Miele Freezer F 9212 i User Manual

Operating and installation instructions  
Freezer  
F 9212 i  
en - GB  
To avoid the risk of accidents or  
damage to the appliance, it is  
essential to read these instructions  
before it is installed and used for the  
first time.  
M.-Nr. 09 275 610  
 
Contents  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Before installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Building-in dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Appliance door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Building into a peninsular run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
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Guide to the appliance  
aAlarm off button and  
indicator light  
cSuper freeze button and indicator  
light  
bTemperature display  
dOn/Off and temperature selector dial  
aFreezer drawers  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of the packing  
material  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Electrical and electronic appliances  
often contain materials which, if  
handled or disposed of incorrectly,  
could be potentially hazardous to  
human health and to the environment.  
They are, however, essential for the  
correct functioning of your appliance.  
Please do not therefore dispose of it  
with your household waste.  
The transport and protective packing  
has been selected from materials which  
are environmentally friendly for  
disposal, and should be recycled.  
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,  
bags etc. are disposed of safely and  
kept out of the reach of babies and  
young children. Danger of suffocation!  
Please dispose of it at your local  
community waste collection / recycling  
centre or contact your dealer for  
advice. Ensure that it presents no  
danger to children while being stored  
for disposal.  
Take care not to damage the pipework  
at the back of it before or during  
transportation to an authorised  
collection depot.  
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework  
and oil in the compressor will be  
contained, and will not leak out into the  
environment.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Any other usage is not supported by  
This appliance complies with all  
relevant legal safety requirements.  
Improper use can, however, present  
a risk of both personal injury and  
material damage.  
the manufacturer and could be  
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable  
for damage resulting from incorrect or  
improper use or operation of the  
appliance.  
The appliance can only be used by  
people with reduced physical, sensory  
or mental capabilities, or lack of  
experience and knowledge, if they are  
supervised whilst using it, or have been  
shown how to use it in a safe way and  
understand the hazards involved.  
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To avoid the risk of accidents and  
damage to the appliance, please  
read these instructions carefully  
before installation and before using  
it for the first time. They contain  
important notes on the installation,  
safety, operation and care of the  
appliance.  
Safety with children  
Keep these instructions in a safe  
place and pass them on to any  
future user.  
This appliance is not a toy! To  
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prevent the risk of injury, do not allow  
children to play with it, for example to  
play with the controls, to climb inside  
the drawers or to swing on the door.  
Correct application  
Children under 8 years of age must  
be kept away from the appliance unless  
they are constantly supervised.  
This appliance is not designed for  
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commercial use. It is intended for use in  
domestic households and in similar  
working and residential environments  
such as:  
Children 8 years and older may use  
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the appliance only if they have been  
shown how to use it in a safe way and  
understand the hazards involved.  
– Shops  
– Offices and showrooms  
and by residents in establishments  
such as:  
– Hostels and guest houses.  
The appliance is not intended for  
outdoor use.  
It must only be used as a domestic  
appliance to store deep frozen food, to  
freeze fresh food and to prepare ice.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Technical safety  
- air the room in which the appliance is  
located for several minutes and  
- contact the Service Department for  
advice.  
Before setting up the appliance,  
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check it for any externally visible  
damage. Do not install and use a  
damaged appliance.  
The more coolant there is in an  
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appliance, the larger the room it should  
be installed in. In the event of a  
leakage, if the appliance is in a small  
room, there is the danger of  
If the connection cable is faulty it  
must only be replaced by a service  
technician authorised by the  
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manufacturer to protect the user from  
danger.  
combustible gases building up.  
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of  
room space is required. The amount of  
coolant in the appliance is stated on the  
data plate inside the appliance.  
Safe operation of the appliance is  
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only assured if it has been installed and  
connected in accordance with these  
operating and installation instructions.  
This appliance contains the coolant  
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Before connecting the appliance to  
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Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which  
is environmentally friendly. Although it  
is flammable, it does not damage the  
ozone layer and does not increase the  
greenhouse effect. The use of this  
coolant has, however, led to a slight  
increase in the noise level of the  
appliance. In addition to the noise of  
the compressor, you might be able to  
hear the coolant flowing around the  
system. This is unavoidable, but does  
not have any adverse effect on the  
performance of the appliance.  
the mains supply, make sure that the  
rating on the data plate corresponds to  
the voltage and frequency of the  
household supply.  
This data must correspond in order to  
avoid the risk of damage to the  
appliance. Consult a qualified  
electrician if in any doubt.  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
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mains electricity supply by a  
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.  
These do not guarantee the required  
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of  
overheating).  
Care must be taken during the  
transportation and setting up of the  
appliance that no parts of the cooling  
system are damaged. Leaking coolant  
can damage the eyes.  
In the event of any damage:  
- avoid naked flames and anything  
which creates a spark,  
- disconnect from the mains,  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The electrical safety of this  
The appliance must be isolated from  
the electricity supply during installation,  
maintenance and repair work.  
The appliance is only completely  
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appliance can only be guaranteed  
when continuity is complete between it  
and an effective earthing system which  
complies with current local and national isolated from the electricity supply  
safety regulations. It is most important  
that this basic safety requirement is  
present and tested regularly, and  
where there is any doubt, the  
household wiring system should be  
inspected by a qualified electrician.  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for damage or injury caused by the lack  
of or inadequacy of an effective  
when:  
– it has been switched off at the wall  
socket and the plug has been  
withdrawn.  
