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Problem solving guide

37

Problem

Cause and remedy

An LED indicator light is
flashing at the back of
the appliance at the
bottom near the com-
pressor (depending on
model). 
The electronic unit for
the compressor is
equipped with an oper-
ation and fault dia-
gnosis LED indicator
light.

The indicator light flashes several times every
5 seconds. 
A fault has occurred.

Call Miele.

The indicator light flashes regularly every
15 seconds. 
Not a fault. This flashing is normal.

Summary of Contents for F 32202 i

Page 1: ...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 en GB M Nr 11 450 730 ...

Page 2: ...rature alarm 21 Switching the temperature alarm off early 21 Selecting further settings 22 Settings mode 22 Freezing and storing food 24 Maximum freezing capacity 24 Freezing fresh food 24 Storing frozen food 24 Home freezing 25 Storage time for frozen food 27 Defrosting frozen goods 27 Cooling drinks quickly 28 Adjusting the interior fittings 28 Using accessories 28 Defrosting 29 Cleaning and car...

Page 3: ...rranty 42 Installation 43 Installation 43 Location 43 Ventilation 44 Furniture door panel 46 Before installing the appliance 47 Building in dimensions 49 Changing the door hinging 50 Changing the door hinging 50 Installing the appliance 52 Fitting the furniture door 61 Electrical connection 67 ...

Page 4: ...llow the instructions in the chapter on installing the appliance as well as the safety instruc tions and warnings Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non compliance with these instructions Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner Correct application This refrigeration appliance is intended for use in the home and in similar environments fo...

Page 5: ...derstand the consequences of incorrect operation Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the refri geration appliance unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation Children must not be...

Page 6: ... the event of damage Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the mains electricity supply Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes Contact the Miele Customer Service Department The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance the larger the room it should be installed in In the event of a leak...

Page 7: ...fire hazard and do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains con nection cable it could cause a short circuit Therefore do not oper ate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to mois ture e g in a garage or utility room This appliance must not be used in a non stationary location e g on a ship Do not use a dama...

Page 8: ...required temperat ure Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi ciency of the appliance increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the components 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 Risk o...

Page 9: ...sted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Observe the manufacturer s use by dates and storage instruc tions 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 Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance Using...

Page 10: ...mage in transit Danger of injury and damage to the appliance The refrigeration appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people Disposal of your old appliance If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock destroy it This will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking them selves in and endangering their lives Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes Be careful not...

Page 11: ...Warning and Safety instructions 11 The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet rates the airways ...

Page 12: ...f disposed of with general waste or if handled incorrectly Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with general waste Instead please make use of officially designated collection and disposal points to dispose of and recycle elec trical and electronic appliances in your local community with your dealer or with Miele By law you are solely re sponsible for deleting any personal data fro...

Page 13: ...ct sunlight Not near to a heat source radiator oven Near to a heat source radi ator oven Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx 20 C Where the ambient room temperature is above 25 C Ventilation gaps uncovered and dusted regularly Ventilation gaps covered or dusty Temperature setting Freezer section 18 C The lower the temperature in the appliance the higher the energy consumption ...

Page 14: ...g and load food in the appliance as soon as possible Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance Hot food or food at room temperature raises the tem perature inside the appli ance The appliance will try to cool down and the com pressor will run for longer periods Store food well packaged The evaporation or condens ation of liquids in the freezer zone will cause a lo...

Page 15: ...ce has not been used for a while As soon as a sensor is touched the display lights up to the maximum brightness level d Alarm symbol e Super freeze symbol f Lock symbol g Temperature display h Temperature selector button i Alarm off button j Power failure symbol k Menu symbol Settings mode for altering the display brightness level for switching the safety lock on off ...

Page 16: ...Guide to the appliance 16 a Control panel b Freezer drawers ...

Page 17: ...hours before placing food in it Do not place food in the freezer until the temperature is at least 18 C Press the On Off button The appliance will start to cool and the temperature required will appear in the temperature display The temperature display and the alarm symbol will flash simultaneously until the required temperature is reached Switching off Press the On Off button until the dis play g...

Page 18: ...ce It is essential to clean the refrigera tion appliance If the refrigeration appliance is not go ing to be used for a longer period of time observe the following Switch the refrigeration appliance off Switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the fuse Defrost the freezer Clean the refrigeration appliance and leave the door ajar to air the appli ance and avo...

Page 19: ...n the appliance door is opened and the longer it is kept open The more food is stored in it The warmer the food is which is be ing put into it The higher the ambient temperature surrounding the refrigeration appli ance This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific am bient temperatures climate range Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed Setting the temp...

