Miele F 12011 S-1, F 12011 S-2 Operating instructions

Operating and installation
instructions

Freezer

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen-
tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the
first time.

en-GB M.-Nr. 09 290 830

Contents

Warning and Safety instructions...................................................................... 4

Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 12

Saving energy .................................................................................................... 13

Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 15

Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 17

Before using for the first time.............................................................................. 17

Switching off........................................................................................................ 17

Switching off for longer periods of time .............................................................. 18

The correct temperature................................................................................... 19

Setting the temperature....................................................................................... 19

Temperature display............................................................................................ 20

Using Super freeze............................................................................................ 21

Super freeze function .......................................................................................... 21

Temperature alarm ............................................................................................ 22

Selecting further settings ................................................................................. 23

Settings mode ..................................................................................................... 23

Activating or deactivating the lock ...................................................................... 23

Freezing and storing food................................................................................. 26

Maximum freezing capacity ................................................................................ 26

Freezing fresh food.............................................................................................. 26

Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 26

Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 27

Before placing food in the appliance ............................................................. 28

Storage time for frozen food................................................................................ 29

Defrosting frozen goods ...................................................................................... 29

Cooling drinks quickly ......................................................................................... 30

Adjusting the interior fittings................................................................................ 30

Using accessories ............................................................................................... 30

Defrosting........................................................................................................... 31

Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 33

Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 33

Preparing the appliance for cleaning................................................................... 34

Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................. 34

Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels..................................... 34

Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 35

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Contents

Cleaning the ventilation gaps .............................................................................. 35

Cleaning the compressor and metal grille at the back of the appliance............. 35

After cleaning ...................................................................................................... 35

Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 36

Noises................................................................................................................. 41

Service................................................................................................................ 42

Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 42

EPREL database ................................................................................................. 42

Warranty .............................................................................................................. 42

Installation.......................................................................................................... 43

Installation ........................................................................................................... 43

Side-by-side combinations ............................................................................ 43

Location.......................................................................................................... 43

Ventilation....................................................................................................... 45

Appliances supplied with wall spacers .......................................................... 45

Installing the appliance................................................................................... 46

Installing the refrigeration appliance in a run of kitchen units........................ 47

Appliance dimensions .................................................................................... 49

Changing the door hinging.................................................................................. 50

Changing over the door handle...................................................................... 51

Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 53

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Warning and Safety instructions

This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety require­ments. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
material damage.

Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully be­fore using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They con­tain important information on safety, installation, use and mainten­ance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging
your refrigeration appliance.

In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the
chapter on installing the appliance as well as the safety instruc­tions and warnings.

Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non­compliance with these instructions.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future owner.

Correct application

 This refrigeration appliance is intended for use in the home and in

similar environments, for example
– in shops, offices and similar work settings
– by the guests in hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and other typical
home settings.
This refrigeration appliance is not intended for outdoor use.

 It must only be used as a domestic appliance 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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 This refrigeration appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping

cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or similar
substances or products that are subject to the the Medical Device
Directive. Incorrect use of the refrigeration appliance for such pur­poses may cause deterioration of the items stored. The refrigeration
appliance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of
explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incor­rect use or operation of the appliance.

 The appliance can only be used by 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 recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.

Safety with children

 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the refri-

geration appliance unless they are constantly supervised.

 Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper-

vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog­nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.

 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance

unsupervised.

 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do

not let them play with it.

 Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children could become en-

tangled in packaging (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their
head and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

 The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration

appliance complies with statutory safety requirements and the ap­propriate EU directives.

 This refrigeration appliance contains the refrigerant isobutane

(R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly but flam­mable. The refrigerant does not damage the ozone layer and does
not contribute to the greenhouse effect.
The use of this refrigerant 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 refrigerant flowing around the
cooling circuit. Unfortunately, this cannot be avoided, but it does not
affect the performance of the refrigeration appliance.
When transporting and installing the refrigeration appliance, ensure
that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged. Splashes of refri­gerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of damage:

- Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark.

- Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the mains electricity
supply.

- Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for
several minutes.

- Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.

 The more coolant there is in a refrigeration 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 a combustible gas/
air mixture building up. For every 11g of coolant at least 1m3 of
room space is required. The amount of coolant in the refrigeration
appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the

connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re­quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa­tion tested by a qualified electrician.

 Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured

if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.

 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced

by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.

 Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a

multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.

 If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains con-

nection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not oper­ate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to mois­ture (e.g in a garage or utility room).

 This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.

on a ship).

 Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check

the appliance for visible signs of damage.

 The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during

installation, maintenance and repair work.

 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause

considerable danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a
Miele authorised technician.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un-

dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
warranty is invalidated.

 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-

ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components
must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.

Correct use

 The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range

(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.

 Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi-

ciency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and
could cause damage to the components.

 The refrigeration appliance lid has a plastic edge. Make sure that

no oil or grease leaks onto this edge as this could cause stress
cracks in the plastic and cause it to break or split.

 If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or

the door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.

 Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store explosive materials in the

refrigeration appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g.
spray cans). Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of
gases to ignite.

 Danger of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g.

an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appliance.
Danger of sparking and explosion.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or li-

quids 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, caus­ing injury or damage.

 Danger of injury. Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of

the appliance with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen
food or to the metal.

 Danger of injury. 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 zone. The very low temperature of the frozen food can
cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.

 Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defros-

ted 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.

 Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage instruc-

tions given on 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.

 Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with

this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu­facturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil­ity.

Accessories and spare parts

 Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with

this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu­facturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil­ity.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for 15years

following the discontinuation of your refrigeration appliance.

Cleaning and care

 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 use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this ap-

pliance.
Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.

 Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-

ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged or
pointed objects to

- remove frost and ice,

- separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.

 Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de-

frost it. These can damage the plastic parts.

 Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain

substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.

Transport

 Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori-

ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.

 Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration

appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Disposal of your old appliance

 If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This

will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking them­selves in and endangering their lives.

 Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam-

age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by

- puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser,

- bending any pipework, or

- scratching the surface coating.

Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)

This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal oper­ation.

 The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet-

rates the airways.

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing mater­ial

The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.

Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufactur­ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites.

