Miele F 7462 SNH-1, Operating And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...tion instructions Freezer with No Frost System F 7462 SNH 1 It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine G M Nr 05 595 290 ...

Page 2: ...arm 16 Temperature alarm 16 Door alarm 16 Switching the alarm tone off early 16 Super freeze 17 Freezing fresh food 17 Super freeze 17 Switching on super freeze 17 Switching off super freeze 17 Freezing and storing food 18 Maximum freezing capacity 18 Isolation plate 18 To take out the isolation plate 18 Important 18 Storing frozen food 19 Home freezing 19 Hints on home freezing 19 Packing 20 Befo...

Page 3: ...entilation grilles 25 Door seals 25 Metal grille at the back of the appliance 26 Problem solving guide 27 Noises 30 After Sales Service 31 Electrical connection 32 Electrical connection U K 32 Installation 34 Location 34 Climate range 34 Ventilation 34 Handle transit position 34 Installation 34 Align the appliance 34 Changing the door hinging 35 Contents ...

Page 4: ...ock indicator light bTemperature display cTemperature selector buttons upper button warmer lower button colder dOn Off button eSuper freeze button and indicator light fAlarm button Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...gInterior lighting hNo frost system iFreezer tray jDrawers with freezer calendar kMarker system for frozen food Description of the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...Disposal of your old appliance Please ensure that your old appliance is disposed of at an authorised disposal centre only Contact your local authority for advice if required Make sure that the pipework is not damaged whilst moving an old appliance This is to ensure that the refrigerant and oil in the compressor cannot leak into the environment It is important that they are disposed of in a safe ma...

Page 7: ...ant Isobutane R600a a natural gas which is very environment friendly Although it is flammable it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the green house effect The use of this environment friendly 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 T...

Page 8: ...wever it may be suitable for such usage subject to a risk assessment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Installation work maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent persons Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable Ensure current is not supplied to the ap...

Page 9: ...nd remove ice trays They will damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance 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 the plastic parts and which may cause the build up of gases and pose a danger to health Do not use any g...

Page 10: ...ou will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives Before disposing of an old appliance unplug it and render the plug useless Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance and at the plug to prevent misuse 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 pi...

Page 11: ...ction 4 to 5 C StayFresh zone approx 0 C Freezer section 18 C Use Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the door 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 drinks to cool down before placing t...

Page 12: ... opened Allow the freezer to run for a few hours before placing food in it This will ensure that the temperature in the freezer is sufficiently low Switching off the alarm Press the alarm button The alarm stops The bars will continue to flash in the temperature display until the temperature range set has been reached Cool pack Place the cool pack in the top drawer or to save space in the freezer t...

Page 13: ...ell and keep both buttons pressed in for approx 3 seconds until the Safety lock indicator light d in the temperature display goes out The appliance can be switched off now Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time e g whilst on holiday switch the appliance off at the mains withdraw the plug pull on the plug and not the cable clean...

Page 14: ...ance 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 not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed Temperature selection The...

Page 15: ...rature display The temperature display flashes 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 e g for removing or storing a large amount of food freezing fresh food Howev...

Page 16: ...eezer is switched on when the freezer section door has been left open for a while e g in order to load re arrange or take food out of the freezer when freezing large amounts of food when there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply Door alarm If the door has been left open for approx 60 seconds the alarm will sound Switching the alarm tone off early Once the set temperature has been r...

Page 17: ...ed food Super freeze Super freeze is not necessary when putting in frozen food when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food daily Switching on super freeze Switch the super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer the super freeze function should be switched on 4 6 hours beforehand When freezing the maximum load of food the super fr...

Page 18: ...ance Important At least 2 freezer drawers must be used for freezing food The other drawers can be isolated if they are not needed The drawers being used for freezing must always be at the top of the freezer The isolation plate must be fitted below the lowest drawer in which food is being frozen The fewer drawers you use the more energy you will save Using the isolation plate increases energy savin...

Page 19: ...nge of pre cooked meals The following types of food are not suitable for freezing grapes lettuces radishes sour cream mayonnaise eggs in their shells onions whole raw apples and pears To retain colour taste and vitamin C vegetables should be blanched after they have been trimmed and washed To blanch bring a large saucepan of water to the boil immerse the vegetables in the fast boiling water for 2 ...

