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Operating and installation instructions
Freezer
F 456 i-1
GWO
It is
to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine,
to avoid the risk of accident
or damage to the machine.
M.-Nr.
05 725 630

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Freezer F 456 i-1 It is to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 725 630...
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  • Page 4 a Alarm button and indicator light c Super freeze button and indicator light b Temperature display d On/off and temperature selector dial e Drawer with freezer calendar f Marker system for frozen food...
  • Page 5 Old appliances contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled. Please The transport and protective packing contact your dealer, your waste collec- has been selected from materials which tion centre or scrap merchant about are environmentally friendly for disposal potential recycling schemes. and can normally be recycled.
  • Page 6 This appliance complies with all rele- This appliance contains the coolant vant legal safety requirements. Inap- Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas propriate use can however lead to which is very environment friendly. Al- personal injury and damage to prop- though it is flammable, it does not dam- erty.
  • Page 7 Before connecting the appliance to Installation work, maintenance and the mains supply, make sure that repairs may only be carried out by the rating on the data plate corre- suitably qualified and competent per- sponds to the voltage and frequency of sons to ensure safety.
  • Page 8: In The Freezer

    Do not refreeze thawed or partially Do not use sharp edged objects to thawed food. – remove frost and ice, Defrosted food should be used up as – separate frozen foods and remove quickly as possible as food soon loses it nutritional value and goes off.
  • Page 9 The appliance is designed for use Be careful not to damage any part within certain climate ranges (am- of the pipework whilst awaiting dis- bient temperatures). It must not be posal, e.g. by used in ranges for which it is not de- –...
  • Page 10 ^ Clean the inside of the appliance and Place the ice pack in the top drawer or the accessories with luke warm water to save space on the freezer tray. The and a little washing up liquid and ice pack will be at its most effective af- then dry using a soft cloth.
  • Page 11 It is very important to set the correct The temperature is set with the temper- temperature for storing food in the ature dial. freezer. Micro organisms will cause food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly. Tem- perature influences the growth rate of these micro organisms.
  • Page 12: Temperature Display

    During normal operation the tempera- ture display on the control panel shows the temperature in the warmest part of the appliance. Ranges of temperatures rather than individual temperatures are shown. This means that the tempera- tures displayed are approximate. If you have adjusted the temperature dial in order to set a different tempera- ture, before...
  • Page 13 Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the freezer cannot rise The alarm stops and the indicator light unnoticed. It is always active. An alarm goes out once the set temperature will sound and the alarm indicator light range has been reached.
  • Page 14 Fresh food should be frozen as quickly Switch the super freeze function on be- as possible. This way the nutritional fore putting fresh food into the freezer. value of the food, its vitamin content, When freezing small quantities of food appearance and taste are not impaired.
  • Page 15: Maximum Freezing Capacity

    To ensure that fresh food placed in the Only freeze fresh food which is in a freezer freezes through to the core as good condition. quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be ex- ceeded. The maximum freezing capac- –...
  • Page 16 – Do not season fresh foods or - bin bags blanched vegetables before freez- - plastic carrier bags ing. Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices al- ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of ters when frozen.
  • Page 17: Packing

    The freezer calendar on the freezer Frozen food can be defrosted in differ- drawer gives the length of time which ent ways: various foods can be stored for effec- – in the microwave oven, tively. – in the oven using the "Fan" or "De- Where the storage time given on the frost"...
  • Page 18 The freezer tray is useful for freezing small items such as berries and vegeta- bles. They can be frozen individually and therefore maintain their shape when defrosted. ^ Press down the release button on the ice cube tray and fill the tray with wa- ter.
  • Page 19 (depending on model) The ice pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut. Place the ice pack in the upper drawer directly on top of food or to save space on the freezer tray. The ice pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx.
  • Page 20: Defrosting