– the fuse from the fused spur  
connection unit has been withdrawn,  
or  
– the mains fuse is withdrawn, or the  
screw-out fuse is removed (in  
countries where this is applicable).  
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
Installation, maintenance and  
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repairs may only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person in strict accordance with current  
national and local safety regulations.  
Repairs and other work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous. The  
manufacturer cannot be held liable for  
unauthorised work.  
Faulty components must only be  
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replaced by genuine Miele original  
spare parts. The manufacturer can only  
guarantee the safety of the appliance  
when Miele replacement parts are  
used.  
This appliance must not be used in  
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a non-stationary location (e.g. on a  
ship).  
While the appliance is under  
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guarantee, repairs should only be  
undertaken by a service technician  
authorised by the manufacturer.  
Otherwise the guarantee will be  
invalidated.  
In countries where there are areas  
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which may be subject to infestation by  
cockroaches or other vermin, pay  
particular attention to keeping the  
appliance and its surroundings in a  
clean condition at all times. Any  
damage which may be caused by  
cockroaches or other vermin will not be  
covered by the guarantee.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Correct use  
When cooling drinks quickly in the  
freezer, make sure bottles are not left in  
for more than one hour, otherwise they  
could burst, resulting in injury or  
damage.  
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Never handle frozen food with wet  
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hands. Your hands may freeze to the  
frozen food.  
Do not take ice cubes out with your  
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Observe the "use by" dates given on  
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bare hands and never place ice cubes  
or ice lollies in your mouth straight from  
the freezer. The very low temperature of  
the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost  
burn to the lips and tongue.  
food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.  
Storage times will depend on several  
factors, including the freshness and  
quality of the food as well as the  
temperature at which it is stored. Follow  
the instructions given on food  
Do not refreeze thawed or partially  
thawed food.  
Defrosted food should be used up as  
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manufacturer's packaging on storage  
conditions required, as well as the “use  
quickly as possible, as food soon loses by” date.  
it nutritional value and goes off.  
Do not use sharp edged objects to  
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– remove frost and ice,  
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen  
after it has been cooked.  
Never store explosive materials in  
– separate frozen foods or remove ice  
trays.  
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the appliance or any products  
containing propellants (e.g. spray  
cans). Thermostats switching on may  
produce sparks which could present a  
fire hazard. Flammable compounds  
could explode.  
They will damage the evaporator,  
causing irreversible damage to the  
appliance.  
Never place electric heaters or  
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candles in the appliance to defrost it.  
These can damage the plastic parts.  
Do not operate any electrical  
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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream  
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of  
sparking and explosion.  
Do not use defrosting sprays or  
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de-icers, as they might contain  
substances which could damage the  
plastic parts or which could cause a  
build-up of gases and pose a danger to  
health.  
Do not store cans or bottles  
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containing carbonated drinks or liquids  
which could freeze in the freezer. The  
cans or bottles could explode.  
Danger of injury and damage to the  
appliance.  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
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door seal, as these will cause the seal  
to deteriorate and become porous with  
time.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not block the ventilation gaps in  
Disposal of your old freezer  
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the plinth or the top of the appliance  
housing unit as this would impair the  
efficiency of the appliance, increase the  
electricity consumption and could  
cause damage to the appliance.  
Before disposing of an old  
appliance, first make the door latch or  
lock unusable.  
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This way you will prevent children from  
accidentally locking themselves in and  
endangering their lives.  
The appliance is designed for use  
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within certain climate ranges (ambient  
temperatures), and should not be used  
outside this range. The climate range  
for your appliance is stated on the data  
plate inside the appliance.  
Installing it in a room with too low an  
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,  
can lead to the appliance switching off  
for longer periods so that it cannot  
maintain the required temperature.  
Be careful not to damage any part of  
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the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,  
e.g. by  
– puncturing the refrigerant channels  
int he evaporator, e.g. by  
– bending any pipework.  
– scratching the surface coating.  
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the  
eyes.  
Do not use a steam-cleaning  
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appliance to defrost or clean this  
appliance. Steam could reach the  
electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage caused by  
non-compliance with these Warning  
and Safety instructions.  
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How to save energy  
Normal energy  
consumption  
Increased energy  
consumption  
Installation site  
In a ventilated room.  
In an enclosed, unventilated room.  
In direct sunlight.  
Protected from direct sunlight.  
Not near to a heat source (radiator, Near to a heat source (radiator,  
oven).  
oven).  
Where the ideal ambient room  
temperature is approx. 20°C.  
Where there is a high ambient room  
temperature.  
Do not cover the ventilation gaps  
and dust them regularly.  
Temperature setting  
with a thermostat  
which is approximate  
(set in stages).  
With a medium setting of 2 to 3.  
With a high setting: the lower the  
temperature in the compartment, the  
higher the energy consumption.  
Temperature setting  
with a thermostat which  
is exact to the degree  
(digital display).  
Larder section 8 to 12 °C  
On appliances with winter setting,  
please make sure that the winter  
setting is switched off when the  
ambient temperature is warmer than  
16 °C .  
