Miele F 7138 S Operations Instructions

Operating and installation instructionsFreezerF 7138 SF 7139 SIt is essential to read theseoperating instructions beforeinstalling or using the machin

Before using for the first time^Clean the inside of the appliance andthe accessories with luke warm waterand a little washing up liquid andthen dry us

Switching off for longerperiods of timeIf the appliance is not going to be usedfor a longer period of time, e.g. whilston holiday^switch the appliance

. . . in the freezerIt is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in thefreezer. Micro organisms will causefood which is not sto

Temperature displayDuring normal operation the tempera-ture display on the control panel showsthe temperature in the warmest part ofthe appliance. Ran

Your appliance has been fitted with awarning system which ensures that thetemperature in the freezer cannot riseunnoticed. It is always active. An ala

Freezing fresh foodFresh food should be frozen as quicklyas possible. This way the nutritionalvalue of the food, its vitamin content,appearance and ta

Maximum freezing capacityTo ensure that fresh food placed in thefreezer freezes through to the core asquickly as possible, the maximumfreezing capacit

–Do not season fresh foods orblanched vegetables before freez-ing. Only season cooked food lightlybefore freezing but care should betaken as the taste

^Place the food flat in the bottom ofthe drawers or on the evaporatorplates so that it freezes through to thecore as quickly as possible.^Make sure th

Poultry It is particularly important toobserve food hygiene rules when de-frosting poultry. Do not use the liquidfrom defrosted poultry. Pour it away,

Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Caring for the environment . . . . . . .

In normal use ice and frost will form onthe evaporator plates. If allowed to ac-cumulate, this will impair the efficiencyof the freezer and increase t

^Place the lowest freezer drawer infront of the appliance and direct theoutlet guide through the hole in thedrawer. Any defrosted water will thencolle

Never use cleaning agents contain-ing abrasive substances such assand, soda, acids or chemical sol-vents."Non-abrasive" cleaning agents area

Metal grille at the back of theapplianceThe metal grille at the back of the appli-ance (heat exchanger) should bedusted at least once a year. A build

Repairs to electrical appliancesshould only be carried out by a suit-ably qualified and competent personin accordance with local and na-tional safety

^Check that the door has been closedproperly.^Check whether a thick layer of icehas built up. If it has then the freezerwill need defrosting.. . . the

In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself, or if the appliance isunder guarantee please contact:–Your Miele Dealeror–The Miele Service

Electrical connection U.K.The appliance is supplied with a mainscable and moulded plug ready forconnection to an a.c. single phase220 – 240 V 50 Hz su

Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)If this machine is fitted with anon-rewireable plug, the followinginformation applies:If the socket outlets are not suit

Do not place any appliance whichgives off heat, such as a toaster ormicrowave oven on top of this appli-ance, as this would increase the ap-pliance’s

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Installation^Remove any cable clips from the rearof the appliance.^Check that all parts at the rear of theappliance are unhindered.^Carefully push the

The appliance is supplied right handhinged. If left hand door hinging is re-quired follow these instructions.^ Close the appliance door, unscrewthe hi

600 mm wide appliances can be in-stalled into a kitchen run. To match theheight of the rest of the kitchen the ap-pliance can be fitted with a suitabl

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a Alarm button and indicator lightb Temperature displaye Drawers with freezer calendarf Marker system for frozen foodc Super freeze button and indicat

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland

This appliance complies with all rele-vant legal safety requirements. Im-proper use of the appliance can,however, present a risk of both per-sonal inj

Before connecting the appliance tothe mains supply, make sure thatthe rating on the data plate corre-sponds to the voltage and frequency ofthe househo

Do not refreeze thawed or partiallythawed food.Defrosted food should be used asquickly as possible as food soon losesits nutritional value and goes of

In countries where there are areaswhich may be subject to infestationby cockroaches or other vermin, payparticular attention to keeping the appli-ance