– the mains fuse is withdrawn, or  
– or the screw-out fuse is removed (in  
countries where this is applicable).  
Do not connect the appliance to  
the mains electricity supply by an  
extension lead.  
Extension leads do not guarantee the  
required safety of the appliance (e.g.  
danger of overheating).  
Safe operation of the appliance is  
only assured if it has been installed  
and connected in accordance with  
these operating and installation  
instructions.  
Use  
This equipment 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.  
Never handle frozen food with wet  
hands. Your hands may freeze to  
the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.  
Do not use any electrical  
equipment in this appliance, e.g.  
ice cream makers. Danger of sparking  
and explosion!  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
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.  
Observe the "use by" dates given  
on food to avoid the risk of food  
poisoning. Storage times will depend  
on several factors including the  
freshness and quality of the food as  
well as the temperature at which it is  
stored. Follow the instructions given on  
food manufacturer’s packaging on  
storage conditions required as well as  
the "use by" date.  
Do not 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.  
Do not use sharp edged objects to  
– remove frost and ice,  
– separate frozen foods and remove  
ice trays. They will damage the  
evaporator causing irreversible  
damage to the appliance.  
Do not 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.  
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 the  
build up of gases and pose a danger to  
health.  
Do not store cans or bottles  
containing carbonated drinks or  
liquids which could freeze in the  
freezer. The cans or bottles could  
explode.  
Danger of injury and damage to the  
appliance.  
Do not use any oils or grease on  
the door seals. These cause the  
seals to deteriorate and become  
porous with time.  
When cooling drinks quickly in the  
freezer make sure bottles are not  
left in for more than one hour, otherwise  
they could burst. Danger of injury and  
damage to the appliance.  
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  
and could cause damage to the  
appliance.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The appliance is designed for use  
Disposal of your old appliance  
within certain climate ranges  
(ambient temperatures). It must not be  
used in ranges for which it is not  
designed. The climate range for your  
appliance is stated on the data plate  
inside the appliance.  
Installing it in a room with too low an  
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,  
will lead to the appliance switching off  
for longer periods so that it cannot  
maintain the required temperature.  
Before disposing of an old  
appliance first make the door latch  
or lock unusable.  
This way you will prevent children from  
accidentally locking themseves in and  
endangering their lives.  
Disconnect it from the mains. Cut  
off the cable and render any plug  
unusable.  
Be careful not to damage any part  
of the pipework whilst awaiting  
disposal, e.g. by  
Never use a steam-cleaning  
appliance to defrost or clean this  
appliance. Pressurised steam could  
reach the electrical components and  
cause a short circuit.  
– puncturing the refrigerant channels  
in the evaporator.  
– bending any pipework.  
In countries where there are areas  
which may be subject to infestation  
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay  
particular attention to keeping the  
appliance and its surroundings in a  
clean condition at all times. Any  
damage which may be caused by  
cockroaches or other vermin will not be  
covered by the appliance guarantee.  
– 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 ambient room  
temperature is ideal at approx.  
20°C.  
Where there is a high ambient  
room temperature.  
Temperature setting with  
a thermostat which is  
approximate (set in  
stages).  
With a medium setting of 2 to 3.  
With a high setting: The lower the  
temperature in the freezer, the  
higher the energy consumption.  
Temperature setting with  
a thermostat which is  
exact to the degree  
(digital display).  
Cellar section 8 to 12°C  
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  
StayFresh zone just above 0 °C  
Freezer section -18°C  
Use  
Only open the door when  
Frequent opening of the door 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 when a layer of A layer of ice hinders the cold  
ice one centimetre thick has built from reaching the frozen food, and  
up.  
causes an increase in energy  
consumption.  
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Switching on and off  
Before using for the first time  
Switching off  
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and ^ Press on the light coloured surface of  
the accessories with warm water and  
a little washing-up liquid, and then  
dry with a soft cloth.  
the On/Off button with a thin, blunt  
object.  
All the indicator lights will go out and  
the cooling system will switch off.  
Important:  
To ensure the correct functioning of  
the appliance, let it stand for  
between 11/2 and 2 hours after  
transporting it to its final location  
before connecting it to the mains.  
Switching off for longer  
periods of time  
If the appliance is not going to be used  
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst  
on holiday,  
Switching on  
^ switch the appliance off,  
^ switch off at the wall socket and  
withdraw the plug,  
^ defrost and clean the appliance out  
and  
^ Use a thin blunt object (e.g. a pencil)  
to press on the light coloured surface  
of the On/Off button.  