Page 20: ...urs before hand When freezing the maximum load of food the Super freeze function should be switched on 24 hours be forehand Press the Super freeze button briefly The Super freeze symbol will light up The appliance will work at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 65 hours The Super freez...

Page 21: ...etermines the temperat ure the appliance recognises as being too warm The audible and visual signals will be activated if You switch on the refrigeration appli ance and the temperature in a tem perature zone differs greatly from the set temperature A lot of warm room air enters the freezer when you are rearranging or taking out frozen food You are freezing large amounts of food at once You are fre...

Page 22: ...can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off by mistake To activate the lock Press the Super freeze button for ap prox 5 seconds The menu symbol will light up and will start flashing in the display Settings mode is now activated Press the Super freeze button briefly to access the lock function will appear in the display Press the Super freeze button briefly to activate the lock The...

Page 23: ...ght up and will start flash ing in the display Settings mode is now activated Press the Super freeze button briefly to access the lock function will appear in the display Press the Super freeze button briefly to deactivate the lock The lock symbol will go out Press the On Off button to exit Set tings mode The temperature will appear in the dis play ...

Page 24: ...his means in practice is that the food loses more moisture You can see this in the large amount of water that collects around the food when it defrosts 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 pro cess and very little water collects around the defroste...

Page 25: ...e chops steaks cutlets etc with a sheet of plastic freezer film This prevents them from freezing to gether in a block Do not salt or season raw food or blanched vegetables before freezing Cooked food should only be lightly salted and seasoned Some herbs in tensify the taste of food when frozen Placing hot foods or drinks in the freezer causes food that is already frozen to partially thaw and incre...

Page 26: ...r 25 kg glass shelf 35 kg Unfrozen food should not touch frozen food as this will cause frozen food to begin to thaw Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen Freezing small amounts of food Place the food in the lower freezer drawers Place the food flat in the bottom of the freezer drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as ...

Page 27: ... packaging Defrosting frozen goods Never re freeze partially or fully de frosted food Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Frozen goods can be defrosted in differ ent ways In a microwave oven In an oven using Fan heat or the Defrost setting At room temperature In the refrigerator zone the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the other food cold In a steam oven F...

Page 28: ...bly If you wish to freeze large items such as a turkey or game the glass cold plates between the drawers can be removed Pull out the drawers as far as they will go and then lift them up and out Lift the glass plate slightly pull it for wards and out Using accessories Making ice cubes Fill the ice cube tray three quarters full with water and place it on the bot tom of one of the freezer drawers Onc...

Page 29: ...when only very few or no frozen goods at all are left in the freezer or the humidity level and the ambient temperature in the room are low Risk of damage from an incor rect defrosting process When defrosting the freezer make sure that you do not damage the evaporator as this would cause irre versible damage to the refrigeration appliance Do not scrape off ice and frost Do not use sharp objects Do ...

Page 30: ...l be switched off Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or discon nect the fuse Leave the freezer door open Tip To speed up defrosting place two bowls of hot water not boiling with plates underneath them in the freezer Closing the door in this instance will help retain the warmth and speed up the defrosting process Remove any loose pieces of ice Use a sponge or towel to soak...

Page 31: ...nts Cleaning and conditioning agents used inside the appliance must be food safe To avoid damaging all the surfaces of your appliance do not use cleaning agents containing soda am monia 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 s...

Page 32: ...cleaned regularly or at least twice a year Remove soiling immediately to pre vent it from drying on The best time to do so is when There is very little or no frozen food left in the freezer zone The humidity level in the room is low and the ambient temperature in the room is also low cooler part of the year Clean the interior with a clean sponge lukewarm water and a little washing up liquid After ...

Page 33: ...t odours building up Cleaning the door seal Risk of damage as a result of in correct cleaning If you treat the door seal with oils or grease it can become porous Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal The door seal should be cleaned reg ularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a cloth Cleaning the ventilation gaps A build up of dust will increase the en ergy consumption of the appli...

Page 34: ...Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer can cool down quickly Once the temperature in the freezer has reached the required temperat ure place the food back in the freezer drawers and put them back in the freezer When the temperature in the freezer is a constant 18 C or colder press the Super freeze button to switch the Super freeze function off ...

Page 35: ...mbol appears in the display when the appliance is switched off Check whether the mains fuse has tripped There could be a fault with the appliance the household electrical wiring or another electrical appliance Contact a qualified electrician or Miele The compressor runs continuously This is not a fault To save energy the compressor runs at a lower speed but for longer when less cool ing is require...

Page 36: ...rge amount of food is being frozen at once See Freezing and storing food The Super freeze function is still switched on You can switch off the Super freeze function earlier to save energy The compressor comes on less and less often and for shorter periods of time The temperat ure in the refrigeration appliance rises Not a fault The temperature setting is too high Correct the temperature setting Ch...

