Miele FNS 28463 E ed/cs Operating And Installation Instructions Download

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Operating 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-HK

M.-Nr. 11 240 010

Summary of Contents for FNS 28463 E ed/cs

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 HK M Nr 11 240 010 ...

Page 2: ...he appliance 21 Connecting the appliance 21 Switching on and off 22 Touch display 22 Switching the appliance on 22 Start screen 23 Switching the appliance off 23 Switching off for longer periods of time 24 The correct temperature 25 Temperature display 25 Setting the temperature 26 Temperature range 26 Using Super freeze 27 Super freeze function 27 Switching Super freeze on and off 27 To display t...

Page 3: ...der 39 Freezing and storing food 40 Maximum freezing capacity 40 Freezing fresh food 40 Storing frozen food 40 Home freezing 41 Before placing food in the appliance 42 Storage time for frozen food 43 Making ice cubes 44 Switching the ice cube maker on and off 44 Using accessories 45 Freezer tray 45 Adjusting the interior fittings 46 Removing freezer drawers on telescopic runners 46 Automatic defro...

Page 4: ...supply 69 Electrical connection 70 Installation 72 Location 72 Ventilation 73 Fitting supplied wall spacers 74 Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door 74 Fitting the door opening angle limiter 74 Installation 77 Installing the appliance in a run of kitchen units 78 Appliance dimensions 79 Installing in a side by side combination 80 Changing the door hinging 90 Aligning the appliance doors...

Page 5: ...ntended for use in the home and in similar environments for example in shops offices and similar work settings by the guests in hotels motels bed breakfasts and other typical home settings This refrigeration appliance is not intended for outdoor use It must only be used as a domestic appliance to store deep frozen food freeze fresh food and to make ice Any other usage is not supported by the manuf...

Page 6: ...e appliance unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance unsupervised Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do not let them play w...

Page 7: ...e 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 and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged Leaking coolant can damage the eyes I...

Page 8: ...ssential that this standard safety requirement is met If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply If the connection cable supplied is damaged it must only be replaced by an original spare part to protect the user from danger Miele ...

Page 9: ... Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings clean at all times Any damage caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty Correct use The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range ambient te...

Page 10: ... freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst causing injury or damage Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with wet hands Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal Danger of frost burn Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer ...

Page 11: ...idate the warranty and Miele cannot accept liability Stainless steel appliances Adhesives will damage the stainless steel surface and cause it to lose its dirt repellent protective coating Do not use sticky notes transparent adhesive tape masking tape or other types of adhesive on the stainless steel surface The surface is susceptible to scratching Even magnets can cause scratching ...

Page 12: ...circuit Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance Do not use sharp edged or pointed objects to remove frost and ice separate frozen foods or remove ice trays Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it These can damage the plastic parts Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they could contain substances ...

Page 13: ...d 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 themselves in and endangering their lives Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser bending a...

Page 14: ...th and to the environment if disposed of with your domestic waste or if handled incorrectly Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre for electrical and electronic appliances or contact your dealer or Miele for advice You are also responsible by law depending on country for deleting...

Page 15: ...or 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 Compressor and metal grille heat exchanger at the back of the appliance dusted at least once a year Dust build up on the compressor and metal grille heat exchanger Temperature setting Freezer section 18 C ...

Page 16: ... will run for longer periods Take an insulated cool bag when shopping 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 temperature inside the appliance The appliance will try to cool down and the compressor will run for longer periods Store food well packaged The evaporatio...

Page 17: ...andle with door opening aid Click2open e Freezer drawers f Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker g Lowest freezer drawer can also be used as a freezing tray h Ventilation grille For easier installation there are transport handles on the back at the top and transport wheels underneath the appliance ...

Page 18: ...ker An ice cube tray in which the ice cubes are produced is integrated in the ice cube maker This ice cube tray cannot be removed The ice cube tray automatically empties into the drawer as soon as ice cubes are produced The ice cube maker can be turned off independently of the freezer if you do not want to make any ice cubes The ice cube maker is switched on via Settings mode see Selecting further...

