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Operating and installation instructions

Freezer
F 123 Ui-2

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. 07 371 640

en - GB

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Summary of Contents for F 123 Ui-2

Page 1: ...ons Freezer F 123 Ui 2 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 07 371 640 en GB Downloaded from Fridge Manual com Manuals ...

Page 2: ... Switching on Super freeze 16 Switching off Super freeze 16 Freezing and storing food 17 Maximum freezing capacity 17 Freezing fresh food 17 Storing frozen food 17 Home freezing 18 Hints on home freezing 18 Packing 18 Placing food in the freezer 19 Freezer calendar 19 Defrosting 19 Ice cubes 20 Cooling drinks 20 Cool pack 20 Defrosting the appliance 21 Cleaning and care 23 Cleaning the interior an...

Page 3: ...tilation 30 Before installation 30 Building in dimensions 31 Changing the door hinging 32 Installing the appliance 33 Installation 33 Fitting the plinth 34 Fitting a furniture door 36 Drilling positions on framed doors 36 Aligning the furniture door 38 Contents Downloaded from Fridge Manual com Manuals ...

Page 4: ...th indicator light eTemperature display fFreezer drawers cSuper freeze button with indicator light dAlarm off button with indicator light gFreezer calendar hVentilation gaps Guide to the appliance 4 Downloaded from Fridge Manual com Manuals ...

Page 5: ... 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 or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal It should be unplugged or disconnec...

Page 6: ...nnot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are supervised whilst using it or have been given instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for their safety Safety with children Th...

Page 7: ...es a spark disconnect from the mains air the room in which 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 every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room ...

Page 8: ...the guarantee will be invalidated The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation maintenance and repair work The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when it has been switched off at the wall socket and the plug has been withdrawn the fuse from the fused spur connection unit has been withdrawn or the mains fuse is withdrawn or the screw ...

Page 9: ...uld 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 resulting in injury or damage Observe the use by dates 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 tem...

Page 10: ...perature Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this appliance Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Disposal of your old freezer 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...

Page 11: ...one just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Only open the doors when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the doors for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way searching for an item will mean the door is open for longer Allow hot food and drinks to cool down befo...

Page 12: ...ore placing food in it Switching off the alarm Press the alarm off button The alarm will stop The alarm off indicator light remains lit until the temperature which has been set is reached Cool pack Place the cool pack in the top drawer The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours Switching off Press and release the On Off button All the indicator...

Page 13: ...isms The temperature in the appliance will rise the more often the door is opened and the longer it is kept open if too much food is stored in it at once if too much fresh food is being frozen at once the higher the ambient temperature surrounding the appliance The appliance is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures climate ranges Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not d...

Page 14: ... a large amount of food when fresh food is being frozen However if the temperature remains above 18 C for a long time check that the frozen food has not started to defrost If this is the case check that the food is safe to use and if it is then use it as soon as possible Temperature dial If the temperature needle is pointing to the solid line around the dial the temperature in the appliance is col...

Page 15: ...hy interruption to the power supply Activating the alarm system Press and release the alarm button to activate the alarm system If the temperature rises too much the alarm will sound and the indicator light will come on because the temperature in the freezer is too warm The alarm indicator light will go out and the alarm will stop as soon as the temperature in the freezer has reached the temperatu...

Page 16: ...rs before placing food in the freezer When freezing the maximum load of food the Super freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand Press the Super freeze button in The Super freeze indicator light will come on The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance Switch Super freeze off once you have loaded the freezer Switching off Super freeze Press and releas...

Page 17: ...d If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the temperature at ...

Page 18: ...d meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film This prevents them freezing together in solid blocks Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot food or drinks in the freezer This causes...

Page 19: ...er calendar on the freezer drawer gives the length of time which various foods can be stored for effectively Where the storage time given on the packaging differs follow the advice on the packaging 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 he...

Page 20: ...in the freezer for more than one hour as they could burst 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 directly on top of the food in the top drawer of the freezer 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 ...

Page 21: ...ke all the freezer drawers out except for the bottom one which is used for collecting the defrosted water 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 off the appliance using the On Off button and remove the plug The On Off indicator light will go...

