Operating and installation instructions Freezer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr.
Contents Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 4 Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 12 How to save energy............................................................................................. 13 Guide to the appliance ........................................................................................ 15 Accessories ..........................................
Contents Defrosting............................................................................................................. 33 Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... Cleaning the interior and accessories .....
Warning and Safety instructions This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements. Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and damage to property. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation. Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
Warning and Safety instructions This appliance contains the coolant 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 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.
Warning and Safety instructions To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data plate corresponds to the household supply. Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt. The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met.
Warning and Safety instructions While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts. Correct use The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.
Warning and Safety instructions Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal. Danger of frost burn. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer. The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue. Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food.
Warning and Safety instructions Cleaning and care Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time. Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this appliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions – bending any pipework, or – scratching the surface coating. Symbol on the compressor (depending on model) This information is only relevant for recycling. In normal operation there is no risk. The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penetrates the airways.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during transportation. The packaging materials used are selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and should be recycled. Recycling the packaging reduces the use of raw materials in the manufacturing process and also reduces the amount of waste in landfill sites.
How to save energy Installation site / Maintenance Temperature setting Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx. 20 °C. Where there is a high ambient room temperature. Ventilation gaps uncovered and dusted regularly.
How to save energy Normal energy consumption Use Increased energy consumption Drawers and shelves arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible. Store food in an organised way. Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness. The appliance works harder to cool down and the compressor runs for longer periods.
Guide to the appliance Control panel a For setting the temperature ( for warmer) d For switching the Super freeze function on and off b For setting the temperature ( for colder) e For switching the door or temperature alarm off c For switching the appliance on and off f Display with temperature and symbols (symbols only visible during use; see table for explanation of symbols) Symbols in the display Symbol Function Alarm Flashes when the temperature has dropped too low Super freeze Ligh
Guide to the appliance a NoFrost module b Top freezer drawer, can also be used as a freezing tray c Freezer drawers For easier installation there are transport handles on the back at the top and transport wheels underneath the appliance. This drawing is for illustration purposes only.
Accessories Accessories supplied Optional accessories Ice cube tray A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your appliance. Side-by-side fitting kit For installing two appliances next to each other. Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of an interruption to the power supply. This can help prolong the storage time.
Switching on and off Before using for the first time Operating the appliance Packaging material A light touch of the finger on the sensors is all that is required to operate this appliance. Remove all packaging material from the inside of the appliance. Protective foil Switching on The appliance is covered with a special foil to protect it during transportation. Do not remove the foil until the appliance has been positioned in its final location.
Switching on and off Switching off Switching off for longer periods of time If, during a long absence, the ap- Touch the On/Off sensor. The temperature display will go out. If this is does not happen, the safety lock is still activated (see "Selecting further settings - To activate/deactivate the lock"). The cooling system will be switched off. pliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left shut, there is a danger of mould building up inside the appliance.
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the appliance. Micro-organisms will cause food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influences the growth rate of these micro-organisms. Reducing the temperature reduces their growth rate. To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time, a temperature of -18 °C is required. At this temperature the growth of micro-organisms is generally halted.
The correct temperature Setting the temperature The two sensors next to the display are used for setting the temperature. Touch this sensor to lower the temperature. Tip: If you have adjusted the temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and for approx. 24 hours if the appliance is full before checking the temperature display, as it will take this long for the appliance to give an accurate reading.
Using Super freeze Super freeze function Switching off Super freeze Switch on Super freeze before putting fresh food into the freezer. The Super freeze function will switch itself off automatically after approx. 30 65 hours. The quantity of fresh food placed in the freezer will determine the duration before the Super freeze function switches off. The Super freeze symbol will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again.
Temperature and door alarm The appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the freezer cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid energy being wasted if the door is left open. Temperature alarm If the temperature in the freezer becomes too warm, the temperature and the alarm symbol will flash in the display. An alarm will also sound. The temperature the appliance is set at determines the temperature the appliance recognises as being too warm.
Temperature and door alarm Door alarm An alarm will sound if the appliance door has been left open for longer than 60 seconds. It will stop as soon as the door is closed. Switching the door alarm off early If the noise disturbs you, you can switch the alarm off if you wish. Touch the sensor for switching off the door alarm. The alarm will stop.
Selecting further settings Temperature display brightness The temperature display brightness can be adjusted to suit lighting conditions in the room. The temperature display brightness can be adjusted in stages from 0 (lighting off) to 5 (maximum brightness). You can now adjust the brightness of the temperature display using the sensors for altering the temperature. You have a choice between settings to .
Selecting further settings Safety lock To deactivate the lock The safety lock prevents the appliance being switched off without your knowledge, by children, for example. To activate the lock Touch the Super freeze sensor for approx. 5 seconds. The MENU symbol will appear in the display and a will start flashing. Touch the Super freeze sensor for approx. 5 seconds. The MENU symbol will appear in the display and a will start flashing. Touch the Super freeze sensor again.
Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be exceeded. The maximum freezing capacity for freezing within a 24-hour period is given on the data plate: "Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs". The maximum freezing capacity given on the data plate has been calculated according to DIN EN ISO 15502 Standard.
Freezing and storing food – To retain colour, taste, aroma and vitamin C, vegetables should be blanched after they have been trimmed and washed. To blanch: bring a large saucepan of water to the boil, immerse the vegetables in the fast boiling water for 2 3 minutes, depending on variety. Remove, and plunge into ice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain and pack ready for freezing. Unsuitable packing material – Lean meat freezes better than fatty meat, and can be stored for considerably longer.
Freezing and storing food Placing food in the appliance The following maximum loading weights must not be exceeded: – freezer drawer = 25 kg – glass cold plate = 35 kg Unfrozen food should not touch frozen food as this will cause frozen food to begin to thaw. Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen. - Freezing small amounts of food Place the food to be frozen in the lower freezer drawers.
Freezing and storing food Removing the drawers and glass plates from the freezer section The drawers can be removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes. You can also use the space in the freezer section more flexibly. If you wish to freeze large items such as a turkey or game, the glass cold plates between the drawers can be removed. Freezer tray The top freezer drawer in your appliance can be used as a freezer tray.
Freezing and storing food Storage time for frozen food The storage life of food is very variable, even at a constant temperature of -18 °C. Decomposition processes also take place in frozen food, albeit at a very reduced speed. For example fat can become rancid from contact with oxygen in the air. This is why lean meat can be stored approx. twice as long as fatty meat. The storage times quoted are guide values for the storage life of different food groups in the freezer section.
Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly Cool pack When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, causing injury and damage. The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of an interruption to the power supply. This can help prolong the storage time. Using accessories Ice cubes Place the cool pack in the top freezer drawer.
Defrosting Freezer section The appliance is equipped with a "Frost free" system. The freezer defrosts automatically. The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated from time to time. This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer to remain permanently ice-free, however, the food stored in the freezer will not defrost.
Cleaning and care Do not let water get into the electronic unit or the lighting. Steam from a steam cleaning appliance could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean the appliance. Cleaning water must not get into the drain hole. The data plate located inside the appliance must not be removed. It contains information which is required in the event of a service call.
Cleaning and care Preparing the appliance for cleaning Switch the appliance off. The temperature shown in the display will go out and the cooling system switches off. Cleaning the interior and accessories Clean the appliance at least once a month. Remove soiling immediately to prevent it from drying on. Disconnect the appliance from the mains. Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket, or switch off at the mains fuse board.
Cleaning and care The following parts cannot be cleaned in a dishwasher: – all drawers and the compartment lid (depending on model) – the cool pack These accessories should all be hand washed. The following parts are suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher: The maximum temperature of the dishwashing programme selected must not exceed 55 °C. Contact with natural dyes e.g. from carrots, tomatoes and ketchup may discolour the plastic parts in the dishwasher.
Cleaning and care Clean the condensate channel and drain hole frequently so that condensate can drain away unhindered. Use a straw or similar to clear the drain if necessary. Leave the door open to air the appliance for a short while and to prevent odours building up. Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels If soiling is left on for any length of time, it may become impossible to remove. Surfaces may suffer discolouration or damage.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the ventilation gaps A build-up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance. The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner (e.g. use the dusting brush for Miele vacuum cleaners) Cleaning the compressor and metal grille at the back of the appliance When cleaning the compressor and the grille, make sure that the pipework and other components do not get broken or damaged in any way.
Cleaning and care After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance. Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on. Switch on the Super freeze function for a while so that the freezer section can cool down quickly. Place the freezer drawers with the frozen food back in the freezer section and close the door. When the temperature in the freezer section is a constant -18 °C or colder press the Super freeze button to switch the Super freeze function off.
What to do if ... Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele. If, having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem, please contact Miele. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced. Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
What to do if ... Problem Cause and remedy The compressor is switching on more frequently and for longer periods of time, so the temperature in the appliance is dropping. The ventilation gaps have been covered or become too dusty. Do not block the ventilation gaps. Dust the ventilation gaps regularly. The appliance door has been opened too frequently, or a large amount of fresh food has been placed in the appliance for freezing at the same time.
What to do if ... Problem Cause and remedy The compressor comes on less and less often and for shorter periods of time. The temperature in the appliance rises. This is not a fault. The set temperature is too high. Adjust the temperature. Check the temperature again after 24 hours. The food begins to defrost. The room temperature is lower than the ambient temperature for which the appliance is designed.
What to do if ... Display warnings Message Cause and remedy DEMO lights up in the display, the appliance does not get cold, although the appliance controls are working. Demo mode is switched on. This allows the appliance to be presented in the showroom without the cooling system being switched on. Do not activate this setting for domestic use. Call Service. The alarm symbol is flashing in the temperature display together with the temperature value. An alarm is also sounding.
