Miele F 1471 Vi, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...tallation instructions Frost free 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 M Nr 09 755 520 en AU IN ...

Page 2: ...t temperature 19 Setting the temperature in the freezer 19 Temperature range 20 Temperature Fahrenheit Celsius 20 Temperature display 21 Alarms 22 SuperFreeze 24 Adjusting the interior fittings 25 Moving the shelves 25 Top shelf 25 Moving the door shelf 25 Freezer baskets 26 Freezing and storing food 27 Maximum freezing capacity 27 Freezing fresh food 27 Storing frozen food 27 Home freezing 28 Def...

Page 3: ...aning the interior and accessories 37 Ice cube container 38 Drip tray 38 Ventilation gaps 39 Door seals 39 Problem solving guide 40 Water filter 46 Reminder to change the water filter 46 To change the water filter 47 To confirm the water filter has been changed 48 Using an external water filter 48 Noises 49 After Sales Warranty 50 Warranty 50 Mains water connection 51 Notes on connecting to the ma...

Page 4: ...ular run 63 Building in at the end of a run of units 63 Aligning the housing unit 64 Checking the building in niche 64 Before installation 64 Preparing the niche 65 Assembly parts 65 Anti tipping mechanism 66 An alternative anti tipping mechanism 68 Placing the appliance in the niche 69 Aligning the appliance 70 Securing the appliance in the niche 71 Preparing the furniture fronts 73 Securing and ...

Page 5: ...el for the ice water dispenser aOn Off sensor for the lighting bChilled water sensor cIce cube sensor dOn Off sensor for the ice water dispenser eSensor for switching off the temperature or door alarm only visible when the temperature or door alarm is sounding fReminder to change the water filter dSensor for crushed ice eOn Off sensor for the system lock Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ... fControl panel for the freezer gRocker switch for switching the whole appliance on and off hFreezer baskets iWater filter jIce water dispenser located in the door kControl panel for the ice water dispenser lIce water dispenser spout mDrip tray cover with grille Guide to the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...ly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal The plug must be rendered use...

Page 8: ...ce with these operating and installation instructions Correct application This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms bed breakfasts and other typical living quarters This does not include common shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels motels or bed breakfasts The appliance is not suitable for outdoor use This a...

Page 9: ...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 This is unavoidable and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance Care must be taken during the tr...

Page 10: ...pected by a qualified electrician The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system e g electric shock Installation maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous The manufac...

Page 11: ...ndle 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 injury Do not operate any electrical equipment e g an electric ice cream maker inside the appliance Danger of sparking and explosion 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 ...

Page 12: ...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 Never use a steam cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this appliance Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit To avoid the risk of any potential illness do not deactivate the reminder to c...

Page 13: ...ring their lives 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 Warning and Safety instructions 1...

Page 14: ...e just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Do not change the arrangement of the drawers and shelves Only open the doors when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the doors for long periods will cause a loss of 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...

Page 15: ...pened The access sensor in the control panel will also light up To enable the temperature to get sufficiently cold inside the appliance allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it Do not place food in the freezer section until the temperature is at least 18 C Please note switching off with the rocker switch does not disconnect the appliance from the mains Operation A light...

Page 16: ...h The cooling system and the lighting are now switched off Further settings Further settings can be selected in the settings mode In settings mode you can select certain appliance functions via the control panel and adjust the settings The settings for the different functions are described in more detail in the relevant section of these instructions Overview of functions that can be selected in th...

Page 17: ...n the X sensor for another 4 seconds until c and the Y sensor also appear in the display Now touch the X sensor repeatedly until b appears in the display Touch the access sensor again By touching the X sensor you can now select whether the sensor tone is to be switched on or off 0 Sensor tone switched off 1 Sensor tone switched on Return to menu After selecting a new setting touch the access senso...

Page 18: ... wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable empty the ice cube container clean the appliance out replace the water filter 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 doors are left shut there is a danger of mould and odo...

Page 19: ...onger it is kept open the more food that is stored in it the warmer the food is which is being put into it the higher the ambient temperature surrounding the appliance The appliance is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures climate ranges Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed Setting the temperature in the freezer Touch the access sensor so that it is highlight...