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C  
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C  
Freezer section -18 °C  
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C  
Use  
Drawers, shelves and racks  
arranged as they were when the  
appliance was delivered.  
Only open the door when necessary Frequent opening of the door for  
and for as short a time as possible. long periods will cause a loss of  
coldness.  
Store food in an organised way.  
Searching for an item will mean the  
door is open for longer.  
Allow hot food and drinks to cool  
down before placing them in the  
appliance.  
Hot food will cause the compressor  
to run for a long time, as the  
appliance will have to work harder  
to reduce the temperature.  
Store food covered or packaged.  
The evaporation or condensation of  
liquids will cause a loss of coldness  
in the refrigerator.  
Place frozen food in the refrigerator  
to defrost.  
Do not over-fill the appliance to  
allow air to circulate.  
Defrosting  
Defrost the freezer section when a A layer of ice hinders the cold from  
layer of ice 0.5 cm thick (maximum) reaching the frozen food, and  
has built up.  
increases energy consumption.  
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Switching on and off  
Before using for the first time  
Switching off  
^ Using a coin, turn the On/Off dial in  
an anti-clockwise direction back to  
the "0" position.  
Cleaning  
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and  
the accessories with lukewarm water  
and a little washing-up liquid, and  
then dry with a soft cloth.  
All the indicator lights will go out and  
the cooling system will switch off.  
Switching off for longer  
periods of time  
Switching on  
If the appliance is not going to be used  
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst  
on holiday:  
^ switch the appliance off,  
^ Using a coin, turn the On/Off dial in a ^ disconnect it from the mains. Switch  
clockwise direction away from the "0"  
position until the temperature display  
lights up.  
off at the wall and withdraw the plug  
from the socket, or disconnect the  
mains fuse or remove the screw-out  
fuse in countries where this is  
applicable.  
Forcing it beyond its range will  
damage it. Turn it only as far as it  
will go, then turn it back again.  
^ defrost and clean the appliance out,  
and  
The alarm indicator will light up. It will  
go out when the temperature in the  
freezer is cold enough.  
^ leave the door ajar to air the  
appliance.  
If, during a long absence, the  
appliance is switched off but not  
cleaned out and the door is left shut,  
there is a danger of mould and  
odours building up inside the  
appliance.  
To enable the temperature to get  
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,  
allow the appliance to run for a few  
hours before placing food in it.  
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The correct temperature  
It is very important to set the correct  
temperature for storing food in the  
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause  
food which is not stored at the correct  
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.  
Temperature influences the growth rate  
of these micro-organisms. Reducing  
the temperature reduces their growth  
rate.  
Setting the temperature  
The temperature is set using the  
temperature dial.  
^ Using a coin, turn the On/Off dial in a  
clockwise direction away from the "0"  
position.  
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen  
food for a long time, a temperature of  
-18 °C is required. At this temperature  
the growth of micro-organisms is  
generally halted. As soon as the  
The higher the setting, the lower the  
temperature in the appliance.  
temperature rises above -10 °C, the  
micro-organisms become active in the  
food again so that it cannot be kept as  
long. For this reason, partially defrosted  
or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.  
Food may be re-frozen once it has  
been cooked, as the high temperatures  
achieved when cooking destroy most  
micro-organisms.  
Forcing it beyond its range will  
damage it. Turn it only as far as it  
will go, then turn it back again.  
Temperature display  
The temperature display on the  
control panel always shows the  
required temperature.  
The temperature in the appliance will  
rise:  
For example, if you want the temperature  
in the appliance to be -18 °C,  
– the more often the door is opened  
and the longer it is kept open,  
^ turn the temperature selector  
clockwise from 0 until the -18°C LED  
lights up on the control panel.  
– if too much food is stored in it at  
once,  
– if too much fresh food is being frozen  
at once,  
The temperature can be set slightly  
colder within the displayed temperature  
range (e.g. between -15°C and -18 °C).  
– the higher the ambient temperature  
surrounding the appliance.  
^ Turn the temperature selector slowly  
in a clockwise direction e.g. from the  
-15°C LED position until the -18°C  
LED flashes briefly in the temperature  
display.  
The appliance is designed for use in  
specific ambient temperatures  
(climate ranges). Do not use in  
ambient temperatures for which it is  
not designed.  
The colder temperature is now set.  
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Alarm  
Your appliance has been fitted with a  
warning system which ensures that the  
temperature in the freezer cannot rise  
unnoticed. An alarm will sound and the  
alarm indicator light will flash if the  
temperature becomes too warm. The  
alarm indicator light flashes.  
Activating the alarm system  
The alarm system is always active. It  
does not have to be switched on  
manually.  
Switching the alarm off early  
The temperature the appliance is set at  
determines the temperature the  
appliance recognises as being too  
warm.  
The alarm will stop and the indicator  
light will go out when the temperature  
reaches the correct level again.  
However, if the noise disturbs you, you  
can switch the alarm off before this if  
you wish.  
The alarm will sound and the alarm  
indicator light will flash,  
– if the freezer door has been left open  
for a while, e.g. in order to load,  
re-arrange or take food out.  
^ Press the alarm off button.  
– when freezing large amounts of food  
at once.  
