Miele F 456 i-3, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ... installation instructions Freezer F 456 i 3 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time G M Nr 06 993 960 ...

Page 2: ...ze 18 Super freeze 18 Freezing and storing food 19 Maximum freezing capacity 19 Freezing fresh food 19 Storing frozen food 19 Home freezing 20 Hints on home freezing 20 Packing 20 Before placing food in the freezer 21 Placing food in the freezer section 21 Freezer calendar 21 Marker system for frozen food 21 Defrosting 22 Ice cubes 22 Cooling drinks 22 Freezer tray 23 Cool pack 23 Defrosting the a...

Page 3: ...n 33 Climate range 33 Ventilation 33 Before installation 34 Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism 34 Building in dimensions 35 Changing the door hinging 36 Building in the appliance 39 Fitting a furniture door 41 Adjusting the door hinges 44 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...on and indicator light bTemperature display eFreezer drawers with freezer calendar fMarker system for frozen food cSuper freeze button and indicator light dOn Off and temperature selector dial Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ... The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse See the Warning and Safety section of this booklet for further details Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functi...

Page 6: ...manufacturer and could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person res...

Page 7: ...the room it should be installed in In the event of a leakage if the appliance is in a small room there is the danger of combustible gases building up For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room space is required The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply make sure that the rating on the data plate c...

Page 8: ...ds do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee Correct use...

Page 9: ...se can damage the plastic parts Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a build up of gases and pose a danger to health Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time Do not block the ventilation gaps in the plinth or the top of the app...

Page 10: ...he cable directly behind the appliance and render any plug unusable Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator bending any pipework scratching the surface coating Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Sa...

Page 11: ...r setting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 C Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Only open the doors when 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 a...

Page 12: ... energy consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment when a layer of ice 0 5 cm thick has built up A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food and causes an increase in energy consumption How to save energy 12 ...

Page 13: ...alarm indicator light flashes An alarm sounds after a short while and the appliance starts cooling Allow the appliance to cool for a few hours before placing food in it This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low Switching off the alarm Press the alarm button The alarm stops The indicator light remains lit until the temperature which has been set is reached Cool pack Place the cool p...

Page 14: ...e appliance off switch off at the wall socket and remove the plug defrost and clean the appliance out and leave the door ajar to air the appliance If during a long absence the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the door is left shut there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance Switching on and off 14 ...

Page 15: ...ures achieved when cooking destroy most micro organisms The temperature in the appliance will rise the more often the door is opened and the longer it is kept open if too much food is stored in it at once if too much fresh food is being frozen at once the higher the ambient temperature surrounding the appliance The appliance is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures climate ranges Do no...

Page 16: ...rature display It will take this long for the display to show the accurate temperature of the freezer If the temperature displayed is too low or too high then adjust the temperature once more A temperature above 18 C is no cause for concern in the following circumstances when the appliance has just been switched on when the door has been left open for a while e g for removing or storing a large am...

Page 17: ... re arrange or to take food out when freezing large amounts of food at once if there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active It does not have to be switched on manually Switching the alarm off early Once the set temperature range has been reached in the freezer the alarm switches off and the indicator light goes out However ...

Page 18: ...function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand Press the Super freeze button The Super freeze indicator light will come on The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 50 hours The indicator light will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again To save ene...

Page 19: ...ime 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 not damaged the use by date the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the shop...

Page 20: ...longer To prevent chops steaks cutlets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film 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 alrea...

Page 21: ...le Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen When freezing make sure that food already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost Freezer calendar The freezer calendar on the freezer drawer gives the length of time which various foods can be stored for effectively Whe...

Page 22: ...ime is slightly less than that of fresh vegetables due to changes in the cell structure Never re freeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Ice cubes Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water and place it on the bottom of...

Page 23: ...the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut Place the cool pack in the upper drawer directly on top of food or to save space on the freezer tray The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the upper drawer so that the food will be kept cold for as lo...

Page 24: ... all the freezer drawers out except for the bottom one which is used for collecting the defrosted wa ter To defrost Carry out the defrosting procedure as quickly as possible if food has not been placed in another freezer The longer the food is left out at room temperature the faster it defrosts Switch the appliance off using the On Off dial switch off at the socket and remove the plug Open the fre...

Page 25: ...ghly Close the door and switch the appliance on Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer can cool down quickly The indicator light will come on Once the temperature in the freezer is sufficiently low place the food back in the freezer drawers and put them back in the freezer The Super freeze function can now be switched off The indicator light will go out Defrosting the appliance 25...