Page 20: ...e appliance to reach the lowest temperature If the ambient temperature is too high the appliance may not reach the lowest temperature Temperature Fahrenheit Celsius The temperature can be displayed in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit Touch the access sensor so that it is highlighted in yellow Take note of the position of the X sensor but do not touch it Touch the access sensor until it is hig...

Page 21: ...splay The temperature display on the control panel always shows the selected temperature The temperature display will flash if a different temperature is being set the temperature in the appliance has risen by several degrees indicating that the appliance is warming up too much This loss of coldness is no cause for concern in the following circumstances when the door has been left open for a while...

Page 22: ...ample if the freezer door has been left open for a while e g in order to load rearrange or take food out when freezing large amounts of food at once in the event of a power cut The alarm will stop and the Alarm off sensor in the display will go out again as soon as the temperature has dropped down to the correct level again Switching the temperature alarm off early If the noise disturbs you you ca...

Page 23: ...The alarm will stop and the Alarm off sensor in the display will go out as soon as the door has been shut Switching the door alarm off early If the noise disturbs you you can switch the alarm off early if you wish Touch the Alarm off sensor The Alarm off sensor in the display will go out and the alarm will stop Alarms 23 ...

Page 24: ...perFreeze function so that it is highlighted in yellow The appliance will now operate at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer and the newly set temperature of 30 C will appear in the temperature display Switching off SuperFreeze Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer the SuperFreeze function will switch off automatically after approx 52 hours The sensor is highlighted ...

Page 25: ...n the corners at the back are correctly engaged Moving the door shelf The door shelf can be moved when loading and unloading it and for cleaning or it can be removed completely Hold the door shelf by its frame with both hands raise it a little and then tip it forwards slightly Slide the shelf in its angled frame up or down in the side runners as required and engage it in its new position Make sure...

Page 26: ...rder to remove the drawer Use a screwdriver or similar to turn the pin so that the slot in the head is horizontal a Raise the snap fittings on both sides b and lift the basket out To replace the freezer basket Pull the telescopic rails out as far as they will go Place the freezer basket on the rails so that it engages at the back and front Turn the slot on the pin to its vertical position Push the...

Page 27: ... seen in the water that collects around the food 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 Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer check that the packaging is ...

Page 28: ...tlets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot food or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increa...

Page 29: ... being frozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost Defrosting 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 the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the other food cold in a steam oven Partially thawed thin pieces of meat or fish can be be placed in a hot pan Fruit...

Page 30: ...losing the appliance door it may take a few seconds before the ice water dispenser can be used again The sensor for chilled water will flash white in the ice water dispenser control panel Place a large container on the drip tray cover Touch the sensor for chilled water until it flashes yellow Touch and keep your finger on the sensor for chilled water again This will activate the rinsing function a...

Page 31: ...nder the dispenser spout A light sensor below the spout will register this movement All the sensors in the ice water dispenser control panel should now be highlighted in white If this is not the case the system lock has been activated the 0 sensor will be highlighted in yellow see System lock If the 0 sensor is flashing the drip tray needs to be emptied see Cleaning and care Once the freezer has c...

Page 32: ...ut as long as the sensor is being touched After a while dispensing will stop automatically Press the sensor again if you wish to dispense more ice Take your finger off the sensor when the glass or jug is almost full Otherwise it will overfill or the ice will block the dispensing spout The ice cube maker can make up to 150 ice cubes in 24 hours The amount of ice cubes which the appliance makes depe...

Page 33: ...ystem lock You can use the system lock to prevent the ice water dispenser from being used without your knowledge e g by children Touch the 0 sensor so that it is highlighted in yellow The ice water dispenser sensors are now locked To deactivate the system lock touch the 0 sensor so that it is highlighted in white Lighting To switch the ice water dispenser lighting on or off touch the lighting sens...

Page 34: ...hout moving your finger from the 0 sensor Leave your finger on the 0 sensor for another 4 seconds until both sensors light up yellow The colour of the other sensors shows whether that sensor is switched on yellow or switched off white De misting function Ice cube separation Keypad tones Let go of both sensors De misting function A heater element behind the ice water dispenser control panel stops i...