The alarm will stop. The indicator  
light will stay on until the correct  
temperature has been reached. The  
alarm system is then ready should it  
be needed again.  
– if there has been a lengthy  
interruption to the power supply.  
Depending on the temperature in the  
freezer, you should check the condition  
of the food. If food has defrosted or  
started to defrost, check that it is still  
safe to use, and if so, use it as quickly  
as possible. Defrosted food may only  
be re-frozen after it has been cooked.  
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Super freeze  
Switch the Super freeze function on  
before putting fresh food into the  
freezer.  
Switching off Super freeze  
The Super freeze function will switch off  
automatically after approx. 65 hours.  
The indicator light will go out and the  
appliance will run at normal power  
again.  
This helps food to freeze quickly and  
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours  
and appearance.  
The required temperature will then light  
up again in the temperature display.  
Super freeze is not necessary:  
– when putting in food that is already  
frozen.  
To save energy, the Super freeze  
function can be switched off once a  
constant temperature of -18°C or  
colder has been reached in the freezer.  
You should also check the temperature  
inside the appliance from time to time.  
– when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food  
daily.  
Switching on Super freeze  
^ Press the Super freeze button. The  
Super freeze indicator light will go  
out, and the appliance will continue  
to operate at normal power.  
When freezing small quantities of food  
in the freezer, the Super freeze function  
should be switched on 6 hours  
beforehand. When freezing the  
maximum load of food the Super  
freeze function should be switched on  
24 hours beforehand.  
^ Press the Super freeze button. The  
Super freeze indicator light will come  
on.  
At the same time, the coldest  
temperature will light up in the  
temperature display.  
The appliance works at full power to  
lower the temperature in the appliance.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Maximum freezing capacity  
Storing frozen food  
To ensure that fresh food placed in the  
freezer section freezes through to the  
core as quickly as possible, the  
maximum freezing capacity must not  
be exceeded. The maximum freezing  
capacity for freezing within a 24-hour  
period is given on the data plate  
"Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs".  
When buying frozen food to store in  
your freezer, check  
– that the packaging is not damaged,  
– the use-by date,  
– the temperature at which the frozen  
food is being stored in the shop. The  
length of time it can be kept is  
reduced if it has been stored at a  
temperature warmer than -18 °C.  
^ Buy frozen food once you have  
finished the rest of your shopping,  
and wrap it in newspaper or use a  
cool bag or cool box to transport it.  
^ Store it in the freezer as soon as  
possible.  
Never re-freeze partially or fully  
defrosted food. Consume defrosted  
food as soon as possible as it will  
lose its nutritional value and spoil if  
left for too long. Defrosted food may  
only be re-frozen after it has been  
cooked.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Home freezing  
lightly before freezing, but care  
should be taken as the taste of some  
spices alters when frozen.  
Only freeze fresh food which is in a  
good condition.  
– Do not place hot foods or drinks in  
the freezer. This causes already  
frozen food to thaw, and increases  
the energy consumption  
Hints on home freezing  
– The following types of food are  
suitable for freezing:  
considerably. Allow hot foods and  
drinks to cool down before placing  
them in the freezer.  
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,  
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy  
products, pastry, leftovers, egg  
yolks, egg whites and a range of  
pre-cooked meals.  
Packing  
^ Freeze food in portions.  
– The following types of food are not  
suitable for freezing:  
Unsuitable packing material  
- wrapping paper  
- grease-proof paper  
- cellophane  
- bin bags  
- plastic carrier bags  
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour  
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their  
shells, onions, whole raw apples and  
pears.  
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,  
vegetables should be blanched after  
they have been trimmed and  
washed.  
Suitable packing material  
- plastic freezer film  
- freezer bags  
- aluminium foil  
- freezer containers  
To blanch: bring a large saucepan of  
water to the boil, immerse the  
vegetables in the fast boiling water  
for 2-3 minutes, depending on  
variety. Remove, and plunge into  
ice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain  
and pack ready for freezing.  
^ Expel as much air as possible from  
bags etc. before sealing them, to  
prevent freezer-burn on food.  
^ Close the packaging tightly with  
- rubber bands  
- plastic clips  
- string or bag ties  
- freezer tape.  
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty  
meat, and can be stored for  
considerably longer.  
– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or  
rolled meat from freezing together in  
solid blocks when packed, separate  
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.  
Freezer bags may also be sealed  
using home heat sealing kits.  
– Do not season fresh foods or  
blanched vegetables before  
freezing. Only season cooked food  
^ Make a note of the contents and the  
date of freezing on the packaging.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Before placing food in the freezer  
– Freezing the maximum amount  
(see data plate)  
^ When freezing more than 2 kg of  
fresh food, switch on the Super  
freeze function some time before  
placing the food in the freezer (see  
"Super freeze").  
^ Remove the lower freezer drawers.  
^ Place the food flat on the bottom of  
the appliance or in contact with the  
interior side walls so that it freezes  
through to the core as quickly as  
possible.  
This helps food that is already in the  
freezer compartment to stay frozen.  
Once frozen:  
Placing food in the freezer  
^ Place the frozen food in the freezer  
drawers and push them back into the  
appliance.  
