Miele FN 12540 S
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1. 26 Defrosting This freezer is equipped with a Frost free system The freezer defrosts automatically The moisture generated by defrosting collects in the condensor and is automatically dissipated by the condensor 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 27 Cleaning and care Never use cleaning agents containing abrasive substances such as sand soda acids or chemical solvents Non abrasive cleaning agents are also unsuitable as they can cause matt areas to appear 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 Pressurised steam could reach the 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 m Switch the appliance off switch off at the wall socket and remove the plug Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a suitable cool place e g cool box or another freezer Remove all the freezer drawers from the appliance Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Use warm water with a little washing up liquid Wash all accessories by hand only Do not wash in a dishwasher m After cleaning wipe the outer casing the interi2. 02 en GB
3. C to 38 C SN T 10 C to 43 C The appliance will function perfectly down to an ambient temperature of 5 C 36 Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm To ensure sufficient ventilation the ventilation gaps must not be covered over The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis Installation m Remove any cable clips from the back of the appliance m Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Remove any hindrance m Carefully push the appliance into position The appliance can be placed directly against a wall Aligning the appliance m lo align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied The appliance is supplied right hand hinged If left hand door hinging is required follow the instructions below Removing the door handle First the side section of the handle must be removed m Pull door handle towards you Side section 2 slides back creating a gap between side section and mounting plate m Place a suitable object e g a spoon handle in gap 9 and slowly lever the handle towards the door Be careful not to let the spoon handle slip causing damage to the appliance The side section 2 can now be removed m Pull side section 2 out of the guides on the mounting plate m Loosen the 4 screws Torx 15 in the mounting plate and remove the han
4. The alarm system is always active It does not have to be switched on manually Switching the alarm off early Once the set temperature has been reached in the freezer the alarm switches off and the temperature display stops flashing and lights up constantly However if the noise disturbs you you can turn the alarm off before this if you wish B Press the alarm off button The alarm will stop The temperature display will continue to flash until the set temperature has been reached The display then stops flashing and lights up constantly The alarm system is now ready should it be needed again 19 Super freeze Freezing fresh food Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible This way the nutritional value of the food its vitamin content appearance and taste are not impaired Food which takes a long time to freeze will lose more water from its cells which then shrink During the defrosting process only some of this water is reabsorbed by the cells The rest collects around the food In practice this means that the food loses a large degree of its moisture If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process There will be very little water around the defrosted food Super freeze owitch the Super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the free
5. 20 Switching off Super freeze 2 nee ees 20 Freezing and storing food 0 0 en 21 Maximum freezing capacity aaa re 21 Isolation plate has 21 hussd i bce bee 4a tah te ee wae oi ed od ee eee ne ede oe ees 21 Sring OZEN TODUS 2 m 0 04 ranira a dep Sere ES HE dpt hee SHEE DEL AeA 22 Home freezing 0 hh hs 22 Hints on home freezing llllllleee n 22 PACK ee een nen ne near 293 Before placing food in the freezer 22 co onen 23 Placing food in the freezer aan oS oe ee nee RO ee we 23 Frezer calendal sssaaa eben e a a a ee RG op Bbw age ba ee ee ee oS Bet 24 Marker system for frozen f0od ce ee eee 24 DEI O N XC 24 Contents Ilce CUbeS dt aan a rn bb tea nen oe oR Soa 25 COCINE GHNKS TERRE 25 giam P T 6 ER AmWwT eo COON aC nx cars oe ed an ee Dee Reh aay eee tae hee ee hee 26 DefrostiIng 0 0 0 RR 3 c ns 2f Cleaning and care cc co cn es 28 Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories 22 2 2 28 ze M PTTPC 28 DOC MANOS T P 28 pi au iegioro P 29 OC as 2 RP 29 Metal grille at the back of the appliance llle 29 Problem solving guide Tuiliislll een 30 Noises osucocaxseccemsat4i
6. be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested Where there is any doubt the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system e g electric shock oafe operation of the appliance is only assured if it has been installed and connected in accordance with these operating and installation instructions This equipment may only be used in mobile installations such as ships caravans aircraft etc if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Installation work maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent persons in accordance with national and local safety regulations Hepairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable Ensure current is not supplied to the appliance until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when jit has been switched off at the socket and the plug has been withdrawn the mains fuse is withdrawn or the screw out fuse is removed in countries where this is app