Page 35: ... can become blocked with ice The appliance is delivered with this function activated To deactivate this function touch the ice cube sensor so that it is highlighted in white Keypad tones The tone which sounds each time a sensor is touched can be deactivated The appliance is delivered with this function activated To deactivate this function touch the crushed ice sensor so that it is highlighted in ...

Page 36: ...e moisture generated by defrosting collects in the condensor and is automatically dissipated by the condensor 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 Automatic defrost 36 ...

Page 37: ...brasive sponges and brushes e g pot scourers dirt erasers sharp metal scrapers Before cleaning Switch the appliance off by pressing the On Off rocker switch on the right hand side underneath the control panel Disconnect the appliance from the mains Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is appli...

Page 38: ...ace the ice cube container Push the container back into the appliance until it clicks into position If you cannot push the container back in all the way turn the spindle inside a little Drip tray The drip tray catches excess water When the drip tray is full the 0 symbol in the ice water dispenser control panel will flash and dispensing will stop There are sensors in the drip tray which measure whe...

Page 39: ...ed regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories back in the appliance Reconnect the appliance to the electricity supply and switch it on Switch on the SuperFreeze function so that the freezer can cool down quickly Once the freezer has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer baskets and put them back i...

Page 40: ...ion if this is switched on Check that the appliance door has been closed properly Has a large amount of fresh food been put in at the same time for freezing This makes the compressor run for longer causing the temperature to fall automatically the door 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 ...

Page 41: ...rm off sensor lights up or is flashing The door is open or the temperature in the appliance has risen significantly because too much warm air from the room has entered the appliance large quantities of food have recently been placed in the freezer there has been a power cut The alarm will stop and the Alarm off sensor in the display will go out again as soon as the temperature has dropped down to ...

Page 42: ...ck whether the system lock for the ice water dispenser has been activated the 0 symbol is highlighted yellow in the control panel Check whether the appliance is correctly connected to the mains water supply Was the water inlet pipe purged of air by a qualified and competent person before the appliance was used for the first time Check whether the water inlet is open Check that the ice cube contain...

Page 43: ...er pressure flow rate must be between 1 72 and 5 0 bar Check that the temperature in the freezer section is low enough Replace the water filter the ice cubes taste or smell odd How often do you use the ice cube maker If you do not use it very often ice cubes that are stored for a long period can absorb the taste and smell of other items Are you storing unwrapped food in the freezer Ice can absorb ...

Page 44: ...me on when the door is opened briefly then the lighting is defective Switch the appliance off by pressing the On Off rocker switch Disconnect the appliance from the mains Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable Top lighting Hold the lamp cover at the front with both hands and push i...

Page 45: ... turning it clockwise as far as it will go Reconnect the appliance to the electricity supply and switch it on If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact Miele However a call out charge will be applied for unnecessary service visits where the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating instructions To prevent unnecessary loss of tempe...

Page 46: ... All ice cubes that are produced in the 24 hours after you have changed the water filter should be discarded If you have not used the appliance or the ice cube maker much in the last few weeks or if the ice cubes smell unpleasant fit a new water filter Reminder to change the water filter Depending on the amount of ice cubes being made the water filter will need to be changed approx every six month...

Page 47: ...180 in an anti clockwise direction 1 Remove the old filter cartridge 2 Remove the cap from the old filter cartridge 3 Take the new filter cartridge from its packaging and remove the protective cover Fit the cap on the new filter cartridge 4 Push the filter cartridge back into the opening ensuring that it is straight 5 Turn the cap 180 in a clockwise direction until it is horizontal 6 Water filter ...

Page 48: ...er symbol and leave both fingers there for approx 5 seconds until you hear a tone The replacement of the water filter has now been confirmed and the prompt to remind you of the next water filter change has been activated The reminder to change the filter will now go out in the control panel Close the appliance door All ice cubes that are produced in the 24 hours after you have changed the water fi...

Page 49: ...e 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 ...

Page 50: ... Miele are given on the back cover of these operating instructions When contacting Miele please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance Warranty The manufacturer s warranty for this appliance is 2 years After Sales Warranty 50 ...

Page 51: ...rements of IEC 61770 and EN 61770 The water pressure flow rate must be between 1 72 and 5 0 bar Warning If the supply water pressure is greater than 5 0 bar make sure to install a pressure reducing valve to ensure 5 0 bar is not exceeded Do not connect the appliance to the water supply or operate the appliance if supply water pressure is greater than 5 0 bar The stainless steel hose is 3 m long An...

