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    Operating and installation instructions Freezer F 9052 i (-1) F 9252 i (-1) F 9552 i (-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. 09 290 540 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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    Defrosting .......................................................2 4 Cleaning and care ................................................2 6 Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................2 6 Ventilation gaps ...................................................2 7 Door seal ....................................................[...]

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    a Safety lock indicator light b On/Off button c Temperature display a Freezer drawers with freezer calendar d Temperature selector buttons (+ for warmer; – for colder) e Super freeze button and indicator light f Alarm off button 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 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 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. Bars light up in the temperature display, and the freezer starts cooling. To enable the temperature to get sufficiently cold insi[...]

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    Safety lock The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off inadvertently. Activating or deactivating the safety lock ^ Press and hold the Super freeze button for approx. 5 seconds. The Super freeze indicator light flashes, and ; flashes in the temperature display. ^ Then press the Super freeze button again. ; will ligh[...]

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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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    If you have adjusted the temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and for approx. 24 hours if the appliance is full before checking the temperature display as it will take this long for the display to give an accurate reading. If, after this time, the temperature is still too high or too low, you will need to adjust i[...]

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    ^ Press one of the temperature selector buttons repeatedly until ^ appears in the display. ^ Press the Super freeze button again. ^ lights up in the display. ^ You can now adjust the level of brightness by pressing the temperature selector buttons. You can choose from settings 1 to 5 : 1 : dimmest setting, 5 : brightest setting. ^ Press the Super f[...]

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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 a door is left open. Temperature alarm An alarm will sound and the temperature display will flash if the temperature becomes too warm. The temperature the appliance is set at determines the[...]

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    Super freeze 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 less than 2 kg fresh food daily. Switching on Super freeze When [...]

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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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    Freezer calendar The freezer calendar on the freezer drawer gives the length of time in months which various foods can be stored for effectively. Where the storage time given on the packaging differs, follow the advice on the packaging. 2-3 months: Cakes, ice cream, stew 3-5 months: Fish, mushrooms, bread 6-8 months: Pork, veal, poultry 10-12 month[...]

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    Ice cubes ^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water, and place it in 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 short [...]

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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. Ensure that current is not supplied to the a[...]

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    . . . the compressor runs continuously. To save energy, the compressor runs at a lower speed, but for longer, when less cooling is required. . . . 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 section. ^ Check whether the doo[...]

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    At the end of a power cut, the appliance will start operating again at the last temperature setting selected. . . . the Super freeze indicator light does not light up, even though the appliance is working. The indicator light is defective. Call the Service Department. . . . you cannot switch the appliance off. The safety lock has been activated. If[...]

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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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    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 This appliance should be installed in a dry, well-ventilated room. 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. The room temperature should not go above or below the climate rang[...]

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    The ventilation gaps must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. Before installing the appliance ^ Before installation remove the cover strip, sealing strip and other accessories from inside the appliance and from the external rear wall of the appliance. ^ Do not remove the spacers from the back of the appli[...]

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    Niche height [mm] A F 9052 i (-1) 714 - 730 F 9252 i (-1) 874 - 890 F 9552 i (-1) 1397 - 1413 Building-in dimensions 36[...]

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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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    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. To change the door hinging you will need the following tools : – a cross-slotted screwdriver, – a screwdriver, – a selection of Torx screwdrivers, – a spanner. Appliance door[...]

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    ^ Unscrew mounting b and pull soft-close mechanism c downwards to remove it. ^ Undo ball joint d using a spanner and remove it. ^ Stand the appliance door up, and loosen the hinges at the front (the hinges remain open). ^ Remove screws a , and use the stoppers supplied c to plug the empty holes. Do not close up the hinges. Danger of injury. ^ Repla[...]

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    ^ Push the appliance door onto the pre-fitted screws, and then tighten the screws. ^ Replace covers a , b and c . ^ Replace the locking pins into the top of the hinges to prevent the doors opening too far. Changing the door hinging 40[...]

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    All fitting 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. To install the appliance you will need the following : – a cross-slotted screwdriver, – a selection of Torx screwdrivers, – a hexagon spanner. Weight of the furni[...]

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    Preparing the appliance ^ Slide cover strip a into the holder in the middle of the appliance as illustrated with the bumps facing downwards. The bumps will fit into the keyhole slots. ^ Position the mains electricity cable so that the appliance can be connected easily once installed. ^ Push the appliance two-thirds of the way into its niche. When d[...]

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    ^ Fit cover g onto fixing bracket h . ^ Secure fixing bracket h to the bottom of the appliance with screws i (M5 x 15). ^ Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip j . ^ Apply the sealing strip to the side of the appliance on which the door is opened so that it is flush with the front edge of the appliance. Fit the sealing strip so th[...]

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    On furniture with door fittings (e.g. stubs, seals etc) the dimension of these must be taken into account when making sure there is a gap all round of 42 mm . ^ Pull the appliance forwards by the dimension of the door fitting to keep the gap at 42 mm all round. The hinges and the covers will now protrude by the dimension of the door fitting. Tip: R[...]

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    ^ Loosen screws b on the top and bottom fixing brackets c . ^ Press fixing bracket c against the side wall and tighten screws b . ^ Attach fixing bracket c to the housing unit side wall with screws d . Drill holes in the housing unit side walls if necessary. ^ Break off the protruding end of top cover e , turn the cover around and fit it on top fix[...]

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    ^ Using a pencil, lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door. ^ Hang fixing bracket d with the fitting aids onto the inside of the furniture door. Align the fixing bracket centrally. ^ Attach the fixing bracket securely using at least 6 short chipboard screws e (4 x 14 mm). (On cassette doors only use 4 screws on the ed[...]

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    Securing the appliance door to the furniture door: ^ Screw fixing bracket a into the pre-drilled holes in the appliance door using hexagonal screw b . Make sure the two metal edges c are aligned (Symbol II ). ^ Drill fixing holes d in the furniture door, and screw i n4x1 4m m screws e . (On large or divided doors, attach a second pair of fixing bra[...]

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    ^ Replace all the covers. 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 edge of the handle side must fit properly. To double check place a torch in the appliance and close the doors. Turn the lights out in the room. If you can see any ligh[...]

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    M.-Nr. 09 290 540 / 00 Alteration rights reserved / 4911 F 9052 i (-1), F 9252 i (-1), F 9552 i (-1)[...]