The following maximum capacities  
must be observed:  
– freezer drawer = 25 kg  
– glass cold plate = 35 kg  
– Large items  
If you wish to freeze large items such  
as a turkey or game, the glass cold  
plates between the drawers can be  
removed.  
Food to be frozen must on no  
account touch food which is already  
frozen to avoid partial thawing.  
^ Remove the freezer drawers and  
carefully lift and slide out the glass  
cold plates.  
^ Make sure that the packaging and  
containers are dry to prevent them  
sticking together when frozen.  
– Freezing small amounts of food  
Place the food in the lower freezer  
drawers.  
^ Place the food flat in the bottom of  
the drawers so that it freezes through  
to the core as quickly as possible.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Defrosting  
Ice cubes  
Frozen food can be defrosted in  
different ways:  
– in a microwave oven,  
– in an oven using the "Fan" or  
"Defrost" setting,  
– at room temperature,  
^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with  
water, and place it in the bottom of  
one of the drawers.  
– in the refrigerator (the cold given off  
by the frozen food helps to keep  
other food cold),  
^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,  
for example a spoon handle, to  
remove the ice tray from the freezer.  
– in a steam oven.  
Poultry It is particularly important to  
observe food hygiene rules when  
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid  
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away  
and wash the container it was in, the  
sink and your hands. Danger of  
salmonella poisoning.  
^ Ice cubes can be removed easily  
from the tray by twisting the tray  
gently or by holding it under cold  
running water for a short while.  
Cooling drinks  
Ensure that meat and fish (e.g mince,  
chicken, fish fillets) do not come into  
contact with other foods while defrosting.  
Catch the liquid and dispose of it carefully.  
Do not store cans or bottles containing  
carbonated drinks or liquids which  
could freeze in the freezer. The cans or  
bottles could explode.  
Fruit should be defrosted at room  
temperature in its packaging, or in a  
covered bowl.  
When cooling non-carbonated drinks  
quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles  
are not left in for more than one hour,  
otherwise they could burst.  
Most vegetables can be cooked while  
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling  
water or hot fat. The cooking time is  
slightly less than that of fresh vegetables  
due to changes in the cell structure.  
Never re-freeze partially or fully  
defrosted food. Consume defrosted  
food as soon as possible as it will  
lose its nutritional value and spoil if  
left for too long. Defrosted food may  
only be re-frozen after it has been  
cooked.  
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Defrosting  
In normal use, ice and frost will form in  
the freezer section, e.g. on the internal  
walls. How much ice and frost  
accumulates in the appliance will  
depend on the following factors:  
Do not scrape off ice and frost and  
do not not use any sharp edged or  
pointed instruments to aid the  
defrosting process.  
This would damage the evaporator,  
causing irreversible damage to the  
appliance.  
– The appliance door has been  
opened frequently or left open for a  
while.  
– A large quantity of fresh food has  
been placed in the freezer at once.  
Before defrosting  
^ Switch on the Super freeze function  
approx.1 day before defrosting to  
ensure frozen food retains its cold  
reserve for longer when taken out of  
the freezer.  
– There has been an increase in the  
humidity in the room.  
Too thick a layer of ice will make it hard  
to remove freezer drawers, and in  
certain circumstances can prevent the  
door from closing properly. Too thick a  
layer of ice reduces efficiency and  
increases energy consumption.  
^ Remove the frozen food from the  
freezer and place it in another freezer  
or cool box, or wrap it in several  
layers of newspaper or cloths and  
store in a cool place until the freezer  
is ready for use again.  
^ The freezer should be defrosted from  
time to time. It must be defrosted if a  
layer of ice approx. 0.5 cm thick has  
accumulated.  
^ Remove all the freezer drawers from  
the freezer.  
The best time to defrost the freezer is  
when:  
– there is very little food or no food left  
in the freezer,  
– the humidity level in the room is low  
and the ambient temperature in the  
room is also low.  
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Defrosting  
To defrost  
After defrosting  
^ Clean the appliance and then dry it  
thoroughly.  
Carry out the defrosting procedure  
as quickly as possible if food has  
not been placed in another freezer.  
The longer the food is left out at  
room temperature, the faster it  
defrosts.  
^ Close the appliance door.  
^ Reconnect to the mains and switch  
the appliance back on.  
^ Switch on the Super freeze function  
so that the appliance can cool down  
quickly. The indicator light will come  
on.  
Do not use a steam-cleaning  
appliance to aid the defrosting  
process. Steam could reach  
electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
^ Once the temperature in the freezer  
is sufficiently low, slide the glass cold  
plates back into the freezer, then  
replace the food in the freezer  
drawers and put them back in the  
freezer.  
Never place electric heaters or  
candles etc. inside the appliance to  
defrost it. They will damage plastic  
parts.  
^ When the temperature in the freezer  
is a constant -18 °C or colder press  
the Super freeze button to switch the  
Super freeze function off.  
Do not use defrosting sprays or  
de-icers as they might contain  
substances which could damage  
the plastic parts or which could  
cause a build-up of gases and pose  
a danger to health.  
The indicator light will go out.  
^ Switch the appliance off.  
^ Disconnect the appliance from the  
mains.  
^ Leave the freezer door open.  