Page 52: ...rporate a mains tap with a 3 4 thread Connect the stainless steel hose to the tap Ensure that it is screwed into position correctly The appliance must only be connected to a cold water pipe that is directly connected to the fresh water supply in order to ensure circulation of the water in the cold water pipe Avoid using a water inlet in which the water is allowed to pool This can affect the taste ...

Page 53: ... tape This ensures that the hose does not slip or get caught when the appliance is pushed back into the niche The appliance can now be installed in the niche see Installation On appliances with a feed through for the water inlet hose position the appliance in front of the building in niche and insert the stainless steel hose into the feed through at the back of the appliance By this time the build...

Page 54: ... Screw the stainless steel hose coupling nut 2 onto the threaded union 3 Ensure that all connections are water tight Turn on the tap slowly and check the whole water system for leaks The appliance can then be connected to the electricity supply see Electrical connection After a maximum of 10 hours the first ice cubes will drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the container Mains water conn...

Page 55: ...tact gap of 3 mm in the switch The plug and mains connection cable must not come into contact with the back of the appliance as vibrations can cause damage to these components This in turn could result in a short circuit Nor should other appliances be plugged into a socket located directly behind the appliance Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead or a p...

Page 56: ...cket located directly behind this appliance Important tropical humid environments During periods of high humidity some condensation may appear on outside surfaces of cooling appliances This condensation will disappear when humidity levels drop For prevention it is advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and or an air conditioned room Please ensure that doors are clo...

Page 57: ...he appliance is to be installed must be smooth and even It must be made from strong rigid material The appliance is extremely heavy when fully loaded and for this reason it is imperative that the floor it stands on is able to bear its weight If necessary the advice of an architect or structural engineer should be sought When fully loaded the approx weight of the appliance is F 1471 Vi 228 kg Door ...

Page 58: ...on wall using the side by side installation kit If the appliances are to be installed next to each other without a partition wall between them they will need to be joined together with the side by side installation kit Installation with a partition wall using the side by side installation kit The partition wall must be at least 16 mm thick If the partition wall between the two appliances is betwee...

Page 59: ... F 1471 Vi 525 mm Door front max 38 mm Door handle 234 mm The dimensions of the door fronts and handles will vary according to the individual kitchen Miele recommends using the complete door opening angle of 115 with this freezer Installation advice 59 ...

Page 60: ...Niche width A F 1471 Vi 457 mm 460 mm Building in dimensions 60 ...

Page 61: ...Laying the electrical cabling and the pipework for the mains water supply Door front dimensions Building in dimensions 61 ...

Page 62: ... tape Pipe wrench Spirit level Try square If bolting the housing unit to the wall behind suitable plugs and fixing screws according to the composition of the wall several fixing brackets if required Other Step ladder Sack barrow Wooden beam min 75 mm x 100 mm if required to prevent tipping length depends on width of building in niche Wood screws in various sizes Optional accessories Side by side i...

Page 63: ... which is heavier than the maximum permitted could damage the hinges 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 Building in at the end of a run of units If one side of the appliance is visible a side panel is required The side panel must be fixed to the wall the floor and any furniture units above ...

Page 64: ...lumbing connections see Electrical connection and Mains water connection Check that all surrounding furniture units are securely fixed to the wall Check the surrounding furniture units for possible clashes when opening doors Before installation Warning This appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the door is open Before installation take any accessories out of the appliance and or from t...

Page 65: ...lly lift the appliance from the pallet starting with the back of the appliance The appliance can be rolled along the floor using the wheels at the back Preparing the niche Keep the door to the appliance closed until it is fixed inside the building in niche Due to the sheer size and weight of the appliance it needs to be ensured that it cannot tip forwards once it is built into the niche Assembly p...

Page 66: ...pliances Position the anti tipping mechanisms a at the rear of the housing unit on the left and right leaving a gap to the wall of no more than 10 mm While holding the anti tipping mechanisms in place mark the necessary drill holes at the top and rear of the housing unit Put the anti tipping mechanisms in a safe place they will be required later Fixing screws for different uses and types of materi...

