Miele F 1801 SF, F 1811 SF, F 1901 SF, F 1911 SF Frequently asked questions, General problems

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General problems

Frequently asked questions

General problems

Issue

Possible fault

Solution

 

 

 

Water is flowing out of

Close the shut-off valve immediately.

the appliance.

 

 

Check whether the water

Contact Miele Technical

 

 

pipe in the appliance is

Service.

 

defective.

 

 

 

 

 

Check whether the water

Contact a plumber.

 

pressure is too low.

 

 

 

 

 

Check whether the correct

Self-tapping valves and

 

water valve has been

3/16" (4.76 mm) saddle

 

installed.

valves reduce the water

 

 

pressure and can block

 

 

the pipe.

 

 

 

The door to the

This is not a fault.

Wait a few minutes, then

freezer section will not

The suction caused by

try again. It should now

open.

opening and closing the

open without force.

 

door too many times in

 

 

succession prevents it

 

 

from opening.

 

 

 

 

The compressor kicks

The ventilation slits are

Clean with a vacuum or

on very frequently and

covered or dusty.

brush.

for too long.

 

 

The door has been

Once the freezer gets

 

 

opened too frequently, or a

down to the set

 

large amount of unfrozen

temperature the

 

food has been put in at

compressor will turn off.

 

once for freezing.

 

 

 

 

 

The door is not closed.

Check that the door has

 

 

been closed properly.

 

 

 

The freezer runs

To save energy the compressor runs at a lower speed,

continuously.

but for longer when less cooling is required.

 

 

 

The temperature

This is not abnormal. When the ice maker is in use and

reading in the freezer

the temperature of the room is above freezing the

shows -18°C, although

temperature automatically stays at -18°C to ensure

a higher temperature

proper functioning.

 

is set.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents with Ice Maker Operating and Installation Instructions FreezerF 1801 SF, F 1811 SF F 1901 SF, F 1911 SF en - US, CAContents Contents Electrical Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSInstallation Do not deactivate the water filter display Disposal of your old appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSDoor shelves height adjustable Guide to the freezerShelves height adjustable Ice cube maker Main switch to turn the whole appliance On/OffAccess button activates the control panel Control panelSensor button for the temperature and door alarm Water filter change indicatorBefore use Before using for the first timeTurning the appliance On/Off Using the settings SettingsAdditional settings Turning the button sound On/Off Turning off for longer periods of time Temperature alarm Temperature and door alarmDoor alarm Setting the temperature Setting the temperatureTemperature unit Fahrenheit/Celsius Freezing food Using the freezer efficientlyCooling drinks quickly DefrostingPacking tips Unsuitable packing material Freezing tipsSuitable packing material SuperCool SuperCoolTurning on the ice cube maker Ice cube makerTurning off the ice cube maker Automatic defrost Adjusting the door shelves Adjusting the interior fittingsMoving the shelves Top shelfReplacing the ice cube container Ice cube containerRemove the cleaner promptly Cleaning and careCleaning the interior and accessories Before cleaningAppliance door Aluminum framesVentilation slits After cleaningDoor seals Upper lighting Changing the light bulbSide lighting Restore power to the appliancePull the defective light bulb from the socket 5 W/12 V/socket GWater filter Water filter change indicatorExchanging the water filter Confirming the filter change Using an external water filterWater Treatment Device Water filterCertificate Number 06 -Using Replacement Cartridge Performance Data Sheet For Filter ModelTo a capacity of 739.68 gallons 2800 liters Flush new cartridge for 3 minutesMiele & Cie. KG Carl-Miele-Straße29 Lead free certificateD-33332Gütersloh Frequently asked questions General problems Alarm / Indicator warnings will not switch on Problems with the ice makerThe ice cube maker The ice cube maker issmall The ice cubes areThe ice cubes have an unpleasantProblems with the ice maker The appliance is making noises MieleCare After sales servicePage Installation Instructions Disposal of packing materials Caring for the environmentDisposal of an old appliance Installation site InstallationImportant! When there is high humidity a build-upof condensation on the outer surfaces of the appliance can occur.This can cause the surfaces to corrode.To prevent this, it is advisable to install the appliance in a dry and/or an air-conditionedroom with sufficient ventilation.Please ensure that doors close and seal properly after installation and that the appliance is installed in accordance with these installation instructions and and with the required ventilation openings Base Installation nicheFurniture/fixtures VentilationStainless steel panels Installation optionsSingle column Side-by-sideInstallation with partition using the Merging Kit InstallationSide panels from 5/8 16 mm to 6 5/16 160 mmDoor dimensions open DimensionsNiche width A Niche dimensions30 762 mm 36 915 mmPower supply Power supply and water connectionWater connection 15 381 mmTools needed for installation Installing the applianceOptional accessories Before you beginAligning the housing unit Installing the applianceCheck the installation niche Before installationRemoteVision module installation Preparing the installation niche Anti-tipbrackets Mounting AccessoriesNow attach the installation niche to the wall Securing an alternative anti-tipdevice Sliding the appliance into the installation niche Aligning the appliance Attaching the toe-kickcover Attaching the appliance to the installation nicheMounting the air separator Plumbing You can now continue with the installation Connecting the water supply Electrical connection RemoteVision optional accessory Accessing the RemoteVision control panel Status indicators MasterCool control panel options for RemoteVisionDescription of function SelectablePage Page Page M.-Nr.09 743 930 / Alteration rights reserved /