Disposing of your old appli­ance

Electronic and electrical appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials, com­pounds and components which were
essential for their correct functioning
and safety. These could be hazardous
to your health and to the environment if
disposed of with general waste or if
handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with general waste.

Instead, please make use of officially
designated collection and disposal
points to dispose of and recycle elec­trical and electronic appliances in your
local community, with your dealer or
with Miele. By law, you are solely re­sponsible for deleting any personal data
from the appliance prior to disposal.

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Take care not to damage your refrigera­tion appliance’s pipework before or dur­ing transportation to an authorised col­lection depot.
This is to ensure that coolant in the
cooling circuit and oil in the compressor
is contained, and will not leak into the
environment.

Please ensure that your old appliance
poses no risk to children while being
stored prior to disposal. For further in­formation, see “Warning and Safety in­structions” in these operating and in­stallation instructions.

Saving energy

Installation /
Maintenance

Temperature
setting

Normal energy consump­tion

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) at the back
of the appliance dusted at
least once a year.

Freezer section -18°C The lower the temperature in

Increased energy con­sumption

room.

In direct sunlight.

Near to a heat source (radi­ator, oven).

Where the ambient room
temperature is above 25°C.

Ventilation gaps covered or
dusty.

Dust build-up on the com­pressor and metal grille (heat
exchanger).

the appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.

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Saving energy

Normal energy consump­tion

Use Drawers and shelves ar-

ranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.

Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible. Store food
in an organised way.

Take an insulated cool bag
when shopping, and load
food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.

Store food well packaged. The evaporation or condens-

Increased energy con­sumption

Frequent opening of doors
for long periods will cause a
loss of coldness. The appli­ance will try to cool down
and the compressor will run
for longer periods.

Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the tem­perature inside the appli­ance. The appliance will try
to cool down and the com­pressor will run for longer
periods.

ation of liquids in the freezer
zone will cause a loss of
coldness.

Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.

Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a

layer of ice 0.5cm (max.)
thick has built up.

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Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.

A build-up of ice slows
down the cooling process.

Guide to the appliance

a

On / Off button

b

Super freeze button

c

Display
The brightness of the display
changes automatically to the set
brightness level if the appliance has
not been used for a while. As soon as
a button is touched the display lights
up to the maximum brightness level.

d

Lock symbol

e

Menu symbol
(Settings mode:
for altering the display brightness
level,
for switching the lock on/off).

f

Alarm symbol

g

Temperature display

h

Temperature selector button

i

Super freeze symbol

j

Display brightness symbol

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Guide to the appliance

This drawing is for illustration purposes only.

a

Freezer drawers (number depends on model)

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Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

Packaging material

 Remove all packaging material from

the inside of the appliance.

Protective foil

The appliance is covered with a special
foil to protect it during transportation.

 Do not remove the foil until the appli-

ance has been positioned in its final
location.

Cleaning

Please refer to the relevant instruc­tions in “Cleaning and care”.

 Clean the inside of the appliance and

the accessories.

Switching the refrigeration ap­pliance on

To enable the temperature to get suffi­ciently cold inside the refrigeration ap­pliance, allow the appliance to run for
approx. 2hours before placing food in
it.
Do not place food in the freezer zone
until it has reached the required cold­ness (at least -18°C).

The compressor can take up to
8minutes to switch on due to a built­in switch delay. This delay is designed
to increase the service life of the com­pressor.

 Press the On/Off button.

The refrigeration appliance will start
cooling. The temperature display and
the alarm symbol will flash until the
freezer zone is cold enough to use.

Switching off

 Press the On/Off button until the dis-

play goes out.

The cooling system switches off. If this
does not happen, the lock is on (see
"Selecting further settings - To deactiv­ate the lock).

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Switching on and off

Switching off for longer peri­ods of time

If, during a long absence, the refri­geration appliance is switched off
but not cleaned and the door(s) left
shut, there is a risk of mould forming
inside the appliance.

It is essential to clean the refrigera­tion appliance.

If the refrigeration appliance is not go­ing to be used for a longer period of
time, observe the following:

 Switch the refrigeration appliance off.
 Switch off at the wall socket and

withdraw the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the fuse.

 Defrost the freezer.
 Clean the refrigeration appliance and

leave the door ajar to air the appli­ance and avoid odours building up in­side.

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The correct temperature

It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the ap­pliance. Bacteria will cause food which
is not stored at the correct temperature
to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influ­ences the growth rate of these bacteria.
Reducing the temperature reduces their
growth rate.

To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for long periods, a temperature of

-18°C is required. At this temperature
the growth of bacteria is generally hal­ted. As soon as the temperature rises
above -10°C, the bacteria become act­ive in the food again so 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 bacteria.

The temperature in the refrigeration ap­pliance will rise:

- The more often the appliance door is
opened and the longer it is kept
open.

- The more food is stored in it.

Setting the temperature

 Press the button for setting the tem-

perature repeatedly until the temper­ature you want lights up in the tem­perature display.

The first time you press the button the
last temperature set will flash in the dis­play.

The temperature value will change up
until the setting for -32°C is reached. It
will then drop back to the -15°C set­ting.

The temperature can be set slightly
colder within the displayed ranges (e.g.
between -15°C and -18°C).

 Press the button for setting the tem-

perature repeatedly until the indicator
for -15°C lights up.

 Press the button for selecting the

temperature again for approx.
5seconds until -18°C appears in the
temperature display.

- The warmer the food is which is be­ing put into it.

- The higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the refrigeration appli­ance. This refrigeration appliance is
designed for use within specific am­bient temperatures (climate range).
Do not use in ambient temperatures
for which it is not designed.

The colder temperature setting within
this small temperature range has now
been applied.

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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 is not within the
range that can be displayed, e.g. be­cause the refrigeration appliance has
just been switched on.

- A different temperature has just been
set.

- The temperature in the appliance has
risen by several degrees, indicating
that the appliance is warming up too
much.

This short-term loss of coldness is no
cause for concern if:

- The door has been left open for a
while, e.g. for removing or storing a
large amount of frozen food.

- Fresh food is being frozen.

