Miele F9122 UI-1 manual

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    Operating and installation instructions Freezer F 9122 Ui-1 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. 09 265 210 e n-G B[...]

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    Guide to the appliance .............................................4 Caring for the environment ..........................................5 Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6 How to save energy ...............................................1 1 Switching on and off ..............................................1[...]

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    Installation ......................................................3 1 Side-by-side installation .............................................3 1 Location .........................................................3 1 Climate range ..................................................3 1 Ventilation ......................................................[...]

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    a On/Off button b Temperature selector button c Temperature display f Freezer drawers g Ventilation gaps d Super freeze button and indicator light e Alarm off button and indicator light Guide to 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 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! Disposal of your old applia[...]

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    This appliance complies with all relevant 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 install[...]

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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. It could be dangerous. ~ 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 [...]

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    ~ The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is observed and regularly tested 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 b[...]

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    Correct use ~ Never handle frozen food with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food. Danger of frost burn. ~ 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. ~[...]

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    ~ Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts. ~ 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. ~ Do not block the ventilation gaps in the plinth as thi[...]

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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 near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx. 20°C. Where there is a high amb[...]

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    Before using for the first time 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. Switching on ^ Press the On/Off button. The temperature display and the alarm off indicator light will flash until the freezer has cooled down to the correct temperature[...]

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    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. To freeze fresh food and to store frozen fo[...]

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    Temperature display The temperature display on the control panel always shows the required temperature. The temperature can be adjusted from: -15 °C to -32 °C The temperature display will flash if – the temperature in the appliance is not within the possible temperature range, – a different temperature is being set, – the temperature in the[...]

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    Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the freezer cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid energy being wasted if the door is left open. Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active. It does not have to be switched on manually. Temperature alarm If the freezer temperature becomes too w[...]

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    Switch the Super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer. This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours and appearance. 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 qu[...]

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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". The maximum freezing capacity gi[...]

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    Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a 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 suitab[...]

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    Before placing food in the freezer ^ 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"). This helps food that is already in the freezer compartment to stay frozen. Placing food in the freezer The following maximum capacities must be observed[...]

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    Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways: – in a microwave oven, – in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost" setting, – at room temperature, – in the refrigerator (the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep other food cold), – in a steam oven. Poultry It is particularly important to observe food[...]

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    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: – 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. – There has been[...]

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    To defrost 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. Do not use a steam-cleaning appliance to aid the defrosting process. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. Never place electric[...]

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    Make sure that water cannot get into the electronic unit or into the ventilation gaps. Do not use steam cleaning apparatus to clean the appliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. The data plate located inside the appliance must not be removed. It contains information which is required in the event of a service cal[...]

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    Ventilation gaps ^ The ventilation gaps should be cleaned regularly 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 seal should be cleaned regularly with[...]

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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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    . . . food has frozen together. Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully. . . . there is a thick layer of ice in the freezer. ^ Check whether the door closes properly. ^ Defrost and then clean the freezer. Too thick a layer of ice reduces efficiency and increases energy consumption. . . . the alarm[...]

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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 – 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 applianc[...]

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    Demo mode The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in "Demo mode". In this mode the controls and interior lighting are functioning but the compressor remains switched off. To activate Demo mode ^ Press the On/Off button. The appliance is now switched on. ^ Press the On/Off button and the Temperature button at th[...]

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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. Side-by-side installation The left side of this appliance has side wall heating making it suitable for installing next to a refrigerator. Each appliance must be built-under into a separate niche. The freezer must be installed on the right-hand side of the refrigerator. Your dealer will be [...]

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    Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. It is very important for the cooling system of the appliance to have adequate ventilation. Ventilation into and out of the appliance is through the appliance plinth. The plinth must not be covered or blocked in any way. The cross-sectional area for ventilation in the plinth must be dusted on a[...]

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    Plinth height B depends on the building under height: With a niche height of 820 mm the plinth height is 100 - 170 mm. The plinth height will be dictated by the height of the furniture front. With a building under height of 870 mm the plinth height is 150 - 220 mm. In this case, the plinth height may be dictated by the adjustable feet under the app[...]

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    The door hinges are set ex-works to enable the doors to be opened wide. However, if the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinges can be adjusted to accommodate this. For example, if the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened, the opening angle can be limited to 90°. ^ Place the locking pins supplied for li[...]

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    Do not change the door hinging if this appliance is to be installed "side-by-side" with another appliance. Each appliance must be built-under into a separate niche and the freezer must be installed on the right-hand side of the refrigerator. Before building the appliance in, you will need to decide on which side the door is to be hinged. [...]

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    If you have put locking pins into the hinges to stop the door opening too far: ^ Remove the locking pins from the top of the hinges. To remove the soft-close mechanism ^ Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ^ Using a screwdriver, carefully push tension spring a outwards. Warning. The soft-close mechanism snaps shut when[...]

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    To secure the soft-close mechanism ^ Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ^ Screw ball joint d of soft-close mechanism c into the new fixing holes. ^ Push tension spring a inwards again. ^ Screw mounting b onto the hinge and tighten securely. ^ Open out soft-close mechanism c and hook it onto ball joint d . ^ Refit the [...]

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    Weight of the furniture door Before fitting a furniture door, ensure that the weight of the door does not exceed the maximum permitted: Appliance Maximum weight of furniture door in kg F 9122 Ui-1 20 Fitting a door front which is heavier than the maximum permitted could damage the hinges. To install the appliance you will need the following tools :[...]

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    ^ Push the appliance into its building-under niche. ^ Align the appliance so that the front edges of the hinges at the top and bottom are flush with the front edge of the housing unit side wall. This will create a gap all round of 42 mm to the front edges of the housing unit side walls. On furniture with door fittings (e.g. stubs, seals etc) the di[...]

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    Aligning the appliance ^ Hold the plinth facing at the side and pull it forwards and off. With a building-under height of 820 mm the adjustable feet must not be extended. With a building-under height of more than 820 mm the feet must be extended. For example, with a building-under height of 870 mm, the feet must be extended by approx. 50 mm. ^ Adju[...]

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    The ventilation gaps must not be covered over. 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 Dimension D 820 mm 870 mm 100 mm 150 mm Securing the appliance in the niche A fitting kit for securing the appliance at the sides when building it under a granit[...]

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    Fitting a furniture door Ensure that the plinth facing is replaced correctly. ^ Using a screwdriver, carefully push tension spring a outwards. Warning. The soft-close mechanism snaps shut when dismantled. Danger of injury. ^ Unscrew mounting b and pull soft-close mechanism c downwards to remove it. ^ A gap of 8 mm must be maintained between the app[...]

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

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    ^ Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts b with a screwdriver, tighten nuts a at the top of the appliance door. ^ Attach the appliance door and the furniture door using screws through fixing brackets a : – Drill holes in the furniture door (mark the position of the holes first). – Screw in the shor t4x1 4m m chipboard screws b . ^ Align depth &q[...]

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    ^ Push tension spring a inwards again. ^ Screw mounting b onto the hinge and tighten securely. ^ Open out soft-close mechanism c and hook it onto ball joint d . ^ Place the cover in position. To make sure the appliance is correctly fitted: – The door must close properly. – The door must not touch the furniture carcase. – The seal at the top e[...]

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