Miele F 623 Ui-2, Operating And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...n instructions Freezer F 623 Ui 2 F 623 Ui 3 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time M Nr 06 813 391 en GB ...

Page 2: ...uper freeze 17 Super freeze 17 Freezing and storing food 18 Maximum freezing capacity 18 Freezing fresh food 18 Storing frozen food 18 Home freezing 19 Hints on home freezing 19 Packing 19 Before placing food in the freezer 20 Placing food in the freezer 20 Freezing large items 20 Freezer calendar 20 Marker system for frozen food 21 Defrosting 21 Ice cube tray 22 Cooling drinks 22 Defrosting 23 Cl...

Page 3: ...ion 31 Climate range 31 Building in side by side 31 Ventilation 31 Before installation 31 Building in dimensions 32 Changing the door hinging 33 Installing the appliance 35 Building under 35 Adjusting the plinth depth 35 Fitting a furniture door 36 Securing the appliance 38 Contents ...

Page 4: ...icator light bTemperature display eDrawer with freezer calendar fMarker system for frozen food gVentilation gaps cSuper freeze button and indicator light dOn off and temperature selector dial Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ... 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 your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal It sho...

Page 6: ...s 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 are supervised whilst using it or have been given instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for their safety Sa...

Page 7: ... anything which creates a spark disconnect from the mains air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and contact the Service Department for advice The more coolant there is in an appliance the larger the room it should be installed in In the event of a leakage if the appliance is in a small room there is the danger of combustible gases building up For every 8 g of coolant a...

Page 8: ...nufacturer Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation maintenance and repair work The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when it has been switched off at the wall socket and the plug has been withdrawn the fuse from the fused spur connection unit has been withdrawn or the mains fuse is wi...

Page 9: ...he cans or bottles could explode 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 resulting in injury or damage Observe the use by dates given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors including the freshness and quality of the fo...

Page 10: ...tain the required temperature Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this appliance Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Disposal of your old freezer Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives Be ...

Page 11: ...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 an organised way searching for an item will mean the door is open for longer Allow hot food and dri...

Page 12: ... the appliance will start cooling To enable the temperature to get sufficiently cold inside the freezer allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it The higher the setting the lower the temperature in the appliance Switching off the alarm Press the alarm button The alarm will stop The alarm indicator will remain lit until the set temperature is reached Switching off Using a...

Page 13: ...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 Operation 13 ...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ... 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 17: ...eforehand 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 65 hours The indicator light will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again To save energy the Super freeze function can be swit...

Page 18: ...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 The...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...ers or on the glass cold plates so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible 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 Freezing large items To freeze a large item suc...

Page 21: ... in the refrigerator in a steam oven Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry Pour it away and wash the container it was in the sink and your hands Danger of salmonella poisoning Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packing or in a covered bowl Most vegetables can be cooked while still fr...

Page 22: ...ample a spoon handle to remove the ice tray from the freezer Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold running water for a short while Cooling drinks When cooling drinks quickly make sure bottles are not left in the freezer for more than one hour as they could burst Freezing and storing food 22 ...

Page 23: ...ady for use again Remove all the freezer drawers from the freezer 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 more it defrosts Switch the freezer off by turning the On Off dial to the 0 position switch off at the socket and remove the plug Open the freezer door Use a spon...

Page 24: ...tion 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 Switch off Super freeze by pressing the Super freeze button when the temperature in the freezer is a constant 18 C or colder The indicator light will go out Defrosting 24 ...

Page 25: ...by hand only Do not wash in a dishwasher After cleaning wipe the interior and accessories with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth Leave the door open to air the appliance for a short while Ventilation gaps The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance Door seal Do not use any oil...

Page 26: ...setting closer to 1 The Super freeze function has not been switched off The indicator light is still on the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether the ventilation gaps in the plinth and in the housing unit at the top have been covered over or become too dusty The door has been opened too frequently or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for freezin...

Page 27: ...ayer of ice has built up on the side walls of 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 please contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the d...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...r of your appliance This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of delivery However you must ...

Page 30: ...ead 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 lost the plug must not be used until ...

Page 31: ...built in next to a refrigerator side by side the freezer must always be on the right hand side of the refrigerator as viewed from the front The insulated heating element located in the left hand side wall of the freezer will prevent condensation forming between the appliances Ventilation Air at the rear of the appliance gets warm For the appliance to operate efficiently it is important that it is ...

Page 32: ...ire a minimum plinth height of 120 mm The plinth height is affected by the height of the furniture front panel on the appliance With a building under height of 870 mm the plinth height will be between 150 220 mm The plinth height is affected by the height of the furniture front panel on the appliance and by the height of the adjustable appliance feet Building in dimensions 32 ...

Page 33: ...er b using a screwdriver Loosen fixing screws c slightly Slide the door outwards to the right d and lift it off Unscrew fixing screws c completely and loosely screw them into the holes on the opposite side of the appliance e Unscrew and remove screws a Do not close up the hinges Danger of injury Replace the hinges in their diagonally opposite corners b Cover the holes using the plugs supplied c Ch...

Page 34: ... Fit the appliance door onto the previously fitted screws a and then tighten the screws Refit the covers b Changing the door hinging 34 ...

Page 35: ...in Push the appliance into the niche so that the front edges of the hinges are flush with the side walls of the neighbouring furniture housing units A Press the appliance against the wall on the hinge side Loosely secure the appliance to the worktop through fixing bracket a The appliance should be secured to the worktop only after the plinth depth has been adjusted and the furniture door has been ...

Page 36: ...vered over Fitting a furniture door A gap of 8 mm must be maintained between the appliance door and the fixing bracket Push fitting aids a up to the height of the furniture door the lower edge X of 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 take fixing bracket c off together with the fitting aids Installing th...

Page 37: ...ull the fitting aids upwards to remove them c Turn them round and insert them right into the middle slots on fixing bracket d Hang the furniture door onto adjusting bolts a Loosely attach the nuts b on the adjusting bolts Close the door and check the distance between the door and neighbouring furniture doors Align to match neigbouring doors if necessary Side adjustments X are made by sliding the f...

Page 38: ...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 region of the door Use the pre drilled holes in the appliance door Securing t...

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