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Description of the appliance

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Caring for the environment

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Warning and Safety instructions

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How to save energy

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Operation

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Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

The correct temperature

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Temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Alarm

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Switching the alarm tone off early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Super freeze

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Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Super freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Switching on super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Freezing and storing food

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Maximum freezing capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Storing frozen food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Before placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Freezer calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Marker system for frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Ice pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Defrosting

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Cleaning and care

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Interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Problem solving guide

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Contents

Summary of Contents for F 456 i-2

Page 1: ...and installation instructions Freezer F 456 i 2 It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine G M Nr 06 151 240 ...

Page 2: ...g fresh food 17 Super freeze 17 Switching on super freeze 17 Freezing and storing food 18 Maximum freezing capacity 18 Storing frozen food 18 Home freezing 18 Hints on home freezing 18 Packing 19 Before placing food in the freezer 19 Placing food in the freezer 19 Freezer calendar 20 Marker system for frozen food 20 Defrosting 20 Ice cubes 21 Cooling drinks 21 Freezer tray 21 Ice pack 22 Defrostin...

Page 3: ...stallation 32 Location 32 Climate range 32 Ventilation 32 Before installation 32 Building into a peninsular run 33 If the old appliance had a different hinging system 33 Building in dimensions 34 Changing the door hinging 35 Building in the appliance 37 Fitting a furniture door 39 Contents ...

Page 4: ...n and indicator light bTemperature display eDrawer with freezer calendar fMarker system for frozen food cSuper freeze button and indicator light dOn off and temperature selector dial Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ... The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse See the Warning and Safety section of this booklet for further details Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functi...

Page 6: ...which is very environment friendly Although it is flammable it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the green house effect The use of this coolant has however led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the compressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system This is unavoidable but does not have any adverse effect...

Page 7: ...mobile installations such as ships caravans aircraft etc if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Installation work maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent persons to ensure safety Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable Ensure that...

Page 8: ... damage to the appliance 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 temperature at which it is stored Follow the instructions given on food manufacturer s packaging on storage conditions required as well as the use by date Do not use sharp edged objects to rem...

Page 9: ...ticular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themseves in and enda...

Page 10: ...ure that the winter setting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 C Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C StayFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Use Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way sea...

Page 11: ...ed energy consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of ice one centimetre thick has built up A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food and causes an increase in energy consumption How to save energy 11 ...

Page 12: ...n The alarm indicator light flashes An alarm sounds after a short while and the appliance starts cooling Allow the appliance to cool for a few hours before placing food in it This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low Switching off the alarm Press the alarm button The alarm stops The indicator light remains lit until the temperature which has been set is reached Ice pack Place the i...

Page 13: ...appliance off at the mains withdraw the plug pull on the plug and not the cable defrost and clean the appliance out and leave the door ajar to air the appliance If during a long absence the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the door is left shut there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance Operation 13 ...

Page 14: ...ures achieved when cooking destroy most micro organisms 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 no...

Page 15: ...rature display It will take this long for the display to show the accurate temperature of the freezer If the temperature displayed is too low or too high then adjust the temperature once more A temperature above 18 C is no cause for concern in the following circumstances when the appliance has just been switched on when the door has been left open for a while e g for removing or storing a large am...

Page 16: ...is first switched on when the door of the appliance has been left open for a while e g in order to load to re arrange or to take out food when freezing a large quantity of food when there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply Switching the alarm tone off early The alarm stops and the indicator light goes out once the set temperature range has been reached However if the noise disturb...

Page 17: ...g in frozen food when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food daily Switching on super freeze When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer the super freeze function should be switched on 4 6 hours beforehand When freezing the maximum load of food the super freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand Press the super freeze button The super freeze indicator light will come on The appli...

Page 18: ...il if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition Hints on home freezing The following types of food are suitable for freezing Fresh meat poultry game fish vegetables herbs fresh fruit dairy products pastry leftovers egg yolks egg whites and a range of pre cooked meals The following types of food ...

Page 19: ...ing material wrapping paper grease proof paper cellophane bin bags plastic carrier bags Before placing food in the freezer When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food switch on the Super freeze function for a while before placing the food in the freezer see Super freeze Placing food in the freezer Fresh food can be placed in any drawer for freezing however it is preferable to use the upper drawers ...

Page 20: ...osting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways in the microwave oven in the oven using the Fan or Defrost setting at room temperature in the fridge Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packing or in a covered bowl Most vegetables can 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 Po...

Page 21: ...holding it under cold running water for a short while Cooling drinks When cooling drinks quickly make sure bottles are not left in the freezer for more than one hour as they could burst 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 tr...