Page 37: ...ear the com pressor depending on model The electronic unit for the compressor is equipped with an oper ation and fault dia gnosis LED indicator light The indicator light flashes several times every 5 seconds A fault has occurred Call Miele The indicator light flashes regularly every 15 seconds Not a fault This flashing is normal ...

Page 38: ...all Service The alarm symbol and the temperature display are flashing The temperature in the appliance is too warm or too cold Possible reasons for this include The appliance door has been opened too fre quently A large quantity of fresh food has been placed in the freezer without switching on the SuperFreeze function A prolonged power cut mains outage has oc curred Rectify the cause of the alarm ...

Page 39: ...ture display will go out The dis play will then revert to showing the actual temperature in the freezer 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 it is use it as soon as possible Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked The symbol lights up in ...

Page 40: ...refully The external walls of the appliance feel warm This is not a fault The heat created by the evaporator is used to prevent condensation The door to the freezer zone will not open be cause it has been opened and closed too many times in succes sion This is not a fault The suction caused by opening and closing the door is preventing the door from opening Wait approx 1 minute and then try again ...

Page 41: ...r that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises Cause and remedy Rattling vi brating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level Do so by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance or place something underneath it The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of fur niture Move it away Drawers or shel...

Page 42: ...d to service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in this booklet Please quote the model and serial num ber of your appliance when contacting Miele This information can be found on the data plate The data plate can be found inside the appliance Warranty The appliance warranty is valid for 2 years from date of purchase In the UK you must activate your cover by calling 0330...

Page 43: ... other appliance that gives off heat Dir ect sunlight should also be avoided The higher the room temperature the longer the compressor runs and the higher the energy consumption is When installing the refrigeration appli ance please note The socket must be easily accessible in an emergency not concealed be hind the appliance The plug and power cable must not touch the rear of the refrigeration ap ...

Page 44: ...difficulties in rooms with a cooler ambient temper ature down to 5 C Ventilation If the ventilation gaps given are not observed the compressor will run more frequently and for longer periods This will result in increased energy consumption and a higher operating temperature for the compressor This may in turn cause damage to the compressor It is essential to observe the ventila tion gaps given Air...

Page 45: ...bstructed airflow of 200 cm is calculated by adding up the total area of ventilation openings in the grilles Important The appliance uses less energy the larger the ventilation gaps The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They must also be regularly cleaned of dust Top ventilation gap The ventilation gap at the top of the ap pliance can be constructed in different ways a...

Page 46: ...appliance door could collide with the adjoining hous ing unit door or wall when opened It may be necessary to adjust the size of this gap to suit the thickness and edge radius of the appliance fur niture door This must be taken into consideration when planning your kitchen and when replacing an old appliance with a new one to ensure the installation conditions required are met Appliance furniture ...

Page 47: ...ure doors an extra fitting kit or set of fixing brackets should be used These are available to order from Miele Before installing the appliance Take the accessory pack which in cludes installation parts and other ac cessories out of the appliance and re move the packaging strap holding the door in place Do not remove the following from the back of the appliance The spacers depending on model These...

Page 48: ...ll be used Remove the old hinges from the housing unit They are no longer required because the furniture door is now fitted to the appliance door All the necessary parts are supplied or can be ordered from Miele Stainless steel front depending on model If your old appliance had different hinging and you cannot or do not wish to use your old door you can use a stainless steel front instead Contact ...

Page 49: ...iche The appliance is fully functional in a 550 mm niche but the energy consumption will be slightly higher Before installation ensure the housing unit is the correct size The specified vent ilation cross sections must be maintained in order to ensure the correct function ing of the appliance Niche height mm A F 32202 i 874 890 ...

Page 50: ... appliance is supplied right hand hinged If left hand hinging is required the hinges must be changed To change the door hinging you will need the following tools Open the appliance door Remove the shelves bottle shelf from the appliance door Lift off covers and Slightly loosen screws and in the hinges Push door outwards and take it off its hinges ...

Page 51: ... them in on the opposite side If you have put locking pins into the hinges to stop the door opening too far Remove the locking pins from the top of the hinges Refitting the door Place the door with the outer side up wards on a stable surface Danger of injury Do not close the hinges Remove screws completely Replace the hinges in their diagonally opposite corners ...

Page 52: ...pliance Two people are required for installing the appliance Install the appliance in a stable solid housing unit positioned on an even and level floor Secure the housing unit against tip ping Use a spirit level to align the housing unit The corners of the housing unit must be at 90 angles to each other otherwise the door will not sit straight on all 4 corners The required ventilation gaps must be...