    The freezer does not defrost automati- cally because frozen food must not be Carry out the defrosting procedure allowed to defrost. as quickly as possible if food has In normal use ice and frost will form on not been placed in another freezer. the evaporator plates.
  • Page 21 ^ Take the bottom drawer out of the appliance and empty it. ^ Use a sponge or towel to soak up any water from defrosting still in the appliance. ^ Clean the freezer and then dry it thoroughly. ^ Close the door and then switch the freezer on.
  • Page 22: Interior And Accessories

    Make sure that no water can pene- trate into the electronic unit. ^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts De- Never use steam cleaning appara- partment, Part Number 980 13530, tus to defrost or clean the appliance.
  • Page 23 ^ Close the door, and switch the appli- ance on. ^ Switch on the super freeze function so that the freezer can get down to temperature quickly. The 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.
  • Page 24 ^ Check that the fuse is not defective and that the mains fuse has not The following faults can be corrected blown. If it has, contact the Miele without contacting the Miele Service Service Department. Department: ^ This is not a fault.
  • Page 25 If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, There is a fault. Call the Miele Service then contact the Miele Service De- Department. partment To prevent unecessary loss of tem-...
  • Page 26 In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee please contact: – Your Miele Dealer or – The Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting the Service Depart-...
  • Page 27 ASTA approved to damage to the appliance’s electronic BS 1362 should be fitted. Replacement unit. fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier, or Miele Service agent.
  • Page 28 The wires in the mains lead are col- oured 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 markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: ^ The wire which is coloured green and...
  • Page 29: Climate Range

    Air at the rear of the appliance gets otherwise it could tip up. warm. The appliance housing unit must be constructed to allow sufficient space for ventilation. Miele kitchen units are designed to provide this ventilation. The appliance should be installed in a dry well ventilated room.
  • Page 30 For installation you will need a screw driver, a cross-slotted screwdriver (Pozidrive), a spirit level and a square. When built into a peninsular run the rear of the building-in niche must be fitted with a kitchen panel. If the old appliance had a different type of hinging the furniture door can still be used.
  • Page 31 Appliance height [mm] Niche height [mm] 1393 1397 – 1410...
  • Page 32 Before building the appliance in decide on the door hinging. If left hand door hinging is required follow these instructions. ^ Open the appliance door. ^ Unscrew and remove screws a. close up the hinges. You might hurt yourself. ^ Replace the hinges in their diagonally opposite corners b.
  • Page 33 ^ Fit the appliance door onto the previously fitted screws a, and then tighten the screws. ^ Refit the covers b.
  • Page 34 All building in instructions given are for a appliance. If you have converted the appliance to left hand hinging you will need to adapt these instructions accordingly. ^ Fit cover strip a into position. Shorten the sealing strip b to the height of the niche.
  • Page 35 ^ The appliance height can be cor- rected by altering the adjustable feet ^ Push the appliance into the niche. using the spanner supplied f. Make sure that the mains cable does ^ Secure plastic bracket c to the side not get trapped.
  • Page 36 ^ Close the appliance door. ^ Using a pencil, mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door. ^ Using fitting aids a hang the fixing ^ A gap of 8 mm must be set between bracket on the of the furniture door.
  • Page 37 ^ Hang the furniture door onto adjust- ^ Use fixing bracket a to attach the ing bolts a. appliance door to the furniture door. ^ Loosely attach the nuts b on the – Using a screwdriver remove cover b. adjusting bolts. ^ Shut the door and check the distance –...
  • Page 38 Securely screw the appliance to the housing unit at the top and bottom: ^ Whilst counterholding the adjusting bolts b with a screwdriver, tighten nuts a at the top of the appliance door. ^ Tighten all screws. ^ Flap the plastic bracket up and screw a second screw a through the plastic bracket.
  • Page 39 ^ Place all covers in position.
  • Page 40 M.-Nr. 05 725 630 Alteration rights reserved / 001 - 0802 F 456 i-1 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.

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