Page 19: ...For scrolling in Settings mode to select a setting Back For exiting a menu Information Symbol Meaning Standby The appliance is connected to the power supply but is not switched on Freezer section Identifies the freezer section temperature display SuperFreeze Function can be selected see Using Super freeze Temperature alarm Warning see Problem solving guide Display warnings Door alarm Warning see P...

Page 20: ...ng kit For installing two appliances next to each other Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your appliance Accessories are available to order via the Miele Webshop from Miele directly see back cover for contact details or from your Miele dealer Multi purpose microfibre cloth The microfibre cloth is suitable for removing fingerprints and ligh...

Page 21: ...structions in Cleaning and care Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories Danger to health The first three batches of ice cubes made after the ice cube maker is started up must not be consumed as the water will have been used for the initial rinsing of the water supply line This applies to the initial commissioning as well as when using the appliance again after it has been turned off ...

Page 22: ...ce food in the freezer until it has reached the required coldness at least 18 C Standby Touch briefly The welcome message Miele Willkommen will appear in the display for approx 3 seconds If this does not happen and appears in the display the safety lock is still activated see Selecting further settings Activating or deactivating the safety lock Deactivating the safety lock temporarily C 18 Start s...

Page 23: ...Settings mode is on the right hand side Touch the symbol to access Settings mode Here further settings can be selected see Selecting further settings Switching the appliance off You can switch the appliance off in Settings mode see Selecting further settings C 18 Start screen Touch Settings mode Use the or arrow sensors until is displayed Switching off Touch The temperature display goes out and li...

Page 24: ...an the refrigeration appliance If the refrigeration appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time observe the following Switch the refrigeration appliance off Switch off at the wall and remove the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse empty the ice cube drawer close the stopcock for the water supply pipework Clean the refrigeration appliance and leave the door ajar to a...

Page 25: ...temperature in the appliance will rise the more often the door is opened and the longer it is kept open the more food that is stored in it the warmer the food is which is being put into it the higher the ambient temperature surrounding the appliance This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific ambient temperatures climate range Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is...

Page 26: ...wly set temperature can also be confirmed and adopted by closing the appliance door The temperature display will then change to the current temperature in the appliance Temperature range The temperature can be adjusted from 14 C to 28 C Tip If you have adjusted the temperature wait for approx 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and for approx 24 hours if the appliance is full before checking...

Page 27: ...perFreeze function turns off Tip To save energy you can manually switch off SuperFreeze once the freezer reaches a constant temperature of 18 C or colder Monitor the temperature in the freezer section When SuperFreeze is switched off the appliance will run at normal power again Switching Super freeze on and off Touch the temperature display 18 C OK Display Super freeze The current temperature and ...

Page 28: ...Using Super freeze 28 The current temperature appears in the display lights up orange ...

Page 29: ...emperature alarm occurs e g when the appliance is switched on if the temperature in the appliance differs greatly from the set temperature if a lot of room air enters the freezer when food is being loaded rearranged or taken out when freezing large amounts of food at once in the event of a power cut if the appliance has a fault The alarm will stop and will go out as soon as the temperature has dro...

Page 30: ...However the door alarm can also be turned off see Selecting further settings Setting the volume Switching alarms and audible tones on off The alarm will stop and will go out in the display as soon as the door is closed The door alarm is only displayed on the start screen The door alarm is automatically supressed when you are in Settings mode No symbol will be displayed and no alarm will sound If a...

Page 31: ...pliance off OK Change the time before the door alarm is triggered Level 1 7 level 1 30 sec level 2 1 min Switch keypad tone on off On off Set volume switch off alarms and audible tones Off level 7 Set the display brightness Level 1 7 C Change the temperature unit C F Demo mode only visible when switched on Off Reset default settings Access information about your refrigeration appliance Display imp...

