Miele F 2461 Vi, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation Instructions Freezer To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions be fore installation or use en US CA M Nr 10 785 150 ...

Page 2: ...ing in the appliance 26 Before starting 26 Tools required 26 Weight of cabinet front 27 Aligning the installation niche 27 Checking the installation space 28 Before installation 28 Preparing the installation niche 29 Pushing the appliance into the niche 32 Aligning the appliance 33 Securing the appliance in the niche 36 Preparing the cabinet fronts 37 Securing and aligning the cabinet front 40 Sec...

Page 3: ...rforming a Self Test 69 Switching on Door Assistant 70 Switching off Door Assistant 72 Setting up Miele home 72 Switching off Demo Mode 76 Resetting the settings to their default settings 77 Selecting settings for lighting the Ice Water dispenser 78 Switching Sabbath Mode On Off 79 Switching on switching off or resetting Water Filter Display 80 The correct temperature 82 Setting the temperature 82...

Page 4: ...ystem lock 95 Automatic defrosting 96 Cleaning and care 97 Cleaning agents 97 Before cleaning the appliance 98 Interior and accessories 99 Cleaning and emptying the ice cube container 99 Cleaning the drip tray 100 Cleaning the door seal 100 Cleaning the ventilation grilles 100 After cleaning 100 Frequently Asked Questions 101 Causes of noises 112 Water filter 113 Changing the water filter 114 Usin...

Page 5: ... the contents Pass them on to any future owner Danger of injury This appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the door is open Keep the appliance door shut until the appliance has been built in and secured in its housing in accordance with the operating and installation instructions Appropriate use This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and similar residential environme...

Page 6: ...ren which lack physical sensory or men tal abilities or experience with the machine should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person Safety with children To reduce the risk of injury do not allow children to play in on or near the appliance The door hinges can cause injury Keep children well away at all times Ensure that any packing material is disposed of safely and ke...

Page 7: ...operly grounded Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply with a power bar or extension cord These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance If moisture gets into electrical components or into the power cord it could cause a short circuit Therefore do not operate the machine in areas where there may be moisture or splashing water e g garages laundry ro...

Page 8: ...can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty con nection to the fresh water supply The ice cube maker must only be connected to a cold water line DANGER of injury Never tamper with the movable components on the ice cube maker or the element on the ice cube maker Correct use The appliance is designed for use within a certain cl...

Page 9: ...ns or bottles could ex plode DANGER of injury and damage to the appliance When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst caus ing injury or damage Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with wet hands Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal DANGER of frost burn Do not take ice cub...

Page 10: ...epend on several factors including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored Observe the manufacturer s use by dates and storage in structions Use only genuine original Miele parts If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used the warranty may become invalid ...

Page 11: ...d or pointed objects will damage the evaporator caus ing irreversible damage to the appliance Do not use sharp edged or pointed objects to remove frost or ice separate frozen foods or remove ice trays 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 ...

Page 12: ...T SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12 Transport To avoid damage to the appliance always transport it upright and in its packaging DANGER of injury and damage The appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people ...

Page 13: ...spose of them separately from the appliance Ensure that the appliance is not stored in the vicinity of gasoline or inflammable gases and liquids during and after disposal Make sure that the coolant pipework is not damaged during dis posal to avoid uncontrolled leakage of oil and coolant see data plate for coolant type Splashes of coolant can cause damage to the eyes Be careful not to damage any pa...

Page 14: ...by disposing of them in your household waste can be harmful to your health and the environment There fore please do not dispose of your old appliance with regular household waste and follow local regulations on proper disposal Consult with local authorities dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any pers...

Page 15: ...light should also be avoided The higher the room temperature the longer the compressor has to run and the higher the energy consumption is When installing the appliance please note The electrical outlet must be easily accessible in an emergency and not concealed behind the appliance The plug and power cord must not touch the back of the appliance as they could be damaged by vibrations from the app...

Page 16: ...ditioned room with sufficient ven tilation After installation make sure that the appliance door closes properly that the specified ventilation gaps are ad hered to and that the appliance is in stalled in accordance with these in stallation instructions Installation notes Load bearing capacity of the niche floor The floor of the space where the appli ance is to be installed must be flat and level I...

Page 17: ... the household water supply must comply with the applica ble regulations in the country in which the machine is being installed All units and systems used to supply water to the machine must also com ply with the applicable regulations in the respective country The water quality must comply with the requirements for drinking water in the country in which the machine is being operated The water pre...