Page 22: ...en in the freezer for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut lay the ice pack directly on top of the frozen food in the upper drawer so that the food will be kept cold for as long as possible When placing fresh food in the freezer use the ice pack to separate the fresh food from the food which is already frozen so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw The ice pack can also be used in a cool...

Page 23: ...cloths and store in a cool place on top of ice packs until the freezer is ready for use again Take all freezer drawers except for the bottom one out of the freezer The bottom drawer is used for collecting 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 ...

Page 24: ...on Switch on the super freeze function so that the freezer can get down to temperature quickly The super freeze indicator light will come on Once the freezer has reached the required temperature place the food back in the drawers and place them back in the freezer The super freeze function can be switched off once a constant temperature of at least 18 C has been reached in the freezer The super fr...

Page 25: ... several layers of newspaper or cloths and store in a cool place until the freezer is ready for use again Take out any removable parts for cleaning e g drawers Interior and accessories Use lukewarm water with a little mild detergent All accessories should all be hand washed Do not wash in a dishwasher After cleaning wipe the interior and accessories with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth Leav...

Page 26: ... super freeze indicator light will come on Once the freezer has reached the required temperature place the food back in the drawers and place them back in the freezer The super freeze function can be switched off once a constant temperature of at least 18 C has been reached in the freezer The super freeze indicator light will go out Cleaning and care 26 ...

Page 27: ...urn the temperature dial to a setting closer to 0 The super freeze function has not been switched off The indicator light is still on the appliance is switching on too frequently and for too long Check whether 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 ...

Page 28: ...rt there is a thick layer of ice in the freezer Check whether the door closes properly Defrost and then clean the freezer Too thick a layer of ice reduces efficiency and increases energy consumption If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions then contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while wai...

Page 29: ...ise of the compressor 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 ba...

Page 30: ...ler or The Miele Service Department see back cover for address When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service Service Department 30 ...

Page 31: ...to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead 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 fu...

Page 32: ...f 5 C Ventilation Air at the rear of the appliance gets warm The appliance housing unit must be constructed to allow sufficient space for ventilation Miele kitchen units are designed to provide this ventilation A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance for air to circulate The air inlet to the appliance is via the plinth in the housing unit The cross sectio...

Page 33: ...fferent type of hinging the furniture door can still be used Remove the old hinges from the furniture carcase They are no longer required because the furniture door is now fitted to the appliance door All parts required should be in the accessories pack If the furniture door has holes in it from the old hinges use the enclosed self adhesive strip to conceal the holes as they are no longer required...

Page 34: ...Appliance height mm Niche height mm Appliance a b F 456 i 2 1393 1397 1410 Building in dimensions 34 ...

Page 35: ...b using a screwdriver Loosen fixing screws c slightly Slide the door outwards to the right d and lift it off Unscrew fixing screws c completely and loosely screw them into the holes on the opposite side of the appliance e Unscrew and remove screws a Do not close up the hinges Danger of injury Replace the hinges in their diagonally opposite corners b Cover the holes using the plugs supplied c Chang...

Page 36: ... Fit the appliance door onto the previously fitted screws a and then tighten the screws Refit the covers b Changing the door hinging 36 ...

Page 37: ...gned using a spirit level The housing unit corners must be at right angles as otherwise the appliance furniture door will not align correctly with the 4 corners of the unit Preparing the appliance Fit cover strip a into position and secure it with screws b With 16 mm thick unit walls Shorten sealing strip c to the height of the niche Stick the sealing strip to the side of the appliance on which th...

Page 38: ... strip must not protrude in front of the edge of the housing unit It must disappear completely into the niche Push the hinged side of the appliance to the furniture wall Align the appliance by altering the height of the adjustable feet using the spanner supplied f Secure plastic bracket c to the side opposite the hinges using the M5 x 22 screws d Push the appliance in until the plastic bracket is ...

Page 39: ... the fitting aids must be at the same height as the upper edge of the furniture door being fitted see on the diagram Undo nuts b and remove fixing bracket c together with the fitting aids Using a pencil mark a line down the centre of the wrong side of the furniture door Hang the fixing bracket with the fitting aids a onto the wrong side of the furniture door Align the fixing bracket centrally Atta...

Page 40: ...d neighbouring furniture doors Align to match neigbouring doors if necessary Side adjustments X are made by moving the furniture door sideways and height adjustments Y by turning the adjusting bolts a with a screwdriver Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts b with a screwdriver tighten nuts a at the top of the appliance door Building in the appliance 40 ...

Page 41: ... on the furniture door Loosen screws f at the top of the appliance door and loosen the hexagon headed screw g at the bottom of the fixing bracket By moving the furniture door create a gap of 2 mm between the furniture door and the front edge of the niche Close the door and align it with neighbouring furniture doors On large or divided doors attach a second pair of fixing brackets a in the handle r...

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