The temperature display will light up
constantly once the temperature has
dropped and reached approx. -10°C.

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Using Super freeze

Super freeze function

Switch on Super freeze before putting
fresh food into the freezer.

This helps food to freeze quickly and re­tain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours and
appearance.

Exceptions! This is not necessary:

- when placing food in the freezer that
is already frozen.

- when freezing up to 1kg fresh food
daily.

Switching on Super freeze

When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, the Super freeze function
should be switched on 6 hours before-

hand. When freezing the maximum
load of food, the Super freeze function
should be switched on 24 hours be­forehand.

Switching off Super freeze

The Super freeze function will switch off
automatically after approx. 65 hours.
The Super freeze symbol  will go out
and the appliance will run at normal
power again.

To save energy, you can switch off the
SuperFreeze function once the freezer
reaches a constant temperature of at
least -18°C .

 Press the Super freeze button until

the symbol  goes out.

The appliance will continue running at
normal power.

 Press the Super freeze button briefly.
The Super freeze symbol will light up.

The appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the appliance.

The compresser can take up to
8minutes to switch on due to a built­in switch delay. This delay is designed
to increase the lifespan of the com­pressor.

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Temperature alarm

The appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the freezer cannot rise
unnoticed.

 Health risk caused by decom-

posing food.
If the temperature in the freezer re-

mains above -18°C for a long time,
the frozen food can start to defrost.
This will reduce the storage life of the
food.

Check whether the frozen food has
started to defrost. If it has, check
that the food is safe to use and if it
is, use it as soon as possible or cook
it before freezing it again.

If the temperature in the freezer be­comes too warm, the temperature dis­play and the alarm symbol will flash.

The temperature the refrigeration appli­ance is set at determines the temperat­ure the appliance recognises as being
too warm.

- The refrigeration appliance has a
fault.

The alarm symbol will go out when
the temperature reaches the correct
level again.

Visual signals will be activated, for ex­ample, if:

- You switch on the refrigeration appli­ance and the temperature in a tem­perature zone differs greatly from the
set temperature.

- A lot of warm room air enters the
freezer when you are rearranging or
taking out frozen food.

- You are freezing large amounts of
food at once.

- You are freezing warm food.

- There was a mains outage.

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Settings mode

Certain settings on the appliance can
only be selected in settings mode.

Display brightness 

Activating or deactivating the lock

Settings mode is represented in the dis­play by the menu symbol .

The procedure for accessing settings
mode and for changing settings is de­scribed below.



Selecting further settings

 Press the Super freeze button briefly

to activate the lock.

The lock symbol will flash. The

-15°C and -21°C fields in the temper­ature display go out. The lock sym­bol lights up.

Activating or deactivating the
lock

The lock can be activated to prevent
the appliance being switched off by
mistake.

– To activate the lock

 Press the Super freeze button for ap-

prox. 5 seconds.

The menu symbol  will light up. Set­tings mode is now active with the lock
symbol flashing.

 Press the Super freeze button briefly

to access the lock function.

The lock symbol will light up. The

-15°C and -21°C fields in the temper­ature display light up.

 Press the On/Off button to exit Set-

tings mode,

or
 wait for 5minutes.

The menu symbol goes out and the
temperature display shows the required
temperature. The lock symbol lights
up.

– To deactivate the lock

 Press the Super freeze button for ap-

prox. 5 seconds.

The menu symbol  will light up. Set­tings mode is now active with the lock
symbol flashing.

 Press the Super freeze button briefly

to access the lock function.

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Selecting further settings

The lock symbol will light up as well
as the -18°C field in the temperature
display.

 Press the Super freeze button briefly

to deactivate the lock.

The lock symbol will start flashing
and the -18°C field in the temperature
display will go out.

 Press the On/Off button to exit Set-

tings mode,

or
 wait for 5minutes.

The menu symbol goes out and the
temperature display shows the required
temperature. The lock symbol goes
out.

Altering the display brightness

The display brightness can be adjusted
to suit lighting conditions in the room.

The display brightness can be set to
one of 5different settings. It is set to
level 1 ex-works.

 Press the Super freeze button for ap-

prox. 5seconds.

The Menu symbol will light up
andthe lock symbol will start flash­ing to show that settings mode is now
activated.

 Press the button for setting the tem-

perature to access the display bright­ness function.

The lock symbol go out and the dis­play brightness symbol will start
flashing.

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 Press the Super freeze button briefly

to confirm your choice.

The display brightness symbol will light
up. will light up.

 Press the button for setting the tem-

perature repeatedly until the bright­ness level you want is reached.

The more fields that are lit up in the
temperature display, the brighter the
display.

 Press the Super freeze button briefly

to confirm your choice.

The display brightnesssymbol will
start flashing and the new settings is
now active.

To come out of Settings mode:

Selecting further settings

 Press the On/Off button,

or
 wait 5minutes.

The menu symbol and the display
brightness symbol both go out. The re­quired temperature now shows in the
display.

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Freezing and storing food

Maximum freezing capacity

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 ca-

pacity ....kg/24hrs”.

The maximum freezing capacity given
on the data plate has been calculated
according to DINENISO15502Stand­ard.

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. What this means
in practice is that the food loses more
moisture. You can see this in the large
amount of water that collects around
the food when it defrosts.

Storing frozen food

Never re-freeze partially or fully de­frosted food. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.

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 food can be kept
is reduced if it has been stored at a
temperature warmer than -18°C.

 Buy frozen food once you have fin-

ished the rest of your shopping and
wrap it in newspaper or use a cool
bag or cool box to transport it.

 Put it into the freezer as soon as pos-

sible.

If food is frozen quickly, the cells have
less time to lose moisture, so they
shrink less. As there is not so much
moisture loss, it is easier for the food to
reabsorb it during the defrosting pro­cess, and very little water collects
around the defrosted food.

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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, cakes, leftovers, egg yolks,
egg whites and a range of pre­cooked meals.

- The following types of food are not
suitable for freezing:
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, soured
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.

- To retain colour, taste, aroma and vit­amin C, vegetables should be
blanched before they are frozen. To
do so place them portion by portion
into boiling water for 2–3minutes.
Remove, and plunge into ice-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.