Page 18: ...16 mm thick The appliances are secured individually in their niche using the supplied instal lation material If the partition wall a is narrower than 6 5 16 160 mm you will need the side panel heater from the side by side installation kit to prevent condensation from forming and any resulting damage If the partition wall a is thicker than 6 5 16 160 mm you do not need the side by side installation...

Page 19: ...not be positioned higher than 9 above the floor The 1 4 plumbed water connection not supplied should not be positioned higher than 2 above the floor The electrical outlet must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be easily accessible in an emergency ...

Page 20: ...Installation dimensions 20 F 2461 Vi F 2471 Vi 24 3 4 629 mm 84 85 3 16 2134 2164 mm 18 458 mm 1 3 16 30 mm 7 8 22 mm 10 5 16 262 mm 4 102 mm 4 102 mm 3 5 8 92 mm Side view ...

Page 21: ...Installation dimensions 21 F 2661 Vi F 2671 Vi 24 3 4 629 mm 24 610 mm 84 85 3 16 2134 2164 mm 1 3 16 30 mm 7 8 22 mm 10 5 16 262 mm 4 102 mm 4 102 mm 3 5 8 92 mm Side view ...

Page 22: ...door is opened opening angle 115 F 2461 Vi F 2471 Vi The measurement for the door and the door handle varies depending on the de sign of the kitchen The opening angle must not be limited to 90 because otherwise the freezer bas kets cannot be removed ...

Page 23: ... 2661 Vi F 2671 Vi 11 3 4 299 mm The measurement for the door and the door handle varies depending on the de sign of the kitchen The opening angle must not be limited to 90 because otherwise the freezer bas kets cannot be removed ...

Page 24: ...Dimensions of the cabinet front 24 F 2461 Vi F 2471 Vi 79 7 8 2029 mm 32 2 3 830 5 mm 17 3 4 451 mm 8 7 8 225 5 mm 9 1 16 230 mm 14 1 2 368 mm 4 5 3 16 102 132 mm ...

Page 25: ...Dimensions of the cabinet front 25 F 2661 Vi F 2671 Vi 23 3 4 604 mm 11 7 8 302 mm 32 2 3 830 5 mm 9 1 16 230 mm 79 7 8 2029 mm 14 1 2 368 mm 4 5 3 16 102 132 mm ...

Page 26: ...sing in accordance with the operating and installation in structions The appliance is both large and heavy Installation must be carried out by two people The appliance must be installed in ac cordance with local regulations If local regulations are not available the follow ing regulations must be observed in the USA the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition State and Municipal codes a...

Page 27: ...ance Always observe the permissible weight of the cabinet fronts Aligning the installation niche The installation niche must be carefully aligned using a level before installing the appliance The niche corners must be at 90 angles to each other other wise the cabinet door will not sit straight on all four corners The side panels of the installation niche must be even The surrounding walls of the i...

Page 28: ...eavy weight This appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the door is open Prepare the plumbed water connec tion for the appliance see Plumbed water connection Before installation remove any ac cessories from the back of the appli ance Check the appliance for damage dur ing transportation Do not install a damaged appliance Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered T...

Page 29: ...Keep the appliance door closed until the appliance is secured inside the niche Risk of tipping over The installation niche must be se cured to the wall behind it with sev eral screws Only this can ensure that the appliance will not tip over after being installed Always use the provided anti tip brackets to secure the niche Due to the sheer size and weight of the appliance it needs to be ensured th...

Page 30: ...ip brack ets for each side by side combina tion of 2 appliances Position the anti tip brackets on the left and right of the niche Make sure that the gap between the appliance s rear wall and the installa tion niche does not exceed 2 51 mm Place a wooden wedge behind the anti tip brackets if necessary While holding the anti tip brackets in place mark the necessary drill holes on the rear wall of th...

Page 31: ...rial are supplied in the accompanying pack Securing to a concrete wall Securing to a wooden wall Securing with a wooden wedge Secure the installation niche to the wall using the anti tip brackets Now prepare the plumbed water con nection for the appliance see Plumbed water connection ...

Page 32: ... Affix edge protection to the adja cent cabinet fronts Insert the plug connector at the back of the appliance see Electrical con nection Insert the plug into the electrical outlet The electrical outlet should be close to the appliance and easily accessi ble Otherwise it must be possible to switch the appliance on and off us ing an external all pole switch with a sufficient contact gap Risk of shor...

Page 33: ... slide the appliance into the niche Remove the edge protection from the adjacent cabinet fronts Aligning the appliance Align the appliance with neighboring cabinet fronts as described below Cabinet front thickness of 3 4 19 mm Cabinet front thickness of 1 1 2 38 mm The installation aids on the appli ance door are suitable for a cabinet front thickness of 3 4 19 mm or 1 1 2 38 mm ...

