Miele F 311 i-6 Operating And Installation Instructions Download

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Operating and installation instructions

Freezer
F 311 i-6

To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance it is

essential

to read these instructions

before it is installed or used for the first time.

M.-Nr. 06 516 910

Summary of Contents for F 311 i-6

Page 1: ...d installation instructions Freezer F 311 i 6 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time G M Nr 06 516 910 ...

Page 2: ...sh food 16 Switching on super freeze 16 Switching super freeze off 16 Freezing and storing food 17 Maximum freezing capacity 17 Storing frozen food 17 Home freezing 17 Hints on home freezing 17 Packing 18 Before placing food in the freezer 18 Placing food in the freezer 18 Freezer calendar 19 Marker system for frozen food 19 Defrosting 19 Ice cube tray 20 Cooling drinks 20 Freezer tray 20 Defrosti...

Page 3: ...on 29 Electrical connection U K 29 Installation 30 Location 30 Climate range 30 Ventilation 30 Before installation 30 Building in dimensions 31 Changing the door hinging 32 Building in the appliance 33 Building into a peninsular run 33 Contents ...

Page 4: ...icator light cSuper freeze indicator light dSuper freeze button iFreezer tray jFreezer drawers with freezer calendar eOn Off button fTemperature selector gTemperature display kMarker system for frozen food Description of the 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: ...e set temperature has been reached Allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low Switching off Press on the light coloured surface of the On Off button with a thin blunt object All the indicator lights will go out and the cooling system will switch off Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not g...

Page 13: ... be re frozen once it has been cooked as the high temperatures 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...

Page 14: ...ry full and for approx 24 hours if the freezer is full before checking the temperature 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 whe...

Page 15: ...n when the freezer is switched on if the freezer door has been left open for a while e g in order to load to re arrange or to take food out when freezing large amounts of food at once when there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply It will go out when the temperature in the freezer is cold enough Temperature alarm 15 ...

Page 16: ... will be very little water around the defrosted food Super freeze is not necessary when putting in frozen food when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food daily Switching on super freeze Switch the super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer the super freeze function should be switched on 4 6 hours beforehand When freezing the m...

Page 17: ...eft for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in 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 are not s...

Page 18: ... Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging 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 section 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 Large q...

Page 19: ... food has been stored Each freezer drawer has two slide markers with dials The months are represented on the dials as 1 12 Clip the markers over the guides at an angle of approx 45º Press downwards until they click into position Use the markers to indicate the type of food being frozen and turn the dials to the appropriate number to indicate the month the food was first placed in the freezer Defro...

Page 20: ... seal the ice cube tray Place the tray on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers Once frozen use a blunt instrument for example a spoon handle to remove the ice tray from the freezer compartment 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 are not ...

Page 21: ...til the freezer is ready for use again Remove all the freezer drawers except the lowest drawer The lowest drawer is used to collect 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 the appliance off with the On Off button The mains ind...

Page 22: ...r and then switch the freezer on with the On Off button The mains indicator light will come on Switch on super freeze so that the freezer can get down to temperature quickly The super freeze indicator light comes on Once the freezer has reached the required temperature place the food back in the drawers and place them back in the freezer Switch super freeze off again The indicator light goes out D...

Page 23: ... 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 24: ... 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 24 ...

Page 25: ...ing Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force the temperature is too low Turn the temperature selector to a setting closer to 1 The Super freeze function has not been switched off The indicator light is still on the appliance 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 cov...

Page 26: ...ven though the appliance is working The indicator light is defective Call the Miele 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 Check whether the door closes properly Defrost and then clean the freezer Too thick a layer of ice reduces efficiency and increases energy...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 for training purposes After sales service 28 ...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...F 311i 6 Building in a combination Building in dimensions 31 ...

Page 32: ... an upwards direction b Remove hinge pin c and plug d and refit on the opposite side Remove cover e Fit the appliance door on to the hinge on the left hand side Screw in hinge pin a and fit cover piece b on the right hand side Unscrew door coupling c it will need to be put back once the appliance has been built in Cover the hole with the plug supplied d Changing the door hinging 32 ...

Page 33: ...building in niche must be fitted with a kitchen furniture panel Aligning the housing unit Before installing the appliance the housing unit must be carefully aligned using a spirit level The unit corners must be at right angles as otherwise the furniture door will not align correctly with the 4 corners of the appliance Preparing the appliance Screw the fixing piece to the appliance Shorten the seal...

Page 34: ...eater than the height of the appliance Push the appliance into the niche until the front edges of the hinge plates b are flush with the front edge of the housing unit above and below The upper edge of the cover piece must not lie against the edge of the housing unit Push the appliance against the housing wall on the side on which the door opens so that the sealing strip is pressed into the housing...

Page 35: ...ce Screw the coupling guide to the furniture door Maintain a distance d the thickness of the housing unit walls between the edge of the appliance door and outer edge of the furniture door Align the door coupling so that the furniture door on the side with the handle does not lie against the housing unit wall when the door is shut A minimum distance of 1 mm must be maintained d Cover the remaining ...

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