Miele F 31202 Ui Operating And Installation Instructions
Miele F 31202 Ui Operating And Installation Instructions

Miele F 31202 Ui Operating And Installation Instructions

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Operating and installation
instructions
Freezer
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen-
tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the
first time.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 10 838 160

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Freezer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen- tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 10 838 160...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions..............Caring for the environment ................13 Saving energy ....................14 Guide to the appliance ..................16 Accessories ......................18 Accessories supplied ..................18 Optional accessories..................18 Switching on and off ..................19 Before using for the first time ................19 Switching off......................
  • Page 3 Contents Cleaning and care ..................... 33 Cleaning agents....................33 Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning ..........34 Cleaning the interior and accessories ..............35 Cleaning the door seal ..................36 Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................36 After cleaning ...................... 36 Problem solving guide ..................
  • Page 4: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
  • Page 5 The refrigeration appliance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incor- rect use or operation of the appliance. ...
  • Page 6 - Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. - Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.  The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap- pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/ air mixture building up.
  • Page 7  If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger.  Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a multi-socket adapter or extension lead.
  • Page 8 Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the warranty is invalidated.  Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele ori- ginal spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use  The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate in- side the appliance.
  • Page 10 Accessories and spare parts  Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu- facturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil- ity.
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Cleaning and care  Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.  Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this ap- pliance.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions 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 them- selves in and endangering their lives.  Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam- age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g.
  • Page 13: Caring For The Environment

    Miele. By law, you are solely re- sponsible for deleting any personal data from the appliance prior to disposal. Take care not to damage your refrigera- tion appliance’s pipework before or dur-...
  • Page 14: Saving Energy

    Saving energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Installation / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radi- (radiator, oven).
  • Page 15 Saving energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Drawers and shelves ar- ranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of doors necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
  • Page 16: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance a Button for switching the refrigeration appliance on/off b Button for switching the SuperFreeze function on/off c Display with temperature indicator d For switching the refrigeration appliance on/off e SuperFreeze symbol f Lock symbol g Temperature display h Button for setting the temperature i Alarm off button j Power failure symbol...
  • Page 17 Guide to the appliance a Control panel with display b Freezer drawers c Ventilation grille...
  • Page 18: Accessories

    Guide to the appliance Optional accessories Accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and Accessories supplied care products are available for your ap- pliance. Ice cube tray Accessories are available to order via the Miele Webshop, from Miele dir- ectly (see back cover for contact de- tails) or from your Miele dealer.
  • Page 19: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Before using for the first time Switching off  Press the  button until the display Packaging material goes out.  Remove all packaging material from If this does not work, the safety lock is the inside of the appliance. activated (see “Selecting further set- Cleaning tings –...
  • Page 20: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Setting the temperature temperature for storing food in the ap-  Press the  button repeatedly until pliance. Bacteria will cause food which the temperature you want is shown in is not stored at the correct temperature the temperature display.
  • Page 21: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display The temperature display on the control panel always shows the temperature in the warmest part of the appliance. The temperature display will flash if: - The temperature is not within the range that can be displayed, e.g. be- cause the refrigeration appliance has just been switched on.
  • Page 22: Using Super Freeze

    Using Super freeze Switching off SuperFreeze Super freeze function The SuperFreeze function will switch it- Switch on Super freeze before putting self off automatically after approx. fresh food into the freezer. 65 hours. The  symbol will go out and This helps food to freeze quickly and re- the refrigeration appliance will run at tain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours and normal power again.
  • Page 23: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm The appliance has been fitted with a  Health risk caused by decom- warning system which ensures that the posing food. temperature in the freezer cannot rise If the temperature in the freezer re- unnoticed and to avoid energy being mains above -18 °C for a long time, wasted if the door is left open.
  • Page 24: Selecting Further Settings

    Selecting further settings – To deactivate the lock Settings mode  Press the  button for approx. The alarm can be activated or deactiv- 5 seconds. ated in settings mode. The lock symbol  and the Menu sym-  Activating or deactivating the bol ...
  • Page 25: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the Never re-freeze partially or fully de- freezer freezes through to the core as frosted food. Defrosted food may quickly as possible, the maximum only be re-frozen after it has been freezing capacity must not be ex- cooked.
  • Page 26: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food - Placing hot foods or drinks in the Home freezing freezer causes food that is already Only freeze fresh food which is in a frozen to partially thaw and increases good condition. energy consumption. Allow hot foods and drinks to cool down before pla- Hints on home freezing cing them in the freezer.
  • Page 27 Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the appliance – Freezing small amounts of food  When freezing more than 2 kg of Place the food in the lower freezer fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze drawers. function some time before placing the ...
  • Page 28: Storage Time For Frozen Food