^ 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.  
The mains indicator light and the  
temperature indicator light will come  
on.  
The appliance will start cooling.  
The temperature indicator light will  
remain on until the set temperature has  
been reached.  
Allow the appliance to run for a few  
hours before placing food in it. This will  
ensure that the temperature is  
sufficiently low.  
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The correct temperature  
. . . in the freezer  
– the higher the ambient temperature  
surrounding the appliance.  
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 organisms. Reducing the  
temperature reduces their growth rate.  
The appliance is designed for use in  
specific ambient temperatures  
(climate ranges). Do not use in  
ambient temperatures for which it is  
not designed.  
Temperature selection  
The temperature is set using the  
temperature dial.  
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  
^ Use a coin to turn the temperature  
dial clockwise to the required setting.  
Forcing it beyond its range will  
damage it. Turn it only as far as it will  
go, then turn it back again.  
micro-organisms.  
The higher the setting the lower the  
temperature in the appliance.  
The temperature in the appliance will  
rise:  
In normal use, a midway setting is  
generally sufficient.  
– 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,  
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The correct temperature  
Temperature display  
However, if the temperature remains  
above -18 °C for a long time, check that  
the frozen food has not started to  
defrost. If it has started thawing, check  
that it is safe to use and if it is, use it as  
quickly as possible.  
During normal operation the  
temperature display on the control  
panel shows the temperature in the  
warmest part of the appliance. The  
temperature display will be working  
even when the appliance is switched  
off.  
The temperature display can only show  
temperatures which are below 0 °C.  
This means that when the freezer is  
switched on no exact value will be  
displayed until the appliance has  
cooled down to 0 °C and below.  
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.  
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Temperature alarm  
The temperature indicator light will  
come on as soon as the temperature  
becomes too warm.  
The temperature indicator light will  
come on  
– 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.  
– when there has been a lengthy  
interruption to the power supply.  
It will go out when the temperature in  
the freezer is cold enough.  
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Super freeze  
Freezing fresh food  
Switching on super freeze  
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.  
Switch the super freeze function on  
before putting fresh food into the  
freezer.  
When freezing small quantities of food  
in the freezer the super freeze function  
should be switched on 4 - 6 hours  
Food which takes a long time to freeze  
will lose more water from its cells which beforehand. When freezing the  
then shrink.  
During the defrosting process only  
maximum load of food the super  
freeze function should be switched on  
some of this water is reabsorbed by the 24 hours beforehand.  
cells. The rest collects around the food.  
In practice this means that the food  
loses a large degree of its moisture.  
If food is frozen quickly the cells have  
less time to lose moisture so they shrink  
less. As there is not so much moisture it  
is easier for the food to reabsorb it  
during the defrosting process and there  
will be very little water around the  
defrosted food.  
^ 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 freezer.  
Super freeze is not necessary:  
Switch super freeze off once you have  
loaded the freezer.  
– when putting in frozen food.  
– when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food  
daily.  
Switching super freeze off  
^ Press the super freeze button. The  
super freeze indicator light will go  
out.  
The freezer wll now operate at normal  
power.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Maximum freezing capacity  
Home freezing  
To ensure that fresh food placed in the  
freezer freezes through to the core as  
quickly as possible, the maximum  
freezing capacity must not be  
Only freeze fresh food which is in good  
condition.  
Hints on home freezing  
exceeded. The maximum freezing  
capacity for freezing within a 24-hour  
period is given on the data plate  
"Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs".  
– The following types of food are  
suitable for freezing:  
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,  
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy  
products, pastry, leftovers, egg  
yolks, egg whites and a range of  
pre-cooked meals.  
Storing frozen food  
When buying frozen food to store in  
your freezer, check  
– The following types of food are not  
suitable for freezing:  
– that the packaging is not damaged,  
– the use-by date,  
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour  
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their  
shells, onions, whole raw apples and  
pears.  
– the temperature at which the frozen  
food is being stored in the shop. The  
length of time it can be kept is  
To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,  
vegetables should be blanched after  
they have been trimmed and  
reduced if it has been stored at a  
temperature warmer than -18 °C.  
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 the variety. Remove,  
and plunge into ice-cold water to  
cool quickly. Drain and pack ready  
for freezing.  
^ 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.  
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.  
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty  
meat, and can be stored for  
considerably longer.  
To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or  
rolled meat from freezing together in  
solid blocks when packed, separate  
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.  