Page 34: ... front Risk of damage Do not under any circumstances use a cordless screwdriver to adjust the front and rear feet Position the supplied spacers on both sides on the markings next to the adjustable feet at the front of the appliance Adjust the front feet with a ratchet attachment 5 16 8 mm socket or a TX 20 screwdriver ...

Page 35: ...ing on the toe kick is aligned with the required 1 1 4 32 mm on the spacer The standard dimension of 1 1 4 32 mm relates to a niche height of 84 2 134 mm It is important to align the feet to a height of at least 1 1 4 32 mm so that the appliance s ventilation works properly via the toe kick Risk of damage Unscrew the feet only until the marking on the toe kick is aligned to a maximum of 2 7 16 62 ...

Page 36: ...he lugs for the fixing plate into the cabinets units above the ap pliance If it is not possible to secure the appli ance at the top it can be attached to the niche with the side fixing plates Open out the side fixing lugs Secure the side fixing lugs with the screws provided ...

Page 37: ...al panels of the two appli ances can be secured to the cabinet wall Connect the appliance to the house hold water supply see Plumbed wa ter connection Preparing the cabinet fronts Open the appliance door as far as it will go Unscrew the installation aids from the appliance door Unscrew the angle trims from the appliance door and place the trims and screws to one side they will be required later ...

Page 38: ...unting frame can now be re moved from the appliance door Place the cabinet front on a firm sur face with the external side facing downwards place on a blanket or similar to avoid it becoming scratched Mark the distance X 1 8 3 mm on the inner side of the cabinet front Similarly locate and mark the mid point Y on the cabinet front Pre drill the holes Screw the mounting frame to the cabinet front Us...

Page 39: ... of cabinet fronts When securing the frame always screw into the strongest part of the cabinet door To do this select screws which are slightly shorter than the thickness of the cabinet front Remove the drip tray cover and the drip tray from the Ice Water dis penser Remove the frame from the Ice Water dispenser Screw the appliance handle to the cabinet front from the inside if neces sary not for h...

Page 40: ... will go into the provided spa ces in the fixing frame Open the appliance door and hang the cabinet front on its frame onto the threaded bolts Press the angle trims into the white plastic frame on both sides and screw them securely into place Spare screws are provided in the plastic bag marked with the letter E ...

Page 41: ...et front on both sides Close the appliance door and check the distance between the door and adjacent cabinet doors Align the depth of the appliance door via the gaps in the angle trims Then screw the angle trims into position Now tighten the screws in the angle trims ...

Page 42: ...iance door is now fixed Remove the spacers from the cab inet front Mounting the fixing bracket The fixing bracket is used to secure the cabinet front to the bottom of the appli ance door Do not mount the fixing bracket until the appliance or side by side combi nation if applicable has been in stalled and the cabinet front has been aligned Open the appliance door as far as it will go Slide the fixi...

Page 43: ...Building in the appliance 43 Screw the fixing bracket securely to the cabinet front Tighten the screw at the bottom of the appliance door Install the cover to the fixing bracket ...

Page 44: ...ppliance 44 Click the cover onto the fixing bracket Securing the covers The top cover must be assembled as follows before it can be installed Insert the two parts of the cover into one another Cover viewed from the side ...

Page 45: ... the joining peg from the side by side kit halfway into the channel in the cover for the left hand appli ance Place the second cover onto the pin and press the two covers together Click the two covers together into the niche above the appliance Fit the two plastic covers on both sides of the appliance door by click ing them into the gap between the appliance door and the cabinet door starting at t...

Page 46: ...of the appliance using at least 3 clips for the cov ers Now attach the covers onto the re taining clips on both sides In the case of side by side installa tion the covers are only required on the outer side Fit the cover to the light contact switch ...

Page 47: ... lower edge of the toe kick facing where it touches the floor Attach the toe kick cover to the bot tom of the appliance Aligning the Ice Water dis penser frame If necessary the depth of the Ice Water dispenser can be aligned to line up with the cabinet front Unplug the appliance or switch off the breaker Insert a screwdriver from the side to remove the rear cover from the Ice Water dispenser Use a...

Page 48: ...Building in the appliance 48 Then use the 4 screws to line up the depth of the Ice Water dispenser on both sides ...

Page 49: ...trusion from the inner to the outer frame should be 1 16 1 8 mm Align the frame perfectly with the Ice Water dispenser Now align the frame centrally Finally use a wrench to tighten the nuts by turning them clockwise Remove the frame again ...