    Freezing and storing food – Freezing the maximum amount of Storage time for frozen food food (see data plate) The storage life of food is very variable,  Remove the lowest freezer drawer. even at a constant temperature of -18 °C. Decomposition processes also ...
  • Page 29: Defrosting Frozen Goods

    Freezing and storing food Defrosting frozen goods Cooling drinks quickly When cooling drinks quickly in the Never re-freeze partially or fully de- freezer, make sure bottles are not left in frosted food. Defrosted food may only for more than one hour; otherwise be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
  • Page 30: Using Accessories

    Freezing and storing food Using accessories Making ice cubes  Fill the ice cube tray three quarters full with water and place it on the bot- tom of one of the freezer drawers.  Once frozen, use a blunt instrument, for example a spoon handle, to re- move the ice tray from the freezer if it is stuck.
  • Page 31: Defrosting

    Defrosting Freezer  Risk of damage from an incor- rect defrosting process. The freezer does not defrost automatic- ally. When defrosting the freezer, make sure that you do not damage the In normal use, ice and frost will form in evaporator as this would cause irre- the freezer, e.g.
  • Page 32 Defrosting  Use a sponge or towel to soak up the To defrost defrosted water as often as neces- The longer the frozen goods are left sary. out at room temperature, the faster they deteriorate. After defrosting Carry out the defrosting procedure ...
  • Page 33: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents Do not let water get into the elec- tronic unit. Cleaning and conditioning agents used inside the appliance must be  Risk of damage due to moisture food safe. ingress. The steam from a steam cleaner can To avoid damaging all the surfaces of damage plastic and electrical com- your appliance, do not use:...
  • Page 34: Preparing The Refrigeration Appliance For Cleaning

    Cleaning and care  Remove the drawers. Preparing the refrigeration ap- pliance for cleaning  Remove the shelves: lift them up at the front slightly and then pull them  Switch the refrigeration appliance off. forwards and out. The display goes out and the cooling function is switched off.
  • Page 35: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care The following parts cannot be cleaned Cleaning the interior and ac- in a dishwasher: cessories - the freezer drawers The refrigeration appliance should be - the shelves defrosted and cleaned regularly, or at least twice a year. ...
  • Page 36: Cleaning The Door Seal

    As a result, condensate will brush or vacuum cleaner (you could build up in the interior cabinet and use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting this can cause a build-up of ice. brush, for example). Do not damage the door seal and...
  • Page 37: Problem Solving Guide

    Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. There could be a fault with the appliance, the household electrical wiring or another electrical appliance.  Contact a qualified electrician or Miele. The compressor runs This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor continuously.
  • Page 38 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor is The ventilation gaps have been covered or become switching on more fre- too dusty. quently and for longer  Do not block the ventilation gaps. periods of time. The  Dust the ventilation gaps regularly. temperature in the refri- The appliance door has been opened too frequently, geration appliance is...
  • Page 39 5 seconds. the refrigeration appli- A fault has occurred. ance at the bottom near  Call the Miele Customer Service Department. the compressor (de- The indicator light flashes regularly every pending on model). 15 seconds. The electronic unit for Not a fault.
  • Page 40 Problem solving guide Display warnings Message Cause and remedy The  symbol lights up The safety lock has been activated. in the display. You can-  Completely deactivate the safety lock (see “Select- not switch the appli- ing further settings – Activating and deactivating ance off.
  • Page 41 Do not activate although the controls this setting for domestic use. and the interior lighting  Contact the Miele Service Department for informa- are working. tion on deactivating Demo mode. “F0 to F9” appears in There is a fault.
  • Page 42 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The door to the freezer This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening will not open because it and closing the door is preventing the door from has been opened and opening.
  • Page 43: Noises

    Noises Normal What causes them noises Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blubb, A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating blubb ...
  • Page 44: Service

    In the event of any faults which you From 1 March 2021, information on en- cannot remedy yourself, please contact ergy labelling and ecodesign require- your Miele dealer or the Miele Customer ments will be available in the European Service Department. Product Database (EPREL). You can...
  • Page 45: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Do not connect the appliance to the Electrical connection mains electricity supply by an extension The appliance is supplied with a mains lead. Extension leads do not guarantee cable and moulded plug ready for con- the required safety of the appliance nection to an AC single-phase 220–...
  • Page 46: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation However your refrigeration appliance Installation can be installed “side-by-side” because  Danger of damage and injury it is equipped with built-in heating units due to the refrigeration appliance tip- in the side panels. ping over. Please contact your dealer for specific This refrigeration appliance is very information about which combinations heavy and can tip forwards when the...
  • Page 47: Location