What to do if ... Message Cause and remedy The power failure symbol appears in the display. The temperature display will also show the warmest temperature recorded in the freezer during the interruption to the power supply or power cut. The temperature in the appliance in the previous days or hours has risen too high because of a power cut or interruption to the power supply. The appliance will go back to the last temperature setting when the power is back on.
What to do if ... Other problems Problem Cause and remedy Food has frozen together. The food packaging was not dry when placed in the freezer. Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully. The door to the freezer will not open because it has been opened and closed too many times in succession. This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening and closing the door is preventing the door from opening. Wait approx. 1 minute and then try again.
Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blubb, blubb ... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes. Click ... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the motor on and off. Sssrrrrr ... On multi-zone or frost-free appliances you can sometimes just hear the sound of the fan inside the appliance. Crack ...
After Sales / Guarantee After sales service Guarantee: U.K. In the event of any faults which you cannot easily remedy, please contact In the U.K. the appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase. However, you must activate your cover by calling 0330 160 6640 or registering online at www.miele.co.uk. – your Miele Dealer, or – the Miele Service Department. See end of this booklet for contact details.
Electrical connection The appliance must only be connected using the connection cable supplied (AC 220-240 V 50 Hz supply). A longer connection cable is available from Miele. The fuse rating must be at least 10 A (13 A in the UK). This appliance must be connected to a suitable switched socket which is easily accessible. The electrical connection must comply with current local and national safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK).
Electrical connection Connecting the appliance Insert the plug connector into the socket at the back of the appliance. Make sure that the plug connector has clicked into position correctly. Insert the mains plug into the mains socket and switch on. The appliance is now connected to the mains electricity supply.
Installation Do not place any appliance Location which gives off heat, such as a toaster, mini-oven or double burner hob, on top of this appliance. There is the danger of these catching fire. This appliance 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 higher the ambient temperature of the room, the longer the compressor will run for and the higher the energy consumption.
Installation Climate range Ventilation The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (ambient temperature) and should not be used outside this range. Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the compressor to switch off for too long, causing the temperature inside the appliance to rise with the risk of food deteriorating and going off. Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. The climate range is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.
Installation Installation Aligning the appliance Two people are required for installing the appliance. The appliance must be empty when it is installed. Move the appliance carefully on floors that are sensitive to scratching to prevent damage. For easier installation there are transport handles on the back at the top and transport wheels underneath the appliance. Prepare the appliance for installation as close as possible to its intended installation location.
Installation Levelling the appliance door Ensure that you unscrew adjustable foot from the lower hinge plate until it sits on the floor. Then unscrew the foot by a further quarter turn. Building the appliance into a kitchen run If the ventilation gaps given are not observed, the compressor will run more frequently and for longer periods. This will result in increased energy consumption and a higher operating temperature for the compressor. This may, in turn, cause damage to the compressor.
Installation This is to ensure that the door can open and close without hindrance. To align the refrigeration appliance with adjoining furniture a suitable top box can be installed above it. When installed next to a wall a distance of approx. 45 mm must be maintained on the hinge side between the wall and the appliance . The larger the ventilation gaps, the more economically the compressor will work.
Installation Installation dimensions x: dimensions without wall spacers. Appliance depth is increased by 35 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted.
Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied left-hand hinged. If right-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed. Removing the top covers Close the appliance door. Do not change the hinging if this appliance is going to be installed side-byside with another refrigeration appliance. Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. If a door seal is damaged or if it has come out of the groove, the door will not close properly and cooling performance will be reduced.
Changing the door hinging Removing the door Changing the handle over Loosen screws in hinge plate and pull it upwards and off. Carefully lift appliance door off and place carefully to one side. Take stoppers out of the door bearings in the appliance door. Remove stopper from the top of the door and refit it on the opposite side of the door. Remove covers from handle , then unscrew the handle and refit all these parts on the opposite side of the door.
Changing the door hinging To change over the spring clamp press down on the catch and pull the spring clamp forwards: Remove cover . Take screw out and screw it into the outside hole on the opposite side. Turn cover through 180° and refit it on the opposite side. Changing the lower hinge plate over Screw hinge plate securely into position on the new hinge side. Refit the entire hinge pin , including the washer and adjustable foot .
Changing the door hinging Inserting the upper hinge plate Fit hinge plate on the opposite side and secure it with screws . If necessary drill pilot holes for the screws or use a battery operated screwdriver. Replace covers and on the opposite side. Align the door with the appliance housing using the long slots in the lower hinge plate. Then tighten the screws.
Aligning the appliance door The appliance door can be aligned with the appliance housing after it has been fitted. In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do. To align the appliance door use the long outer slots in the lower hinge plate: Remove centre screw from the hinge plate. Slightly loosen both outer screws . Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right. Then tighten screws again.
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