Miele F9122Ui-2, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...and installation instructions Freezer 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 en GB M Nr 09 613 920 ...

Page 2: ...e display 18 Door alarm 19 Temperature alarm 19 Switching the alarm off early 19 Using Super freeze 20 Freezing and storing food 21 Maximum freezing capacity 21 Freezing fresh food 21 Storing frozen food 21 Home freezing 22 Before placing food in the appliance 23 Ice cubes 25 Defrosting 26 Cleaning and care 29 Preparing the appliance for cleaning 30 Cleaning the interior and accessories 30 Cleanin...

Page 3: ...stalling the appliance 40 Building in dimensions 41 Limiting the opening angle of the door 42 Changing the door hinging 43 Installing the appliance 46 Weight of the furniture door 46 Positioning the appliance 46 Aligning the appliance 47 Securing the appliance in the niche 49 Fitting the furniture door 49 ...

Page 4: ... any future owner Correct application This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments It is not intended for outdoor use It must only be used as a domestic appliance to store deep frozen food freeze fresh food and to make ice Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous This appliance is not suitable for stor...

Page 5: ...ce unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance unsupervised Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do not let them play with it Da...

Page 6: ...e 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 This is unavoidable and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged Leaking coolant can damage the eyes I...

Page 7: ...earthed It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to prot...

Page 8: ...ce is designed for use within a certain climate range ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature e g a garage will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature Do not cover...

Page 9: ...h your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue Do not refreeze 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 afte...

Page 10: ... sharp edged or pointed objects to remove frost and ice separate frozen foods or remove ice trays Do not 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 or which might cause the build up of gases and pose a danger to health Transporting ...

Page 11: ...lives Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser bending any pipework or scratching the surface coating Symbol on the compressor depending on model This information is only relevant for recycling In normal operation there is no risk The oil in the compressor can be fatal ...

Page 12: ...erials 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 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 Take care not to damage the pipework at the back of it before o...

Page 13: ... direct sunlight Not near to a heat source radiator oven Near to a heat source radiator oven Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx 20 C Where there is a high ambient room temperature Ventilation gaps uncovered and dusted regularly Ventilation gaps covered or dusty Temperature setting Freezer section 18 C The lower the temperature in the appliance the higher the energy consumption ...

Page 14: ...g when shopping and load 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 temperature inside the appliance The appliance works harder to cool down and the compressor runs for longer periods Store food well packaged The evaporation or condensation of liquids will cause a loss of cold...

Page 15: ...ide to the appliance 15 a On Off button b Temperature selector button c Temperature display d Super freeze button and indicator light e Alarm off button and indicator light f Freezer drawers g Ventilation ...

Page 16: ...ng food in it Do not place food in the freezer until the temperature is at least 18 C Switching off Press the On Off button until the temperature display goes out All the indicators will go out and the cooling system will switch off Switching off for longer periods of time If during a long absence the appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door s left shut there is a danger of mould bui...

Page 17: ...he appliance will rise the more often the door is opened and the longer it is kept open the more food that is stored in it 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 within specific ambient temperatures climate range Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed Setting the tempe...

Page 18: ... in the appliance has risen by several degrees indicating that the appliance is warming up too much This short term loss of coldness is no cause for concern if the door has been left open for a while e g for removing or storing a large amount of food fresh food is being frozen If the temperature in the freezer remains above 18 C for a long time check that the frozen food has not started to defrost...

Page 19: ...le if a lot of room air enters the freezer when food is being loaded re arranged or taken out when freezing large amounts of food at once in the event of a power cut Once the set temperature range has been reached in the freezer the alarm will switch off and the alarm off button indicator will go out The temperature indicator light will then light up constantly Switching the alarm off early If the...

Page 20: ...be switched on 24 hours beforehand Press the Super freeze button until the indicator light comes on The appliance will work at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch itself off automatically after approx 65 hours The quantity of fresh food placed in the freezer will determine the duration before the Super freeze functio...

Page 21: ... the rest collects around the food 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 th...

Page 22: ...better than fatty meat and can be stored for considerably 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 Placin...

Page 23: ...rozen food should not touch frozen food as this will cause frozen food to begin to thaw Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen Freezing small amounts of food Place the food in the lower freezer drawers Place the food flat in the bottom of the freezer drawer so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible Freezing the maximum ...

