Miele F 32202 i User manual

Operating 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.
M.-Nr. 10 090 670en-GB

Guide to the appliance .............................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................6
Warning and Safety Instructions .....................................7
How to save energy ...............................................16
Switching on and off ..............................................18
Before using for the first time.........................................18
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................19
The correct temperature ...........................................20
Temperature display ...............................................20
Setting the temperature .............................................21
Selecting settings ................................................22
Settings mode ....................................................22
Activating and deactivating the lock ................................22
Super freeze .....................................................24
Super freeze function...............................................24
Temperature alarm................................................25
Switching the alarm off early .........................................25
Freezing and storing food..........................................26
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................26
Freezing fresh food ................................................26
Storing frozen food ................................................26
Home freezing ....................................................27
Hints on home freezing...........................................27
Packaging.....................................................27
Before placing food in the freezer ..................................28
Placing food in the freezer ........................................28
Defrosting .......................................................29
Ice cubes ........................................................29
Cooling drinks ....................................................29
Defrosting .......................................................30
Cleaning ........................................................32
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................33
Ventilation gaps ...................................................34
Door seal ........................................................34
Contents
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Problem solving guide ............................................35
Noises ..........................................................41
After Sales / Guarantee ............................................42
Guarantee: U.K. ................................................42
Guarantee: Other countries .......................................42
Information for test institutes .......................................43
Electrical connection..............................................44
Installation ......................................................45
Location .........................................................45
Climatic classification ............................................45
Ventilation .......................................................46
Before installing the appliance .......................................47
Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism? ..............48
Stainless steel front..............................................48
Building-in dimensions ...........................................49
Changing the door hinging .........................................50
Installing the appliance ............................................53
Fitting the furniture door.............................................61
Addresses ......................................................67
Contents
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Control panel
aOn/Off button
bSuper freeze button
cDisplay
dAlarm symbol
eSuper freeze symbol
fLock symbol
gTemperature display
hTemperature selector button
iAlarm off button
jPower failure symbol
kMenu symbol
(Settings mode for:
switching the safety lock on/off)
Guide to the appliance
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aControl panel
bFreezer drawers
Guide to the appliance
5

Disposing of the packaging
materials
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also 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.
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 into the environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
presents no danger to children while
being stored awaiting disposal. See
"Warning and Safety instructions" for
more information.
Caring for the environment
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This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these
instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to 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.
Warning and Safety Instructions
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~This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool
medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such
materials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such
purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance
is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
~The appliance can only be used 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 recognise and understand the
consequences of incorrect operation.
Safety with children
~Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
appliance 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.
~Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must
be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing,
children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their
head and suffocate.
Warning and Safety Instructions
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Technical safety
~The coolant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complies
with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU
guidelines.
~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 setting up 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 naked flames or anything which creates a spark,
–disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply,
–ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several
minutes, and
–contact the Miele Service Department.
Warning and Safety Instructions
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~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.
~To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
~The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly 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.
~If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.
~Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a
multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
~Do not use in a damp or wet environment (e.g. garage or utility
room). Moisture could reach live components or the electrical
connection and cause a short circuit.
~This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
Warning and Safety Instructions
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~Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
~For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has
been fully installed.
~The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during
installation, maintenance and repair work.
~Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and
repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
~While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
guarantee is invalidated.
~Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when
original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must
only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts.
Warning and Safety Instructions
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Correct use
~The appliance 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 compressor switching off for longer periods
so that the appliance cannot maintain the required temperature.
~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 components.
~If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance,
make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
~Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components
could cause flammable vapours to ignite.
Danger of fire and explosion.
~Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice
cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and
explosion.
Warning and Safety Instructions
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~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 and damage.
~Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with
wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal.
Danger of frost burn.
~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 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.
~Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage
instructions 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.
~Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance.
Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will
invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
Warning and Safety Instructions
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Cleaning and care
~Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal(s), as these will
cause the seal(s) to deteriorate and become porous with time.
~Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this
appliance.
Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
~Do not use sharp edged objects to
–remove frost and ice,
–separate frozen foods or 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 or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Warning and Safety Instructions
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Transport
~Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its
original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
~Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and
must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
~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 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.
Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes.
Warning and Safety Instructions
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Installation site /
Maintenance
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.
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.
How to save energy
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Use Drawers and shelves arranged
as they were when the
appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible.
Store food in an organised
way.
Frequent opening of the door
for long periods will cause a
loss of coldness. The
appliance works harder to
cool down and the
compressor runs for longer
periods.
Take an insulated cool bag
when shopping and load food
in the appliance as soon as
possible.
Replace any food removed
rapidly, before it begins to
thaw.
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 covered or
packaged.
The evaporation or
condensation of liquids will
cause a loss of coldness.
Do not overfill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a
layer of ice 0.5 cm (max.) thick
has built up.
A build-up of ice slows down
the cooling process.
How to save energy
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Before using for the first time
Packaging material
^Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Cleaning
Please refer to the relevant
instructions in "Cleaning".
^Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Switching on
^Press the On/Off button.
The appliance will start to cool and the
temperature required will appear in the
temperature display. The temperature
display and the alarm symbol ;will
flash simultaneously until the required
temperature is reached.
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.
Switching off
^Press the On/Off button until the
display goes out.
The display goes dark and the cooling
is switched off. If this is not the case,
the safety lock is on (see "Selecting
settings - To deactivate the lock).
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,
^defrost the appliance and clean it,
^leave the door(s) ajar to air the
appliance.
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 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 fully defrosted food must not be
refrozen. Food may be refrozen 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 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.
Temperature display
The temperature display on the
control panel always shows the
required temperature for the freezer.
If you want to set the temperature to
-18 °C for example,
^press the button for setting the
temperature repeatedly until -18
lights up in the temperature display.
The correct temperature
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