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Freezing and storing food  
– Do not season fresh foods or  
blanched vegetables before  
^ Make a note of the contents and the  
date of freezing on the packaging.  
freezing. Only season cooked food  
lightly before freezing, but care  
should be taken as the taste of some  
spices alters when frozen.  
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  
section (see "Super freeze").  
– 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.  
Placing food in the freezer  
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 plate between the 2nd and 3rd  
freezer drawers as food will freeze very  
quickly here. To do this first take out the  
2nd drawer.  
Packing  
^ Freeze food in portions.  
Unsuitable packing material  
- wrapping paper  
- grease-proof paper  
- cellophane  
Each drawer and the plate can be  
loaded with a maximum of 25 kg.  
- bin bags  
- plastic carrier bags  
^ Place the food flat in the bottom of  
the drawers or on the plate between  
the 2nd and 3rd drawers so that it  
freezes through to the core as quickly  
as possible.  
Suitable packing material  
- plastic freezer film  
- freezer bags  
- aluminium foil  
- freezer containers  
^ Make sure that the packaging and  
containers are dry to prevent them  
sticking together when frozen.  
^ Expel as much air as possible from  
bags etc. before sealing them, to  
prevent freezer-burn on food.  
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.  
^ Close the packaging tightly with  
- rubber bands  
- plastic clips  
- string or bag ties  
- freezer tape.  
Freezer bags may also be sealed  
using home heat-sealing kits.  
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Freezing and storing food  
To give more room for freezing large  
items such as a whole turkey or a large  
joint of meat the plate between the 2nd  
and 3rd drawers can be removed.  
^ Remove the second drawer from the  
top.  
^ Clip the markers over the guides at  
an angle of approx. 45º. Press  
downwards until they click into  
position.  
Use the markers to indicate the type of  
food being frozen, and turn the dials to  
the appropriate number to indicate the  
month the food was first placed in the  
freezer.  
^ Lift the front edge of the plate out of  
its holder and pull the plate out of the  
appliance.  
Reverse this procedure to put the cold  
plate back into the freezer.  
Defrosting  
Frozen food can be defrosted in  
different ways:  
Freezer calendar  
– in a microwave oven,  
The freezer calendar on the freezer  
drawer gives the length of time which  
various foods can be stored for  
effectively.  
– in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost"  
setting,  
– at room temperature,  
– in the refrigerator,  
– in a steam oven.  
Where the storage time given on the  
packaging differs, follow the advice on  
the packaging.  
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!  
Marker system for frozen food  
Markers serve as a reminder of how  
long food has been stored.  
Each freezer drawer has two slide  
markers with dials. The months are  
represented on the dials as 1 - 12.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Fruit should be defrosted at room  
temperature in its packing, or in a  
covered bowl.  
^ 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.  
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.  
Cooling drinks  
When cooling drinks quickly, make sure  
bottles are not left in the freezer for  
more than one hour, as they could  
burst.  
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.  
Freezer tray  
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.  
Ice cube tray  
(with release button, depending on mo-  
del)  
^ Space the food out loosely on the  
tray.  
^ Press down the release button on the  
ice cube tray and fill the tray with wa-  
ter. Any excess will flow out through  
the outlet.  
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.  
^ Now pull the release button up to  
seal the ice cube tray. Place the tray  
on the bottom of one of the freezer  
drawers.  
^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,  
for example a spoon handle, to  
remove the ice tray from the freezer  
compartment.  
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Defrosting  
In normal use ice and frost will form on  
the evaporator plates. If allowed to  
accumulate, this will impair the  
efficiency of the freezer and increase  
the consumption of electricity.  
To defrost  
Carry out the defrosting procedure  
as quickly as possible if food has  
not been placed in another freezer.  
The longer the food is left out at  
room temperature, the faster it  
defrosts.  
Do not scrape ice and frost off the  
evaporator plates as this can  
damage the evaporator plates and  
the freezer making it unusable.  
^ Switch the appliance off with the  
On/Off button.  
The freezer should be defrosted from  
time to time. It must be defrosted if a  
layer of ice approx. 5 mm thick has  
accumulated. It is best to defrost when  
only very little food or no food at all is  
left in the freezer.  
The mains indicator light goes out.  
^ Open the freezer door.  
To speed up defrosting, a bowl with hot  
water (not boiling) can be placed in the  
appliance and some 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 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.  
Do not use defrosting sprays, or  
de-icers as they could contain  
substances which could damage  
the plastic parts and which may  
cause the build up of gases and  
pose a danger to health.  
^ Remove all the freezer drawers,  
except the lowest drawer.  
The lowest drawer is used to collect  
defrosted water.  