To speed up defrosting, two bowls of  
hot water (not boiling), with plates  
underneath them, can be placed in the  
appliance. Closing the door in this  
instance will help retain the warmth and  
speed up the defrosting process.  
^ Use a sponge or towel to soak up the  
defrosted water.  
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Cleaning and care  
Before cleaning  
Make sure that water cannot get into  
the temperature selector.  
^ Switch the appliance off.  
^ Switch off at the wall and withdraw  
the plug from the socket, or  
disconnect the mains fuse or remove  
the screw-out fuse in countries where  
this is applicable.  
Never use steam-cleaning  
apparatus to defrost or clean the  
appliance. Steam could reach the  
electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
^ Take any frozen food out of the  
appliance and store it in a cool place.  
The data plate located inside the  
appliance must not be removed. It  
contains information which is  
required in the event of a service  
call.  
^ Defrost the freezer.  
^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.  
shelves, for cleaning.  
Cleaning the interior and  
accessories  
To avoid damaging the surface of  
your appliance, do not use:  
^ Use lukewarm water with a little  
washing-up liquid.  
– cleaning agents containing soda,  
ammonia, acids or chlorides,  
The ice cube tray (depending on mo-  
del) is dishwasher safe.  
– cleaning agents containing  
descaling agents,  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.  
powder cleaners and cream  
cleaners,  
The temperature of the dishwasher  
programme must not exceed 55 °C.  
Contact with some foodstuffs, such  
as carrots, tomatoes or ketchup can  
cause plastic items to discolour.  
However, this discolouration will not  
affect the stability of plastic items.  
– solvent-based cleaning agents,  
– stainless steel cleaning agents,  
– dishwasher cleaner,  
– oven sprays,  
^ Clean the drawers and glass cold  
plates by hand. They are not suitable  
for cleaning in a dishwasher.  
– glass cleaning agents,  
– hard, abrasive sponges and  
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,  
^ After cleaning, wipe the interior with a  
damp cloth, and dry with a soft cloth.  
Leave the door open to air the  
– melamine eraser blocks,  
– sharp metal scrapers.  
appliance for a short while.  
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Cleaning and care  
Ventilation gaps  
^ The ventilation gaps should be  
cleaned on a regular basis with a  
brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up  
of dust will increase the energy  
consumption of the appliance.  
Door seal  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
door seal as these will cause the  
seal to deteriorate and become  
porous over time.  
The door seals should be cleaned  
regularly with clean water, and then  
wiped dry with a soft cloth.  
After cleaning  
^ Close the door.  
^ Insert the plug in the socket and  
switch on at the mains. Then switch  
the appliance back on.  
^ Switch on the Super freeze function  
so that the freezer can cool down  
quickly.  
The indicator light will come on.  
^ Once the temperature in the freezer  
is sufficiently low, place the food  
back in the freezer drawers and put  
them back in the freezer.  
^ You can switch the Super freeze  
function off once the temperature in  
the freezer has reached a constant  
temperature of at least -18°C.  
The indicator light will then go out.  
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Problem solving guide . . .  
. . . the door will not open because it  
has been opened and closed too  
many times in succession.  
Repairs to electrical appliances  
should only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person in strict accordance with  
current local and national safety  
regulations. Repairs and other work  
by unqualified persons could be  
dangerous. The manufacturer  
cannot be held liable for  
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.  
unauthorised work.  
Ensure that current is not supplied to  
the appliance until after  
^ Turn the temperature dial to a lower  
setting.  
maintenance or repair work has  
been carried out.  
^ Super freeze has not yet switched  
itself off. The Super freeze function  
switches itself off automatically after  
approx. 65 hours.  
Some minor problems can be corrected  
without contacting the Miele Service  
Department.  
. . . the appliance is switching in too  
frequently and for too long.  
What to do if . . .  
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps in  
the plinth and in the housing unit at  
the top have been covered over or  
become too dusty.  
. . . the appliance does not get cool.  
^ Make sure that the temperature dial  
is not set at "0".  
^ 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 plug is correctly  
inserted in the socket and switched  
on.  
^ Check that the mains fuse has not  
tripped. If it has, there could be a  
fault with the freezer, the household  
electricity supply or another  
appliance.  
^ Check that the door has been closed  
properly.  
^ Check to see whether a thick layer of  
ice has built up in the freezer. If it  
has, then the freezer will need  
defrosting.  
Contact a qualified electrician or the  
Miele Service department.  
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Problem solving guide . . .  
. . . the alarm sounds and the alarm  
indicator light flashes.  
. . . food has frozen together.  
^ Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon  
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it  
apart carefully.  
The temperature in the freezer is too  
warm, because  
^ a large amount of food has been  
frozen at once without switching on  
the Super freeze function.  
. . . . . . there is a thick layer of ice in  
the freezer section.  
The alarm will stop and the indicator  
light will go out when the temperature  
has reached the correct level again.  
^ Check whether the door closes  
properly.  
^ Defrost and then clean the freezer.  
^ the compressor is faulty. Call the  
Service Department.  
Too thick a layer of ice reduces  
efficiency and increases energy  
consumption.  
Depending on the temperature in the  
freezer, you should check the condition  
of the food. If food has defrosted or  
started to defrost, check that it is still  
safe to use, and if so, use it as quickly  
as possible. Defrosted food may only  
be re-frozen after it has been cooked.  
