Operating and installation instructions Frost-free freezer FN 12221 S FN 12421 S FN 12621 S FN 12821 S 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. en - GB M.-Nr.
Contents Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cleaning the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Appliance door, side panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide to the appliance a On/Off button d Lock symbol b Super freeze button e Menu symbol Setting mode for: – the brightness level of the display – switching the lock on/off c Display If the appliance is not operated for some time, the display will revert automatically to the brightness level which has been set. As soon as a button is pressed the display will light up at the brightest setting.
Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Frost-free system c Top freezer drawer, can be used as a freezer tray d Freezer drawers (number will depend on model) 5
Caring for the environment 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.
Warning and Safety instructions 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 installation, safety, operation and maintenance. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.
Warning and Safety instructions 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. - disconnect from the mains, - air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and - contact the Service Department for advice.
Warning and Safety instructions ~ 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 by the lack of or inadequacy of an effective earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Warning and Safety instructions Correct use ~ This appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g. a garage, can lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.
Warning and Safety instructions ~ Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and explosion. ~ Do not use sharp edged objects to – remove frost and ice, – separate frozen foods or remove ice trays. They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to the appliance. ~ Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
How to save energy Installation site Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption 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 ambient room temperature. Do not cover the ventilation gaps and dust them regularly.
Switching on and off Before using for the first time Switching off ^ 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 until the display goes out. The cooling system is switched off. ^ Press the On/Off button. The temperature display and the alarm symbol ; will flash until the temperature in the freezer is cold enough.
Customising settings Settings mode X Altering the brightness of the display Certain settings on the appliance can be changed using Settings mode. The display brightness can be adjusted to suit the lighting conditions of the room. – The Lock 0 can be activated and deactivated – The brightness of the display s can be altered Settings mode is represented in the display by the Menu symbol X. The following section describes how to access Settings mode and alter settings.
Customising settings Activating or deactivating the Lock ^ Press the Temperature button repeatedly until the brightness level required is reached. The more fields of the temperature display which light up, the brighter the display. To confirm the altered setting: The Lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off by mistake. – To activate the Lock ^ Press the Super freeze button for approx. five seconds. The Menu symbol X will light up; Settings mode is now activated.
Customising settings To come out of Settings mode: ^ Press the On/Off button. ^ Press the Super freeze button briefly to deactivate the Lock function. The Lock symbol 0 will start flashing. The -18 °C field in the temperature display will go out. or ^ Wait for 5 minutes. The Menu symbol will go out and the temperature display will show the required temperature. The Lock symbol 0 will light up. To come out of Settings mode: – To deactivate the Lock ^ Press the On/Off button.
The correct temperature 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 food for a long time, a temperature of -18 °C is required. At this temperature the growth of micro-organisms is generally halted.
The correct temperature 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 appliance has risen by several degrees, indicating that the appliance is warming up too much.
Alarm Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the appliance 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. However, if the temperature in the freezer remains above -18 °C for a long time, check that the frozen food has not started to defrost.
Super freeze For optimum results switch on the Super freeze function 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 placing food in the freezer that is already frozen. – when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food in any one day. Switching on Super freeze When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer, the Super freeze function should be switched on 6 hours beforehand.
Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Isolation plate 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 and storing food Storing frozen food Do not store food in the "inactive" drawers. The temperature is not controlled in these drawers and food stored in them would soon deteriorate. Example If you only require 3 freezer drawers as well as the freezer tray for storing frozen food: ^ Place food in the top 3 freezer drawers, leaving the other drawers empty. ^ Remove the fourth drawer and keep it somewhere else.
Freezing and storing food 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 suitable for freezing: Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their shells, onions, whole raw apples and pears.
Freezing and storing food 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"). This helps food that is already in the freezer to stay frozen. Please note that when removing drawers, the lowest freezer drawer must always remain in the freezer. When placing food on the glass cold plate make sure it does not obstruct the ventilation gaps at the back.
Freezing and storing food Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways: – in a microwave oven, – in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost" setting, Never re-freeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
Freezing and storing food Freezer tray The freezer tray is useful for freezing small items such as berries and vegetables. They can be frozen individually and therefore maintain their shape when defrosted. ^ Space the food out loosely on the tray. Leave the food for 10-12 hours to freeze thoroughly on the tray. Transfer it to a freezer bag or suitable container once frozen. Place the bag or container in the freezer drawer.
Defrosting This freezer is equipped with a Frost free system. The freezer defrosts automatically. The moisture generated by defrosting settles on the condensor and is automatically dissipated from time to time. This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer to remain permanently ice-free, however, the food stored in the freezer will not defrost.
Cleaning and care Before cleaning A range of Miele cleaning and conditioning agents is available to order from Miele or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com. 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 call.
