Miele Independence F1811Vi 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. 09 760 040en-GB

Description of the appliance.........................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................6
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7
How to save energy ...............................................16
Switching on and off ..............................................18
Switching on .....................................................18
Operation ........................................................18
Switching off .....................................................19
Further settings ...................................................19
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................21
The correct temperature ...........................................22
Setting the temperature in the freezer ..................................22
Temperature range ................................................23
Temperature (Fahrenheit/Celsius) .....................................23
Temperature display ...............................................24
Temperature and door alarm .......................................25
Super freeze .....................................................27
Arranging the interior fittings .......................................28
Moving the shelves ................................................28
Shelf above the ice cuber maker......................................28
Moving the door baskets ............................................28
Freezer baskets ...................................................29
Freezing and storing food..........................................31
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................31
Freezing fresh food ................................................31
Storing frozen food ................................................31
Home freezing ....................................................32
Defrosting .......................................................33
Cooling drinks ....................................................34
Making ice cubes .................................................35
Automatic defrost ................................................37
Contents
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Cleaning and care ................................................38
Before cleaning ...................................................38
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................38
Ice cube container .................................................39
Ventilation gaps ...................................................40
Door seal ........................................................40
Problem solving guide ............................................41
Water filter ......................................................46
Reminder to change the water filter....................................46
To change the water filter ...........................................47
To confirm that the water filter has been changed ........................48
Using an external water filter .........................................48
Noises .........................................................49
After Sales / Guarantee ............................................50
Guarantee .....................................................50
Note for test institutes.............................................51
Mains water connection ...........................................52
Notes on connecting to the mains water supply ..........................52
Preparing for plumbing the appliance into the mains water supply ...........53
Fitting the stainless steel hose to the appliance ..........................55
Electrical connection..............................................56
Installation advice ................................................57
Location .........................................................57
Climate range ....................................................57
Floor ............................................................59
Door hinging .....................................................59
Adjoining furniture/units .............................................59
Ventilation .......................................................59
Side-by-side installation.............................................60
Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 115°) ........................61
Building-in dimensions ............................................62
Addresses.......................................................64
Contents
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aAccess sensor
bSensor for selecting the temperature
in the freezer
(Xfor colder; Yfor warmer)
cOn/Off sensor for the Super freeze
function
dOn/Off sensor for the ice-cube maker
eSensor for switching off the
temperature or door alarm
(only visible when the alarm is
sounding)
fReminder to change the water filter
Description of the appliance
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aDoor baskets
bAdjustable shelves
cIce cube maker
dIce cube container
eControl panel
fRocker switch for switching the
whole appliance on and off
gFreezer baskets
hWater filter
Description of 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
6

This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, 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 installation and
before using it for the first time. They contain important
information on installation, safety, use and maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the content. 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 building-in niche in accordance
with these operating and installation instructions.
Correct application
~The appliance is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments. It 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~The 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 also not suitable for use in areas susceptible to explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from incorrect
or improper use or operation.
~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.
~The door hinges can cause injury. Keep children well away at all
times.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

~Please bear in mind that by removing the dividing panel in the
large freezer basket, children may be tempted to climb inside. THIS
COULD PUT THEIR LIVES IN DANGER.
~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.
Technical safety
~The coolant system is tested for leaks. The 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 installation of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged.
Splashes of coolant can injure the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
Warning and Safety instructions
9

–avoid any open flames or anything which creates a spark,
–disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply,
–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.
~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 it is 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 an
extension lead or a multi-socket adapter. 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
10

~This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
~A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check the appliance
for visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.
~For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has
been fully installed.
~The appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity
supply during installation, maintenance and repair work. Ensure that
power is not supplied to the appliance until after it has been
installed or until after any maintenance or repair work has been
carried out.
~Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger to users. Installation, maintenance and repair
work 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.
~The manufacturer 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.
~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
cube maker must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and
competent person.
~The ice cube maker is not suitable for connection to a hot water
supply.
~Before making plumbing connections, ensure that the machine is
disconnected from the mains electrical supply.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~Never tamper with the movable components on the ice cube
maker, including the ice cube expulsion mechanism or the element
on the ice cube maker. Danger of injury.
Correct use
~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. 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 energy consumption and
could cause damage to the appliance.
~If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the door, 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 sparking and
explosion.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric
ice-cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking
and explosion.
~Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or
liquids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could
explode, causing injury or damage.
~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.
~Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with
wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or metal parts.
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 frostburn
to the lips or 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. Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer's
packaging regarding storage conditions and "use-by" dates.
~To avoid the risk of any potential illness, do not deactivate the
reminder to change the water filter.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~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.
Cleaning and care
~Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal, as these will
cause the seal 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,
– lift frozen food 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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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 refrigerant channels in the evaporator,
–bending any pipework,
– scratching the surface coating.
Leaking refrigerant 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 is
set, the higher the energy
consumption.
How to save energy
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
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.
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
with you when shopping and
place food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Replace any food removed as
quickly as possible, 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 in the
refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
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. 8 hours if it has been
transported on its side to its final
location before connecting it to the
mains.
Switching on
^Open the 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 then appear on the right 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 on the ice cube maker.
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 and then select certain
appliance functions and adjust their
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 correct
temperature")
†
No function allocated ;
To switch the sensor tone
on/off (see "Switching on
and off")
=
No function allocated ^
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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