Page 32: ...hown on the display and an alarm will sound see Problem solving guide Display messages Opening Settings mode C 18 Start screen Touch Einstellungsmodus Scroll left or right using the or arrow sensors The symbol for the selectable setting appears in the middle of the display The symbols for the next available settings appear in the background to the right and left but are not selectable Touch the sy...

Page 33: ...g pastry The audible tone will sound at the set time A maximum minute minder duration of 9 h 59 min can be set Setting the minute minder Touch Use or to set the hours Confirm with OK The hours are now set You can now set the minutes Use or to set the minutes Confirm with OK The minutes are now set The set minute minder time starts counting down If the appliance door is opened again the minute mind...

Page 34: ...ice cube maker on and off Danger to health The first three batches of ice cubes made after the ice cube maker is started up must not be consumed as the water will have been used for the initial rinsing of the water supply line This applies to the initial commissioning as well as when using the appliance again after it has been turned off for a long time Only make normal domestic quantities of ice ...

Page 35: ... Cleaning and care Cleaning the ice cube tray Switching the ice cube maker off for a long time Risk of damage If the water inlet is blocked while the ice cube maker is still in use the water inlet pipe can freeze up Turn the ice cube maker off if the water supply is turned off e g while on holiday Close the stopcock for the water inlet If begins to flash in the display this means that there is sti...

Page 36: ...if previously switched on Deactivating the safety lock temporarily Touch the display appears Touch for approx 6 seconds You can now select other settings If the appliance door is closed again the safety lock is activated again Deactivating the safety lock Touch the display appears Touch for approx 6 seconds The start screen will appear Touch Select lights up orange Touch appears in the display The...

Page 37: ...30 seconds level 1 1 filled in segment up to a maximum of 3 minutes 30 seconds level 7 7 filled in segments Switching the sensor tone on off Every time a selectable field is touched a sensor tone sounds You can switch this on or off Setting the volume Switching alarms and audible tones on off You can set the volume of the alarms and audible tones in the segment bar If all segments are filled in th...

Page 38: ... system being switched on Do not activate this setting for domestic use If Demo mode has been switched on as a default setting will show on the display You can switch the function off here If Demo mode has been switched off it cannot be switched on again via Settings mode Resetting to the factory default settings All appliance settings are reset to the factory default and the appliance is switched...

Page 39: ...ning and care Cleaning the ventilation grille will then appear in the display and an audible tone will sound if switched on Tip The ventilation grille should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner e g use the dusting brush for Miele vacuum cleaners A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance Touch the symbol to confirm the message This resets the ...

Page 40: ...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 process and very little water collects around the defrosted...

Page 41: ...e chops steaks cutlets etc with a sheet of plastic freezer film This prevents them from freezing together 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 intensify the taste of food when frozen Placing hot foods or drinks in the freezer causes food that is already frozen to partially thaw and increas...

Page 42: ...ould 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 possible Freezing the maximum amount of fo...

Page 43: ...on packaging Defrosting frozen goods Never re freeze partially or fully defrosted food Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Frozen goods can be defrosted in different 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 44: ...bes produced depends on the temperature in the freezer The lower the temperature the more ice cubes are produced within a given time At a temperature of 18 C approx 1 kg of ice cubes will be produced within 24 hours Tip If you require a large amount of ice cubes replace the full ice cube drawer with the drawer beside it on the right The ice maker will begin to produce ice cubes again as soon as th...

Page 45: ...ced Take the remaining ice cubes out of the ice cube drawer and dispose of them Using accessories Freezer tray The lowest freezer drawer in your appliance can be used as a freezer tray The freezer tray can be used to effectively freeze small items such as berries herbs vegetables etc The food keeps it shape and generally does not freeze together in a lump Space the food out loosely on the tray Lea...

Page 46: ...od does not begin to thaw Tip The cool pack can also be used in a cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for a short period of time Adjusting the interior fittings Removing freezer drawers on telescopic runners Some of the freezer drawers are on telescopic runners and can be removed for filling emptying or cleaning purposes You can also expand the space available in the freezer If you wish to freeze...

