Miele F 1471 Vi Specification sheet

Operating and installation instructions
Frost-free freezer
with ice/water dispenser
F 1471 Vi
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. 09 157 540
en - GB, HK,

Description of the appliance.........................................5
Caring for the environment..........................................7
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8
How to save energy ...............................................14
Switching on and off ..............................................15
Operation ........................................................15
Switching off .....................................................16
Further settings ...................................................16
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................18
The correct temperature ...........................................19
Setting the temperature in the freezer ..................................19
Temperature range ................................................20
Temperature (Fahrenheit/Celsius) .....................................20
Temperature display ...............................................21
Temperature and door alarm .......................................22
Super freeze .....................................................24
Arranging the interior fittings .......................................25
Moving the shelves ................................................25
Top shelf ........................................................25
Moving the door basket .............................................25
Freezer baskets ...................................................26
Freezing and storing food..........................................27
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................27
Freezing fresh food ................................................27
Storing frozen food ................................................27
Home freezing ....................................................28
Defrosting .......................................................29
Cooling drinks ....................................................30
Ice/water dispenser ...............................................31
Switching on the ice/water dispenser ..................................31
Rinsing the pipework ............................................31
Switching on the ice/water dispenser ..................................32
Chilled water ...................................................33
Ice cubes and crushed ice .......................................33
System lock ......................................................34
Lighting .........................................................34
Contents

Switching off the ice/water
dispenser ........................................................35
Settings mode for ice/water dispenser .................................35
Automatic defrost ................................................37
Cleaning and care ................................................38
Before cleaning ...................................................38
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................38
Ice cube container.................................................39
Drip tray ........................................................39
Ventilation gaps ...................................................40
Door seals .......................................................40
Problem solving guide..?.........................................41
Water filter ......................................................47
Reminder to change the water filter....................................47
To change the water filter ...........................................48
To confirm that the water filter has been changed ........................49
Using an external water filter .........................................49
Noises .........................................................50
After Sales / Guarantee ............................................51
Mains water connection ...........................................52
Notes on connecting to the mains water supply ..........................52
Preparing for plumbing the appliance into the mains water supply ...........52
Fitting the stainless steel hose to the appliance ..........................54
Electrical connection..............................................55
Installation advice ................................................56
Location .........................................................56
Floor ............................................................58
Door hinging .....................................................58
Adjoining furniture/units .............................................58
Ventilation .......................................................58
Side-by-side installation.............................................59
Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 115°) ........................60
Building-in dimensions ...........................................61
Laying the electrical cabling and the pipework for the mains water supply .....62
Door front dimensions ..............................................62
Installation ......................................................63
Contents

Tools and accessories required ......................................63
Weight of the door front .............................................64
Building into a peninsular run ........................................64
Building-in at the end of a run of units..................................64
Aligning the housing unit ............................................65
Checking the building-in niche .......................................65
Before installation .................................................65
Preparing the niche ................................................66
Installation accessories ..........................................66
Anti-tipping mechanism ..........................................67
An alternative anti-tipping mechanism ...............................69
Placing the appliance in the niche ....................................70
Aligning the appliance..............................................71
Securing the appliance in the niche ...................................72
Preparing the furniture front..........................................74
Securing and aligning the furniture door ................................76
Securing the covers................................................77
Fitting the plinth facing .............................................78
Fitting the air separator .............................................78
Aligning the ice/water dispenser ......................................79
Securing the ice/water dispenser frame ................................81
Contents

Control panel for the freezer
aAccess sensor
bSensor for selecting the temperature
in the freezer
(Xfor colder; Yfor warmer)
cOn/Off sensor for the Super freeze
function
Control panel for the ice/water
dispenser
aOn/Off sensor for the lighting
bChilled water sensor
cIce cube sensor
dOn/off sensor for the
ice/water dispenser
eSensor for switching off the
temperature or door alarm
(only visible when the alarm is
sounding)
fReminder to change the water filter
dSensor for crushed ice
eOn/Off sensor for the system lock
Description of the appliance
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aInterior lighting
bDoor basket
cIce cube maker
dIce cube container
eAdjustable shelf
fControl panel for the freezer
gRocker switch for switching the
whole appliance on and off
hFreezer baskets
iWater filter
jIce/water dispenser in the door
kControl panel for the ice/water
dispenser
lDispensing spout for ice/water
mDrip tray cover with grille underneath
it.
Description of the appliance
6

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and should be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Disposal of your old appliance
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 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.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
Caring for the environment
7

This appliance complies with all
relevant safety requirements.
Improper use can, however, present
a risk of both personal injury and
material damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before installation and before using
it for the first time. They contain
important notes on installation,
safety, operation and maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future owner.
,Warning!
This appliance is very heavy and
can tip forwards when the door is
open. Keep the appliance door shut
until the appliance has been built in
and secured in its housing in
accordance with these operating
and installation instructions.
Correct application
~This appliance is not designed for
commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and in similar
working and residential environments
such as:
–Shops
–Offices and showrooms
and by residents in establishments
such as:
–Hostels and guest houses.
This appliance is not intended for
outdoor use.
This appliance is intended for domestic
use only, 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. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation of the
appliance.
~This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and above
and by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, if they
are supervised whilst using it, or have
been shown how to use it in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