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Defrosting  
After defrosting  
^ Take the bottom drawer out of the  
freezer and empty it.  
^ Mop up any residual water still in the  
freezer with a sponge or absorbent  
cloth.  
^ Clean the freezer and then dry it  
thoroughly.  
^ Close the door and then switch the  
freezer on with the On/Off button.  
The mains indicator light will come on.  
^ Switch on super freeze so that the  
freezer can get down to temperature  
quickly.  
The super freeze indicator light  
comes on.  
^ Once the freezer has reached the  
required temperature place the food  
back in the drawers and place them  
back in the freezer.  
^ Switch super freeze off again.  
The indicator light goes out.  
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Cleaning and care  
^ Take out any removable parts for  
cleaning e.g. drawers.  
Never use cleaning agents  
containing abrasive substances  
such as sand, soda, acids or  
chemical solvents.  
"Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are  
also unsuitable as they can cause  
matt areas to appear.  
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 no water can  
penetrate into the electronic unit.  
E-Cloth  
^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available  
from the Miele UK Spare Parts  
Department, Part Number 980 13530,  
which is suitable for cleaning  
surfaces such as stainless steel,  
glass, plastic and chrome without the  
use of chemicals.  
Never use steam cleaning  
apparatus to defrost or clean the  
appliance. The steam could attack  
the electrical components and  
cause a short circuit.  
The data plate located inside the  
appliance must not be removed. It  
contains information which is  
required in the event of a service  
call.  
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.  
Door seal  
Before cleaning  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
door seals as these will cause the  
seals to deteriorate and become  
porous with time.  
^ Switch the appliance off. Remove the  
frozen food from the freezer and  
place it in another freezer or cool box  
or wrap it in several layers of  
newspaper or cloths and store in a  
cool place until the freezer is ready  
for use again.  
The door seals should be cleaned  
regularly with clean water and then  
wiped dry with a soft cloth.  
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Cleaning and care  
After cleaning  
^ Close the door, and switch the  
appliance on.  
^ Switch on the super freeze function  
so that the freezer can get down to  
temperature 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 temperature is too low.  
Repairs to electrical appliances  
should only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person in accordance with local and  
national safety regulations. Repairs  
and other work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous. The  
manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for unauthorised work.  
^ Turn the temperature selector to a  
setting closer to "1".  
^ The Super freeze function has not  
been switched off. The indicator light  
is still on.  
. . . the appliance is switching in too  
frequently and for too long.  
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps in  
the plinth and in the housing unit at  
the top have been covered over or  
become too dusty.  
Some minor problems can be corrected  
without contacting the Miele Service  
Department.  
What to do if . . .  
^ The door has been opened too  
frequently, or a large amount of fresh  
food has been put in at once for  
freezing.  
. . . the appliance does not get cold.  
^ Check whether the appliance has  
been switched on. The mains  
indicator light must be lit up.  
^ Check that the door has been closed  
properly.  
^ Check that the plug is correctly  
inserted in the socket and switched  
on.  
^ Check whether a thick layer of ice  
has built up. If it has, then the  
appliance will need defrosting.  
^ Check that the fuse is not defective  
and that the mains fuse has not  
blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser-  
vice Department.  
. . . the temperature indicator light is  
on?  
The temperature in the freezer has  
become too warm because  
. . . the door will not open because it  
has been opened and closed too  
many times in succession.  
^ the door has been opened too  
frequently, or large amounts of fresh  
food have been put in at once for  
freezing.  
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.  
^ there has been a lengthy interruption  
to the power supply.  
^ the ventilation gaps are blocked.  
The temperature indicator light will go  
out when the temperature in the freezer  
is cold enough.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . the mains indicator light is not on.  
If you still cannot remedy the fault  
having followed these suggestions,  
please contact the Miele Service  
Department.  
^ Check if the Super freeze indicator  
light comes on when you press the  
Super freeze button. If it does, then  
the mains indicator light is defective.  
Call 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.  
^ If the Super freeze indicator light  
does not come on either, then check  
whether  
- the plug is correctly inserted in the  
socket.  
- the mains fuse has blown. If it has  
there is a fault. Call the Miele Service  
Department.  
. . . the Super freeze indicator light  
does not light up, even though 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 prise it  
apart carefully.  
. . . 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.  
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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  
person in accordance with local and  
national safety regulations.  
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover  
is lost, the plug must not be used until a  
suitable replacement is obtained. The  
colour of the correct replacement cover  
is that of the coloured insert in the base  
of the plug, or the colour that is  
embossed in words in the base of the  
plug (as applicable to the design of the  
plug fitted).  