7. meat the shelf between the 3rd and 4th drawers can be removed Each drawer and evaporator plate can be loaded with a maximum of 25 kg If you remove a freezer drawer make sure that you do not block the ventilation slits in the back wall of the appliance They are important for trouble free operation of the appliance m Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers or on the evaporator plates so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible m Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen 23 Freezing and storing food When freezing make sure that food already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost Freezer calendar The freezer calendar on the freezer drawer gives the length of time which various foods can be stored for effectively Where the storage time given on the packaging differs follow the advice on the packaging Marker system for frozen food Markers serve as a reminder of how long food has been stored Each freezer drawer has two slide markers with dials The months are represented on the dials as 1 12 m Slide the markers onto the guide runners on the edge of the drawers Use the markers to indicate the type of food being frozen and turn the dials to the appropriate number to indicate the 24 month the food was first placed in the f
8. not cleaned out and the door is left shut there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance 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 colder than 18 C is required At this temperature the growth of micro organisms is generally halted As soon as the temperature rises above 10 C the micro organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long For this reason partially defrosted or defrosted food must not be re frozen Food may be re frozen once it has been cooked as the high temperatures achieved when cooking destroy most micro organisms The temperature in the appliance will rise the more often the door is opened and the longer it is kept open if too much food is stored in it at once the warmer the food is which is being put into it the higher the ambient temperature surrounding the appliance The appliance is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures climate ranges Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed 16 Temperature selection Use the two
9. off m Press the On Off button until the temperature display goes out 14 The cooling system is switched off If this does not happen the safety lock is still activated Safety lock The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off inadvertently Activating or de activating the safety lock s N m Press and hold the Super freeze button for approx 5 seconds The Super freeze indicator light flashes and a c flashes in the temperature display m Press the Super freeze button again c lights up in the temperature display C O m You can now choose between c U and by pressing the temperature selector buttons U the safety lock is de activated i the safety lock is activated m Press the Super freeze button to save the setting The safety lock indicator light amp will light up when the safety lock has been activated Switching on and off CO Sum Y m Press the On Off button to come out of the setting mode The electronics will then switch over to normal operation after a couple of minutes Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time e g whilst on holiday m switch the appliance off B Switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug B clean the appliance out and B leave the door ajar to air the appliance If during a long absence the appliance is switched off but
10. Miele Operating and installation instructions Frost free freezers FN 4693 S To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time M Nr 06 498 980 Contents Description of the appliance 0 0 0 en 4 Miele home 0 0 0 e 6 Optional accessory a as qe act degna qe Ro de des OE ERR dr Re eee RA 6 Caring for the environment 00 0 0c len 7 Warning and Safety instructions 0 00 0 000 8 How to save energy 0 0 lees 12 Switching on and off llli 14 DA DOC er ee a ve aa De a een Or ee 14 Switching off for longer periods oftime eee 15 The correct temperature Cocoon 16 Temperature Selection 6 ns 16 Temperature range 6 ene ee ees 17 Temperat re display 4 454 442 ded y er brad 3 Rey RR dee hear 17 Temperature display brightness n aana 2 2 c oo seen 17 PAE 3 ode oes oe ee Fa peda be ne e Gene op eee E ee ee oy re 19 TeIMDer aire Nels we are eu ocd oO Oe day ae ee sehn SRE ae oe ee ee ende 19 Door GIGI a u dan beh Ox ed Pode ee he ao re eee ee ed 19 Switching on the alarm system 1 eee 19 switching the alarm off early 0 ee eens 19 Super freeze en 20 Freezing fresh food eee teens 20 SUPET Mee Ze pace yp 65 8 t oo a ed oh ee ns oO ee pe oe Oe ee 20 Switching on Super freeze 0 eee
11. aned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth Metal grille at the back of the appliance The metal grille at the back of the appliance heat exchanger should be dusted at least once a year A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance When cleaning the grille make sure that the pipework and other components do not get broken or damaged in any way Cleaning and care After cleaning m Close the appliance door insert the plug in the socket and switch the appliance back on Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer can cool down quickly The indicator light will come on m Once the temperature in the freezer has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer drawers and put them back in the freezer m Switch off Super freeze by pressing the super freeze button when the temperature in the freezer is a constant 18 C or colder The indicator light will go out 20 Problem solving guide Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a Suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety regulations Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting the Service Department What to do if the appliance does not get cool m Check