Page 47: ...push the runners back in completely and then place the drawer on them Push the drawer into the appliance until it clicks into position Removing the shelves The shelves can be removed Lift the shelf slightly at the front and then pull it forwards and out ...

Page 48: ...ts automatically The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated from time to time This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer to remain permanently ice free Food stored in the freezer will not defrost with this system ...

Page 49: ...safe To avoid damaging all the surfaces of your appliance do not use cleaning agents containing soda ammonia 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 sprays glass cleaning agents hard abrasive sponges and brushes e g pot scourer...

Page 50: ...rawer must also be in position Empty the ice cube drawer and place it in the appliance Select the symbol in Settings mode The selected setting is applied You will hear the ice cube tray turn so that it is at an angle Wait until the ice cube tray has completed this rotation before continuing The symbol will appear in the display Remove the ice cube drawer Clean the ice cube tray and the ice cube dr...

Page 51: ...tes Pull the trim off the right and left hand sides of the top glass plate Removing the telescopic runners To remove the telescopic runners 1 Push the catch upwards 2 Push the telescopic runner to the side 3 Then pull the telescopic runner off to the rear After cleaning reattach the telescopic runners to the shelf 1 Do so by hooking the telescopic runner on at the rear 2 Then clip the catches into...

Page 52: ...hwasher all drawers and the compartment lid depending on model the glass plates with trim the cool pack These accessories should all be hand washed Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels If soiling is left on for any length of time it may become impossible to remove Surfaces may suffer discolouration or damage Therefore it is best to remove soiling from the appliance front and sid...

Page 53: ...ild up of ice Do not damage the door seal and ensure it does not slip out of its groove Risk of damage as a result of incorrect 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 regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a cloth Starting up the appliance after cleaning Slide all shelve...

Page 54: ...ot come on when the door is opened The appliance has not been switched on Switch the appliance on The mains plug is not inserted in the socket correctly or the plug connector is not inserted into the socket at the back of the appliance correctly Insert the mains plug into the mains socket and the plug connector into the appliance socket correctly and switch on Check whether the mains fuse has trip...

Page 55: ... after a while The appliance door is not properly closed A thick layer of ice may have formed in the freezer Close the appliance door The required temperature will re establish itself after a while If a thick layer of ice has formed it will reduce efficiency and increase the energy consumption Defrost the appliance and clean it The ambient room temperature is too high The higher the room temperatu...

Page 56: ...ion has built up inside the appliance The door seal has come out of its groove Check that the door seal is correctly positioned in the groove The door seal is damaged Check whether the door seal is damaged The door seal is damaged or needs to be replaced No tools are required to change the door seal Change the door seal A replacement is available from Miele or from specialist retailers Frost has a...

Page 57: ...cting further settings Switching Sabbath mode on off is lit up in the display and the appliance cannot be used The safety lock has been activated Deactivate the safety lock temporarily or switch it off completely see Selecting further settings Activating or deactivating the safety lock lights up in the display and an audible tone also sounds The Clean ventilation grille reminder setting has been a...

Page 58: ...ay The alarm message is confirmed goes out and the alarm stops The start screen appears in the display the warmest temperature recorded in the freezer will flash for about 1 minute in the display Then the temperature display will change to the current temperature in the freezer You can exit from the flashing temperature display early Touch the temperature display The warmest temperature displayed ...

Page 59: ...reezer will flash for about 1 minute in the display Then the temperature display will change to the current temperature in the freezer You can exit from the flashing temperature display early Touch the temperature display The warmest temperature displayed will disappear The display will then revert to showing the current temperature in the freezer The appliance will go back to the last temperature...

Page 60: ...mber and serial number of your appliance You can access these in the display To do this touch in the display The appliance data required will be shown in the display Confirm with OK In an emergency the appliance can be switched off directly by the fault display Touch lights up yellow in the display and an alarm also sounds The water supply is turned off Open the water supply The ice cube drawer is...

