Miele F 9252 i, Operating And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...tion instructions Freezer F 9252 i 1 F 9552 i 1 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 07 465 401 en GB HK ...

Page 2: ...rature alarm 17 Door alarm 17 Activating the alarm system 17 Switching the alarm off early 17 Super freeze 18 Super freeze 18 Switching on Super freeze 18 Switching off 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...

Page 3: ...2 Installation 33 Location 33 Climate range 33 Ventilation 33 Before installation 34 Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism 34 Stainless steel front 34 Building in dimensions 35 Adjusting the door hinges 36 Changing the door hinging 37 Appliance door 37 Building in the appliance 40 Weight of the furniture door 40 Building into a peninsular run 40 Fitting a furniture door 44 Con...

Page 4: ...tor light bOn Off button cTemperature display aFreezer drawers with freezer calendar dTemperature selector buttons for warmer for colder eSuper freeze button and indicator light fAlarm off button Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...entially 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 or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal It should be u...

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: ...at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours Switching off Press the On Off button until the temperature display goes out The cooling system is switched off If this does not happen the safety lock is still activated Safety lock The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off inadvertently Activating or de activating the safety lock Press a...

Page 13: ... be used for a longer period of time e g whilst on holiday switch the appliance off switch off at the wall socket and withdraw 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 o...

Page 14: ...ten the door is opened and the longer it is kept open if too much food is stored in it at once 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 Use the two buttons unde...

Page 15: ...emperature display 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 e g for removing or storing a large amount of food when fresh food is...

Page 16: ... of brightness by pressing the temperature selector buttons You can choose from settings 1 to 5 1 dimmest setting 5 brightest setting Press the Super freeze button to save the setting Press the On Off button to come out of setting mode If you do not do this the electronics will switch over to normal operation automatically after a couple of minutes The correct temperature 16 ...

Page 17: ...ge amounts of food at once if there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply Door alarm If the door has been left open for more than approx 60 seconds the alarm will sound 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 has been reached in the freezer the alarm switches off a...

Page 18: ...on 24 hours before loading the freezer Press the Super freeze button until the light comes 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 a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 65 hours The indicator light will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again To save ener...

Page 19: ...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 not damaged the use by date the temperature at wh...

Page 20: ...lets 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 foods or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increa...

Page 21: ... 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 If you wish to freeze large items such as a turkey or game the glass cold plates between the drawers can be removed To do this Remove the ...

Page 22: ... water or hot fat The cooking time 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 wate...

Page 23: ...ezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut Place the cool pack in the upper drawer directly on top of food or in the freezer tray to save space 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 top drawer so that the food will be kept cold for as long as pos...

Page 24: ... is ready 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 faster it defrosts Switch the appliance off switch off at the socket and remove the plug Open the freezer door To speed up defrosting two bowls of hot water...

Page 25: ...ol down quickly The indicator light will come on Once the temperature in the freezer is sufficiently low slide the glass cold plates back into the freezer then replace the food 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...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...nt 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 door is preventing the door from opening Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force the temperature is too low Select a warmer temperature The Super freeze function is still switched on The Super freeze function s...

Page 28: ...d the alarm will stop a bar is lit up or flashing in the temperature display Check the temperature display about 6 hours after switching on the appliance Only temperatures within the range the appliance can display will be shown If the temperature is not within this range a bar will be displayed instead F0 to F9 show in the temperature display There is a fault Call the Service Department nA appear...

Page 29: ...The indicator light is defective Call the Service Department you cannot switch the appliance off The safety lock has been activated 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 door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced Problem solving guide 29 ...

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: ...e that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions 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...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...that the handle is fitted correctly Should you require further assistance please contact your Miele customer service centre Climate range The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T up...

Page 34: ...he 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 now fitted to the appliance door All the necessary parts are supplied or can be ordered f...

Page 35: ...Niche height mm A F 9252 i 1 874 890 F 9552 i 1 1397 1413 Building in dimensions 35 ...

Page 36: ...supplied for limiting the door opening into the hinges from above The door opening angle 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 ...

Page 37: ...screws d at the top and the bottom slightly Slide the door outwards and lift it off e Unscrew the fixing screws d completely and loosely screw them in at the top and bottom on the opposite side of the appliance f 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...

Page 38: ...inges Danger of inury Replace the hinges in their diagonally opposite corners b Use a powered screwdriver to secure the hinges screws a are self tapping To secure the soft close mechanism Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface Screw ball joint d of soft close mechanism c into the new fixing holes Push tension spring a inwards again Screw mounting b onto the hinge and tigh...

Page 39: ...appliance door onto the pre fitted screws and then tighten the screws Replace covers a b and c Replace the locking pins into the top of the hinges to prevent the doors opening too far Changing the door hinging 39 ...

Page 40: ... exceed the maximum permitted Appliance Maximum weight of furniture door in kg F 9252 i 1 20 F 9552 i 1 20 Fitting a door 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 Aligning the housing unit The housing unit must be carefully align...

Page 41: ...nnected easily once installed Push the appliance two thirds of the way into its niche When doing this make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped With 16 mm thick furniture walls clip spacers b over the hinges Open the appliance door Using a screwdriver remove cover c from the top corner of the appliance Fit cover d onto fixing bracket e Secure fixing bracket e to the top of the appliance ...

Page 42: ...the appliance into the niche until covers d and g touch the front edge of the side walls of the housing unit Building in the appliance With 16 mm thick walls The spacers should touch the front edge at the top and bottom of the side walls of the housing unit detail a With 19 mm thick walls The front edges of the top and bottom hinges sit flush with the front edge of the housing unit side walls deta...

Page 43: ...furniture doors If the all round gap of 42 mm is not maintained between the appliance casing and the front edge of the housing unit side wall the door may not shut properly This could lead to a build up of ice and condensation and also cause operational faults Align the appliance height on both sides by altering the adjustable feet using the spanner supplied c Securing the appliance in the niche P...

Page 44: ...top fixing bracket c Break off the protruding end of bottom cover e It is no longer required Fit angled cover g onto bottom fixing bracket c Close the appliance door Fitting a furniture door A gap of 8 mm a must be set between the appliance door and the central fixing bracket Push fitting aids b up to the height of the furniture door the lower edge X of the fitting aids must be at the same height ...

Page 45: ...es Pull the fitting aids upwards to remove them f Turn them around and fit them into the middle slots on fixing bracket g for safe keeping Hang the furniture door onto adjusting bolts h Loosely attach nuts c 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 slid...

Page 46: ...lled holes in the appliance door Align depth Z 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 doors create a gap of 2 mm between the furniture doors and the front edge of the niche Close the door and align it with neighbouring furniture doors Whilst counterholding the adjusting...

Page 47: ... must not touch the furniture carcase The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly To double check place a torch in the appliance and close the doors Turn the lights out in the room If you can see any light shining out from the sides double check the installation Building in the appliance 47 ...

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