Page 20: ...he freezer see Super freeze Placing food in the freezer Frozen food can be placed anywhere in the freezer Do not use the lowest freezer drawer for freezing fresh food Large quantities can be placed directly on the shelf between the 2nd and 3rd freezer drawers where the temperature is most suitable so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible The 2nd freezer drawer must first be ta...

Page 21: ...g differs follow the advice on the packaging Marker system for frozen food Markers serve as a reminder of how long food has been stored Each freezer drawer has two slide markers with dials The months are represented on the dials as 1 12 Slide the markers onto the guide runners on the edge of the drawers Use the markers to indicate the type of food being frozen and turn the dials to the appropriate...

Page 22: ...cess will flow out through the outlet Now pull the release button up to seal the ice cube tray Place the tray on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers Once frozen use a blunt instrument for example a spoon handle to remove the ice tray from the freezer Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by holding it under cold running water for a short while Cooling drinks When cooling drinks quickl...

Page 23: ...eezer for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut lay the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the upper drawer so that the food will be kept cold for the longest time possible When placing fresh food in the freezer use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the food which is already frozen so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw The cool pack can also be used in a cool ba...

Page 24: ...utomatically The moisture generated by defrosting collects in the condensor and is automatically dissipated by the condensor from time to time This enables the freezer to remain permanently ice free Food stored in the freezer will not defrost in the freezer Defrosting 24 ...

Page 25: ... up liquid Accessories and drawers should be hand washed only Do not wash in a dishwasher After cleaning wipe the outer casing 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 E Cloth A microfibre E Cloth is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department Part Number 980 13530 which is suitable for cleaning surfa...

Page 26: ...ts do not get broken or damaged in any way After cleaning Close the door and switch the appliance on Switch on the super freeze function so that the freezer can cool down quickly The super freeze indicator light will come on Once the temperature in the freezer has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer drawers and place them back in the freezer section The super freeze...

Page 27: ...the door from opening Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force the temperature is too low Set a higher temperature 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 ventilation gaps have been covered over or become too dusty Check whether the metal grille heat...

Page 28: ...you should check the condition of food in the freezer If it has defrosted or started to defrost check that it is still safe to use and if so use it as quickly as possible Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked This warmest temperature will be displayed for approx 1 minute after which the display will show the actual temperature currently in the freezer the super freeze indic...

Page 29: ... the new bulb make sure that it is correctly fitted If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions then contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced Problem solving guide 29 ...

Page 30: ...se 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 bas...

Page 31: ...iele Dealer or The Miele Service Department see back cover for address When contacting the Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance both of which are shown on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service After Sales Service 31 ...

Page 32: ...verheating 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 Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green yellow earth Blue neutral Brown live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured mar...

Page 33: ...where in the house electric shock hazard 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 a suitable replacement is obtained The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug or the colour that is embossed in words in the base of the plug as applicable to the design of the plug fit...

Page 34: ... the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T to 32 C to 38 C to 43 C The appliance will function perfectly down to a temperature of 5 C Ventilation Air at the rear of the appliance gets warm To ensure sufficient ventilation the ventilation gaps must not be covered over The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis Han...

Page 35: ...l door support d together with hinge pin e downwards then tilt it forwards and take it off Open the appliance door move it downwards and take it off Unscrew the upper hinge pin a using the spanner supplied and refit on the opposite side Remove spacer b with a screwdriver and refit it on the opposite site Remove plugs c from door bearing bushes in the door and refit on the opposite side Hang the do...

Page 36: ...door using the long slot in hinge plate f with the appliance housing Then tighten screw c Refit plinth facia d pushing it firmly into position With the door open secure cover e to the front of the plinth facia Open the appliance door Unclip covers i at the front and slide off to the side Unscrew handle g and remove stoppers h Refit on the opposite side of the door Slide covers i into position maki...

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Page 40: ...Alteration rights reserved 3903 F 7462 SNH 1 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine M Nr 05 595 290 04 ...