Safety with children
~Children 8 years and older may use
the appliance only if they have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
~Children under 8 years of age must
be kept away from the appliance unless
they are constantly supervised.
~Please supervise children whilst you
are working in the kitchen. This
appliance is not a toy! Do not allow
children to play with it, for example to
play with the controls, to climb inside
the drawers or to swing on the door.
~The door hinges can cause injury.
Keep children well away at all times.
Technical safety
~Before setting up the appliance,
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged appliance.
It could be dangerous.
~If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a service
technician authorised by the
manufacturer to protect the user from
danger.
~This appliance contains the coolant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which
is environmentally friendly. Although it
is flammable, it does not damage the
ozone layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect. The use of this
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. This is unavoidable, and does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the
transportation and installation of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling
system are damaged. Leaking
refrigerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
– avoid any flames or anything which
creates a spark,
– disconnect it from the mains,
– ventilate the room where 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 every8gofcoolant at least 1 m3of
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

~Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
~Before connecting the appliance,
make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and frequency)
matches the mains electricity supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
~Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension
lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
~The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when it is correctly earthed. It is most
important that this basic safety
requirement is observed and regularly
tested and where there is any doubt,
the household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~Installation, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
~While the appliance is under
guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.
~The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by a faulty
connection to the mains water supply.
~Connection to the mains water
supply and any repairs to the ice/water
dispenser must only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person.
~This ice/water dispenser is not
suitable for connection to hot water.
~Before making plumbing
connections, ensure the appliance is
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply.
~Never tamper with the movable
components on the ice cube maker or
the element on the ice cube maker.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~The appliance must be isolated from
the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
~Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
~This appliance must not be used in
a non-stationary location (e.g. on a
ship).
~In areas which may be subject to
infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance and its
surroundings clean at all times. Any
damage caused by cockroaches or
other vermin will not be covered by the
guarantee.
Correct use
~Rinse the pipework of the ice/water
dispenser and also clean the ice/water
dispenser thoroughly before using it for
the first time.
~Never handle frozen food or the
metal parts of the appliance with wet
hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food. Danger of frost burn.
~Do not operate any electrical
equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.
~Do not take ice cubes out with 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 thawed or partially
thawed food. Defrosted food should be
used up as quickly as possible as food
soon loses it nutritional value and goes
off. Defrosted food may only be
re-frozen after it has been cooked.
~Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray
cans). Thermostats switching on may
produce sparks which could present a
fire hazard. Flammable compounds
could explode.
Warning and Safety instructions
11

