Miele F 1811 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions

							Cooling drinks
If bottles are placed in the freezer for
rapid cooling,make sure they are not
left in for more than one hour, as they
could burst.
Freezing and storing food
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							For the automatic ice cube maker to
operate, it needs to be plumbed in
(see Mains water connection).
Switching on the ice cube
maker
^Make sure that the ice cube
container is correctly located
underneath the ice cube maker.
The container must be completely
shut for ice cubes to be produced.
^Touch the On/Off sensor for the ice
cube maker so that it is highlighted in
yellow.
Once the freezer has cooled down to its
set temperature, the ice cube maker
will fill with water.
When the water has frozen, the ice
cubes will drop out of the ice cube
maker into the ice cube container.
The ice cube maker can make up to
120 ice cubes in 24 hours.
The amount of ice cubes which the
appliance makes depends on the
temperature in the freezer. The lower
the temperature, the more ice cubes
are produced.
After the appliance is switched on for
the first time it can take up to 10 hours
for the first ice cubes to drop out of the
ice cube maker and collect in the
container.Ice cube production is halted
automatically when the ice cube
container is full.
Do not place bottles or other items in
the ice cube maker to chill them
quickly. The ice cube maker could
become blocked and, as a result, be
damaged.
Do not use the first three containers
full of ice cubes, as the water will
have been used to rinse through the
water pipework. This also applies
when making ice for the first time
after not using the appliance for a
while.
Making ice cubes
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							Switching off the ice cube
maker
The appliance must be
disconnected from the mains water
supply a few hours before the ice
cube maker is switched off.
The ice cube maker can be switched
off if you do not want the appliance to
make any ice cubes.
^Touch the On/Off sensor for the ice
cube maker so that it is highlighted in
white.
Making ice cubes
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							This appliance is equipped with a Frost
free system. The freezer defrosts
automatically.
The moisture generated by defrosting
collects in the condensor and is
automatically dissipated by the
condensor from time to time.
This automatic defrosting system
enables the freezer to remain
permanently ice-free, however the food
stored in the freezer will not defrost.
Automatic defrost
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							Make sure that water cannot get into
the electronic unit or into the
lighting.
Do not use steam cleaning
apparatus to clean the appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information which is
required in the event of a service
call.
To avoid damaging the surface 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 scourers,
–
melamine eraser blocks,
–
sharp metal scrapers.
Before cleaning
^Switch the appliance off completely
by pressing the On/Off rocker switch
to the right-hand side underneath the
control panel.
^Disconnect it from the mains.
^Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
^Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
Use lukewarm water with a little
washing-up liquid. Wash all
accessories and baskets by hand only.
Do not wash in a dishwasher.
^
Clean the appliance at least once a
month.
^
After cleaning, wipe the interior and
accessories with a damp cloth and
dry with a soft cloth. Leave the door
open to air the appliance for a short
while.
Cleaning and care
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							Aluminium frames
The frames to the shelves inside the
appliance and the door baskets are
made from aluminium.
Aluminium is affected by the way that
light falls on it, by the surrounding
environment and by the angle you
observe it from.
It is also susceptible to scratching.
The aluminium frames may suffer
discolouration or damage if soiling is
left on for too long. Remove any
soiling immediately.
Ice cubecontainer
The ice cube container sits on
telescopic runners, and can be fully
extended for loading and unloading.
For cleaning, the ice cube container
can be removed completely.
^Pull the ice cube container out as far
as it will go.
^Raise the snap fittings on both sides
and lift the ice cube container out.
To avoid injury or damage to the
telescopic runners, make sure that
they are pushed back into the
appliance.
To replace the ice cube container
^
Pull the telescopic runners out as far
as they will go.
^
Place the ice cube container on the
runners so that it engages at the
back and front.
^
Push the ice cube container back in.
Cleaning and care
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							Ventilation gaps
^The ventilation gaps should be
cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up
of dust will increase the energy
consumption of the appliance.
Door seal
Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seal as these will cause the
seal to deteriorate and become
porous over time.
^The door seal should be cleaned
regularly with clean water, and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
After cleaning
^Replace all shelves and accessories
in the appliance.
^Reconnect to the mains and switch
the appliance back on.
^Switch on the Super freeze function
so that the freezer can cool down
quickly.
^Once the freezer has reached the
required temperature, place the food
back in the freezer baskets and push
them back into the appliance.
^Switch off the Super freeze function
as soon as the temperature in the
freezer is a constant -18 °C or colder.
Cleaning and care
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							Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with
current local and national safety
regulations. Repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
What to do if...
. . . the appliance does not get cold.
