Miele F 456 i-3 User Manual

Operating and installation instructionsFreezerF 456 i-3To avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the appliance, it isessential to read these instruct

Disposal of your old freezerBefore disposing of an oldappliance, first make the door latchor lock unusable.This way you will prevent children fromacci

Normal energyconsumptionIncreased energyconsumptionInstallation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.Protected from direct sun

Normal energyconsumptionIncreased energyconsumptionDefrosting Defrost the freezer compartmentwhen a layer of ice 0.5 cm thickhas built up.A layer of i

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

It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in thefreezer. Micro-organisms will causefood which is not stored at the correctte

Temperature displayDuring normal operation thetemperature display on the controlpanel shows the temperature in thewarmest part of the appliance. Range

Your appliance has been fitted with awarning system which ensures that thetemperature in the freezer cannot riseunnoticed. An alarm will sound and the

Super freezeSwitch the Super freeze function onbefore putting fresh food into thefreezer.This helps food to freeze quickly andretain its nutrients, vi

Maximum freezing capacityTo ensure that fresh food placed in thefreezer section freezes through to thecore as quickly as possible, themaximum freezing

Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Caring for the environment . . . . .

Home freezingOnly freeze fresh food which is in goodcondition.Hints on home freezing–The following types of food aresuitable for freezing:Fresh meat,

^Make a note of the contents and thedate of freezing on the packaging.Before placing food in the freezer^When freezing more than 2 kg offresh food, sw

DefrostingFrozen food can be defrosted indifferent ways:–in a microwave oven,–in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost"setting,–at r

Freezer trayThe freezer tray is useful for freezingsmall items such as berries andvegetables. They can be frozenindividually and therefore maintain th

In normal use, ice and frost will form onthe evaporator. If allowed toaccumulate, this will impair theefficiency of the freezer and increasethe consum

After defrosting^Take the bottom drawer out of theappliance and empty it.^Use a sponge or towel to soak upany water from defrosting still in theapplia

Never use cleaning agentscontaining abrasive substancessuch as sand, soda, acids orchemical solvents."Non-abrasive" cleaning agents arealso

The door seal should be cleanedregularly with clean water and thenwiped dry with a soft cloth.After cleaning^Close the door, and switch theappliance o

Repairs to electrical appliancesshould only be carried out by asuitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance withlocal and national safe

. . . the super freeze indicator light isnot lit up although the appliance isworking.^The indicator light is defective. Callthe Miele Service Departme

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Electrical connection. . . . . .

Normal noises What causes themBrrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise canget louder for brief periods when the motor is swi

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.All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance with currentlocal

This appliance must be built in,otherwise it could tip up.LocationThe appliance should be installed in adry, well-ventilated room.The room temperature

Before installation^Before installation remove the coverstrip, sealing strip and otheraccessories out of the appliance andfrom the external rear wall

Niche height [mm]AF 456 i-3 1397 - 1410Building-in dimensions35

Before building the appliance in, youwill need to decide on which side thedoor is to be hinged. If left hand doorhinging is required, follow theinstru

Do not separate the soft-closemechanism from the ball joint. Thiswould damage the mechanism.^ Stand the appliance door up, andslacken the hinges at th

^ Fit the appliance door onto thepreviously fitted screws a, and thentighten the screws.^ Refit covers b.Changing the door hinging38

All building-in instructions given arefor a right-hand hinged appliance.If you have converted the applianceto left-hand hinging, you will need toadapt

a Alarm off button andindicator lightb Temperature displaye Freezer drawers withfreezer calendarf Marker system for frozen foodc Super freeze button a

Building in the appliance^Push the appliance into its housingunit.When doing this, make sure that themains cable does not get trapped.^Depending on th

–screw two 4 x 19 mm long chipboard screws b loosely into themiddle of the long slot on the plasticbracket and then turn the plasticbracket downwards,

^ Hang the furniture door ontoadjusting bolts a.^ Loosely attach the nuts b on theadjusting bolts.^ Close the door and check thedistance between the d

^ Securing the appliance door to thefurniture door:– Secure bracket a to the appliancedoor by screwing hexagon-headedscrew b through the pre-drilledho

The door hinges are set ex-works toenable the door to be opened wide.However, if the opening angle of thedoor needs to be limited for any reason,the h

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Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly fordisposal, and

This appliance complies with allrelevant legal safety requirements.Improper use of the appliance can,however, present a risk of bothpersonal injury an

Technical safetyBefore setting up the appliance,check it for any externally visibledamage.Do not install and use a damagedappliance.This appliance con

Safe operation of the appliance isonly assured if it has been installedand connected in accordance withthese operating and installationinstructions.Th

Do not store cans or bottlescontaining carbonated drinks orliquids which could freeze in the freezersection. The cans or bottles couldexplode.Danger o