The appliance is supplied with a mains  
cable and moulded plug ready for  
connection to an a.c. single phase  
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.  
The voltage and connected load are  
given on the data plate. Please ensure  
that these match the household mains  
supply. The fuse rating is quoted on the  
plug.  
Replacement fuses should be ASTA  
approved to BS 1362 and have the  
correct rating. Replacement fuses and  
fuse covers may be purchased from  
your local electrical supplier.  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable switched socket which is easily  
accessible. For extra safety it is  
advisable to install a residual current  
device (RCD) with a trip current of 30  
mA (in accordance with DIN VDE 0664,  
VDE 0100, Section 739).  
WARNING  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
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 rear 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  
hinderance. Otherwise the appliance  
has to work too hard resulting in an  
increase in electricity consumption and  
damage to the compressor.  
The room temperature should not go  
above or below the climate range for  
which the appliance is designed. The  
higher the ambient temperature of the  
room the more energy the appliance  
requires to operate. It should not be  
installed where it is exposed to direct  
sunlight or directly adjacent to a  
heat-producing appliance such as an  
oven or a radiator.  
Climate range  
The air inlet and outlet must not be  
covered or blocked in any way.  
They should be dusted on a regular  
basis.  
The appliance is designed for a  
particular climate range (ambient room  
temperature), and should not be used  
outside this range. The climate range of  
this appliance is stated on the data  
plate inside the appliance.  
Before installation  
Climate range  
Ambient room  
temperature  
^ Before installation remove the sealing  
strip etc. from the outside of the  
appliance and take any accessories  
out of the inside of the appliance.  
SN, N  
ST  
T
to +32 °C  
to +38 °C  
to +43 °C  
^ Remove any cable clips from the rear  
of the appliance.  
The appliance will function perfectly  
down to a temperature of +5 °C.  
^ Check that all parts at the rear of the  
appliance are unhindered.  
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Building in dimensions  
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Building in a combination  
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Changing the door hinging  
Before building the appliance in decide  
on the door hinging. If left hand door  
hinging is required follow these  
instructions.  
^ Unscrew hinge pin a.  
^ Fit the appliance door on to the hinge  
on the left hand side.  
^ Screw in hinge pin a and fit cover  
piece b on the right hand side.  
^ Unscrew door coupling c (it will  
need to be put back once the  
appliance has been built in). Cover  
the hole with the plug supplied d.  
^ Tip the door backwards and remove  
it in an upwards direction b.  
^ Remove hinge pin c and plug d  
and refit on the opposite side.  
^ Remove cover e.  
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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.  
Building into a peninsular run  
When built into a peninsular run, the  
rear of the building in niche must be  
fitted with a kitchen furniture panel.  
Aligning the housing unit  
^ Screw the fixing piece to the  
appliance.  
Before installing the appliance the  
housing unit must be carefully aligned  
using a spirit level. The unit corners  
must be at right angles, as otherwise  
the furniture door will not align correctly  
with the 4 corners of the appliance.  
^ Shorten the sealing strip to the height  
of the niche.  
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Building in the appliance  
Building in  
^ Push the appliance into the niche.  
Make sure that the mains cable does  
not get trapped.  
^ Stick the sealing strip to the side of  
the appliance on which the door is  
opened.  
^ Remove cover piece a if the niche  
height is not much greater than the  
height of the appliance.  
^ Push the appliance into the niche  
until the front edges of the hinge  
plates b are flush with the front edge  
of the housing unit above and below.  
The upper edge of the cover piece  
must not lie against the edge of the  
housing unit.  
^ Push the appliance against the  
housing wall on the side on which the  
door opens so that the sealing strip is  
pressed into the housing wall c.  
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Building in the appliance  
^ Align the door coupling so that the  
furniture door on the side with the  
handle does not lie against the  
housing unit wall when the door is  
shut. A minimum distance of 1 mm  
must be maintained d.  
^ Cover the remaining holes in the  
appliance door with the plugs  
supplied e.  
^ Secure the appliance to the housing  
unit above and below a using  
screws.  
^ Secure the door coupling piece b to  
the appliance door at the height of  
the handle.  
On divided doors fit two coupling  
pieces.  
^ Open the doors completely and slide  
the coupling guide c into the door  
coupling piece.  
^ Screw the coupling guide to the  
furniture door. Maintain a distance "d"  
(= the thickness of the housing unit  
walls) between the edge of the  
appliance door and outer edge of the  
furniture door.  
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