^Check whether the appliance has
been switched on. If it is switched on,
the access sensor will light up in the
display.
^Check that the plug is correctly
inserted into the socket and switched
on.
^Check that the fuse is not defective
and the mains fuse has not tripped. If
it has, contact a qualified electrician
or Miele.
^
Check the temperature settings.
. . . the temperature in the freezer is
too low.
^
Increase the temperature.
^
Switch off the Super freeze function if
this is switched on.
^
Check that the appliance door has
been closed properly.
^
Has a large amount of fresh food
been put in at the same time for
freezing?
This makes the compressor run forlonger, causing the temperature to
fall automatically.
. . . the door will not open because it
has been opened and closed too
many times in succession.
^This is not a fault. The suction caused
by opening and closing the door is
preventing it from opening. Wait a
few minutes and then try again. It
should now open without force.
. . . the compressor is switching in
too frequently and for too long.
^Check whether the ventilation gaps in
the plinth have been covered over or
become too dusty.
^The door has been opened too
frequently, or a large amount of food
has been put in at once.
^Check that the appliance door has
been closed properly.
. . . the compressor runs
continuously.
To save energy, the compressor runs at
a lower speed, but for longer, when
less cooling is required.
. . . The temperature display for the
freezer shows -18 °C, even though I
have selected a higher temperature?
This is not a fault. If the ice cube maker
is switched on and the room
temperature is less than +18 °C, the
temperature is automatically set to
-18 °C. This is to ensure trouble-free
functioning of the ice cube maker.
Problem solving guide
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							. . . the frozen food is thawing
because the freezer is too warm.
^Is the room temperature lower than
the ambient temperature for which
the appliance is designed?
If so, increase the temperature of the
room.
Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the cooling system to switch
off for too long, causing the freezer to
become too warm.
. . . food has frozen together.
^Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it
apart carefully.
. . . the alarm sounds.
Has the appliance door been open for
longer than 5 minutes?
^Close the door.
. . . the alarm sounds and the sensor
for switching off the temperature or
door alarm lights up or is flashing.
^
The door is open, or
^
the temperature in the appliance has
risen significantly because
–
too much warm air from the room has
entered the appliance,
–
large quantities of food have recently
been placed in the freezer,
–
there has been a power cut.The alarm will stop and the sensor for
switching the temperature or door
alarm off will go out as soon as the
temperature is at the correct level.
The temperature display will show the
highest temperature that was reached
during the time the temperature in the
freezer rose.
Check the condition of the food in the
freezer. If it has defrosted or started to
defrost, check that it is still safe to use
and if so use it as soon as possible.
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
. . . the reminder to change the water
filter indicator lights up red.
The water filter will soon need to be
changed.
^You can order a replacement filter
from your Miele dealer or the Miele
Spare Parts Department.
. . . the reminder to change the water
filter indicator flashes red.
^
When the reminder to change the
water filterflashesred, this indicates
that the filter needs to be changed
now.
. . . you cannot switch the ice cube
maker on.
^
Check whether the appliance is
connected to the electricity supply.
Problem solving guide
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							. . . the ice cube maker is not
producing any ice cubes.
^Check whether the appliance has
been switched on.
^Check whether the ice cube maker
has been switched on.
^Check whether the appliance is
correctly connected to the mains
water supply.
^Was the water inlet pipe purged of air
by a qualified and competent person
before the appliance was used for
the first time?
^Check whether the stopcock is open.
^Check that the ice cube container is
positioned correctly.
^Check that the temperature in the
freezer is low enough.
^Check whether there is sufficient
water pressure. The water pressure
(flow rate) must be between 1.72 and
8.25 bar.
^
Check that the correct valve was
installed; an incorrect valve may
cause a drop in water pressure.
Remember it can take up to
10 hours to produce the first ice
cubes.. . . the ice cube maker is only
producing small ice cubes.
^Are other appliances that are
connected to the mains water supply
being used at the same time?
Avoid using the dishwasher, washing
machine etc at the same time.
^Check whether the water filter needs
to be changed.
^Check whether there is sufficient
water pressure. The water pressure
(flow rate) must be between 1.72 and
8.25 bar.
^Check that the correct valve was
installed; an incorrect valve may
cause a drop in water pressure.
Remember it can take up to
10 hours to produce the first ice
cubes.
. . . the ice cubes taste or smell odd.
^How often do you use the ice cube
maker?
If you do not use it very often, ice
cubes that are stored for a long
period can absorb the taste and
smell of other items.
^
Are you storing unwrapped food in
the freezer?
Ice can absorb the taste and smell of
unwrapped food.
^
Check that the ice cube container is
clean and wash it if necessary.
Problem solving guide
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