If you still cannot remedy the fault  
having followed these suggestions,  
please contact the Miele Service  
Department.  
. . . the Super freeze indicator light  
and the temperature display are both  
flashing at the same time.  
To prevent unnecessary loss of  
temperature it is advisable not to  
open the door while waiting for the  
appliance to be serviced.  
There is a fault. Call the Service  
Department.  
. . . the Super freeze indicator light  
does not light up, even though the  
appliance is working.  
^ The indicator light is defective. Call  
the Service Department.  
. . . the following messages show in  
the temperature display "F0" to "F5".  
There is a fault. Call the Service  
Department.  
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Noises  
Normal noises  
What causes them  
Brrrrr...  
Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can  
get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.  
Blubb, blubb....  
Click....  
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating  
through the pipes.  
Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the  
motor on and off.  
Sssrrrrr....  
Creak ...  
On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just  
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.  
Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the  
appliance expands.  
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the  
system is unavoidable.  
Noises that you can  
easily rectify  
What causes them, and what can you do about  
them  
Rattling, vibrating  
The appliance is uneven: Realign the appliance using a spirit  
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the  
appliance.  
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of  
furniture: Move it away.  
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check  
all removable items and refit them correctly.  
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against  
each other? Separate them.  
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of  
the appliance: Remove the clips.  
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After Sales / Guarantee  
In the event of a fault which you cannot  
correct yourself, or if the appliance is  
under guarantee, please contact:  
– your Miele Dealer  
or  
– Miele  
(see back cover for contact details).  
When contacting your Dealer or Miele,  
please quote the model and serial  
number of your appliance. This  
information is given on the data plate  
inside your appliance.  
Please note that telephone calls may  
be monitored and recorded for  
training purposes.  
N.B. A call-out charge will be applied  
for service visits where the problem  
could have been resolved as described  
in these instructions.  
Guarantee  
For information on the appliance  
guarantee specific to your country  
please contact Miele. See back cover  
for contact details.  
In the U.K. your appliance is  
guaranteed for 2 years from the date of  
purchase. However, you must activate  
your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or  
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Electrical connection  
Electrical connection U.K.  
Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)  
All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when  
by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover  
person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a  
local and national safety regulations  
(BS 7671 in the UK).  
suitable replacement is obtained. The  
colour of the correct replacement cover  
is that of the coloured insert in the base  
of the plug, or the colour that is  
embossed in words in the base of the  
plug (as applicable to the design of the  
plug fitted).  
The appliance is supplied with a mains  
cable and moulded plug ready for  
connection to an a.c. single phase  
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.  
Please ensure that the connection data  
quoted on the data plate match the  
household mains supply.  
Replacement fuses should be ASTA  
approved to BS 1362 and have the  
correct rating. Replacement fuses and  
fuse covers may be purchased from  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable switched socket which is easily your local electrical supplier.  
accessible. For extra safety it is  
advisable to protect the appliance with  
a suitable residual current device  
WARNING  
(RCD).  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
mains electricity supply by an extension  
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee  
the required safety of the appliance  
(e.g. danger of overheating).  
This appliance must not be connected  
to the inverter of an autonomous power  
supply, e.g. a solar power system.  
When switching the appliance on, a  
surge in power could trigger the safety  
cut-out mechanism. This could damage  
the electronic unit.  
The appliance must not be used with  
so-called energy saving devices. These  
reduce the energy supply to the  
appliance which could then become  
too warm. Using such devices could  
alter the specification of the product.  
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Installation  
Climate range  
This appliance must be built in,  
otherwise it could tip up.  
This appliance is designed for use  
within certain climate ranges (ambient  
temperatures), and should not be used  
outside this range. The climate range of  
the appliance is stated on the data  
plate inside the appliance.  
Location  
The appliance should be installed in a  
dry, well-ventilated room.  
The room temperature should not go  
above or below the climate range for  
which the appliance is designed.  
The higher the ambient temperature of  
the room, the more energy the  
Climate range  
Ambient room  
temperature  
SN  
N
ST  
T
+10 °C to +32 °C  
+16 °C to +32 °C  
+16 °C to +38 °C  
+16 °C to +43 °C  
appliance requires to operate.  
It should not be installed where it is  
exposed to direct sunlight or directly  
adjacent to a heat-producing appliance  
such as an oven or a radiator.  
Operating in a room which is too cold  
will cause the cooling system to switch  
off for too long, causing the internal  
temperature in the appliance to rise  
with the risk of food deteriorating and  
going off.  
Important: tropical / humid  
environments  
During periods of high humidity,  
some condensation may appear on  
outside surfaces of cooling  
appliances. This condensation will  
disappear when humidity levels  
drop. For prevention, it is advisable  
to install the appliance with sufficient  
ventilation in a dry and/or an  
air-conditioned room.  
Ventilation  
Air at the back of the appliance gets  
warm. The appliance housing unit must  
be constructed to allow sufficient space  
for ventilation.  
Air is taken in through the plinth of the  
furniture housing unit.  
A ventilation gap of at least 38 mm  
depth must be provided behind the  
appliance for air to circulate.  