Page 24: ...an be defrosted in different ways in a microwave oven in an oven using Fan heat or the Defrost setting at room temperature in the refrigerator section the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the other food cold in a steam oven Flat pieces of partially thawed fish can be placed directly into a hot frying pan Meat and poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules whe...

Page 25: ... full of water and place it 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 if it is stuck Tip 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 time Cooling drinks quickly When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sur...

Page 26: ...e approx 0 5 cm thick has accumulated The best time to defrost the freezer is when there is very little or no frozen food left in the freezer the humidity level in the room is low and the ambient temperature in the room is also low When defrosting the freezer make sure that you do not damage the evaporator as this would cause irreversible damage to the appliance Do not scrape off ice and frost and...

Page 27: ...ic parts or which might cause a build up of explosive gases and pose a danger to health Switch the appliance off The display goes out and cooling is switched off If this does not happen then the safety lock is still activated see Selecting further settings To deactivate the safety lock Disconnect it from the mains Leave the freezer section door open To speed up defrosting two bowls of hot water no...

Page 28: ...on the Super freeze function so that the freezer can cool down quickly Once the temperature in the freezer has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer drawers and put them back in the freezer When the temperature in the freezer section is a constant 18 C or colder press the Super freeze button to switch the Super freeze function off ...

Page 29: ...safe To avoid damaging all the surfaces of your appliance do not use cleaning agents containing soda ammonia acids or chlorides cleaning agents containing descaling agents abrasive cleaning agents e g powder cleaners and cream cleaners solvent based cleaning agents stainless steel cleaning agents dishwasher cleaner oven sprays glass cleaning agents hard abrasive sponges and brushes e g pot scourer...

Page 30: ...e and to prevent odours building up The following parts cannot be cleaned in a dishwasher Freezer drawers Glass plates These must be cleaned by hand The ice cube tray is dishwasher safe The maximum temperature of the dishwashing programme selected must not exceed 55 C Contact with natural dyes from carrots tomatoes and ketchup may discolour the plastic parts in the dishwasher This discolouration d...

Page 31: ...on Switch on the Super freeze function so that the appliance 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 the Super freeze function off The indicator light will go out ...

Page 32: ...s not get cold and the temperature display is not lit up The appliance has not been switched on Switch the appliance on The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly Insert the plug into the socket correctly and switch on Check whether the mains fuse has tripped There could be a fault with the appliance the household electrical wiring or another electrical appliance Contact a qualified electric...

Page 33: ...tablish itself after a while The door is not properly closed A thick layer of ice may have formed in the freezer Close the door The required temperature will re establish itself after a while If a thick layer of ice has formed it will reduce efficiency and increase the energy consumption Defrost the appliance and clean it The ambient temperature is too high The higher the room temperature the long...

Page 34: ... g a spoon handle or plastic scraper to prise it apart carefully The alarm is sounding and the alarm off indicator light is flashing The temperature in the freezer is too warm This could be because the door has been opened too frequently or a large amount of fresh food has been placed in the freezer at once for freezing without having switched on the Super freeze function first It can also be caus...

Page 35: ... the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises Cause and remedy Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance or place something underneath it The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture Move it away Drawers baskets or shelves ar...

Page 36: ...blem could have been resolved as described in this booklet When contacting your Dealer or Miele please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance Guarantee U K In the U K the appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase However you must activate your cover by calling 0330 160 6640 or registering online at w...

Page 37: ...cording to EN 60335 The plug and mains connection cable must not come into contact with the back of the appliance as vibrations can cause damage to these components This in turn could result in a short circuit Do not plug in other appliances behind this appliance Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety o...

Page 38: ... can build up on the external appliance panels This can lead to corrosion of the panels For prevention it is advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and or air conditioned room Make sure that the appliance door closes properly the ventilation gaps are not covered and the appliance is installed in accordance with these installation instructions Climate range The appl...

Page 39: ...installed in its own niche The freezer must be installed to the right of the refrigerator Your dealer will be able to advise you on which combination of models is possible Ventilation Ventilation takes place through a ventilation grille in the appliance plinth The ventilation grille must not be covered or blocked in any way It should be dusted on a regular basis ...