- Separate chops, steaks, cutlets etc.
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.
This prevents them from freezing to­gether in a block.

- Do not salt or season raw food or
blanched vegetables before freezing.
Cooked food should only be lightly
salted and seasoned. Some herbs in­tensify the taste of food when frozen.

- Placing hot foods or drinks in the
freezer causes food that is already
frozen to partially thaw and increases
energy consumption. Allow hot foods
and drinks to cool down before pla­cing them in the freezer.

Packaging food for freezing

 Freeze food in portions.

–Suitable packing material

- Plastic freezer bags

- Tubular polythene freezer bags

- Aluminum foil

- Freezer containers

–Unsuitable packing material

- Wrapping paper

- Greaseproof paper

- Cellophane

- Bin bags

- Plastic carrier bags

 Expel as much air as possible from

the packaging.

 Close the packaging tightly with

- Rubber bands

- Plastic clips

- String

- Freezer tape

Tip: Freezer bags may also be sealed
using home heat sealing kits.

 Make a note of the contents and the

date of freezing on the packaging.

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Freezing and storing food

Before placing food in the appliance

 When freezing more than 1kg of

fresh food, switch on the Super
freeze function some time before pla­cing the food in the freezer (see “Su­per freeze”).

This helps create a cold reserve in food
which is already stored in the freezer.

Placing food in the freezer

 If the food is too heavy, this can

cause damage.
Loading food which is too heavy can

cause damage to the freezer draw­ers/glass shelves.

Do not exceed the relevant maximum
load:
– freezer drawer = 25kg
– glass shelf = 35kg

Unfrozen food should not touch
frozen food as this will cause frozen
food to begin to thaw.

–Freezing small amounts of food

Place the food in the lower freezer
drawers.

 Place the food flat in the bottom of

the freezer drawers so that it freezes
through to the core as quickly as pos­sible.

–Freezing the maximum amount of
food (see data plate)

 Remove the lowest freezer drawer.
 Place the frozen goods flat on the

bottom of the appliance or in contact
with the interior cabinet side walls, so
that it freezes through to the core as
quickly as possible.

Once frozen:
 Place the frozen goods in the freezer

drawer and push it back in.

 Make sure that the packaging and

containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.

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Freezing and storing food

Storage time for frozen food

The storage life of food is very variable,
even at a constant temperature of

-18°C. Decomposition processes also
take place in frozen food, albeit at a
very reduced speed. For example, fat
can become rancid from contact with
oxygen in the air. This is why lean meat
can be stored approx. twice as long as
fatty meat.

The storage times quoted are guide val­ues for the storage life of different food
groups in the freezer zone.

Food group Storage

time
(Months)

Ice cream 2to6

Bread, baked goods 2to6

Cheese 2to4

Fish, oily 1to2

Fish, lean 1to5

Sausage, ham 1to3

Defrosting frozen goods

Never re-freeze partially or fully de­frosted food. Defrosted food may only
be re-frozen after it has been cooked.

Frozen goods can be defrosted in differ­ent ways:

- In a microwave oven

- In an oven using “Fan heat” or the
“Defrost” setting

- At room temperature

- In the refrigerator zone (the cold
given off by the frozen food helps to
keep the other food cold)

- In a steam oven

Flat pieces of partially thawed meat
or fish can be placed directly into a hot

frying pan.

Meat and poultry (e.g. mince, chicken,
fish fillets) should not come into contact
with other foods while defrosting. Catch
the liquid from defrosting and dispose
of it carefully.

Game, pork 1to12

Poultry, beef 2to10

Vegetables, fruit 6to18

Herbs 6to10

For standard freezing results, follow the
advice on packaging.

By keeping the freezer zone at a con­stant temperature of -18°C and taking
appropriate hygiene measures you can
maximise the storage life of your food
and avoid food waste.

Fruit should be defrosted at room tem­perature in its packaging, 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 due to changes in the cell struc­ture.

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Freezing and storing food

Cooling drinks quickly

When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour; otherwise
they could burst, causing injury and
damage.

Adjusting the interior fittings

Removing the drawers and glass plates from the freezer

The drawers can be removed for filling,
emptying or cleaning purposes.

You can also use the space in the
freezer more flexibly. If you wish to
freeze large items such as a turkey or
game, the glass cold plates between
the drawers can be removed.

 Pull out the drawers as far as they will

go, and then lift them up and out.

 Lift the glass plate slightly, pull it for-

wards and out.

Using accessories

Making ice cubes

 Fill the ice cube tray three quarters

full with water and place it on the bot­tom of one of the freezer drawers.

 Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,

for example a spoon handle, to re­move the ice tray from the freezer if it
is stuck.

Tip: Ice cubes can be removed easily
from the tray by holding it under running
water for a short time.

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Defrosting

Freezer

The freezer does not defrost automatic­ally.

In normal use, ice and frost will form in
the freezer, e.g. on the internal walls.
How much ice and frost accumulates in
the appliance will depend on the follow­ing:

- Whether the freezer door has been
opened frequently or left open for a
while.

- Whether a large quantity of food has
been placed in the freezer at once.

- Whether the humidity in the room has
increased.

Too thick a layer of ice will make it hard
to remove freezer drawers, and in cer­tain circumstances can prevent the
freezer door from closing properly. Too
thick a layer of ice also reduces cooling
performance and thus increases energy
consumption.

 The freezer should be defrosted from

time to time. It must be defrosted if a
layer of ice approx. 0.5cm thick has
accumulated.

Tip: It is best to defrost when only very
few or no frozen goods at all are left in
the freezer or the humidity level and the
ambient temperature in the room are
low.

 Risk of damage from an incor-

rect defrosting process.
When defrosting the freezer, make

sure that you do not damage the
evaporator as this would cause irre­versible damage to the refrigeration
appliance.

Do not scrape off ice and frost. Do
not use sharp objects.

Do not use any mechanical or other
types of aids which are not recom­mended by the manufacturer to ac­celerate the defrosting process.

Before defrosting

 Switch on the SuperFreeze function

one day before defrosting. This helps
the frozen goods to retain the cold re­serve for longer when taken out of
the freezer.