Page 61: ...current temperature will appear in the display again Empty the drawer and then replace it in the appliance lights up red in the display and an alarm also sounds There is a fault with the ice cube maker To switch the alarm off touch in the display Call Service To report the fault you need the fault code and also the model number and serial number of your appliance You can access these in the displa...

Page 62: ... the ice cube maker is not turned on Switch on the appliance and the ice cube maker The appliance door has been opened too frequently causing the compressor to turn on more often and the ice cube maker has iced up Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible The temperature in the freezer section is too high Select a lower temperature The water pressure is too low Check wh...

Page 63: ...Ice cubes that are stored for a long time can absorb the taste and smell of other items Empty the ice cube drawer if you are not going to use the ice cube maker for a long period of time Rinse the ice cube maker and inlet pipe regularly The 1st three batches of ice should be thrown away and not consumed Unwrapped food is stored in the freezer Ice can absorb the taste and smell of unwrapped food On...

Page 64: ...lighting switches itself off automatically after approx 15 minutes if the door is left open If this is not the case then there is a fault Risk of electric shock There are live electrical components under the lighting cover The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by Miele Service Risk of injury from LED lighting The light intensity corresponds to laser beam class 1 1M The lighting covers ...

Page 65: ... in the freezer Use a blunt instrument e g a spoon handle or plastic scraper to prise it apart carefully There is no audible alarm even though the door has been open for a long time Not a fault The alarm has been switched off in Settings mode see Selecting further settings Setting the volume Switching alarms and audible tones on off ...

Page 66: ... heard when materials expand inside the appliance Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises Cause and remedy Rattling vibrating The refrigeration appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the adjustable feet underneath the refrigeration appliance or placing something underneath it The refrig...

Page 67: ...ave been resolved as described in this booklet Please quote the model and serial number of your appliance when contacting Miele This information can be found on the data plate The data plate can be found inside the appliance Displaying appliance information This can be found in Settings mode under Information see Selecting further settings Accessing information or on the data plate inside the refr...

Page 68: ...ppliance must also comply with the applicable regulations in the respective country The appliance is only suitable for connection to a cold water line which is connected directly to the mains water supply to guarantee circulation of water in the cold water line Avoid connection to a water supply in which the water might stagnate This can affect the taste of water and ice cubes withstands the opera...

Page 69: ...y turning it clockwise until the maximum torque is reached and the tool is over torqued Briefly open the stopcock to vent the pipework and fill the pipework with water Place the end of the hose in a bucket when doing this Pull cover off of the solenoid valve Push nut over the angled end of the hose as far as it will go holding the nut securely Moisten the seal then press the seal into the nut The ...

Page 70: ...connected from the electrical supply in case of an emergency If the socket is no longer accessible after installation an additional means of disconnection must be provided for all poles Suitable means of disconnection include switches with an all pole contact gap of at least 3 mm These include circuit breakers fuses and contactors EN 60335 The mains plug and mains connection cable must not come in...

Page 71: ...must not be used with so called energy saving devices either These reduce the amount of energy supplied to the appliance causing it to overheat Connecting the appliance Insert the plug connector into the socket at the back of the refrigeration appliance Make sure that the plug connector has clicked into position correctly Insert the mains plug into the mains socket and switch on The appliance is n...

Page 72: ...off heat Direct 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 appliance please note The socket must be easily accessible in an emergency not concealed behind the appliance The plug and cable must not touch the rear of the appliance as they could be damaged by vibrations from the appliance ...

Page 73: ...r from the SN climate range can operate without any difficulties in rooms with a cooler ambient temperature down to 5 C Ventilation Risk of fire and damage due to insufficient ventilation If the refrigeration appliance is not ventilated sufficiently the compressor will run more frequently and for longer periods This will result in increased energy consumption and a higher operating temperature for...

Page 74: ...ance and the wall Fit the wall spacers onto the back of the refrigeration appliance on the bottom left and right Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door The door hinges are set ex works to enable the door to be opened up to 115 If the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened for example the opening angle can be limited to approx 90 The door opening angle limiter should be fitted b...

