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Operating and installation instructions

Freezer
F 4457 S

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

essential

to read these operating instructions

before it is installed or used for the
first time.

M.-Nr. 06 189 640

Summary of Contents for F 4457 S

Page 1: ...tallation instructions Freezer F 4457 S To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time G M Nr 06 189 640 ...

Page 2: ...ng fresh food 14 Super freeze 14 Freezing and storing food 15 Maximum freezing capacity 15 Storing frozen food 15 Home freezing 15 Hints on home freezing 15 Packing 16 Before placing food in the freezer 16 Placing food in the freezer 16 Freezer calendar 17 Marker system for frozen food 17 Defrosting 17 Ice cubes 18 Cooling drinks 18 Freezer tray 18 Cool pack 19 Defrosting 20 Cleaning and care 22 C...

Page 3: ...ice Department 27 Electrical connection 28 Electrical connection U K 28 Installation 30 Location 30 Climate range 30 Ventilation 30 Installation 30 Aligning the appliance 30 Changing the door hinging 31 Building in the appliance 34 Contents ...

Page 4: ...ight bTemperature display eFreezer drawers with freezer calendar fMarker system for frozen food cSuper freeze button and indicator light dOn Off and temperature selector dial gOutlet guide for defrosting Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...ance Old appliances contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled Please contact your dealer your local waste collection centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes Take care not to damage the pipework at the back of the appliance before or during transportation to an authorised collection depot In this way refrigerant in the pipework and oil in the compressor will be contain...

Page 6: ...al gas which is environmentally friendly Although it is flammable it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect The use of this environmentally friendly 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 do...

Page 7: ...isk 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 current is not supplied to the appliance while maintenance or repai...

Page 8: ...e conditions required as well as the use by date Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Thermostats switching on may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard Flammable compounds could explode Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer The cans or bottles could explod...

Page 9: ... 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 appliance 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 Before disposing of your old appliance unpl...

Page 10: ...tor section 4 to 5 C StayFresh zone approx 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 searching for an item will mean the door is open for longer Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before pla...

Page 11: ... hours before placing food in it This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low Cool pack Place the cool pack in the top drawer or to save space on the freezer tray The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours Switching off Using a coin turn the On Off dial in an anti clockwise direction back to the 0 position All indicator lights go o...

Page 12: ...ed 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 not use in am...

Page 13: ...ood out when freezing large amounts of food at once if there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply Switching on the alarm system The alarm system is always active It does not have to be switched on manually Switching the alarm off early Once the set temperature range has been reached in the freezer the alarm switches off and the indicator light goes out However if the noise disturbs ...

Page 14: ...ching on Super freeze When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer the Super freeze function should be switched on 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 coldest temperature in the temperature display on the control panel wi...

Page 15: ... 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 are n...

Page 16: ...y also be sealed using home heat sealing kits 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 see Super freeze Placing food in the freezer Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer Large quantities...

Page 17: ...ozen food can be defrosted in different ways in a microwave oven in an oven using the Fan or Defrost setting at room temperature in a refrigerator in a steam oven Poultry It 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 Fruit should be defrosted at ro...

Page 18: ...ld 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 depending on model 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 19: ...freezer for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut place the cool 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 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 ...

Page 20: ... 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 on top of cool packs until the freezer is ready for use again Take all freezer drawers out of the freezer To defrost Carry out the defrosting procedure as quickly as possible if food ...

Page 21: ... Empty the container Mop up any residual water still in the freezer with a sponge or absorbent cloth Clean the freezer and then dry it thoroughly Fold the outlet guide back into position Close the door and then switch the freezer on Switch on the super freeze function so that the freezer section can get down to temperature quickly The Super freeze indicator light will come on Once the temperature ...

Page 22: ...essories Use warm water with a little washing up liquid Wash all accessories by hand only Do not wash in a dishwasher After cleaning wipe the outer casing 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 E Cloth A microfibre E Cloth is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department which is suitable for cleaning...

Page 23: ...f the appliance heat exchanger should be dusted at least once a year A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance When cleaning the grille make sure that the pipework and other components do not get broken or damaged in any way After cleaning Close the appliance door insert the plug in the socket and switch the appliance back on Switch on the Super freeze function so th...

Page 24: ...the temperature is too low Turn the temperature selector to a setting closer to 0 Super freeze has not yet switched itself off The Super freeze function switches itself off automatically after approx 65 hours the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether the ventilation gaps have been covered over or become too dusty Check whether the metal grille heat exchanger at th...

Page 25: ... 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 consumption If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unnecessary...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 27 ...

Page 28: ...verheating 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 Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green yellow earth Blue neutral Brown live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured mar...

Page 29: ...socket elsewhere in the house electric shock hazard 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 suitable replacement is obtained The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug or the colour that is embossed in words in the base of the plug as applicable to the design of t...

Page 30: ...outside this range The climate range of this appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T SN ST SN T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 18 C to 38 C 18 C to 43 C 10 C to 38 C 10 C to 43 C The appliance will function perfectly down to an ambient temperature of 5 C Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm To ensure sufficient ventil...

Page 31: ...et the spoon handle slip causing damage to the appliance The side section b can now be removed Pull side section b out of the guides on the mounting plate Loosen the 4 screws Torx 15 in the mounting plate and remove the handle Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty holes Changing over the door Open the appliance door Use a screwdriver to lever plinth a out then pu...

Page 32: ...he opposite side Hang the door in hinge pin c remember to use washer a then close the door In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what happens next Turn door support b around pull hinge pin a out and refit on the opposite side Fit both parts into hinge plate f To do this push hinge pin a through hinge plate f into door support b Swing th...

Page 33: ...y screw the handle to the opposite side of the door The mounting plate must fit snugly to the door housing If it doesn t Tighten the two screws a with the allen key provided as far as they will go Tighten screws b Slide the side section of the handle into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place Changing the door hinging 33 ...

Page 34: ...n an increase in electricity consumption The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis When built into a kitchen run max depth 580 mm the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit The appliance door b will protrude in front of furniture fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by 51 mm in the middle of the doo...

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