Troubleshooting; Problem Solving Guide - Miele F 456 i-3 Operating And Installation Instructions

Problem solving guide

Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with
local and national safety regulations.
Unauthorised repairs could be
dangerous. The following faults can
be corrected without contacting the
Miele Service Department:
What to do if . . .
. . . the appliance does not get cool.
^ Make sure that the temperature dial is
not pointing to the "0" position.
^ Check that the plug is correctly
inserted in the socket.
^ Check that the fuse is not defective
and that the mains fuse has not
blown. If it has, contact the Miele
Service Department.
. . . the door will not open because it
has been opened and closed too
many times in succession.
^ This is not a fault. The suction caused
by opening and closing the door is
preventing the door from opening.
Wait a few minutes and then try
again. It should now open without
force.
. . . the temperature is too low.
^ Turn the temperature dial to a setting
closer to "0".
^ The Super freeze function has not
been switched off. The indicator light
is still on.
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. . . the appliance is switching on too
frequently and for too long.
^ Check whether ventilation gaps in the
plinth and in the housing unit at the
top have been covered over or
become too dusty.
^ The door has been opened too
frequently, or a large amount of fresh
food has been put in at once for
freezing.
^ Check that the door has been
properly closed.
^ Check whether a thick layer of ice
has built up. If it has, then the freezer
will need defrosting.
. . . the alarm sounds and the alarm
indicator light flashes.
The temperature has risen above the
setting on the temperature dial because
^ the door has been opened too
frequently, or large amounts of fresh
food have been put in at once for
freezing.
^ there has been a lengthy interruption
to the power supply.
^ the ventilation gaps are blocked.
Once the problem has been resolved
the alarm indicator light will go out
and the alarm goes off.
. . . the alarm sounds at the same
time as the-15°C temperature display
flashes.
There is a fault. Call the Miele Service
Department.