Page 40: ...ce Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance Remove the red transport safety device and close the hole left by it with the stopper supplied Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance ...

Page 41: ...he height of 870 mm the plinth height will be 150 220 mm The plinth height here varies depending on how the adjustable feet under the appliance are set A Niche height B Height of furniture plinth facing C Furniture front panel height D Height of furniture plinth facing trimmed to size around the appliance A B C D 820 mm 100 mm 716 mm 100 mm 820 mm 170 mm 646 mm 100 mm 870 mm 150 mm 716 mm 150 mm 8...

Page 42: ... hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this If the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened for example the opening angle can be limited to approx 90 The locking pins for limiting the door opening must be fitted before the appliance is installed Place the locking pins supplied for limiting the door opening into the hinges from above The door opening angle is now limited to approx 90 ...

Page 43: ...ging is required follow the instructions below To change the door hinging you will need the following tools Appliance door Open the appliance door Remove covers and with a screwdriver Loosen fixing screws slightly Push the appliance door outwards take it off its hinges and place it to one side Now remove fixing screws completely and screw them loosely into position at the top and bottom on the opp...

Page 44: ...nscrew mounting and pull the soft close mechanism downwards to remove it Undo ball joint using a screwdriver and take it off Stand the appliance door up and loosen the hinges at the front the hinges remain open Remove screws and plug the empty holes with the stoppers supplied Danger of injury Do not close the hinges Refit the hinges on the diagonally opposite side of the door Use a power screwdriv...

Page 45: ...nt of soft close mechanism into the new fixing holes Screw mounting onto the hinge and tighten securely Open out soft close mechanism and hook it into ball joint Hang appliance door onto pre fitted screws and tighten screws securely Replace covers and If required refit the locking pins into the top of the hinges to prevent the doors opening too far ...

Page 46: ...off When pushing the appliance into its niche make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped Move the appliance carefully on floors that are sensitive to scratching to prevent damage Danger of frost and condensate accumulation and faults occurring If an all round gap of 42 mm is not maintained between the appliance casing and the front edge of the housing unit side walls the door may not shut...

Page 47: ...unding kitchen unit furniture doors Aligning the appliance Hold the plinth facing at the side and pull it forwards and off With a building under height of 820 mm the adjustable feet must not be extended With a building under height greater than 820 mm the feet must be extended For a building under height of 870 mm they need to be extended approx 50 mm Adjust the feet according to the height of the...

Page 48: ...separated to prevent malfunctioning of the appliance Refit the plinth facing and pull it forwards until the ventilation slats are in alignment with neighbouring furniture plinth facings Hold the plinth facing securely and attach it to the right and left using the bolts supplied If there is a continuous plinth facing in the kitchen a ventilation gap will need to be made in it The ventilation grill ...

Page 49: ... worktop is available from Miele Use chipboard screws 4 x 19 mm to secure the appliance to the worktop through the mounting plate Fitting the furniture door Ensure that the plinth facing is refitted correctly Danger of injury The soft close mechanism snaps shut when dismantled Unscrew mounting and pull the soft close mechanism downwards to remove it ...

Page 50: ...e fixing bracket off together with fitting aids Using a pencil lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door Hang fixing bracket with the fitting aids onto the inside of the furniture door Align the fixing bracket centrally Attach the fixing bracket securely using at least 6 short chipboard screws 4 x 14 mm On cassette doors only use 4 screws on the edges Pull the fitting...

Page 51: ...e distance between the door and neighbouring furniture doors Align to match neighbouring doors if necessary Side adjustments X are made by sliding the furniture door and height adjustments Y by turning adjusting bolts with a screwdriver Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts with a screwdriver tighten nuts on the appliance door with screwdriver ...

Page 52: ...niture door Loosen the screws in the long slots at the top and bottom of the door By moving the furniture door create a gap of 2 mm between the furniture door and the front edge of the niche Align it to match the adjoining furniture doors Close the door and align it with adjoining furniture doors Tighten all screws again Screw mounting onto the hinge and tighten securely Open out soft close mechan...

Page 53: ...se properly The door must not touch the housing unit 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 door Turn the lights out in the room If you can see any light shining out from the sides double check the installation ...

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