12. arted to defrost check that it is still safe to use and if so use it as soon as possible Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked The warmest temperature will show in the display for about 1 minute The actual current temperature in the freezer will then show in the display again the Super freeze indicator light does not light up although 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 31 Problem solving guide the interior light is not working m Was the door left open for too long The lighting switches itself off automatically after approx 15 minutes If this is not the case then the lamp is defective m Disconnect the appliance from the mains Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable m Unscrew the lamp and replace it with a new one Lamp specification 220 240 V max 25 W E 14 fitting m Screw the new lamp into the connection If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced 32 Noises Normal noises What causes them Brr
13. blunt instrument e g a spoon handle or plastic scraper to prise it apart carefully Problem solving guide the alarm sounds and the temperature display flashes m Has the appliance door been open for longer than 60 seconds The freezer temperature has risen above the temperature set because m the door has been opened too frequently or large amounts of fresh food have been put in at once for freezing m the ventilation gaps are blocked m there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply Once the problem has been resolved the temperature display will light up constantly and the alarm will stop bar is lit up or flashing in the temperature display Check the temperature display about 6 hours after switching on the appliance The display will not show a temperature until the temperature in the appliance has reached a certain level the following messages show in the temperature display 77 to F5 There is a fault Call the Service Department nA appears in the temperature display The temperature has risen too high at some point during the last couple of days because of a power cut B Press the alarm button whilst nA is lit up in the display The temperature display will show the warmest temperature recorded in the appliance during the power cut Depending on the temperature displayed you should check the condition of food in the freezer If it has defrosted or st
14. buttons underneath the temperature display to set the temperature for the freezer Press the C NEZ left button to raise the temperature right button to reduce the temperature The temperature being set will flash in the display After setting the temperature you can see the following information in the display by pressing the buttons When first pressed the last temperature selected flashes Each subsequent press of the button adjusts the temperature shown in 1 C steps Keeping the button pressed in adjusts the temperature continually Approx 5 seconds after letting go of the button the current actual temperature of the freezer is automatically shown 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 show the accurate temperature of the appliance If after this time the temperature is still too high or too low you will need to adjust it again Temperature range The temperature can be adjusted from 14 C to 28 C The ambient temperature in the room and the installation location can affect the time it takes for the appliance to reach the lowest temperature If the ambient temperature is too high the appliance may not reach the lowest temperature Temperature display During normal operation the tem
15. cation module for details on how to install it and on how to sign it on to your Miele home system The Miele home system is supplied with its own operating instructions Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally 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 Rather than just throwing these materials away please ensure that they are recycled Caring for the environment Disposal of your old appliance Please ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse See the Warning and Safety section of this booklet for further details Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please dispose of your old appliance at your local community waste collection recycling centre and not with your household waste Take care not to damage the pip
16. dle Changing the door hinging m Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty holes Changing over the door m Open the appliance door m Use a screwdriver to lever plinth out then pull it forwards and out B Use a screwdriver to remove cover 2 then close the door m Remove screw 3 completely m Pull door support together with hinge pin downwards then tilt it forwards and take it off 3 Changing the door hinging m Open the door tilt it downwards and take it off Take care not to lose washer 0 m Using a screwdriver remove covers m Unscrew upper hinge pin using the spanner supplied and refit on the opposite side m Put covers 2 back on again from behind and then push them firmly into place from the front m Remove spacer 2 with a screwdriver and refit it on the opposite side m Remove plug from the door bearing bush in the door and refit on the opposite side m Hang the door in hinge pin 3 remember to use washer then close the door 38 In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what happens next m Turn door support 2 around pull hinge pin CD out and refit on the opposite side m Fit both parts into hinge plate To do this push hinge pin through hinge plate into door support owing the door support in push upwards and re assemble wi
17. duadBeAaild OES pe ea RR kOe Ede OU Service Department 0 0 0 000000 ee 34 Electrical connection 35 Installation cc cc onen 36 EOC ON Er era ese ee te Eee da e eae ee eee ese ee ee 36 EI HIN nn wee cere ee ae a eh e een re 36 Ventilation e a e e E e B Rh hrs 36 TOE a a a eared wh EE want end BE GA ce eae 36 Aligning the appliance 2 0 0 ee rn 36 Changing the door hinging 0 0 0 0 ne oF Description of the appliance NO FROST Safety lock indicator light 4 Controls for setting the temperature 2 On Off button eft hand button warmer Right hand button colder Temperature display 5 Super freeze button and indicator light 6 Alarm off button Description of the appliance Lighting 5 2 Frost free system 3 Freezer tray 4 Freezer drawers with freezer calendar 5 Marker system for frozen food 9 Miele home Optional accessory The Miele home system gives you the ability to check information about your appliance at any time For example if a temperature alarm power cut or other fault message occurs this information will be relayed directly to the Miele home system You will need a Miele home system e g the Miele home InfoControl and your appliance must be fitted with the Communication module XKM 2000 KF to benefit from this feature Please refer to the leaflet supplied with the Miele home Communi
