Miele F 1471 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions

Using the settings
When a sensor button has been
selected with a finger touch, it will
appear yellow.
A de-selected button will appear white.
^Touch the access button psoit
turns yellow.
On the control panel you will see
additional sensor buttons to operate the
appliance.
These button allow you to:
– adjust the temperature,
– select the SuperCool function, or
– turn the Ice/Water Dispenser On/Off.
For additional information, see the
corresponding sections in this manual.
^To leave the settings menu,...

Turning the button sound
On/Off
If you prefer the buttons to be silent
when touched the button sound can be
turned off.
^Touch the access button psoit
turns yellow.
^Note the position of theXbutton, but
do not touch.
^Touch the access button p again so
it turns white.
Only the access button p is visible.
^Place one finger on the position of
theXbutton and hold (theXbutton
will not be visible).
^While holding down theXbutton,
press the access button p once.
Keep holding theXbutton down until
the following...

Turning off for longer periods
of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for an extended time (for example,
during a vacation) some precautions
need to be taken:
^Shut off the water supply line,
(several hours before switching off
the appliance)
^Take all food out of the appliance
^Turn the appliance off
^Unplug the appliance
^Empty the ice cube container
^Clean the interior
^Remove and discard the water filter
(secure the filter cap)
^Leave the door open to prevent
odors
Settings
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The appliance is equipped with an
alarm system, to ensure that the
temperature does not rise unnoticed
because of energy loss or an open
door.
The alarm system is always
operational, it does not need to be
switched on.
Temperature alarm
If the temperature becomes too warm,
an alarm sounds and the alarm
indicator turns red and flashes.
The temperature display shows the
highest temperature reached during the
alarm.
The alarm will sound and the display
will flash if:
– too much warm air flows into the...

Setting the temperature
^Touch the access button psoit
turns yellow.
^Use theXandYbuttons next to the
temperature display to set the
temperature warmer or colder.
Tap theXandYsensor buttons to
raise/lower the temperature 1°, or hold
it down to move through the
temperature range more quickly.
The temperature display on the
control panel always shows the
desiredtemperature.Temperature range
The temperature can be set within the
following range:
7°F to -11°F (-14°C to -24°C).
When the Ice/Water dispenser is...

Temperature unit
(Fahrenheit/Celsius)
The temperature can be displayed in
degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).
^Touch the access button psoit
turns yellow.
^Note the position of the buttonX, but
do not touch.
^Touch the access button p again so
it turns white.
Only the access button p is visible.
^Place one finger on the position of
theXbutton and hold (theXbutton
will not be visible).^While holding down theXbutton,
press the access button p once.
Keep holding theXbutton down until
the following...

Freezing food
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible. This helps maintain the
nutritional value, vitamin content,
appearance and taste of the food.
Never refreeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Consume defrosted
food as soon as possible, it will lose its
nutritional value and spoil if left for too
long. Do not refreeze defrosted food
unless it has been cooked.
Before placing food in the freezer
^When you are planning to freeze
large amounts of food (more than
4 ½ lbs [2 kg]), switch on...

Defrosting
Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:
–in a microwave oven,
–at room temperature,
–in the refrigerator (the cold given off
by the frozen food helps to keep the
other food cold),
–in a steam oven.
PoultryIt is especially important to
observe proper hygiene when
defrosting poultry. Never save the liquid
from defrosted poultry. Drain it away
and promptly wash the container, the
sink and your hands. Danger of
salmonella poisoning.
Fruitshould be defrosted at room
temperature in its...

Freezing tips
–The following are examples of foods
suitablefor freezing:
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit,
pastry/dough, leftovers, and a range
of pre-cooked meals.
–The following examples of foodsnot
suitablefor freezing:
Lettuce, radishes, sour cream,
mayonnaise, eggs in their shells,
onions, whole raw apples and pears.
–To retain color, taste and vitamin C,
vegetables should be trimmed,
washed, and blanched.
To blanch: bring a large saucepan of
water to a boil, then...

When the SuperCool function is
activated, the appliance is cooled as
cold as possible (to a factory-preset
temperature).
SuperCool
The SuperCool function is ideal for
freezing large quantities of unfrozen
food. Ideally the function should be
switched on4-6hours before the food
is placed in the freezer.
If the max. freezing capacity is used,
24 hoursare recommended.
This helps food to freeze quickly and
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavor and
appearance.
Switching on SuperCool
^Touch the SuperCool...