Miele F 9252 I Operating And Installation Instructions

							Before placing food in the freezer
^When freezing more than 2 kg of
fresh food, switch on the Super
freeze function for some time before
placing the food in the freezer (see
"Super freeze").
This also helps to prevent food that is
already in the freezer from starting to
defrost.
Placing food in the freezer
Fresh food can be placed in any
drawer for freezing, however it is
preferable to use the lower drawers.
Large quantities should be placed
directly on the glass cold plates to
freeze the food quickly. To do this first
take out one or more of the freezer
drawers.
Each drawer and glass cold plate
can take a maximum of 25 kg.
^Place the food flat in the bottom of
the drawers or on the glass cold
plates so that it freezes through to the
core as quickly as possible.
^
Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
When freezing, make sure that food
already frozen does not come into
contact with fresh food being frozen
as this could cause the frozen food
to begin to defrost.
Freezing large items
If you wish to freeze large items such
as a turkey or game, the glass cold
plates between the drawers can be
removed. To do this:
^Remove the freezer drawers and
carefully lift and slide out the glass
cold plate.
If required, all the drawers and glass
plates can be removed from the
appliance in order to utilise the entire
space.
Freezer calendar
The freezer calendar on the freezer
drawer gives the length of time in
months which various foods can be
stored for effectively.
Where the storage time given on the
packaging differs, follow the advice on
the packaging.
2-3 months:
Cakes, ice cream, stews
3-5 months:
Fish, mushrooms, bread
6-8 months:
Pork, veal, poultry
10-12 months:
Beef, fruit, vegetables
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							Defrosting
Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:
–in a microwave oven,
–in an oven using the "Fan" or
"Defrost" setting,
–at room temperature,
–in the refrigerator (the cold given off
by the frozen food helps to keep
other food cold),
–in a steam oven.
PoultryIt is particularly important to
observe food hygiene rules when
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away
and wash the container it was in, the
sink and your hands. Danger of
salmonella poisoning.
Fruitshould be defrosted at room
temperature in its packaging, or in a
covered bowl.
Most vegetablescan be cooked while
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling
water or hot fat. The cooking time is
slightly less than that of fresh
vegetables due to changes in the cell
structure.
Never re-freeze 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.
Ice cubes
^Fill the ice tray three quarters full with
water, and place it in the bottom of
one of the drawers.
^Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,
for example a spoon handle, to
remove the ice tray from the freezer.
^Ice cubes can be removed easily
from the tray by twisting the tray
gently or by holding it under cold
running water for a short while.
Cooling drinks
When cooling drinks quickly, make sure
bottles arenot left in the freezer for
more than one hour, as they could
burst.
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							Freezer tray
The freezer tray is useful for freezing
small items such as berries and
vegetables. They can be frozen
individually and therefore maintain their
shape when defrosted.
^Space the food out loosely on the
tray.
^Hang the tray in one of the upper
freezer drawers.
Leave the food for 10-12 hours to
freeze thoroughly on the tray. Transfer it
to a freezer bag or suitable container
once frozen. Place the bag or container
in the freezer drawer.
Cool pack
The cool pack prevents the
temperature in the freezer rising too
quickly in the event of a power cut.
Place the cool pack in the upper
drawer directly on top of food, or in the
freezer tray to save space. The cool
pack will be at its most effective after it
has been in the freezer for approx. 24
hours.
If there is a power cut, place the cool
pack directly on top of the frozen food
in the top drawer so that the food will
be kept cold for as long as possible.
When placing fresh food in the freezer,
use the cool pack to separate the fresh
food from the food which is already
frozen so that the frozen food does not
begin to thaw.
The cool pack can also be used in a
cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for
a short period of time.
Freezing and storing food
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							In normal use, ice and frost will form in
the freezer. If allowed to accumulate,
this will impair the efficiency of the
freezer and increase the consumption
of electricity.
Do not scrape ice and frost off as
this can cause damage and render
the freezer unusable.
The freezer should be defrosted from
time to time. It must be defrosted if a
layer of ice approx. 0.5 cm thick has
accumulated. It is best to defrost when
only very little food or no food at all is
left in the freezer.
Before defrosting
^Switch on the Super freeze function
approx.1 day before defrosting to
ensure frozen food retains its cold
reserve for longer when taken out of
the freezer.
^Remove the frozen food from the
freezer and place it in another freezer
or cool box, or wrap it in several
layers of newspaper or cloths and
store in a cool place until the freezer
is ready for use again.
^
Remove all the freezer drawers from
the freezer.To defrost
Carry out the defrosting procedure
as quickly as possible if food has
not been placed in another freezer.
The longer the food is left out at
room temperature, the faster it
defrosts.
^Switch the appliance off, switch off at
the socket and remove the plug.
^Open the freezer door.
To speed up defrosting, two bowls of
hot water (not boiling), with plates
underneath them, can be placed in the
appliance. Closing the door in this
instance will help retain the warmth and
speed up the defrosting process.
^Use a sponge or towel to soak up the
defrosted water.
We do not recommend the use of
hot air blowers such as hairdryers
for defrosting your freezer.
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 may damage the
plastic parts and which may cause a
build-up of gases and pose a
danger to health.