18. efore freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increases the energy consumption considerably Allow hot foods and drinks to cool down before placing them in the freezer Packing B Freeze food in portions Unsuitable packing material wrapping paper grease proof paper cellophane bin bags plastic carrier bags Suitable packing material plastic freezer film freezer bags aluminium foil freezer containers m Expel as much air as possible from bags etc before sealing them to prevent freezer burn on food m Close the packaging tightly with rubber bands plastic clips string or bag ties freezer tape Freezer bags may also be sealed using home heat sealing kits Freezing and storing food m Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging Before placing food in the freezer m 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 Placing food in the freezer Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer Large quantities can be placed directly on to the evaporator plates to freeze the food quickly To do this first take out one or several freezer drawers When freezing large items e g a turkey or large joint of
19. ently or by holding it under cold running water for a short while Cooling drinks When cooling drinks quickly make sure bottles are not left in the freezer for more than one hour as they could burst Freezing and storing food Freezer tray depending on model 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 m Space the food out loosely on the tray Leave 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 23 Freezing and storing food Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut Place the cool pack in the upper drawer directly on top of food or to save space on the freezer tray The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the upper drawer so that the food will be kept cold for as long as possible When placing fresh food in the freezer use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the food which is already frozen so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw The cool pack can also be used in a cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for a short period of time
20. eplacement is obtained The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug or the colour that is embossed in words in the base of the plug as applicable to the design of the plug fitted Replacement fuses should be ASTA approved to BS 1362 and have the correct rating Replacement fuses and fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED 35 installation 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 Location This appliance should be installed in a dry well ventilated room The room temperature should not go above or below the climate range for which the appliance is designed The higher the ambient temperature of the room the more energy the appliance requires to operate 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 Climate range The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of this appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN 10 C to 32 C N 16 C to 32 C ST 18 C to 38 C T 18 C to 43 C SN ST 10
21. ework at the back of it before or during transportation to an authorised collection depot In this way refrigerant in the pipework and oil in the compressor will be contained and will not leak out into the environment Warning and Safety instructions 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 read these instructions carefully before installation and before using for the first time They contain important notes on the installation safety operation and care of the appliance Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user Correct use This appliance is intended for domestic use only to store deep frozen food freeze fresh food and to make ice Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance This appliance is not a toy To avoid the risk of injury do not allow children to play on or near it or to play with the controls Supervise its use by the elderly or infirm Technical safety This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane R600a a natural gas which is environmentally friendly Although it is flammable it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhou
22. he correct angle and the side section does not touch the seal when the door is opened 39 United Kingdom Miele Co Ltd Fairacres Marcham Road Abingdon Oxon OX14 1TW tel Abingdon 01235 554455 service Office 01235 554466 fax 01235 554477 Internet www miele co uk Ireland Miele Ireland Ltd Broomhill Road Tallaght Dublin 24 Tel 01 46 10 710 Fax 01 46 10 797 Email info miele ie Internet http www miele ie Australia Miele Australia Pty Ltd A C N 005635398 1 Gilbert Park Drive Knoxfield VIC 3180 Telephone 03 9764 7100 Fax 03 9764 7129 Internet www miele com au Distributor New Zealand Steelfort Engineering Company Ltd 500 Rangitikei Street Palmerston North Priv Bag 11045 NZ Telephone 06 350 1350 Fax 06 356 1507 Alteration rights reserved 3105 FN 4693 S South Africa Miele Pty Ltd 63 Peter Place Bryanston 2194 P O Box 69434 Bryanston 2021 Tel 011 548 1900 Telefax 011 548 1935 Internet www miele co za E mail info miele co za Singapore Miele Southeast Asia Miele Pte Ltd 163 Penang hoad 04 02 03 Winsland House Il oingapore 238463 Tel 65 67351191 Fax 65 67351161 Email infoseaQmiele com sg Internet www miele sg Hong Kong Miele Hong Kong Limited AIA Plaza 24 Floor 18 Hysan Avenue Causeway Bay Hong Kong Tel 852 2610 1331 Fax 852 2610 1013 E mail mielehk miele com hk M Nr O6 498 980