Page 50: ...hesive strips provided to the 4 sides of the frame Remove the film from each of the ad hesive strips Align the frame again perfectly with the Ice Water dispenser Refit the rear cover to the Ice Water dispenser slotting it into place from above ...

Page 51: ...Building in the appliance 51 Replace the drip tray and the drip tray cover Then remove the film from the sides of the Ice Water dispenser ...

Page 52: ...ly This allows coolant and refriger ator oil to settle in accordance with reg ulations Ensure that the voltage of the power supply corresponds with the connection voltage of the appliance A power sup ply of 110 120 V 60 Hz and 10 16 Amp which is protected by a power switch or a fuse is required to operate the appliance The manufacturer recommends operat ing the appliance on a dedicated circuit to ...

Page 53: ... to a stand alone inverter such as those used with an autonomous energy source e g solar power When the appliance is turned on power surges could result in a safety switch off This can damage the electronics The appliance must not be used with so called energy saving devices ei ther These reduce the amount of en ergy supplied to the appliance causing it to overheat If the power cord needs to be re...

Page 54: ...ply in order to ensure that water is circulated in the cold water line Avoid connection to a water supply in which the water might stagnate This can affect the taste of water and ice cubes withstands the operating pressure fulfills the hygiene regulations The water pressure must be between 29 and 116 psi 2 and 8 bar A shut off valve must be provided be tween the water line and the water sup ply of...

Page 55: ...ation niche so that the shut off valve can still be accessed 2 The water connection of the appli ance is ready for connection at the rear of the appliance Install the water hose onto the wa ter connection at the rear of the appliance Ensure that the connec tions are tight and leak proof 7 16 7 16 2 Connect the water hose to the shut off valve Ensure that it is properly screwed into position Slowly...

Page 56: ...ight Away from heat sources ra diator range oven Near a heat source radiator oven Where the ideal room tem perature is approx 68 F 20 C Where the ambient room temperature is above 77 F 25 C Air vents uncovered and dusted regularly Where the ventilation open ings are blocked and full of dust Temperature setting 0 F 18 C in the freezer The lower the temperature set for the freezer the higher the ene...

Page 57: ...l run for longer periods When shopping use a cooler bag and place the food in the appliance as soon as possible Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance Hot food or food at room temperature raises the tem perature inside the appli ance The appliance will try to cool down and the com pressor will run for longer periods Store food well packaged The evaporation or c...

Page 58: ... d Ice cube container e Interior lighting f Shelves g Ice Water dispenser Ice Water dispenser in the door h Freezer baskets i Automatic door opening j Water filter k Control panel for Ice Water dispenser l Ice Water dispenser spout m Drip tray cover with drip tray ...

Page 59: ...when the SuperFrost function has been switched on b Temperature display target temperature c Sensor control for setting the temperature d Display for Miele home connection status only visible when Miele home has been set up e Sensor control for adjusting various settings in settings mode ...

Page 60: ...liance 60 Control panel for Ice Water dispenser 1 2 3 4 a Sensor control for chilled water b Sensor control for ice cubes c Sensor control for crushed ice d Switch system lock on off see Ice Water dispenser System lock ...

Page 61: ... see Selecting additional settings Self Test The system restarts and is checked for faults or malfunctions see Selecting additional settings Door Assistant Switch on Push2Open or Pull2Open or switch off see Selecting additional settings Miele home Set up deactivate or query WLAN connection status see Selecting additional settings Demo Mode Switch off only visible when Demo Mode is switched on see ...

Page 62: ... Selecting additional settings Water Filter Display Switch on or off or reset see Selecting additional settings Symbols in settings mode Scroll in settings mode or select a setting Change a setting e g display brightness OK Confirm a setting Exit the menu level ...

Page 63: ... Active charcoal filter The water filter filters supply water for making ice cubes The appliance is supplied with a water filter Active charcoal filter that filters supply water for making ice cubes Stainless steel front panel Stainless steel front panels give your appliance a high quality appearance In addition you can order toe kick cov ers in a stainless steel look Side by side installation kit...

Page 64: ... The touch display can be scratched by pointed or sharp objects e g pens Only touch the display with your fin gers If your fingers are cold the touch display may not react F 0 The symbols underneath the tempera ture display can be selected directly by touch the symbols and text in or above the temperature display can only be displayed in settings mode Touch the symbol to open settings mode Use the...