Page 53: ...ng is also used in the installa tion instructions For installing the appliance in its housing unit These parts are only supplied with ap pliances with a niche height of 140 cm or more Quantity depends on niche height max quantity applies to appliances re quiring niche height of 140 cm or more also contains additional installation parts for fitting large or divided furniture doors ...

Page 54: ...instructions given are for a right hand hinged appliance If you have converted the appliance to left hand hinging you will need to adapt these instructions accordingly Preparing the appliance Position the appliance in front of the housing unit Slide the cover strip into the hold ers as shown If the appliance is hinged on the left slide the tabs of the cover strip into the right hand opening of the...

Page 55: ...using hex screws Tip Secure a pair of fixing brackets in the handle area of the door Close the covers Push the appliance two thirds of the way into the building in niche When pushing the appliance into its niche make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped Tip To help you push it into position tie a piece of string around the plug to lengthen the power cable Then pull the cable by the end o...

Page 56: ...door Remove the cover Loosely fit the connecting bracket using the screws Tip Do not tighten the screws so that you can adjust the position of the con necting bracket Fit the stopper onto the fixing bracket Loosely fit the fixing bracket using the screws Tip Do not tighten the screws so that you can adjust the position of the con necting bracket ...

Page 57: ... its entire length Installing the appliance If the appliance is pushed too far into the niche the appliance doors may not close properly once the furniture door has been fitted This can cause ice to build up condensate to accu mulate and lead to faults in the appli ance These can all lead to increased energy consumption Push the appliance into the building in niche making sure a gap of 42 mm is ma...

Page 58: ...eate a gap all round of 42 mm to the front edges of the hous ing unit side walls Important for furniture with door fit tings e g stubs seals etc Take the dimensions of the fittings into account Check to make sure there is a gap all round of 42 mm to the front edges of the door fittings Pull the refrigeration appliance for wards by the appropriate dimension Tip If possible remove the door fittings ...

Page 59: ...the loose fixing brackets against the housing unit wall Secure the fixing bracket to the housing unit side wall with the screw Tip Pre drill the hole The appliance must not pull back into the unit as otherwise the gap of 42 mm will not be maintained all the way round Using your thumb push the protrud ing bracket towards the housing unit wall whilst tightening the screws Secure the fixing bracket t...

Page 60: ...of the appli ance in the unit push the rods supplied in underneath the appliance between it and the floor of the housing unit First secure the handle to one of the stabilising rods Push the stabilising rod into the guide hole as far as it will go Remove the handle fit it to the other rod supplied and push this into its guide as far as it will go Tip Keep the handle somewhere safe in case you ever ...

Page 61: ...19 mm thick The distance between the appliance door and the fixing bracket is set to 8 mm at the factory Check this dis tance and adjust it if necessary Push the fitting aids up to the height of the furniture door the lower edge X of the fitting aids must be at the same height as the upper edge of the furniture door being fitted see in diagram Tip Push up the fitting aids with the furniture front ...

Page 62: ...r niture door Align the fixing bracket centrally Attach the fixing bracket securely us ing at least 6 short chipboard screws On cassette doors only use 4 screws on the edges Tip Pre drill the holes Pull the fitting aids upwards to re move them Turn them around and fit them into the middle slots on the fixing bracket for safe keeping Slide the side cover onto the fixing bracket on the side opposite...

Page 63: ...ing bolts Aligning the door Check the distance between the door and adjacent furniture doors The dis tance should be the same X side adjustments Slide the furniture door Y height adjustment A gap of 8 mm is set between the ap pliance door and the fixing bracket This must only be adjusted within its permitted range Use a screwdriver to adjust the bolts ...

Page 64: ...cover strip must be com pletely hidden in the niche and must not protrude Open the cover Fit the screws into the holes Tip Pre drill the holes Risk of damage to the fixing bracket and cover The cover on the fixing bracket can easily become detached Always close the cover as soon as you have finished working on the bracket Close the door ...

Page 65: ...e fur niture door and the housing unit A dis tance of approx 2 mm is required Loosen the screws at the top of the appliance door and the screw at the bottom of the fixing bracket Tighten all the screws again Replace the cover and click it into place Close the covers on the fixing brack ets ...

Page 66: ...st close properly The door must not touch the housing unit The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly To double check place a torch in the appliance and close the door Turn the lights out in the room If you can see any light shining out from the sides double check the installation ...

Page 67: ...n tact gap of at least 3 mm These in clude miniature circuit breakers fuses and contactors EN 60335 The mains plug and mains connection cable must not come into contact with the back of the appliance as vibrations can cause damage to these compon ents This could result in a short circuit Do not plug in other appliances behind this appliance Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity sup...

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