The cross-sectional area of the  
ventilation gaps and also the  
cross-sectional area beneath the  
ceiling needs to be at least 200 cm2 to  
ensure that warm air can be drawn  
through without hindrance. Otherwise  
the appliance has to work harder,  
resulting in an increase in electricity  
consumption.  
Please ensure that doors are closing  
and sealing properly.  
Please ensure that the appliance is  
installed in accordance with these  
installation instructions and that the  
handle is fitted correctly. Should you  
require further assistance please  
contact your Miele customer service  
centre.  
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Installation  
The air inlet and outlet must not be  
covered or blocked in any way.  
They should be dusted on a regular  
basis.  
Before installation  
^ Before installation remove the cover  
strip, sealing strip and other  
accessories from inside the  
appliance and from the external rear  
wall of the appliance.  
^ On no account should the spacers  
be removed from the back of the  
appliance. These ensure the gap  
required between the back of the  
appliance and the wall is maintained.  
^ Remove any cable clips from the rear  
of the appliance.  
^ Check that all parts at the back of the  
appliance are unhindered. Carefully  
remove any hindrance.  
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Building-in dimensions  
[mm]  
2
cm  
³
200  
550  
³
560-568  
³ 200 cm2  
Niche height [mm]  
A
F 9212 i  
874 - 890  
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Changing the door hinging  
Before building the appliance in, you  
will need to decide on which side the  
door is to be hinged. If left hand door  
hinging is required, follow the  
instructions below.  
^ Replace the appliance door on lower  
hinge pin e.  
^ Insert upper hinge pin c into the  
outer hole in hinge plate d, and  
screw securely into the top of the  
door.  
To change the door hinging, you will  
need various sizes of Torx  
screwdrivers and a slotted  
screwdriver.  
^ Replace covers a and b on the  
opposite side, turning them by 180 °.  
Appliance door  
^ Open the appliance door.  
^ Pull off covers a and b.  
^ Unscrew hinge pin c.  
^ Tilt the door, and lift it off.  
^ Unscrew hinge plate d, and replace  
it on the opposite side using the  
same screws.  
^ Remove lower hinge pin e together  
with washer f, and replace these on  
the opposite side.  
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Building in the appliance  
Preparing the appliance  
All building-in instructions given are  
for a right hand hinged appliance.  
If you have converted the appliance  
to left hand hinging you will need to  
adapt these instructions  
accordingly.  
Building into a peninsular run  
When built into a peninsular run, the  
rear of the building in niche must be  
fitted with a kitchen furniture panel.  
^ Slide cover strip a into the holder as  
shown, with the bumps facing  
downwards. The bumps will fit into  
keyhole slots b. The cover strip is  
then flush with the side of the  
appliance on which the door is  
opened c.  
Aligning the housing unit  
Before installing the appliance, the  
housing unit must be carefully aligned  
using a spirit level. The housing unit  
corners must be at right angles, as  
otherwise the appliance furniture door  
will not align correctly with the 4  
corners of the unit. Align the furniture  
door with the hinges.  
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Building in the appliance  
Building in the appliance  
^ Align the appliance height from above  
on both sides using adjusting screw  
f.  
^ Plug the gap between the appliance  
and the furniture wall on the door  
opening side with sealing strip g.  
Press the sealing strip into the gap  
starting at the bottom, and cut to  
length so that it fits snugly to the  
lower edge of bracket b.  
^ Remove cover a.  
^ Secure bracket b with screws c  
(4.8 x 16 mm).  
^ Push the appliance into the  
building-in niche, leaving a gap of  
approx. 4 mm.  
Take care not to trap the mains  
cable.  
^ Push in the appliance until the front  
edges of bracket b and hinge plates  
d and e are flush with the front  
edge of the housing.  
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Building in the appliance  
Securing the appliance and  
fitting the furniture door  
^ Replace cover a, and cap all the  
holes with stoppers l and m.  
^ Secure door fixings n to the  
appliance door with screw o  
(3.9 x 9.5 mm), to suit the position of  
the handle.  
Very large doors will require several  
door fixings.  
^ Open the door right out, and push  
fixing guides p into door fixings n.  
^ Position the furniture door onto the  
appliance door, and secure fixing  
guides p to the furniture door using  
screws q (4 x 14 mm). Maintain a  
distance d (= the thickness of the  
housing unit walls) between the edge  
of the appliance door and outer edge  
of the furniture door.  
^ Align the door fixing so that the  
furniture door on the side with the  
handle does not lie against the  
housing unit wall when the door is  
shut. A minimum distance of 1 mm  
must be maintained.  
^ Push the appliance against the  
housing wall on the side on which the  
door opens so that the sealing strip is  
pressed into the housing wall h.  
^ Cap the empty holes on the  
appliance door with stoppers r  
supplied; this is vital for the long-term  
effectiveness of the insulation.  
^ Secure the appliance at the top with  
screw i (4 x 19 mm) into bracket b,  
pushing the appliance against the  
furniture wall as you do so, then  
secure it at the bottom with screws j  
(4 x 36 mm) through the adjusting  
screws in the hinge plates on the  
housing.  
^ Tighten all the screws.  
^ If necessary, align cover strip k by  
pushing it parallel to the top of the  
unit - it should not protrude.  
^ Fold in the side section of bracket b.  
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