 Remove the frozen goods and wrap

them in several layers of newspaper
or cloths.

Tip: You could also place the frozen
goods in a cool box or bag.

 Store the frozen goods in a cool place

until the freezer is ready for use
again.

 Remove all the freezer drawers and

glass cold plates (depending on the
model) from the freezer.

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Defrosting

To defrost

The longer the frozen goods are left
out at room temperature, the faster
they deteriorate.

Carry out the defrosting procedure
as quickly as possible.

 Risk of damage due to heat and

moisture ingress.
The steam from a steam cleaner as

well as electric heaters and candles
can damage plastic and electrical
components.

Do not use a steam cleaner, electric
heaters or candles to defrost the re­frigeration appliance.

Defrosting sprays or de-icers can
contain substances which could
damage the plastic parts or which
might cause a build-up of explosive
gases and pose a danger to health.

Do not use defrosting sprays or de­icers.

 Remove any loose pieces of ice.
 Use a sponge or towel to soak up the

defrosted water as often as neces­sary.

After defrosting

 Clean the freezer, then dry it thor-

oughly.

 Close the appliance doors.
 Reconnect to the mains and switch

the refrigeration appliance back on.

 Switch on the SuperFreeze function

so that the freezer can cool down
quickly.

 Once the temperature in the freezer

has reached the required temperat­ure, place the frozen goods back in
the freezer drawers and put them
back in the freezer.

 As soon as the freezer zone reaches

a constant temperature of at least

-18°C, press the SuperFreeze button
to turn off the function.

Ensure that water does not get into
the surrounding cabinetry.

 Switch the refrigeration appliance off.

The cooling system will be switched off.
 Switch off at the wall and withdraw

the plug from the socket, or discon­nect the fuse.

 Leave the freezer door open.

Tip: To speed up defrosting, place two
bowls of hot water (not boiling), with
plates underneath them, in the freezer.
Closing the door in this instance will
help retain the warmth and speed up
the defrosting process.

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Cleaning and care

Do not let water get into the elec­tronic unit.

 Risk of damage due to moisture

ingress.
The steam from a steam cleaner can

damage plastic and electrical com­ponents.

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
the refrigeration appliance.

The data plate located inside the in­terior cabinet of the refrigeration appli­ance must not be removed. It contains
information which is required in the
event of a fault.

Cleaning agents

Cleaning and conditioning agents
used inside the appliance must be
food safe.

To avoid damaging all the surfaces of
your appliance, do not use:

- cleaning agents containing soda, am­monia, acids or chlorides

- cleaning agents containing descaling
agents

- abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream cleaners

- solvent-based cleaning agents

- stainless steel cleaning agents

- dishwasher cleaner

- oven sprays

- glass cleaning agents

- hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,
e.g. pot scourers

- melamine eraser blocks

- sharp metal scrapers

We recommend using a clean sponge,
lukewarm water with a little washing-up
liquid to clean surfaces of the appli­ance.

The following pages contain important
information on cleaning.

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Cleaning and care

Preparing the appliance for cleaning

 Switch the appliance off.
 Disconnect the appliance from the

mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
switch off the mains fuse board.

 Take any food out of the appliance

and store it in a cool place.

 Defrost the freezer section (see “De-

frosting”).

 Take out all other removable parts for

cleaning.

Cleaning the interior and ac­cessories

The refrigeration appliance should be
defrosted and cleaned regularly, or at
least twice a year.

Remove soiling immediately to pre­vent it from drying on.

The best time to do so is when:

- There is very little or no frozen food
left in the freezer zone.

 Leave the door open to air the appli-

ance for a short while and to prevent
odours building up.

The following parts cannot be cleaned
in a dishwasher:

- the freezer drawers

- the shelves

 These accessories should all be hand

washed.

The ice cube tray is dishwasher-safe.

 Risk of damage as a result of ex-

cessively high dishwasher temperat­ures.

Parts of the refrigeration appliance
may become unusable, e.g. deform,
if they are washed in the dishwasher
at more than 55°C.

For dishwasher-safe parts, only use
dishwasher programmes with a max­imum temperature of 55°C.

Contact with natural dyes from car­rots, tomatoes and ketchup, etc., may
discolour the plastic parts in the dish­washer. This discolouration does not
affect the stability of the parts.

- The humidity level in the room is low
and the ambient temperature in the
room is also low (cooler part of the
year).

 Clean the interior with a clean

sponge, lukewarm water and a little
washing-up liquid.

 After cleaning, wipe with clean water

and dry with a soft cloth.

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Cleaning the front of the appli­ance and the side panels

If soiling is left on for any length of
time, it may become impossible to
remove. Surfaces may suffer discol­ouration or damage.

Therefore, it is best to remove soiling
from the appliance front and side
panels immediately.

Cleaning and care

All surfaces are susceptible to
scratching. Contact with unsuitable
cleaning agents can alter or discol­our the surfaces.

See the information on “Cleaning
agents” at the beginning of this sec­tion.

 Clean the surfaces with a clean

sponge and a solution of warm water
and washing-up liquid. A clean, damp
microfibre cloth without cleaning
agent can also be used.

 After cleaning, wipe with clean water

and dry with a soft cloth.

Cleaning the door seal

 Risk of damage as a result of in-

correct cleaning.
If you treat the door seal with oils or

grease, it can become porous.
Do not use any oils or grease on the

door seal.

 The door seal should be cleaned reg-

ularly with clean water and then
wiped dry with a cloth.

Cleaning the ventilation gaps

A build-up of dust will increase the en­ergy consumption of the appliance.

 The ventilation gaps should be

cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner (you could
use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting
brush, for example).

Cleaning the compressor and metal grille at the back of the appliance

A build-up of dust will increase the en­ergy consumption of the appliance.

 Risk of damage as a result of in-

correct cleaning.
Cables and other components can

get broken off, bent or damaged.
Carefully clean the compressor and

metal grille.

The compressor and metal grille at the
back of the refrigeration appliance (heat
exchanger) should be dusted at least
once a year.

After cleaning

 Close the appliance door.
 Reconnect to the mains and switch

the appliance back on.

