09 290 840
Operating and installation instructions
Freezer
F 12016 S-2
F 12020 S-2
F 12020 S-3
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.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 09 290 840
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 ..............................................14
Switching on .....................................................14
Switching off .....................................................14
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................14
Customising settings .............................................15
Settings mode X .................................................15
Altering the brightness of the display ................................15
Activating or deactivating the lock ..................................16
The correct temperature ...........................................18
Setting the temperature .............................................18
Temperature range ..............................................19
Temperature display ...............................................19
Alarm...........................................................20
Temperature alarm ................................................20
Activating the alarm system..........................................20
Switching the alarm off early .........................................20
Super freeze .....................................................21
Freezing and storing food..........................................22
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................22
Freezing fresh food ................................................22
Storing frozen food ................................................22
Home freezing ....................................................23
Hints on home freezing...........................................23
Packaging ....................................................23
Before placing food in the freezer ..................................24
Placing food in the freezer ........................................24
Defrosting .......................................................25
Ice cubes ........................................................25
Cooling drinks ....................................................25
Defrosting .......................................................26
Cleaning and care ................................................28
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................28
Appliance door, side panels .........................................29
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Contents
Ventilation gaps ...................................................29
Door seal ........................................................29
Problem solving guide ............................................30
Noises .........................................................35
After Sales / Guarantee ............................................36
Information for dealers ............................................37
Demo mode r.....................................................37
Electrical connection..............................................38
Installation ......................................................39
Location .........................................................39
Climate range ..................................................39
Ventilation .......................................................40
Appliances with wall spacers supplied .................................40
Installation .......................................................40
Aligning the appliance..............................................40
Appliance dimensions ..............................................41
Changing the door hinging .........................................42
Changing over the door handle.......................................43
Building in the appliance ..........................................44
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Guide to the appliance
a On/Off button
b Super freeze button
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.
d Alarm symbol
e Super freeze symbol
f Lock symbol
g Temperature display
h Temperature selector button
i Alarm off button
j Power failure symbol
k Menu symbol
Setting mode for:
– the brightness level of the display
– switching the lock on/off
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Guide to the appliance
a Freezer drawers
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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. Danger of suffocation!
Disposal of your old appliance
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 do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
Take care not to damage the pipework
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.
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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.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation of the
appliance.
The appliance can only be used by
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people with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, if they are
supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
Correct application
The appliance is not designed for
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commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and in similar
working and residential environments
such as:
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Shops
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Offices and showrooms
and by residents in establishments
such as:
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Hostels and guest houses.
The appliance is not intended for
outdoor use.
It must only be used as a domestic
appliance to store deep frozen food, to
freeze fresh food and to prepare ice.
Safety with children
Children 8 years and older may use
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the appliance only if they have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
Children under 8 years of age must
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be kept away from the appliance unless
they are constantly supervised.
This appliance is not a toy! To
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prevent the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play with it or near it, or to
play with the controls, or to swing on
the door.
Do not allow children to play with the
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packaging material, e.g. plastic bags
and wrappings. Danger of suffocation.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Before setting up the appliance,
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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
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must only be replaced by a service
technician authorised by the
manufacturer to protect the user from
danger.
This appliance contains the coolant
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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
greenhouse 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 flames 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
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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 every8gofcoolant at least 1 m
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
Safe operation of the appliance is
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only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
Before connecting the appliance,
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make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and frequency)
matches the mains electricity supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
Do not connect the appliance to the
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mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension
lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
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Warning and Safety instructions
The electrical safety of this
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appliance can only be guaranteed
when it is correctly earthed. It is most
important that this basic safety
requirement is observed and tested
regularly, 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).
Installation, maintenance and
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repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
While the appliance is under
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guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.
The appliance must be isolated from
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the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
Faulty components must only be
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replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
The appliance must not be used in a
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non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).
In areas which may be subject to
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infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance and its
suroundings clean at all times. Any
damage caused by cockroaches or
other vermin will not be covered by the
guarantee.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
The appliance is designed for use
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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.
Do not block the ventilation gaps in
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the appliance as this would impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the
electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.
The lid on the appliance has a
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plastic edge. Keep oil and fat spills
away from this as they could cause the
plastic to crack and split.