23. l energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation site In a ventilated room In an enclosed unventilated room Protected from direct sunlight In direct sunlight Not situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source radiator oven radiator oven Where the ambient room Where there is a high ambient temperature is ideal at approx room temperature 20 C Temperature setting with With a medium setting of 2 to 3 With a high setting The lower the a thermostat which is temperature in the freezer the approximate set in higher the energy consumption stages Temperature setting with Cellar section 8 to 12 C On appliances with winter setting a thermostat which is please make sure that the winter exact to the degree setting is switched off when the digital display ambient temperature is warmer than 16 C Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C StayFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Use Only open the door when Frequent opening of the door for necessary and for as short a time long periods will cause a loss of as possible coldness otore food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way searching for an item will mean the door is open for longer Allow hot food and drinks to cool Placing hot food in the appliance down before placing them in the will cause the compressor to run appliance for a long time as the appliance will have t
24. licable Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Warning and Safety instructions 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 Do not allow children to play with the appliance for example to climb inside the drawers or to swing on the door Do not refreeze thawed or partially thawed food Defrosted food should be used up as quickly as possible as food soon loses it nutritional value and goes off Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked otorage times will depend on several factors including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored To avoid the risk of food poisoning follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer s packaging on the storage conditions required as well as the use by date 10 Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Thermostats switching on may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard Flammable compounds could e
25. mperature m Press one of the temperature selector buttons repeatedly until an appears in the display B Press the Super freeze button again h lights up in the temperature display uw qoe m You can now adjust the level of brightness by pressing the temperature selector buttons You can choose from settings to 5 i lowest setting 5 brightest setting m Press the Super freeze button to save the setting CO Sum Y m Press the On Off button to come out of the setting mode The electronics will then switch over to normal operation after a couple of minutes 18 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 Temperature alarm An alarm will sound and the temperature display will flash if the temperature in the freezer gets too warm The temperature the appliance is set at determines the temperature the appliance recognises as being too warm The alarm will sound and the temperature display will flash if the freezer door has been left open for a while e g in order to load re arrange or take food out when freezing large amounts of food at once if there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply Door alarm If the door has been left open for more than approx 60 seconds the alarm will sound Alarm Switching on the alarm system
26. n the freezer as soon as possible 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 22 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 To retain colour taste and vitamin C vegetables should be blanched after they have been trimmed and washed To blanch bring a large saucepan of water to the boil immerse the vegetables in the fast boiling water for 2 3 minutes depending on variety Remove and plunge into cold water to cool quickly Drain and pack ready for freezing Lean meat freezes better than fatty meat and can be stored for considerably longer o prevent chops steaks cutlets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Only season cooked food lightly b
27. nt please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes 34 Electrical connection U K All electrical work should be carried out by a Suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety regulations 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 The voltage and connected load are given on the data plate Please ensure that these match the household mains supply The fuse rating is quoted on the plug Connection should be made via a suitable switched socket which is easily accessible For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual current device RCD with a trip current of 30 mA in accordance with DIN VDE 0664 VDE 0100 Section 739 Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliances electronic unit Electrical connection Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 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 r
28. o work harder to lower the temperature Store food covered or packaged The evaporation or condensation of liquids will cause a loss of coldness in the refrigerator Place frozen food in the refrigerator to defrost Do not over fill the appliance to allow air to circulate 12 Defrosting Normal energy consumption Defrost the freezer when a layer of ice one centimetre thick has built up How to save energy Increased energy consumption A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food and Causes an increase in energy consumption 13 Switching on and off Before using for the first time m Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with warm water and a little washing up liquid and then dry with a soft cloth Important To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance let it stand for between and 1 hour after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains Switching on CO Sum N m Press the On Off button The temperature display will light up and the appliance starts cooling Allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low Cool pack Place the cool pack in the top freezer drawer or to save space on the freezer tray The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours Switching