Page 22: ...icator light will come 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 has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer drawers and put them back in the freezer Close the door to the appliance Switch the Super freeze function off after 15 minutes The indicator light will the...

Page 23: ... appliance and store it in a suitable cool place e g cool box or another freezer Remove all the freezer drawers from the appliance 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 op...

Page 24: ...on so that the freezer can cool down quickly The indicator light will come on Once the temperature in the freezer has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer drawers and put them back in the freezer Switch the Super freeze function off after 15 minutes The indicator light will then go out Cleaning and care 24 Downloaded from Fridge Manual com Manuals ...

Page 25: ... Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force the temperature is too low Turn the temperature dial to a lower setting The Super freeze function has not been switched off The indicator light is still on the compressor is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether the ventilation gaps have been covered over or become dusty The door has been opened too freque...

Page 26: ...appliance is working The indicator light is defective Call the Service Department 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 ...

Page 27: ... and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify What 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 ...

Page 28: ...ephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date ...

Page 29: ...ad Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance s electronic unit Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a...

Page 30: ...onditioned room Please ensure that doors are closing and sealing properly Please ensure that the appliance is installed in accordance with these installation instructions and that the handle is fitted correctly Should you require further assistance please contact your Miele customer service centre Climate range The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures an...

Page 31: ...his case can be 150 220 mm With a height 150 mm a cutout for ventilation must be provided in the plinth see Appliance installation A furniture front panel is required for installing the appliance as an integrated unit If the appliance is installed at the end of a run of kitchen units a furniture side panel may also be required depending on on site conditions The socket 9 should be freely accessibl...

Page 32: ... b at the top and bottom of the door and the appliance Fit the screws c loosely into the opposite side Refit the hinges on the diagonally opposite side of the door and then tighten them Refit the appliance door onto pre fitted screws c then tighten the screws Plug the holes with the stoppers a Changing the door hinging 32 Downloaded from Fridge Manual com Manuals ...

Page 33: ...rapped when the appliance is pushed into the niche Increase the height of the appliance using the adjustable feet until the top of the appliance lies directly under the worktop A To increase the height of the front screw feet a turn them anti clockwise with a suitable spanner of the rear left screw foot insert the hex nut supplied into the opening at the front of the appliance b and using a hex sp...

Page 34: ... Remove ventilation grille b by pressing down the two lugs a and simultaneously pulling the grille forwards The plinth facing c can be fitted without being altered in the following situations It can be fitted unchanged if the following dimensions are present Building under height A mm Plinth facing height b mm 820 100 870 150 Installing the appliance 34 Downloaded from Fridge Manual com Manuals ...

Page 35: ... a building under height A 870 mm and plinth facing height b greater than 150 mm Building under height A mm Dimension H mm 820 870 100 150 Position the plinth facing along the run of kitchen units a Mark the protruding section A on the ventilation grille bracket a with a pencil then take the plinth facing b off again Cut protruding section A off the ventilation grille Installing the appliance 35 D...

Page 36: ...y dimension A ventilation grille bracket overhang Secure the plinth facing to the run of kitchen units a Push the ventilation grille onto the bracket c Fitting a furniture door If there are no pre drilled holes in the furniture door holes have to be drilled as shown on the following drawing Drilling positions on framed doors Installing the appliance 36 Downloaded from Fridge Manual com Manuals ...

Page 37: ...Shorten the brackets if necessary Screw adjuster strip a to the furniture door Loosen the adjusting screws b until there is a gap of 3 5 mm see detail Hang the furniture door onto adjusting screws b Secure the furniture door at the top using screws c Secure the furniture door at the bottom using two screws d fitted through the bracket Installing the appliance 37 Downloaded from Fridge Manual com M...

Page 38: ...ting screws a Side adjustments X are made by moving the furniture door to the left or right Depth adjustments Z are made by gently shifting the furniture door forwards or backwards First tighten the top adjusting screws a and b then the lower screws c Finally replace covers d and e Installing the appliance 38 Downloaded from Fridge Manual com Manuals ...

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