 Switch on the Super freeze function

so that the appliance can cool down
quickly.

 Once the temperature in the freezer is

sufficiently low, place the food back
in the freezer drawers and put them
back in the freezer.

 Switch the Super freeze function off.

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Problem solving guide

Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easily
remedied. Time and money will be saved because a service call will not be
needed.

The following guide may help you to find the reason for a malfunction or a fault,
and to correct it.

To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door
while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.

Problem Cause and remedy

The appliance does not
get cold and the tem­perature display is not
lit up.

The compressor runs
continuously.

The appliance has not been switched on.
 Switch the appliance on.

The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly.
 Insert the plug into the socket correctly and switch

on.

Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. There
could be a fault with the appliance, the household
electrical wiring or another electrical appliance.

 Contact a qualified electrician or Miele Service.

This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor
runs at a lower speed, but for longer, when less
cooling is required.

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Problem Cause and remedy

The compressor is
switching on more fre­quently and for longer
periods of time. The
temperature in the refri­geration appliance is
too low.

The compressor is
switching on more fre­quently and for longer
periods of time, so the
temperature in the ap­pliance is dropping.

The ventilation gaps in the housing unit have been
covered or become too dusty.

 Do not block the ventilation gaps.
 Dust the ventilation gaps regularly.

The appliance door has been opened too frequently,
or a large amount of fresh food has been placed in­side or frozen at the same time.

 Only open the appliance door when necessary and

for as short a time as possible.

After a while, the temperature will return to normal by
itself.

The appliance door is not properly closed.
A thick layer of ice may have formed in the freezer
zone.

 Close the appliance door.

After a while, the temperature will return to normal by
itself.

If a thick layer of ice has already formed, this will af­fect cooling and increase energy consumption.

 Defrost the refrigeration appliance and clean it.

The ambient room temperature is too high. The
higher the ambient temperature, the longer the com­pressor has to run.

 See the information in “Location” in “Installation”.

The refrigeration appliance was not properly installed
in the niche.

 See the information in “Installation” and “Installing

the refrigeration appliance”.

The temperature setting is too low.
 Adjust the temperature.

The Super freeze function is still switched on.
 You can switch off the Super freeze function earlier

to save energy.

Problem solving guide

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Problem solving guide

Problem Cause and remedy

The compressor comes
on less and less often
and for shorter periods
of time. The temperat­ure in the refrigeration
appliance rises.

An LED indicator light is
flashing at the back of
the refrigeration appli­ance at the bottom near
the compressor (de­pending on model).
The electronic unit for
the compressor is
equipped with an oper­ation and fault dia­gnosis LED indicator
light.

This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too
high.

 Correct the temperature setting.
 Check the temperature again after 24hours.

The frozen food begins to defrost.
The room temperature is too low for this refrigeration
appliance.
If the room temperature is too low, the compressor
will run less frequently. This may cause the freezer
zone to become too warm.

 See the information in “Installation” – “Location”.
 Increase the temperature of the room.

The indicator light flashes several times every
5seconds.
A fault has occurred.

 Call the Miele Customer Service Department.

The indicator light flashes regularly every
15seconds.
Not a fault. This flashing is normal.

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Display warnings

Message Cause and remedy

The  symbol lights up
in the display. You can­not switch the appli­ance off.

The alarm symbol
and the temperature
display are flashing.

The  symbol and the
temperature display are
flashing.

The symbol lights up
in the display, the appli­ance does not get cold,
although the appliance
controls are working.

The safety lock has been activated.

 Completely deactivate the safety lock (see “Select-

ing further settings – Activating and deactivating
the safety lock”).

The temperature in the appliance is too warm or too
cold.
Possible reasons for this include:

– The appliance door has been opened too fre-

quently.

– A large quantity of fresh food has been placed

in the freezer without switching on the Super­Freeze function.

– A prolonged power cut (mains outage) has oc-

curred.

 Rectify the cause of the alarm. The alarm sym-

bol will go out.
Depending on the temperature displayed, you
should check whether food in the freezer has star­ted to thaw or has defrosted. If it has, it should be
used as soon as possible. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.

This indicates an appliance fault:
 Call Service.

Demo mode is switched on. This allows the appli­ance to be presented in the showroom without the
cooling system being switched on. Do not activate
this setting for domestic use.

 Contact the Miele Service Department for informa-

tion on deactivating Demo mode.

Problem solving guide

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Problem solving guide

Other problems

Problem Cause and remedy

Food has frozen to­gether.

The external walls of
the appliance feel
warm.

The food packaging was not dry when placed in the
freezer.

 Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or

plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully.

This is not a fault. The heat created by the evapor­ator is used to prevent condensation.

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Noises

Normal
noises

Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise

Blubb,
blubb ...

Click ... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the

Crack ... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside

Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.

Noises Cause and remedy

Rattling, vi­brating

What causes them

can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on.

A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.

motor on and off.

the appliance.

The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a spirit
level. Do so by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the
appliance or place something underneath it.

The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of fur­niture. Move it away.

Drawers or shelves are unstable or sticking. Check all removable
items and refit them correctly.

Bottles or containers are touching each other. Separate them.

The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the
appliance. Remove them.

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Service

SN-ST

R600a:

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Nr. XX/ XXXXXXXXX.

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Contact in the event of a fault

In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself, please contact
your Miele dealer or the Miele Customer
Service Department.

You can book a Miele Customer Ser­vice Department call-out online at
www.miele.com/service.

Contact information for the Miele Cus­tomer Service Department can be
found at the end of this document.

Please quote the model identifier and
serial number of your appliance (Fabr./
SN/Nr.) when contacting the Miele Cus­tomer Service Department. This inform­ation can be found on the data plate.

Please note that telephone calls may be
monitored and recorded for training
purposes and that a call-out charge will
be applied to service visits where the
problem could have been resolved as
described in this booklet.

The data plate can be found inside the
appliance.

EPREL database

From 1 March 2021, information on en­ergy labelling and ecodesign require­ments will be available in the European
Product Database (EPREL). You can
find the product database at the follow­ing link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/. You
will be asked to enter the model identi­fier.

