Problem solving guide
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 if . . .
. . . the appliance does not get cold.
^Make sure that the temperature dial is not pointing to the "0" position.
^Check that the plug is correctly inserted into the socket and switched on.
^Check that the fuse is not defective and that the mains fuse has not tripped. If it has, contact the Miele Service Department.
. . . the temperature inside the appliance is too low.
^Turn the temperature dial to a setting closer to "0".
^The Super freeze function is switched on. The indicator light is still on.
. . . the compressor is running too frequently and for too long.
^Check whether the ventilation gap has been covered over or become too dusty.
^The lid has been opened too frequently, or a large amount of fresh
food has been put in at once for freezing.
^Check that the lid has been properly closed.
^Check whether a thick layer of ice has built up. If it has, then the freezer will need defrosting.
. . . the alarm indicator light is on.
The freezer is too warm, because
–the lid has been opened too frequently, or large amounts of fresh food have been put in at once for freezing.
–there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply.
–the ventilation gap is blocked.
Once the problem has been resolved the alarm indicator light will go out.
. . . 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.
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