Page 65: ...and use the symbol to change the language Set Temperature Unit C degrees Cel sius or F degrees Fahrenheit Set up Miele home Select Continue if you wish to set up Miele home now to do this following the instructions under Selecting ad ditional settings section Set up Miele home Select Skip if you would prefer to set up Miele home later Use the and arrow buttons to select the correct setting and tou...

Page 66: ... disappears from the dis play and the alarm tone stops However the message may reappear on the display after a brief delay As soon as the selected freezer temper ature has been reached the message will disappear completely from the dis play and the alarm tone will stop To enable the temperature to get suf ficiently cold inside the appliance al low the appliance to run for a few hours before placin...

Page 67: ...ly line approx 3 hours before switching off the appliance to avoid the build up of bacteria caused by stagnant water empty the ice cube tray clean the appliance replace the water filter and leave the door ajar to air the appli ance and avoid odors building up in side the appliance If during a long absence the appli ance is switched off but not cleaned and the door is left shut there is a danger of...

Page 68: ...s to unlock will appear in the display if you select a sensor control while the keypad lock is switched on Follow the instructions on the display The display is unlocked briefly so you can adjust the settings as required Closing the appliance door will reacti vate the keypad lock Switching Eco Mode on or off Eco Mode is useful when going on vaca tion for example if you do not wish to switch off th...

Page 69: ...ct OK to confirm your selection Touch the sensor control if you wish to terminate the process The Self Test starts and the appliance is checked for any faults or malfunctions The message System Restarting ap pears in the display if the Self Test does not discover any faults or mal functions If the Self Test does discover any faults or malfunctions they are indi cated as error messages in the dis p...

Page 70: ...rce When the Door Assistant is switched on repeatedly closing the appliance door early can lead to damage or malfunctions Refrain from holding onto or closing the appliance door while automatic door opening is still extended If you have indeed closed the appliance door leave it closed for 5 minutes Automatic door opening resets itself Switching on Push2Open In settings mode use the and arrow butto...

Page 71: ... the and sensor controls to select the duration 5 to 30 seconds and touch OK to confirm your selec tion To protect against inadvertent open ing if you do not pull the appliance open it will close again by itself after a duration defined by you see Set Au toClose duration Pull2Open In settings mode use the and arrow buttons to select Door Assistant and select OK to confirm your selec tion Use the a...

Page 72: ...d a WiFi network the Miele mobile app a Miele user account The user ac count can be created via the Miele mobile app The Miele mobile app will guide you as you connect your appliance to your home WiFi network Once your appliance is connected to your WiFi network you can use the app to carry the following activities for ex ample Make certain settings on your appli ance Display information on the op...

Page 73: ...lowing to log in the password to your WLAN network the password to your appliance Your appliance s password is its serial number which can be found on the data plate You will find the data plate inside your appliance If your serial number is 78000001 for example your password will be 78000001 In settings mode use the and arrow buttons to select Miele home and select OK to confirm your selec tion S...

Page 74: ... buttons to select Miele home and select OK to confirm your selec tion Set up will appear in the display Confirm your selection with OK Use the and arrow buttons to select via WPS and touch OK to con firm your selection Now follow the instructions in the dis play Confirm the process with OK To be able to use the Miele home functions you also have to register your appliance in the app As soon as yo...

Page 75: ...ettings mode use the and arrow buttons to select Miele home and touch OK to confirm your selec tion Use the and arrow buttons to select Activate and touch OK to con firm your selection Activation successful appears in the dis play Confirm the message with OK If the WLAN connection is active will appear in the display Checking the WLAN connection sta tus In settings mode use the and arrow buttons t...

Page 76: ...lows the appliance to be presented in the showroom with out the cooling system being switched on Do not activate this set ting for domestic use If Demo mode has been switched on as a default setting will show in the display In settings mode use the and arrow buttons to select Demo Mode and select OK to confirm your selec tion Press OK for 4 seconds to deactivate ap pears in the display Follow the ...

Page 77: ... message with OK The initial start up process restarts see Starting up for the first time The appliance s settings will be reset to the following values Function Default settings Language English Display Brightness Average value 4 of 7 segments Color Scheme Dark Buzzer Tones Average value 4 of 7 segments Keypad Tone Average value 4 of 7 segments F C Tempera ture Unit Fahrenheit Keypad Lock Switche...

Page 78: ...e Water dispenser switches on manually The lighting is switched on by pressing a button on the control panel of the Ice Water dispenser In settings mode use the and arrow buttons to select Dispenser light ing and select OK to confirm your se lection Use the and arrow buttons to select Mode and touch OK to confirm your selection Use the and arrow buttons to select Manual and touch OK to con firm yo...