The model identifier can be found on
the data plate.

Warranty

The appliance warranty is valid for 2
years from date of purchase. In the UK,
you must activate your cover by calling
0330 160 6640 or registering online at
www.miele.co.uk.

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For more information on country-spe­cific warranty terms and conditions,
please contact Miele Customer Service.

*INSTALLATION*

Installation

Installation

 Fire risk and danger of damage

from appliances which give off heat.
Appliances which give off heat can

catch fire and set fire to the refrigera­tion appliance.

Do not place appliances which give
off heat, such as mini-ovens, double
burner hobs or toasters on the refri­geration appliance.

 Fire risk and danger of damage

from open flames.
Open flames can set fire to the refri-

geration appliance.
Keep open flames (e.g. a candle)

away from the refrigeration appli­ance.

Side-by-side combinations

As a general rule, refrigeration appli­ances should not be installed vertically
or horizontally next to other such ap­pliances so as to avoid a build-up of
condensation between them and the
damage this can cause.

Location

This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.

When deciding where to install your re­frigeration appliance please bear in
mind that it will use more energy if in­stalled near to a heater, a cooker or
other appliance that gives off heat. Dir­ect sunlight should also be avoided.
The higher the room temperature, the
longer the compressor runs and the
higher the energy consumption is.

When installing the appliance, please
note:

- The socket must be easily accessible
in an emergency, not concealed be­hind the appliance.

- The plug and cable must not touch
the rear of the appliance as they
could be damaged by vibrations from
the appliance.

- Do not plug in other appliances be­hind this appliance.

Your refrigeration appliance must not be
installed next to another refrigeration
appliance (“side-by-side”), or above an­other one, because it is not equipped
with built-in heating units in the side
panels.

It can, however, be installed next to an­other refrigeration appliance with built­in heating as long as they are in separ­ate niches. Please contact your Miele
retailer to find out which appliances are
suitable for this method of installation.

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*INSTALLATION*

Installation

 Risk of damage due to condens-

ation on external appliance panels.
In environments with high humidity,

condensation can build up on ex­ternal appliance panels, which can
cause corrosion.

To prevent this, it is advisable to in­stall the refrigeration appliance in a
dry and/or air-conditioned room with
sufficient ventilation.

After installation, make sure that the
appliance door closes properly, that
the specified ventilation gaps are ad­hered to, and that the refrigeration
appliance has been installed in ac­cordance with these installation in­structions.

Climate range

This refrigeration appliance is designed
for use within specific ambient temper­atures (climate range). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is not
designed.
A lower room temperature leads to the
compressor switching off for longer
periods. This can cause the internal
temperature in the refrigeration appli­ance to rise with the risk of food deteri­orating and going off.

The climate range is stated on the data
plate in the interior cabinet of the refri­geration appliance.

Climate range Ambient room

temperature

SN, N Up to +32°C

ST Up to +38°C

T Up to +43°C

A freezer from the SN climate range
can operate without any difficulties in
rooms with a cooler ambient temper­ature (down to -15°C).

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Installation

Ventilation

 Risk of fire and damage due to

insufficient ventilation.
If the refrigeration appliance is not

ventilated sufficiently, the com­pressor will run more frequently and
for longer periods. This will result in
increased energy consumption and a
higher operating temperature for the
compressor. This may, in turn, cause
damage to the compressor.

Please ensure that there is adequate
ventilation around the refrigeration
appliance.

It is essential to observe the ventila­tion gaps given. The ventilation gaps
must not be covered or blocked in
any way.

Air at the back of the refrigeration appli­ance gets warm.

Appliances supplied with wall spacers

The wall spacers supplied with some
appliances must be used in order to
achieve declared energy consumption
values. Appliance depth is increased
by approx.35mm with the wall
spacers fitted. If the wall spacers are
not used the functionality of the appli­ance is not affected. Energy consump­tion is only slightly increased with less
distance between the appliance and
the wall.

 Fit the wall spacers onto the back of

the appliance on the top left and
right.

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Installation

Installing the appliance

 Two people are required for in-

stalling the appliance.

 The appliance must be empty

before it is moved.

 Do not under any circumstances

remove the pouches (depending on

model) located between the back of
the appliance and the metal grille
(heat exchanger). These are important
for the correct functioning of the ap­pliance. Their contents are non-toxic
and are not dangerous.

 Release the mains cable from the

back of the appliance.

 Remove the cable clip from the back

of the appliance.

 Carefully push the appliance into po-

sition.

 Position the appliance with the wall

spacers (if fitted) or the back of the
appliance against the wall.

Aligning the appliance

 To align the appliance, adjust the

front feet using the spanner supplied

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Installing the refrigeration appliance in a run of kitchen units

 Risk of fire and damage due to

insufficient ventilation.
If the refrigeration appliance is not

ventilated sufficiently, the com­pressor will run more frequently and
for longer periods. This will result in
increased energy consumption and a
higher operating temperature for the
compressor. This may, in turn, cause
damage to the compressor.

Please ensure that there is adequate
ventilation around the refrigeration
appliance.

It is essential to observe the required
ventilation gaps. The ventilation gaps
must not be covered or blocked in
any way.

Installation

Top box
Refrigeration appliance
Housing unit
Wall

* The appliance depth is increased by
approx. 35mm for refrigeration appli­ances with wall spacers fitted.

The refrigeration appliance can be built
into any run of kitchen units and in­stalled directly next to a kitchen fur­niture housing unit. The appliance front
must protrude in front of furniture fronts
by at least 34mm* at the sides and by
at least 55mm* in the middle. This en­ables the appliance door to be opened
and shut without being obstructed. To
match the height of the rest of the kit­chen units, the refrigeration appliance
can be fitted with a suitable top box.

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Installation

When installed next to a wall, a dis­tance of at least 50mm must be main­tained on the hinge side between the
wall and the refrigeration appli­ance. This equates to the distance
that the handle protrudes by when the
door is open.

The larger the ventilation gap, the
more economically the compressor
will work.

- A ventilation gap of at least 50mm
depth must be provided at the back
of the refrigeration appliance behind
the whole width of the top box for air
to circulate.