Page 75: ...late from snapping shut Do not remove the red safety device until instructed to do so Push the pin out of the door hinge and remove it Move the hinged arm of the soft close mechanism away from the door hinge Undo and remove the screw on the soft close mechanism and insert a screwdriver behind the soft close mechanism Remove soft close mechanism Fitting the door opening angle limiter Press a door o...

Page 76: ...wdriver by approx turn until both lugs on the pin click into position correctly in the grooves Pull out the red safety device Tip Keep the red safety device in case you want to change the door hinging again at a later date Fit the cover on the door hinge Fit the panel so that it clicks into position 1 Push on the outer cover Close the appliance door If you intend to install your appliance side by ...

Page 77: ...as close as possible to its intended installation location Connect the appliance to the electricity supply as described in Electrical connection Move the appliance carefully to its intended installation location Position the appliance with the wall spacers if used or the back close to the wall Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the front feet using the spanner supplied Levelling ...

Page 78: ... The appliance can be built into any run of kitchen units and installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit The appliance front must protrude in front of furniture fronts by at least 65 mm This enables the doors to be opened and shut without being obstructed To match the height of the rest of the kitchen the refrigeration appliance can be fitted with a suitable top box When installed...

Page 79: ...Installation 79 Appliance dimensions Dimensions without wall spacers Appliance depth is increased by 15 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted A mm B mm FNS 28463 E ed cs 1850 1815 ...

Page 80: ...led side by side with another refrigeration appliance Risk of damage The assembled side by side combination is very heavy Incorrect moving of the combination can cause the appliances to become dented or glass fronts to shatter Please observe the following notes when moving a side by side appliance combination It is essential that all side by side installation work is carried out by two people All ...

Page 81: ...tion must be installed to the left of the other refrigeration appliance when viewed from the front The side wall heating in the inner wall of the freezer or the refrigeration appliance with freezer section is designed to prevent the build up of condensation between the two appliances Place the two appliances as close as possible to their final position so that they can be aligned for any unevennes...

Page 82: ...ide by side combination is directly in front of the niche push it carefully into position If you need to pull the combination back out of the niche hold it by the lower third and pull it straight out Installation instructions from the front of the appliances Screw adjustable foot for supporting the appliance door right in with the spanner The adjustable foot must not touch the floor Top cover Bott...

Page 83: ...other If one appliance stands higher than the other start with the higher one first Fit the upper connecting bracket to the pins on the appliance and secure it follows 1 Secure connecting bracket in position using the screw that you have just unscrewed from the appliance and screws 2 Now press the second appliance up against the spacer piece on the connecting bracket 3 Secure connecting bracket in...

Page 84: ...w tighten the loose screws and as you do so push the right hand appliance up against the left hand appliance Installation steps from the back of the appliances Place connecting bracket with the horizontal long slot on the left hand side and secure it as follows 1 Secure it loosely with screw 2 Adjust the connecting bracket until its centre piece abuts against the side of the second appliance 3 Sec...

Page 85: ...he panel only Drilling depth approx 1 mm Drill the screw holes with a 3 mm bit and then file any rough edges smooth Place connecting bracket with the horizontal long slot on the left hand side and secure it as follows 1 Secure it loosely with screw 2 Adjust the connecting bracket until its centre piece abuts against the side of the second appliance 3 Secure the connecting bracket using screw 4 Now...

Page 86: ...el the complete side by side combination with the outermost adjustable feet Place trim at the front of the appliance underneath the top connecting bracket and carefully work the trim into the groove Use a soft cloth to do this to avoid denting the trim Tip Press both ridges along the entire length of the trim together This simplifies the process of fitting the trim into the gap Remove the protecti...

Page 87: ...m together This simplifies the process of fitting the trim into the gap Then place cover into position at the top on the front of the appliance Then place cover into position at the bottom on the front of the appliance Connect the side by side combination to the mains as described in the operating and installation manual On appliances with an ice maker connect the appliance to the mains water supp...