~Do not store cans or bottles
containing carbonated drinks or liquids
which could freeze in the freezer. The
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, causing 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 food as well as the
temperature at which it is stored. Follow
the instructions given on the food
manufacturer's packaging regarding
storage conditions and "use-by" dates.
~Do not use sharp edged objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods and 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 might contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts or which could cause a
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
~Never use a steam-cleaning
appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
~To avoid the risk of any potential
illness, do not deactivate the reminder
to change the water filter.
~Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seals, as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous with time.
~Do not cover or block the air vents
as this could impair the efficiency of the
appliance, increase the electricity
consumption and could cause damage
to the appliance.
~This appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges (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,
can lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the required temperature.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Disposal of your old appliance
~Before disposing of an old
appliance, first make the door latches
or locks unusable.
This way you will prevent children from
accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering their lives.
~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 Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight. In 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.
Do not cover the ventilation gaps
and dust them regularly.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat
which is approximate
(set in stages).
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the
temperature in the compartment, the
higher the energy consumption.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat which
is exact to the degree
(digital display).
Larder section 8 to 12 °C
On appliances with winter setting,
please make sure that the winter
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 Drawers, shelves and racks
arranged as they were when the
appliance was delivered.
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. Searching for an item will mean the
door is open for longer.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Hot food will cause the compressor
to run for a long time, as the
appliance will have to work harder
to reduce the temperature.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation of
liquids will cause a loss of coldness
in the refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the refrigerator
to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
Defrosting Defrost the freezer section 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
increases energy consumption.
How to save energy
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Before using for the first time
^Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.
Important:
To ensure the correct functioning of
the appliance, let it stand for approx.
1 1/2 - 2 hours, or for approx. 8
hours if it has been transported on
its side to its final location before
connecting it to the mains.
Switching on
^Open the appliance door.
^Press the rocker switch on the
right-hand side underneath the
control panel.
The appliance will start to cool, and the
interior lighting will come on when the
door is opened.
The access sensor in the control panel
will also light up.
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the
appliance, allow the appliance to
run for a few hours before placing
food in it.
Do not place food in the freezer until
the temperature is at least -18°C.
Please note: Switching the
appliance off with the rocker switch
does not disconnect the appliance
from the mains.
Operation
A light touch of the finger on the
sensors is all that is required to operate
this appliance.
Please note:
– A sensor which is available for
selection is always highlighted in
white.
–A sensor which has been selected is
always highlighted in yellow.
^Touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
Other sensors that are available for
selection will appear in the control
panel.
Switching on and off
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You can now
–adjust the temperature, or
–select the Super freeze function or
–switch the ice/water dispenser on or
off.
Please refer to the relevant section for
more information.
To finish selecting settings,
^touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in white.
Your last selected settings will now be
saved to memory.
If you do not touch the access sensor,
the electronics for accessing the
settings will switch off after a period.
Switching off
^Press the rocker switch on the
right-hand side underneath the
control panel.
The cooling system and the lighting are
now switched off.
Further settings
You can select further settings in
settings mode.
In settings mode you can select certain
appliance functions via the control
panel and adjust the settings. The
settings for the different functions are
described in more detail in the relevant
section of these instructions.
Overview of functions that can be
selected in settings mode:
Function Symbol
To enter or leave settings
mode
;
To select the
temperature unit
(see "The ideal
temperature")
†
No function selected ;
To switch the sensor tone
on/off (see "Switching on
and off")
=
No function selected ^
Switching on and off
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Switching the sensor tone on/off
The tone which sounds each time a
sensor is touched can be deactivated.
^Touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
^Take note of the position of the X
sensor (but do not touch it!).
^Touch the access sensor until it is
highlighted in white and all of the
other sensors are no longer lit up.
^Place your finger in the position of the
Xsensor, and leave it there.
^At the same time, briefly touch the
access sensor (without moving your
finger from the Xsensor).
^Leave your finger on the Xsensor for
another 4 seconds until cand the Y
sensor also appear in the display.
^Now touch the Xsensor repeatedly
until bappears in the display.
^Touch the access sensor again.
^By touching the Xsensor, you can
now select whether the sensor tone is
switched on or off:
=0: Sensor tone switched off
=1: Sensor tone switched on
=–: Return to menu
^After selecting a new setting, touch
the access sensor to confirm your
choice.
^Touch the Xsensor repeatedly until ;
appears in the display.
^Touch the access sensor.
You have now left settings mode.
The door alarm is automatically
disabled when the appliance is in
settings mode. As soon as the door
is closed, the door alarm is activated
again.
Switching on and off
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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,
^disconnect it from the mains.
^turn off the stopcock to the water
supply (a few hours before you
switch off the appliance),
^empty the ice cube container,
^clean the appliance out and
^replace the water filter and
^leave the doors 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
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It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro-organisms. Reducing
the temperature reduces their growth
rate.
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
-18 °C is required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises above -10 °C, the
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason, partially defrosted
or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.
Food may be re-frozen once it has
been cooked, as the high temperatures
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,
–the more food that is placed 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 in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
Setting the temperature in the
freezer
^Touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
^The temperature inside the appliance
can be selected by touching the
arrow sensors on either side of the
temperature display.
By touching the
Xsensor: the temperature will get
colder
Ysensor: the temperature will get
warmer.
The temperature range being set will
flash in the display as you do this.
–Touching the sensor once:
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.
–Keeping your finger on the sensor:
changes the temperature
continuously.
If the highest or lowest temperature that
it is possible to set is reached, the Xor
Ysensor will disappear from the
display.
The temperature display on the
control panel always shows the
required temperature.
The correct temperature
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When you have adjusted the
temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours
if the appliance is not very full and
for approx. 24 hours if the appliance
is full before checking the temperature
display, as it will take this long for the
appliance to reach the temperature. If,
after this time, the temperature is still
too high or too low, you will need to
adjust it again.
Temperature range
The temperature in the freezer can be
adjusted:
– with the ice/water dispenser
switched off: from -14 °C to -24 °C
– with the ice/water dispenser
switched on: from -18 °C to -24 °C
The ambient temperature in the
room and the installation location
can affect the time it takes for the
appliance to reach the lowest
temperature. If the ambient
temperature is too high, the
appliance may not reach the lowest
temperature.
Temperature
(Fahrenheit/Celsius)
The temperature can be displayed in
degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit.
^Touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
^Take note of the position of the X
sensor (but do not touch it!).
^Touch the access sensor until it is
highlighted in white and all of the
other sensors are no longer lit up.
^Place your finger in the position of the
Xsensor, and leave it there.
^At the same time, briefly touch the
access sensor (without moving your
finger from the Xsensor).
^Leave your finger on the Xsensor for
another 4 seconds until cand the Y
sensor also appear in the display.
^Now touch the Xsensor repeatedly
until †appears in the display.
^Touch the access sensor again.
The correct temperature
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