29. on model optional drawers leaving the remaining accessory drawers empty The isolation plate is used to isolate freezer drawers which you do not wish to use and thus save energy It should be used if only small amounts of food are being stored in the freezer Important Atleast 2 freezer drawers must be used for freezing food The other drawers can be isolated if they are not needed a N E t L 2 3 3 5 6 8 10 12 fel 9 eo lo 9 lY Zmm m lake out the third drawer down and The drawers being used for freezing place the isolation plate under the must always be at the top of the second drawer freezer The drawers below are now The isolation pl f e isolation plate must be fitted switched off isolated below the lowest drawer in which food is being frozen The fewer drawers you use the more energy you will save Using the isolation plate increases energy savings considerably 2 Freezing and storing food Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the shop The length of time it can be kept is reduced if it has been stored at a temperature warmer than 18 C m Buy frozen food once you have finished the rest of your shopping and wrap it in newspaper or use a cool bag or box to transport it B Store iti
30. or and accessories with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth Leave the door open to air the appliance for a short while 28 E cloth A microfibre E Cloth is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals Door handle Aluminium is affected by the way that light falls on it by the surrounding environment and by the angle you observe it from The aluminium coloured handle may suffer discolouration or damage if soiling is left on it for too long Remove any soiling straight away Warning The handle is susceptible to scratches and abrasion In addition to the cleaning agents mentioned previously you should also avoid stainless steel cleaners cleaning agents containing descaling agents cleaning agents containing chloride abrasive cleaning agents e g powder cleaners and cream cleaners abrasive sponges e g pot scourers or sponges which have been previously used with abrasive cleaning agents diswasher detergent Ventilation gaps m he 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 cle
31. perature display on the control panel shows the temperature in the warmest part of the appliance If the temperature is not within the range that the appliance is able to display below O C bars will flash in the temperature display The temperature display will flash if 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 The correct temperature This loss of coldness is no cause for concern in the following circumstances when the door has been left open for a while e g for removing or storing a large amount of food when fresh food is being frozen 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 If it has started thawing check that the food is safe to use and if it is use it as quickly as possible Temperature display brightness The appliance is supplied with the brightness of the temperature display set as low as possible However if the door is opened a setting changed or if the alarm is sounding the temperature display will appear much brighter for approx 1 minute You can adjust the level of brightness CIE N m Press and hold the Super freeze button pressed in for approx 5 seconds The Super freeze indicator light flashes and a c flashes in the temperature display The correct te
32. reezer Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways in a microwave oven in an oven using the Fan or Defrost setting atroom temperature in a refrigerator in a steam oven Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry Pour it away and wash the container it was in the sink and your hands Danger of salmonella poisoning Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packing or in a covered bowl Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen Just put straight into boiling water or hot fat The cooking time is slightly less than that of fresh vegetables 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 Ice cubes with or without release button depending on model m Press down the release button on the ice cube tray and fill the tray with wa ter Any excess will flow out through the outlet m Now pull the release button up to seal the ice cube tray Place the tray on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers m Once frozen use a blunt instrument for example a spoon handle to remove the ice tray from the freezer B ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by twisting the tray g
33. rrr 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 Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system Is unavoidable Noises that you can What causes them and what can you do about easily rectify them Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture Move it away Drawers baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking Check all removable items and refit them correctly Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against each other Separate them The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the appliance Remove the clips 33 Service Department In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself or if the appliance is under guarantee please contact Your Miele Dealer or The Miele Service Department see back cover for address When contacting your Dealer or the Service Departme
34. rs 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 Never use a steam cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this appliance Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives Disconnect it from the mains Cut off the cable and render any plug unusable Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator bending any pipework scratching the surface coating oplashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions 11 How to save energy Norma