Page 88: ... combination must be pushed very carefully into position Adjust the height of the side by side combination again if necessary via the two adjustable feet using spanner 1 Unscrew the middle adjustable feet until they touch the floor 2 Unscrew the outer adjustable feet to align the appliance Support the appliance doors on the hinge plate using the adjustable foot Unscrew the adjustable foot until it...

Page 89: ...e plates Unscrew the set screw a maximum of one turn using the Allen key supplied Adjust the height of the hinge pin with the spanner supplied The appliance is delivered with the hinge pin fully screwed in To raise the door turn it clockwise To lower the door turn it anti clockwise Tighten the set screw The hinge pin is fastened again ...

Page 90: ...he door will not close properly and cooling performance will be reduced Condensate will build up in the interior and this can cause a build up of ice Do not damage the door seals and ensure that they do not come out of their groove Preparation To change the door hinging you will need the following tools Place a suitable cover on the floor in front of the appliance to protect the appliance door and...

Page 91: ...he safety device prevents the soft close mechanism and the hinge plate from snapping shut Do not remove the red safety device until instructed to do so Push the pin out of the door hinge and remove it Move the hinged arm of the soft close mechanism away from the door hinge Use a flat head screwdriver to push the tab down and pull the cover out of the coupling ...

Page 92: ...or must be held by a second person Carefully pull off safety cover Loosen pin slightly approx turn until it clicks Now use your fingers to pull pin right out Lift the door off and place it carefully to one side Change the lower hinge plate over Pull hinge pin complete with washer and adjusting foot upwards to remove Unscrew hinge plate Remove cover and refit on the opposite side ...

Page 93: ... in the other two screws Reinsert hinge pin complete with washer and adjustable foot Important The lug on the hinge pin must point to the back again Changing the upper door hinge over Undo and remove screw on door hinge Pull bearing bush out of the guide on door hinge and refit it on the opposite side Push cover off to the side ...

Page 94: ...to the pins on the appliance Secure door hinge with screws Prepare the upper door Tip Spread a suitable cover over a stable surface to protect the appliance door from damage Place the door on it with the outside facing down Change the door opening aid over Remove cover from the opening for the recessed handle Remove the covers on the right and left of the recessed handle ...

Page 95: ...irmly upwards to remove them Remove the door opening aid Refit door opening aid on the opposite side Push door opening slider through the slots until it clicks into position The flush side of the door opening slider must face the door seal The plastic lug on the slider must not abut the door seal but must point towards the outer edge of the door ...

Page 96: ...ot move freely the screws should be loosened slightly Fit covers and Change the soft close mechanism over If you want to limit the door opening angle to approx 90 you need to fit the door opening angle limiter supplied before refitting the soft close mechanism see Door opening angle limiter Undo and remove screw on soft close mechanism and insert a screwdriver behind the soft close mechanism Remov...

Page 97: ...of the soft close mechanism into the opening Secure the soft close mechanism with screw Changing over the bearing bush stopper Pull the stopper out of door bearing bush and replace it on the opposite side Refit the door Place the door onto hinge pin from above and guide the upper opening on the hinge side of the door onto the door hinge with the bearing bush ...

Page 98: ...orrectly fitted Secure the soft close mechanism Open the door 90 Push on cover until it clicks into position Push hinged arm into the opening on the door hinge Insert pin into the door hinge from above Turn this with a screwdriver by approx turn until both lugs on the pin click into position correctly in the grooves Pull out red safety aid Tip Keep the red safety aid in case you want to change ove...

Page 99: ...Changing the door hinging 99 Fit the upper covers Fit cover on the door hinge Fit panel so that it clicks into position 1 Push on outer cover Close the appliance door ...

Page 100: ... door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do To align the lower door use the long outer slots in the lower hinge plate Remove the middle screw from the hinge plate Slightly loosen both outer screws Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right Then tighten screws again The screw does not need to be refitted ...

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