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Location Climate range This appliance should be installed in a The appliance is designed for use within dry, well-ventilated room. a certain climate range (ambient tem- peratures) and should not be used out- When deciding where to install your re- side this range.
  • Page 48: Furniture Door Panel

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Furniture door panel Ventilation takes place through a vent- ilation grille in the refrigeration appli- – Gap ance plinth. Depending on the style of kitchen fur- niture, the thickness and edge radius of the furniture door and the gap that runs around the door, vertically and horizont- ally, are specified.
  • Page 49 *INSTALLATION* Installation Weight of the furniture door Appliance Gap X [mm] furniture for different  If the furniture door panel is too door edge radiiB heavy, this can cause damage. thickness Fitting a furniture door panel which is A [mm] heavier than the maximum permitted R1.2 weight could damage the hinges.
  • Page 50: Before Installing The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Before installing the appliance  Take the accessory pack which in- cludes installation parts and other ac- cessories out of the appliance.  Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance.  Open the appliance door and remove the red safety catch ...
  • Page 51: Installation Dimensions

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions Changing the door hinging The refrigeration appliance is supplied with hinges on the right. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed.  Danger of injury and damage when changing the door hinging. There is an increased danger of in- jury and damage if the refrigeration appliance is installed by a single per- son.
  • Page 52 *INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing to change the door hinging 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 your floor from damage.
  • Page 53 *INSTALLATION* Installation Refitting the door  Place the appliance door with the outer side upwards on a stable sur- face.  Danger of injury from folding door hinges. The hinges can snap closed. Leave them open.  Hang the appliance door  onto the pre-fitted screws ...
  • Page 54: Adjusting The Appliance Door Hinges

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Adjusting the appliance door Limiting the opening angle of hinges the appliance door If you would like the appliance door to The door hinges are set ex works to en- be cushioned so that it opens more able the appliance door to be opened softly, the spring tension on the appli- wide.
  • Page 55: Installing The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing the appliance Installing the appliance  Position the refrigeration appliance in To install the appliance, you will need front of the niche. the following tools:  Hold the plinth facing at the side and pull it forwards and off. You have a choice of two different ways of securing your appliance: 1.
  • Page 56 *INSTALLATION* Installation 1. Secured at the top 2. Secured at the side  Fit the bracket in the aperture in the Both ends of the bracket must be appliance lid. bent.  Bend the bracket at the perforated  Fit the bracket in the aperture in the position.
  • Page 57: Positioning The Refrigeration Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Positioning the refrigeration appli- If the refrigeration appliance is ance pushed too far into the niche, the ap- pliance door may not close properly  Risk of damaging the power once the furniture panel has been fit- cable. ted.
  • Page 58: Aligning The Refrigeration Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Aligning the refrigeration appliance On furniture with door fittings (e.g. stubs, seals, etc.), the dimension of When securing the refrigeration appli- these must be taken into account to ance in the niche at the top, it should ensure there is a gap all round of sit lightly tensioned between the floor 42 mm.
  • Page 59: Fitting A Continuous Furniture Plinth Facing

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Fitting a continuous furniture plinth The foam  ensures the airflow is facing separated to prevent malfunctioning of the appliance. Ventilation takes place through a ventilation grille in the appliance plinth. The ventilation grille must never be obstructed. If a continuous plinth facing is to be fitted, a suitable ventilation gap will need to be made in it for the ventila- tion grille of the appliance:...
  • Page 60: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the appliance in the niche Fitting the furniture door If fitted in a run of units make sure that the top edge of the furniture door is at the same height as neighbouring unit doors. The furniture door must be fitted cor- rectly and not under tension.
  • Page 61 *INSTALLATION* Installation Tip: Push up the fitting aids  with the furniture front until they are the same height as the doors of adjacent kitchen units.  Using a pencil, lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door .
  • Page 62 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Open the appliance door.  Fit the side cover to the fixing bracket on the opposite side of the hinge.  Turn the furniture door over and at- tach the handle (if required).  Hang the furniture door onto the ad- justing bolts .
  • Page 63 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts  with a screwdriver, tighten nuts  on the appliance door with screwdriver.  Attach the appliance door and the furniture door using screws through fixing brackets : - Drill holes in the furniture door (mark the position of the holes first).
  • Page 64 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Fit the cover in position. To make sure the appliance is cor- rectly fitted: - The door must close properly. - The door must not touch the housing unit. - The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly.
  • Page 67 United Kingdom Miele Co. Ltd., Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW Tel: 0330 160 6600, Internet: www.miele.co.uk/service, E-mail: info@miele.co.uk Australia Ireland South Africa Miele Australia Pty. Ltd. Miele Ireland Ltd. Miele (Pty) Ltd. ACN 005 635 398 2024 Bianconi Avenue...
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