Page 79: ...pears in the display When Sabbath Mode is switched on you cannot make any settings on your appliance Ensure that the appliance door is properly closed as visual and audible alarms are switched off in Sabbath mode In settings mode use the and arrow buttons to select Sabbath Mode and select OK to confirm your selec tion Use the and arrow buttons to select On or Off and touch OK to con firm your sele...

Page 80: ...the food Switching on switching off or resetting Water Filter Dis play Depending on the quantity of ice cubes produced the Water Filter Display will remind you approximately every 6 months that the water filter has to be replaced see Water filter section Changing the water filter New water filters Bypass and Active charcoal filters are available from Miele from your dealer or via the in ternet Swi...

Page 81: ...he and arrow buttons to select Water Filter Display and select OK to confirm your selection Use the and arrow buttons to select Off and touch OK to confirm your selection The Water Filter Display has been switched off Resetting Water Filter Display After replacing the water filter see Wa ter filter section Changing the water filter you will have to reset the Water Filter Display In settings mode u...

Page 82: ...nto it and the higher the ambient tempera ture surrounding it The appliance is designed for use within specific am bient temperatures climate range Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed Setting the temperature Touch the symbol for setting the temperature The previously set temperature will ap pear Set the temperature you want with the and sensor controls Keep ing your fin...

Page 83: ...ambient temperature in the room and the installation location can af fect the time it takes for the appli ance to reach the lowest tempera ture If the ambient temperature is too high the appliance may not reach the lowest temperature ...

Page 84: ... symbol is now illuminated in the display The appliance will now run at maximum power Turning off SuperFrost Touch the symbol for setting the temperature The symbol is highlighted in color and the temperature value of 22 F 30 C is shown in the display Touch the symbol for turning off the SuperFrost function The symbol is no longer highlighted in color and the previous temperature setting appears a...

Page 85: ... The alarm will be silenced and the fault message in the display will go out as soon as the reason for the alarm has been resolved If the temperature remains above 0 F 18 C for a long time check that the frozen food has not started to de frost If it has use the food as soon as possible or cook it before freezing it again Turning the temperature alarm off early If the alarm disturbs you it can be t...

Page 86: ... walls are not damaged Carefully pull the shelf out to the front To insert it slide the shelf slowly onto the guide on both sides and then slide it all the way in Moving the adjustable shelves If necessary the adjustable shelves can be removed or their height can be ad justed Hold the shelf on both sides and raise it slightly so that it can be lifted with the catches over the guide at the back Pul...

Page 87: ...ance door must not be limited to 90 be cause otherwise the freezer baskets cannot be removed Pull the freezer basket out as far as it will go Raise the snap fastening on both sides unclip and carefully lift the bas ket out To replace it pull the telescopic rails out as far as they will go Place the freezer basket back in again Slide the basket all the way back in again until it engages in the snap...

Page 88: ...ng the defrosting process only some of this water is re absorbed by the cells What this means in practice is that the food loses more moisture You can see this in the large amount of water that collects around the food when it defrosts 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 ...

Page 89: ... ably longer Separate chops steaks cutlets etc with a sheet of plastic freezer film to prevent them from freezing together in a block Do not season raw food or blanched vegetables with herbs or salt before freezing Cooked food should only be lightly seasoned The flavor of some herbs intensifies when frozen Placing hot food or drink in the freezer causes food that is already frozen to partially tha...

Page 90: ...or the baskets Upper freezer basket Lower freezer basket F 24x1 Vi SF 26 5 lb 12 kg 26 5 lb 12 kg F 26x1 Vi SF 44 lb 20 kg 44 lb 20 kg Unfrozen food should not touch frozen food as this will cause the frozen food to begin to thaw Storage time for frozen food The storage life of food is very variable even at a constant temperature of 0 F 18 C Decomposition processes also take place in frozen food a...

Page 91: ...fish can be placed directly into a hot skillet Meat and poultry e g hamburgers chicken fish should not come into con tact with other foods while defrosting Catch the defrosting liquid and dispose of it carefully Fruit can be thawed at room tempera ture either in the packaging or in a cov ered bowl Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen Just put straight into boiling water or hot grease T...

Page 92: ... Maker Health risk due to contaminated water The first 5 glasses of chilled water as well as the first 30 40 ice cubes made after the Ice Water dispenser is started up must not be consumed as the water will have been used for the initial rinse through the water supply line This applies to the initial commis sioning as well as when using the appliance again after it has been turned off for a long w...