Cleaning and care Appliance door, side panels Remove any soiling on the appliance door and side panels immediately. If this is not done, it might become impossible to remove and could cause the surface to alter or discolour. All surfaces are susceptible to scratching. Contact with unsuitable cleaning agents can alter or discolour the surfaces. ^ The surfaces should be cleaned using a solution of hot water and a little washing-up liquid applied with a soft sponge.
Problem solving guide Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele. If having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the fault, please contact Miele. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced. Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations.
Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Set a warmer temperature. The temperature inside the appliance is too low. The Super freeze function is still switched on. It will switch itself off automatically after approx. 65 hours. You can switch off the Super freeze function earlier to save energy: ^ Press the Super freeze button. The appliance is The ventilation gaps have switching in too been covered over or frequently or for too become dusty. long.
Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The compressor runs To save energy, the continuously. compressor runs at a lower speed, but for longer, when less cooling is required. ^ Call Miele Service. The Super freeze symbol ª and the temperature display are flashing. There is a fault. The r symbol lights up. ^ Deactivate Demo mode Demo mode has been (see "Information for activated. This allows the dealers - Demo mode").
Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause The alarm sounds and the Alarm symbol ; flashes. The temperature inside the appliance is too low. – The door has been opened too frequently. There is a build-up of frost on the front panel of the frost-free system. This is not a fault. Droplets of condensate have settled on it and frozen. This may have been caused by one of the following: – The door has been opened too frequently or left open for a while.
Noises 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. Sssrrrrr.... On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance. Creak ...
After Sales / Guarantee 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 appliance. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes. N.B.
Information for dealers Demo mode r To deactivate Demo mode The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in "Demo mode". In this mode the interior lighting, the display and the controls are functioning but the compressor remains switched off. ^ Press the On/Off button and the Temperature button at the same time for approx. 5 seconds. Demo mode is represented in the display by the r symbol. ^ Press the Super freeze button. To activate Demo mode ^ Press the On/Off button.
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363) 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 fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained.
Installation Climate range Do not place any appliance which gives off heat, such as a toaster or microwave oven, on top of this appliance, as this would increase the appliance's energy consumption. This appliance must not be installed directly next to another refrigerator or freezer. It does not have side-wall heating, so installation next to another refrigerator or freezer could cause a build-up of condensation between them. Further information is available from your dealer.
Installation Aligning the appliance ^ To align the appliance, adjust the feet using a suitable spanner.
Installation Appliance dimensions A B C FN 12221 S 1250 mm 600 mm 630 mm FN 12421 S 1450 mm 600 mm 630 mm FN 12621 S 1640 mm 600 mm 630 mm FN 12821 S 1840 mm 600 mm 630 mm 40
Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below. You will also need the following: – Torx ®15 and 25 screwdrivers, – a flat-bladed screwdriver – spanner Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. The hinge parts (hinge plate and hinge pin) must be sufficiently tightened otherwise the appliance door could fall off. Danger of injury.
Changing the door hinging ^ Open the door. ^ Holding the door at the bottom and on the handle side, carefully lift it upwards and off. This will release hinge pin e with washer o out of hinge plate d. If it does not release: ^ Press hinge pin e with washer o out of the hinge plate from below. ^ Undo screws f and take hinge plate d off. ^ Undo the screw of hinge part g on hinge plate d slightly. Fit it into the hole opposite in hinge plate d and tighten up the screw.
Changing the door hinging ^ Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove spring clamp n from underneath the door and fit it on the opposite side. ^ Pull hinge pin e with washer o out of the door bearing bush from below. ^ Unscrew upper hinge pin k using a suitable spanner. ^ Remove covers l with a flat-bladed screwdriver from the front. ^ Screw in upper hinge pin k on the opposite side using a suitable spanner. ^ Refit covers l from the back on the opposite side, and then click them into place at the front.
Changing the door hinging ^ Take the door and guide the upper door bush onto the upper hinge pin k. ^ Pivot the door and place the hinge pin e into the hinge plate d. Important. Turn the hinge pin if necessary, so that the notch is pointing to the inside of the door and the groove to the outside. The hinge pin will then click into place. ^ With the help of another person, carefully tip the appliance back and screw in retaining screw c. Tighten it with a suitable spanner.
Changing the door hinging It is important to check that the side section of handle d does not come into contact with the door seal when opening the door, as this would damage the door seal permanently.
Aligning the appliance door The appliance door can be aligned to the housing using the outer long slots in the lower hinge plate. In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do. ^ Remove centre screw a from the hinge plate. ^ Slightly loosen both outer screws b. ^ Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right. ^ Then tighten screws b again. Screw a does not need to be tightened again.
Building in the appliance The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. When built into a kitchen run (max. depth 580 mm) the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit. The appliance door will protrude in front of furniture fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by 55 mm in the middle of the door. This enables the doors to be opened and shut without being obstructed.
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