Miele F623 Ui-2 manual

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    Operating and installation instructions Freezer F 623 Ui-2 F 623 Ui-3 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 06 813 391 e n-G B[...]

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    Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 How to save energy[...]

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    Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    a Alarm button and indicator light b Temperature display e Drawer with freezer calendar f Marker system for frozen food g Ventilation gaps c Super freeze button and indicator light d On/off and temperature selector dial Description of the appliance 4[...]

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    Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and can normally 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! Rather than just thro[...]

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    This appliance complies with all relevant legal safety requirements. Improper use can, however, present a risk of both personal injury and material damage. 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 t[...]

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    Technical safety ~ Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. ~ If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user from danger. ~ This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a na[...]

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    ~ The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with current local and national 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[...]

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    Correct use ~ Never handle frozen food with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food. ~ Do not take ice cubes out with your 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. ~ Do not refreeze thawe[...]

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    ~ Do not block the ventilation gaps in 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. ~ The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this r[...]

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    Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx. 20°C. Where t[...]

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    Before using for the first time ^ Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with luke warm water and a little washing-up liquid, and then dry with a soft cloth. Important: To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance, let it stand for between 1½ and 2 hours after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the m[...]

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    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. Operation 13[...]

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    It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the freezer. Micro-organisms will cause food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influences the growth rate of these micro-organisims. Reducing the temperature reduces their growth rate. For freezing fresh food and storing frozen f[...]

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    Temperature display During normal operation the temperature 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 temperatures displayed are approximate. If you have adjusted the temperature dial in order to set a different t[...]

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    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 temperature dial determines the range of temperatures the appliance recog - nises as being too warm. The alarm will sound [...]

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    Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer. Super freeze is not necessary: – when putting in food that is already frozen. – when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food daily. Switching on Super freeze When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer, the Super freeze function should be switched on 6[...]

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    Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer 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". Freezing fresh food Fresh food sh[...]

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    Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in good condition. Hints on home freezing – The following types of food are suitable for freezing: Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy products, pastry, leftovers, egg yolks, egg whites and a range of pre-cooked meals. – The following types of food are not suitable[...]

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    ^ Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging. Before placing food in the freezer ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the Super freeze function for some time before placing the food in the freezer (see "Super freeze"). Placing food in the freezer Fresh food can be placed in any drawer for free[...]

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    Marker system for frozen food The marker system serves as a reminder of how long food has been stored. Each freezer drawer has two slide markers with dials. The months are represented on the dials a s1–1 2 . ^ Slide the markers onto the guide runners on the edge of the drawers. Use the markers to indicate the type of food being frozen, and turn t[...]

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    Ice cube tray ^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water, and place it on the bottom of one of the drawers. ^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument, for example a spoon handle, to remove the ice tray from the freezer. ^ Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold running water for a sh[...]

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    In normal use ice and frost will form on the glass cold plates and drawer fronts. If allowed to accumulate, this will impair the efficiency of the freezer and increase the consumption of electricity. Do not scrape ice and frost off as this can cause damage and render the freezer unusable. The freezer should be defrosted from time to time. It must b[...]

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    After defrosting ^ Clean the appliance, and then dry it thoroughly. ^ Close the freezer door, insert the plug in the socket and 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 bac[...]

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    Never use cleaning agents containing abrasive substances such as sand, soda, acids, chlorides or chemical solvents. "Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are also unsuitable as they can cause matt areas to appear. Make sure that water cannot get into the temperature selector. Never use steam-cleaning apparatus to defrost or clean the appliance. [...]

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    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 unauthorised work. What to do i f... . . . the appliance does n[...]

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    . . . the Super freeze indicator light does not light up, even though the appliance is working. ^ The indicator light is defective. Call the Service Department. . . . food has frozen together. Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully. ...a thick layer of ice has built up on the side walls of the fr[...]

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    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.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes. Click.... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the motor on and off. Sssrrrr[...]

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    In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer or Chartered Agent or – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer/Chartered Agent or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This i[...]

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    Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). 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 ensur[...]

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    This appliance must be built in, otherwise it could tip up. 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 appliance requires to operate. It should not[...]

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    Plinth height A depends on the building under height: With a building under height of 820 mm the plinth height will be between 100 – 170 mm. Appliances in climate range ST or T require a minimum plinth height of 120 mm. The plinth height is affected by the height of the furniture front panel on the appliance. With a building under height of 870 m[...]

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    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. ^ Open the appliance door. ^ Remove cover a by hand, and remove cover b using a screwdriver. ^ Loosen fixing screws c slightly. ^ Slide the door outwards to the right d , and lift it [...]

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    ^ Fit the appliance door onto the previously fitted screws a , and then tighten the screws. ^ Refit the covers b . Changing the door hinging 34[...]

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    Building under Where the building under height is 820 mm the appliance can be pushed straight into the niche. Align the appliance beforehand using the adjustable feet. Where the building under height is 870 mm the adjustable feet will need to be extended by about 50 mm. Use an SW 30 spanner or screwdriver to do this. Then align the appliance. ^ Lay[...]

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    If there is a continuous plinth in the kitchen a ventilation gap will need to be made in the plinth for the appliance: Building-under height [mm] Dimension H [mm] 820 870 60+1 110+1 The ventilation gaps must not be covered over. Fitting a furniture door ^ A gap of 8 mm must be maintained between the appliance door and the fixing bracket. ^ Push fit[...]

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    ^ Using a pencil mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door. ^ Hang the fixing bracket with the fitting aids a onto the inside side of the furniture door. Align the fixing bracket centrally. ^ Attach the fixing bracket securely using at least 6 shor t4x1 4m m chip board screws b . (On cassette doors only use 4 screws on the edg[...]

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    ^ Securing the appliance door to the furniture door: – Secure bracket a to the appliance door by screwing hexagon headed screw b through the pre-drilled holes in the appliance door. – Check that the two metal edges c are flush (see symbol II ). – Drill fixing holes d and screw in the shor t4x1 4m m chip board screws e . – Align depth Z on t[...]

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