Page 93: ...s not the case the system lock has been activated the sensor con trol will be highlighted in yellow see System lock Once the Freezer Zone has cooled down to its set temperature the Ice Maker will fill with water As soon as the water is frozen the ice cubes drop out of the Ice Maker into the ice cube tray Ice cube production is halted automati cally as soon as the ice cube tray is full After initia...

Page 94: ...ed ice After initial commissioning it might take up to 24 hours until the first ice cubes are produced Place a sturdy container under the Ice Water dispenser Press and hold the sensor control for ice cubes or crushed ice Ice will be dispensed from the spout as long as the sensor control is pressed After approx 30 seconds dispensing is ended automatically Wait 5 seconds and press the sensor control...

Page 95: ...ch OK to confirm your selection The Ice Water dispenser is now switched off the sensor controls in the control panel are no longer highlighted in white System lock You can use the system lock to protect the Ice Water dispenser from unautho rized use such as by children Touch the sensor control until it is highlighted in white and a short tone sounds The remaining sensor controls of the Ice Water d...

Page 96: ... defrosting process The appliance is equipped with a NoFrost system The freezer defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appli ance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and evaporates periodically This automatic defrosting system en ables the Freezer Zone to remain per manently ice free However the food stored in the freezer will not defrost ...

Page 97: ...of your appliance do not use cleaning products containing soda ammonia acid or chloride lime scale removers abrasive cleaning products such as scouring powder scouring liquid or pumice stones cleaners containing solvents stainless steel cleaners dishwasher detergent oven sprays glass cleaning agents hard abrasive sponges and brushes such as pot scrubbers eraser sponges sharp metal scrapers Cleanin...

Page 98: ...e the finish Do not attach any magnets The sur face is easily scratched Do not use sticky notes transparent adhesive tape masking tape or other types of adhesive on the fin ished surface These damage the fin ish causing it to lose its dirt repellent protective coating Before cleaning the appliance Turn the appliance off completely by pressing the On Off switch Unplug the appliance or switch off th...

Page 99: ...tion and appearance of aluminum changes in different lights and environ ments and depending on the angle you observe it from It is also susceptible to scratching The aluminum frames may become discolored or damaged if soiling is left on for too long Remove any soiling immediately Cleaning and emptying the ice cube container Clean the ice cube container regu larly This ensures that fresh ice cubes ...

Page 100: ...ver time The door seal should be cleaned reg ularly with clean water and then wiped thoroughly dry with a soft cloth Cleaning the ventilation grilles A build up of dust will increase the en ergy consumption of the appliance The air vents should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner you could use a Miele vac uum cleaner dusting brush for exam ple After cleaning Replace all sh...

Page 101: ...pliance will be checked for any faults or malfunctions Any errors identified during the Self Test are shown on the display Perform a Self Test see Additional settings sec tion Performing a Self Test Contact Technical Service and inform them of the error message s on the display The appliance is not getting cold and the in terior lighting does not come on when the ap pliance door is opened The appl...

Page 102: ...and for as short a time as possible After a while the temperature will return to normal by itself The appliance door is not properly closed A thick layer of ice may have already formed in the freezer Close the appliance door After a while the temperature will return to normal by itself If a thick layer of ice has already formed this will af fect cooling and increase energy consumption Defrost the ...

Page 103: ...for this appliance If the room temperature is too low the compressor will run less frequently This may cause the freezer to become too warm See the Installation location section in the In stallation information Increase the room temperature The door to the Freezer Zone will not open be cause it has been opened and closed too many times in succes sion This is not a fault The suction caused by openi...

Page 104: ...ff the audible signal Switch the audible signal back on using Settings mode The appliance door cannot be opened The Pull2Open Door Assistant is switched on but the appliance has a handle free cabinet front For handle free cabinet fronts switch on the Push2Open Door Assistant see Switching on the Door Assistant in Selecting additional settings The appliance door cannot be opened when Sabbath Mode i...

Page 105: ...ime the tem perature in the Freezer Zone rose Depending on the temperature displayed you should check whether food in the freezer has started to thaw or has defrosted If it has cook it before freezing it again In the event of a power failure check whether there are any ice cubes in the ice cube tray and dispose of these Otherwise the ice cubes will freeze together and can damage the ice cube con t...

Page 106: ...too high low Observe the connection data under Electrical connections Contact Technical Service if necessary To turn the alarm off touch the symbol The error message does not disappear from the dis play until the error has been rectified is shown in the dis play The machine does not get cold but the machine controls are working Demo Mode is switched on Demo mode allows the appliance to be presente...