Page 67: ... behind it Use suitable plugs and fixing screws according to the composition of the wall In a housing unit without a rear wall bolt the housing unit to the wall in several places with the help of suitable fixing brackets Use suitable plugs and fixing screws according to the composition of the wall Installation 67 ...

Page 68: ...wooden beam should be used The wooden beam must cover the appliance to a depth of at least 50 8 mm see diagram Mark the position of the lower edge of the wooden beam on the rear wall of the niche Select screws of a length depending on the thickness of the wood Use the number of screws appropriate to the housing width to ensure that the wooden beam is securely fixed Check where the upright wall sup...

Page 69: ...appliance must have its own separate socket Secure the cable to prevent it becoming caught Tie a piece of string to the middle of the cable and as the appliance is being pushed into the niche pull the cable forward underneath the appliance b Carefully slide the appliance into the housing unit If the appliance does not slide easily into the niche e g if the floor is uneven screw out the rear feet s...

Page 70: ... carefully when adjusting the feet alternating between the left and right feet A mark is located on the appliance base When adjusting the height this mark needs to be aligned at 32 mm from the floor Unscrew the feet until the mark on the base has reached 32 mm This measurement of 32 mm corresponds to a building in recess height of 2134 mm Important Unscrew the feet until the mark is aligned to a m...

Page 71: ... If it is not possible to secure the appliance above it can be attached to the housing at the sides only Pull out the lugs for the side fixing plates g Screw on the lugs for the side plates If necessary cut the trim h to the necessary width Join the two bits of trim together i Click them into position j Installation 71 ...

Page 72: ...the joining peg into the channel on the other trim and press the two trims together Click the two trims into place above the appliances Open the appliance door Screw the lugs for the fixing plates k at the bottom and top of the furniture units adjacent to the appliance In a side by side combination only the external panels of the two appliances can be secured to the furniture wall Connect the wate...

Page 73: ...Remove the cover from the light contact switch Close the appliance door Measure the gap X between the adjusting bar and the upper edge of the adjacent furniture front Remove the two nuts from the appliance door and place them in a safe place they will be required later Place the furniture front on a firm surface with the external side facing downwards place on a blanket or similar to avoid it beco...

Page 74: ...front using at least one screw for each fixing point Secure the fixing frame to the top of the furniture front using at least 6 screws The mounting frame has several different types of holes to take account of a variety of furniture fronts When securing the frame always screw into the strongest part of the furniture door To do this select screws which are slightly shorter than the thickness of the...

Page 75: ...screw them down securely Spare screws can be found in the plastic bag marked E Screw the nuts o loosely onto the threaded bolts but do not tighten yet Close the door and check the distance between the door and neighbouring furniture doors Align the height of the appliance door by sliding it over the threaded bolts n Align the depth of the appliance door via the gaps in the angle trim Then screw th...

Page 76: ...ont starting at the bottom and working up to the top Secure the retaining clips for the covers on both sides Now attach the covers onto the retaining clips on both sides In the case of side by side installation the cover strips are only required on the outer side Fit the cover to the light contact switch so that it clicks into place as shown Installation 76 ...

Page 77: ...ied Now fit the plinth facing Fitting the air separator The air separator in the vent underneath separates air entering the appliance from that leaving it It also stops warm air flowing into the appliance which would cause a short circuit If necessary the three parts of the air separator can be shortened to the correct height Refit the foam parts in the sides Open the appliance door Clip the air s...

Page 78: ... the mains Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable Push the spout back and then pull it downwards to remove Remove the drip tray cover and the grille Loosen the screw in the back cover Pull the locking device up out of the drip tray Installation 78 ...

Page 79: ...nsert a screwdriver into one of the four slits and push the ice water dispenser sideways until it is correctly aligned with the furniture front The grey arrows indicate alignment to the rear and the black arrows show the alignment to the front Tighten the screws in the four metal strips Replace the drip tray and clip the level sensors back into position Refit the rear cover and the locking device ...

Page 80: ...it the frame onto the ice water dispenser and press it firmly into position so that it sits evenly with the furniture front With 38 mm thick furniture fronts Fit the secondary trim to the frame Fit the frame onto the ice water dispenser and press it firmly into position so that it sits evenly with the furniture front Installation 80 ...

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