- The ventilation gap under the ceiling
must be at least 300cm2 to ensure

that warm air can escape without ob­struction.

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Appliance dimensions

F 12011 S-2 850 554 610* 623 1129 601

Installation

A

[mm]B[mm]C[mm]D[mm]E[mm]F[mm]

F 12011 S-3 850 554 610* 623 1129 601

* Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. The appliance depth is increased by
35mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted.

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Installation

Changing the door hinging

The refrigeration appliance is supplied
with hinges on the right. If left-hand
hinging is required, the hinges must be
changed.

 Place a suitable cover on the floor in

front of the appliance to protect the
appliance door and your floor from
damage.

If a door seal is damaged the appli­ance door will not close properly and
cooling performance will be reduced.
As a result, condensate will build up
in the interior cabinet and this can
cause a build-up of ice.

Do not damage the door seal.

 Close the appliance door.

 Unscrew the bottom hinge

bracket, and take it off.

 Take the appliance door off down-

wards.

 Pull the hinge pin out of the hinge

bracket, and screw it into the
second hole in the hinge bracket.
(The hinge pin can be removed and
screwed back in using the hexagon
key supplied.)

 Remove cover and use it to cover

the empty holes on the opposite side.

 Unscrew the upper hinge pin with

the hexagon key supplied and refit it
on the opposite side. Don’t forget to
use the washer.

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Installation

Changing over the door handle

 Carefully remove the cap and

stoppers from the sides.

Be careful not to let the tool slip out
and damage the appliance surface.

 Slide the cover over to the left and

then insert a suitable plastic or
wooden tool into the gap on the
right hand side.

 Fit the appliance door from below up

onto the upper hinge pin and then
close the appliance door.

 Fit the hinge bracket from below

into the lower door bearing and screw
it on tight.

 The appliance door can be aligned

using the long slots in the hinge
bracket. Ensure that all screws have
been properly tightened.

 Carefully lever the cover off.

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Installation

 Loosen the screws from the handle

side and in the middle and then take
the handle off.

 Turn the handle 180° and refit it on

the opposite side.

 First screw in at the side and then in

the middle.

 Refit the cap and stoppers  on

the opposite side.

 Refit the middle cover by pressing

it in, first on the left-hand side and
then on the right-hand side.

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Installation

Electrical connection

The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for con­nection to an AC single-phase 220–
240V50Hz supply.

The fuse rating must be at least 10A.

This appliance must be connected to a
suitable switched socket. The electrical
installation must be in compliance with
current local and national safety regula­tions, (e.g. VDE0100 in Germany / BS
7671 in the UK). We recommend the
use of a suitable RCD .

The socket must not be concealed be­hind the appliance and must be easily
accessible so that the appliance can be
quickly disconnected from the electrical
supply in case of an emergency.

If the socket is no longer accessible
after installation, an additional means of
disconnection must be provided for all
poles. Suitable means of disconnection
include switches with an all-pole con­tact gap of at least 3mm. These in­clude miniature circuit breakers, fuses
and contactors (EN60335).

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).

Do not connect the appliance to a
stand-alone inverter such as those used
with an autonomous energy source e.g.
solar power.
When the appliance is switched on,
power surges could result in a safety
switch-off. This could damage the elec­tronic module. The appliance must not
be used with so-called energy saving
devices either. These reduce the
amount of energy supplied to the appli­ance, causing it to overheat.

If the mains cable needs to be replaced,
this must be performed by a qualified
electrician.

The mains plug and mains connection
cable must not come into contact with
the back of the appliance as vibrations
can cause damage to these compon­ents. This could result in a short circuit.

Do not plug in other appliances behind
this appliance.

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United Kingdom

Miele Co. Ltd., Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW
Tel: [phone], Internet: www.miele.co.uk/service, E-mail: [e-mail]

Australia

Miele Australia Pty. Ltd.
ACN 005 635 398
ABN 96 005 635 398
1 Gilbert Park Drive
Knoxfield, VIC 3180
Tel: [phone]
Internet: www.miele.com.au

Miele (Shanghai) Trading Ltd.
1-3 Floor, No. 82 Shi Men Yi Road
Jing' an District
200040 Shanghai, PRC
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail],
Internet: www.miele.cn

China

41/F - 4101, Manhattan Place
23 Wang Tai Road
Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email:
[e-mail]
Website: www.miele.hk

Miele (Hong Kong) Limited

Miele India Pvt. Ltd.
Ground Floor
Copia Corporate Suites
Plot No. 9, Jasola
New Delhi - 110025
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.miele.in

India

Miele Ireland Ltd.
2024 Bianconi Avenue
Citywest Business Campus
Dublin 24
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.miele.ie

Ireland

Malaysia

Miele Sdn Bhd
Suite 12-2, Level 12
Menara Sapura Kencana
Petroleum
Solaris Dutamas No. 1
Jalan Dutamas 1
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Miele New Zealand Limited
IRD 98 463 631
8 College Hill
Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011
New Zealand
Tel: [phone]
Internet: www.miele.co.nz

New Zealand

Miele Pte. Ltd.
163 Penang Road
# 04 - 03 Winsland House II
Singapore 238463
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.miele.sg

Singapore

Miele (Pty) Ltd
63 Peter Place, Bryanston 2194
P.O. Box 69434, Bryanston 2021
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.miele.co.za

South Africa

Miele Appliances Ltd.
Showroom 1
Eiffel 1 Building

P.O. Box 114782 - Dubai
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
800-MIELE (64353)
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.miele.ae

United Arab Emirates

Manufacturer:

Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany

K.E. & Kingstone Co., Ltd.
6th Fl., No. 120, Sec. 2
Jianguo N. Rd.
Taipei, Taiwan
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website:
www.kenk.com.tw/ke/miele

Taiwan

Thailand

BHIRAJ TOWER at EmQuartier
43rd Floor Unit 4301-4303
689 Sukhumvit Road
North Klongton Sub-District
Vadhana District
Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Sheikh Zayed Road, Umm Al Sheif

F 12011 S-1, F 12011 S-2

M.-Nr. 09 290 830 / 04en-GB