Page 107: ...aving been switched on This is not a fault After the appliance door has opened and closed it can take several seconds until the ice water dispenser is ready for operation No ice cubes are dis pensed The Ice Water dispenser spout is blocked by frozen ice Empty the ice cube tray at the latest if you have not produced any ice for a week see Emptying and cleaning the ice cube container in Cleaning and...

Page 108: ...ater intake Check that the water supply has been vented The ice cube container is not correctly positioned Check that the ice cube container is located cor rectly The temperature in the freezer is too high Set the temperature in the freezer lower see The correct temperature The appliance door has been opened too frequently causing the compressor to turn on more often and the ice cube maker has ice...

Page 109: ...r is clogged Check whether the water filter needs to be changed see Water filter The water pressure is too low The water pressure must be between 29 and 116 psi 2 and 8 bar The temperature in the freezer is too high Select a lower temperature The ice cubes have an unpleasant odor or fla vor The ice cube container is in constant use and needs to be cleaned regularly Check if the ice cube container ...

Page 110: ...e is faulty Close the water shut off valve immediately Check the water line for damage Contact Miele Technical Service Check whether the water pressure is too high Too high water pressure can cause leakages Check that the water pressure is between 29 and 116 psi 2 and 8 bar Check if an incorrect valve has been installed ...

Page 111: ...me via Settings mode There is a fault Risk of electric shock There are live electrical components under the lighting cover The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by Technical Service Risk of injury from LED lighting The light inten sity corresponds to laser beam class 1 1M The lighting covers must not be removed or dam aged or be removed due to damage This could cause injury to your eye...

Page 112: ...rd when materials expand inside the appliance Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable from the com pressor and the coolant circulating through the system Noises Cause and solution Rattling clinking The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a level by raising or lowering the adjustable feet underneath the appliance or placing something underneath it The appliance...

Page 113: ...rcoal filter In this case you can switch off the Water Filter Display see Selecting additional settings section Switch ing off the Water Filter Display New water filters Bypass filters and OdorFree charcoal filters are available from Miele Technical Service from your dealer or via the internet The reminder to change the water filter is issued approx every 6 months de pending on the quantity of ice...

Page 114: ...lace it onto the new wa ter filter 4 Drain the water from the old water fil ter Tip The old water filter can be dis posed of with household trash Slide the new water filter as far as it will go into the filter opening 5 mak ing sure the cap is horizontal Turn the cap of the water filter clock wise as far as the marker 6 Risk of damage caused by water gushing out If the water filter is not fitted c...

Page 115: ...cting additional settings section Resetting Water Filter Dis play When it is time to change the water fil ter again the reminder for the Water Fil ter Display will appear in the display After inserting a new water filter dis pose of all ice cubes produced in the next 24 hours following the change ...

Page 116: ... system Your water filtration system will withstand up to 120 pounds per square inch psi water pressure If your water supply pressure is higher than 80 psi install a pressure reducing valve before installing the water filtration system To reduce the risk associated with the ingestion of contaminants DO NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disin...

Page 117: ... and certified by WQA against NSF ANSI 372 for lead free compliance Miele Cie KG Carl Miele Straße 29 D 33332 Gütersloh Lead free certificate This product is tested and certified by WQA against NSF ANSI 372 for lead free compliance Miele Cie KG Carl Miele Strasse 29 D 33332 Gütersloh ...

Page 118: ...ct information for Miele Techni cal Service can be found at the end of this document Please quote the model and serial num ber of your appliance when contacting Miele Both pieces of information can be found on the data plate You will find the data plate inside your appliance Warranty For more information about warranty conditions please contact Miele Tech nical Service ...

Page 119: ...Declaration of conformity 119 Miele hereby declares that this freezer complies with Directive 2014 53 EU Frequency band 2 412 GHz 2 462 GHz Maximum trans mitting power 100 mW ...

Page 120: ...ring disassembling and other such reductions of software Components which fall under GNU General Public Licence and further Open Source licenses are integrated into the software An overview of the integrated Open Source components and a copy of the current license can be obtained at http www miele com device software licenses You will need to enter the specific product name Miele will provide the ...

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Page 123: ...Service Canada Importer Miele Limited Headquarters and Miele Centre 800 843 7231 609 419 4298 Technical Service Support Phone Fax TechnicalService mieleusa com 161 Four Valley Drive Vaughan ON L4K 4V8 www miele ca 800 999 1360 888 586 8056 Customer Care Centre Phone customercare miele ca 800 565 6435 905 532 2272 International Headquarters Miele Cie KG Carl Miele Straße 29 33332 Gütersloh Germany ...

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