Do not handle frozen food with wet
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hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food. Danger of frost burn.
Do not take ice cubes out with your
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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 partially or fully
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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.
Do not store cans or bottles
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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
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freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour, otherwise they
could burst. Danger of injury and
damage to the appliance.
Observe the "use by" dates given on
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food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several
factors, including the freshness and
quality of the food as well as the
temperature at which it is stored. Follow
the instructions given on food
manufacturer's packaging regarding
storage conditions and "use by" dates.
Do not store explosive materials in
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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 explode.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not operate any electrical
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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.
Do not use sharp edged objects to
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remove frost and ice,
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separate frozen foods or remove ice
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trays.
They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
Do not place electric heaters or
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candles in the appliance to defrost it.
These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or
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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.
Do not use a steam-cleaning
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appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach electrical
components and cause a short circuit.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old
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appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from
accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering their lives.
Be careful not to damage any part of
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the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,
e.g. by
puncturing the refrigerant channels
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in the evaporator.
bending any pipework.
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– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
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door seal, as these will cause the seal
to deteriorate and become porous with
time.
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How to save energy
Normal energy
consumption
Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
Protected from direct
sunlight.
Not near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20°C.
Ventilation gaps uncovered
and dusted regularly.
Compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger) dusted at
least once a year.
Temperature
setting with
a thermostat which
is approximate
(set in stages).
Temperature
setting with
a thermostat which
is exact to the
degree
(digital display).
With a medium setting of 2
to 3.
Cellar section 8 to 12 °C
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
PerfectFresh zone just
above 0 °C
Freezer section -18 °C
Wine storage section 10 to
12 °C
Increased energy
consumption
room.
In direct sunlight.
Near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where there is a high
ambient temperature.
Ventilation gaps covered or
dusty.
Dust build-up on the
compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger).
With a higher setting: the
lower the temperature in the
compartment, the higher the
energy consumption.
On appliances with winter
setting, please make sure
that the winter setting is
switched off when the
ambient temperature is
warmer than 18°C.
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Normal energy consumption Increased energy
Use Drawers, shelves and racks
arranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
How to save energy
consumption
Only open the doors when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible.
Store food in an organised
way.
Take a cool bag with you
when shopping and on return
place food into the appliance
immediately.
Replace any food removed
rapidly, before it begins to
thaw.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Store food covered or
packaged.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Opening doors frequently and
for long periods results in loss
of coolness and influx of
warmer ambient air. The
appliance works harder to
cool down and the
compressor runs for longer
periods.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the
temperature inside the
appliance. The appliance
works harder to cool down
and the compressor runs for
longer periods.
The evaporation or
condensation of liquids will
cause a loss of coldness in the
refrigerator.
Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Defrosting Defrost the freezer section
when a layer of ice 0.5 cm
(max.) thick has built up.
A build-up of ice slows down
the cooling process.
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
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.
^
The appliance will start to cool.
The temperature display and the alarm
symbol ; will flash until the
temperature in the freezer is cold
enough.
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the
appliance, allow it to run for a few
hours before placing food in it.
Do not place food in the appliance
until the temperature is at least
-18°C.
Switching off
Press the On/Off button until the
^
display goes out.
The cooling system is switched off.
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:
^ switch the appliance off,
^ disconnect it from the mains,
^ clean the appliance out and
^ leave the door ajar to air it.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the door is left shut,
there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
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Customising settings
Settings mode X
Certain settings on the appliance can
be changed using Settings mode.
The brightness of the display
can be altered
The lock can be activated or
deactivated
Settings mode is represented in the
display by the Menu symbol X. The
following section describes how to
access Settings mode and alter
settings.
Altering the brightness of the display
The display brightness can be adjusted
to suit the lighting conditions of the
room.
^
You can select one of the five display
brightness settings from ^1 to ^5. The
factory default setting is ^1 or ^3
c
(depending on model).
Press the Super freeze button for
^
approx. five seconds.
The Menu symbol X will light up and
c will start flashing in the display.
Settings mode is now activated.
^ Press the temperature selector button
to call up the Brightness function.
The Menu symbol X will light up and
^ will flash in the display.
^
Press the Super freeze button briefly
to confirm this.
The display brightness setting last
selected will appear in the display.
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