Page 26: ...Remove the frozen food from the freezer and place it in another freezer or cool box or wrap it in several layers of newspaper or cloths and store in a cool place until the freezer is ready for use again Take out any removable parts for cleaning e g drawers Interior and accessories Use lukewarm water with a little mild detergent All accessories should all be hand washed Do not wash in a dishwasher ...

Page 27: ...hat the freezer can cool down quickly The Super freeze indicator light will come on Once the freezer has reached the required temperature place the food back in the drawers and place them back in the freezer The Super freeze function can be switched off once a constant temperature of at least 18 C has been reached in the freezer The Super freeze indicator light will go out Cleaning and care 27 ...

Page 28: ... setting closer to 0 The Super freeze function has not been switched off The indicator light is still on the appliance is switching on too frequently and for too long Check whether ventilation gaps in the plinth and in the housing unit at the top have been covered over or become too dusty The door has been opened too frequently or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for freezing C...

Page 29: ...t there is a thick layer of ice in the freezer Check whether the door closes properly Defrost and then clean the freezer Too thick a layer of ice reduces efficiency and increases energy consumption If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions then contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while wai...

Page 30: ...ise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify What causes them and what can you do about them Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture Move it away Drawers ba...

Page 31: ...ler or The Miele Service Department see back cover for address When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes After sales service 31 ...

Page 32: ...electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance s electronic unit Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is l...

Page 33: ... the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T up to 32 C up to 38 C up to 43 C The appliance will function perfectly down to an ambient temperature of 5 C Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm The appliance housing unit must be constructed to allow sufficient space for ventilation Miele kitchen units are designed to provide this ventilation A ventilation gap of a...

Page 34: ...ove any cable clips from the rear of the appliance Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism If your old appliance had a different type of hinging the furniture door can still be used Remove the old hinges from the housing unit They are no longer required because the furniture door is n...

Page 35: ...Niche height mm A F 456 i 3 1397 1410 Building in dimensions 35 ...

Page 36: ...sely screw them into the holes on the opposite side of the appliance e If you have put locking pins into the hinges to stop the door opening too far Remove the locking pins from the top of the hinges To remove the soft close mechanism Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface Open the hinges and loosen the screw in mounting a Warning The soft close mechanism snaps shut when ...

Page 37: ...Do not close up the hinges Danger of injury Replace the hinges in their diagonally opposite corners b To secure the soft close mechanism Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface Screw ball joints b of soft close mechanism c into the new fixing holes Open out soft close mechanism c and hook mounting a onto the hinge Hold the soft close mechanism in this position and screw mo...

Page 38: ... Fit the appliance door onto the previously fitted screws a and then tighten the screws Refit covers b Changing the door hinging 38 ...

Page 39: ...gned using a spirit level The housing unit corners must be at right angles as otherwise the appliance furniture door will not align correctly with the 4 corners of the unit Preparing the appliance Fit cover strip a into position and secure it with screws b With 16 mm thick unit walls Shorten sealing strip c to the height of the niche Stick the sealing strip to the side of the appliance on which th...

Page 40: ... strip must not protrude in front of the edge of the housing unit It must disappear completely into the niche Push the hinged side of the appliance to the furniture wall Align the appliance by altering the height of the adjustable feet using the spanner supplied f Secure plastic bracket c to the side opposite the hinges using the M5 x 22 screws d Push the appliance in until the plastic bracket is ...

Page 41: ... the fitting aids must be at the same height as the upper edge of the furniture door being fitted see on the diagram Undo nuts b and remove fixing bracket c together with the fitting aids Using a pencil mark a line down the centre of the wrong side of the furniture door Hang the fixing bracket with the fitting aids a onto the wrong side of the furniture door Align the fixing bracket centrally Atta...

Page 42: ...neighbouring furniture doors Align to match neigbouring doors if necessary Side adjustments X are made by moving the furniture door sideways and height adjustments Y by turning the adjusting bolts a with a screwdriver Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts d with a screwdriver tighten nuts c at the top of the appliance door Building in the appliance 42 4 3 ...

Page 43: ... on the furniture door Loosen screws f at the top of the appliance door and loosen the hexagon headed screw g at the bottom of the fixing bracket By moving the furniture door create a gap of 2 mm between the furniture door and the front edge of the niche Close the door and align it with neighbouring furniture doors On large or divided doors attach a second pair of fixing brackets a in the handle r...

Page 44: ... supplied for limiting the door opening into the hinges from above The door opening is now limited to 90 If you would like the appliance door to be cushioned so that it opens more softly the spring tension on the appliance door can be adjusted To do this use the allen key supplied to adjust the door hinges aTo reduce the opening angle Turn the allen key clockwise This tightens the hinges and makes...

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