35. se effect The use of this coolant has however led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the compressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system This is unavoidable but does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance Care must be taken during the transportation and installation of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged Leaking coolant can damage the eyes In the event of any damage avoid open fires and anything which creates a spark disconnect from the mains air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and contact the Service Department for advice The more coolant there is in an appliance the larger the room it should be installed in In the event of a leakage if the appliance is in a small room there is the danger of combustible gases building up For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m of room space is required The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Warning and Safety instructions Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply make sure that the rating on the data plate corresponds to the voltage and frequency of the household supply This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt The electrical safety of this appliance can only
36. th screw m Align the door with the appliance housing using the long slot in hinge plate Then tighten screw 3 m Refit plinth fascia pushing it firmly into position m With the door open position cover in the front of the plinth fascia and push it firmly into position Refitting the handle Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when you refit the handle The door seal will be damaged if the handle is fitted incorrectly B Loosely attach the handle to the opposite side of the door with the two front screws 2 Mounting plate must be positioned on the side of the door so that when the door is closed it is flush with the side of the appliance If this is not the case m Tighten both grub screws with the allen key provided until mounting plate 3 lines up correctly m Then tighten all 4 fixing screws 2 B Slide the side section of the handle 4 into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place Changing the door hinging It is important to check that the side section of the handle 4 does not come into contact with the door seal when opening the door as this would damage the door seal permanently If after you have refitted the handle you find that the side section does touch the door seal when the door is opened m Realign mounting plate 3 with grub screws Q until the mounting plate and the side section of the handle 4 are at t
37. whether the appliance has been switched on The temperature display must be lit up m Check that the plug is correctly inserted in the socket and switched On m Check that the fuse is not defective and that the mains fuse has not blown If it has contact the Miele Ser vice Department the door will not open because it has been opened and closed too many times in succession This is not a fault The suction caused by opening and closing the door is preventing the door from opening Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force 30 the temperature is too low m Select a warmer temperature m Ihe Super freeze function is still switched on The Super freeze function switches itself off automatically after approx 30 60 hours The indicator light is still on the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long m Check whether the ventilation gaps have been covered over or become too dusty m Check whether the metal grille heat exchanger at the back of the appliance has become too dusty m ihe door has been opened too frequently or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for freezing m Check that the door has been closed properly the compressor is running constantly When the appliance is sufficiently cold inside the compressor will switch on for longer but at a low setting to save energy food has frozen together Use a
38. xplode Do not use any electrical equipment in this appliance e g ice cream makers Danger of sparking and explosion Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer The cans or bottles could explode Danger of injury and damage to the appliance When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst This could result in injury or damage 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 Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time Do not block the ventilation gaps in the appliance as this would impair the efficiency of the appliance increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance Warning and Safety instructions The 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 will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature Never place electric heate
39. zer Exceptions when putting in frozen food when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food daily 20 Switching on Super freeze When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer the Super freeze function should be switched on 6 hours beforehand When freezing the maximum load of food the Super freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand S Super Y m Press the Super freeze button The ouper freeze indicator light will come on The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance Switching off Super freeze Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer section the Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 30 to 60 hours The Super freeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue running at normal power Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Do not store food in the inactive drawers The temperature is not controlled in these drawers and food stored in them would soon deteriorate 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 Example Freezing capacity kg 24 hrs If you only require 2 freezer drawers for storing frozen food Isolation plate m Place the food in the top 2 freezer depending
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