Defrosting the appliance
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							After defrosting
^Clean the appliance, and then dry it
thoroughly.
^Close the appliance door, insert the
plug in the socket and switch the
appliance back on.
^Switch on the Super freeze function
so that the appliance can cool down
quickly. The indicator light will come
on.
^Once the temperature in the freezer
is sufficiently low, slide the glass cold
plates back into the freezer, then
replace the food in the freezer
drawers and put them back in the
freezer.
^Switch off Super freeze by pressing
the Super freeze button when the
temperature in the freezer is a
constant -18 °C or colder.
The indicator light will go out.
Defrosting the appliance
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							Never use cleaning agents
containing abrasive substances
such as sand, soda, acids, chlorides
or chemical solvents.
"Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are
also unsuitable as they can cause
matt areas to appear.
Make sure that water cannot get into
the temperature selector.
Never use steam-cleaning
apparatus to defrost or 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.
Before cleaning
^
Switch the appliance off, switch off at
the socket and remove the plug.
^
Take any frozen food out of the
appliance and store it in a cool place.
^
Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.
^
Defrost the freezer.
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
Use warm water with a little washing up
liquid. Wash all accessories and
drawers by hand only. Do not wash in a
dishwasher.^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.
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 seals should be cleaned
regularly with clean water, and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
After cleaning
^
Close the door and switch the
appliance on.
^
Switch on the Super freeze function
so that the freezer can cool down
quickly.
The indicator light will come on.
^
Once the temperature in the freezer
is sufficiently low, place the food
back in the freezer drawers and put
them back in the freezer.
^
You can switch the Super freeze
function off once the temperature in
the freezer has reached a constant
temperature of at least -18°C.
The indicator light will then go out.
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.
Ensure that current is not supplied to
the appliance until after
maintenance or repair work has
been carried out.
What to do if...
. . . the appliance does not get cool.
^Check whether the appliance has
been switched on. The temperature
display must be lit up.
^Check that the plug is correctly
inserted in the socket and switched
on.
^
Check that the fuse is not defective
and that the mains fuse has not
tripped. If it has, contact the Miele
Service Department.. . . 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 the door from opening. Wait
a few minutes and then try again. It
should now open without force.
. . . the temperature is too low.
^Select a warmer temperature.
^The Super freeze function is still
switched on. The Super freeze
function switches itself off
automatically after approx. 30 - 65
hours.
. . . the compressor is switching in
too frequently and for too long.
^Check whether the ventilation gaps in
the plinth and in the housing unit at
the top have been covered over or
become too dusty.
^
The door has been opened too
frequently, or a large amount of fresh
food has been put in at once for
freezing.
^
Check that the door has been closed
properly.
^
Check to see whether a thick layer of
ice has built up in the freezer. If it
has, then the freezer will need
defrosting.
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							. . . the compressor runs
continuously.
To save energy, the compressor runs at
a lower speed, but for longer, when
less cooling is required.
. . . food has frozen together.
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it
apart carefully.
......there is a thick layer of ice in
the freezer section.
^Check whether the door closes
properly.
^Defrost and then clean the freezer.
Too thick a layer of ice reduces
efficiency and increases energy
consumption.
. . . the alarm sounds and the
temperature display flashes.
^
Has the appliance door been open
for longer than 60 seconds?
If this is not the case, then the freezer
temperature has risen above the
temperature set because
^
the door has been opened too
frequently, or large amounts of fresh
food have been put in at once for
freezing.
^
the ventilation gaps are blocked.
^
there has been a lengthy interruption
to the power supply.
Once the problem has been resolved
the temperature display will light up
constantly and the alarm will stop....abarislituporflashing in the
temperature display.
Check the temperature display about 6
hours after switching on the appliance.
Only temperatures within the range the
appliance can display will be shown. If
the temperature is not within this range,
a bar will be displayed instead.
. . . "F0" to "F9" show in the
temperature display.
There is a fault. Call the Service
Department.
..."nA" appears in the temperature
display.
The temperature has risen too high at
some point during the last couple of
days because of a power cut.
^Press the alarm button whilst "nA"is
lit up in the display.
The temperature display will show the
warmest temperature recorded in the
appliance during the power cut.
Depending on the temperature
displayed, you should check the
condition of 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 warmest temperature will show in
the display for about 1 minute. The
actual current temperature in the
freezer section will then show in the
display again.
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							At the end of a power cut, the
appliance will start operating again at
the last temperature setting selected.
. . . the Super freeze indicator light
does not light up, even though the
appliance is working.
The indicator light is defective. Call the
Service Department.
. . . you cannot switch the appliance
off.
The safety lock has been activated.
If you still cannot remedy the fault
having followed these suggestions,
please contact the Miele Service
Department.
To prevent unnecessary loss of
temperature it is advisable not to
open the door while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.
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							Normal noises What causes them
Brrrrr...Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can
get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.
Blubb, blubb....A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.
Click....Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
motor on and off.
Sssrrrrr....On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
Noises that you can
easily rectifyWhat causes them, and what can you do about
them?
Rattling, vibrating The appliance is uneven:Realign the appliance using a spirit
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the
appliance.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of
furniture:Move it away.
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking:Check
all removable items and refit them correctly.
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against
each other?Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of
the appliance:Remove the clips.
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