Miele F 12020 S User Manual

Operating and installation instructions

Freezer
F 12020 S

To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these operating instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time.

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M.-Nr. 07 297 230

Contents

Guide to the appliance .............................................4

Caring for the environment..........................................5

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6

How to save energy ...............................................11

Switching on and off ..............................................12

Safety lock .......................................................12

Switching off for longer periods of time .................................13

The correct temperature ...........................................14

Setting the temperature .............................................14

Temperature range ..............................................15

Temperature display ...............................................15

Temperature display brightness....................................15

Alarm...........................................................17

Temperature alarm ................................................17

Activating the alarm system..........................................17

Switching the alarm off early .........................................17

Super freeze .....................................................18

Super freeze .....................................................18

Freezing and storing food..........................................19

Maximum freezing capacity..........................................19

Freezing fresh food ................................................19

Storing frozen food ................................................19

Home freezing ....................................................20

Hints on home freezing...........................................20

Packing .......................................................20

Before placing food in the freezer ..................................21

Placing food in the freezer ........................................21

Freezing large items ...............................................21

Defrosting .......................................................21

Ice cubes ........................................................22

Cooling drinks ....................................................22

Cool pack........................................................22

Defrosting .......................................................23

Contents

Cleaning and care ................................................25

Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories ....................25

Ventilation gaps ...................................................25

Door seal ........................................................25

Metal grille at the back of the appliance ................................26

Problem solving guide ............................................27

Noises .........................................................30

After Sales / Guarantee ............................................31

Electrical connection..............................................32

Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................32

Installation ......................................................33

Location .........................................................33

Climate range ..................................................33

Ventilation .......................................................33

Installation .......................................................33

Aligning the appliance..............................................34

Appliance dimensions ..............................................35

Changing the door hinging .........................................36

Changing over the door handle.......................................37

Guide to the appliance

a On/Off button

b Super freeze button

c Alarm off button

d Safety lock indicator light

e Super freeze indicator light

f Temperature display

g Temperature selector buttons

(+ for warmer; – for colder)

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 can normally be
recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!

Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure that they
are recycled.

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 your
old appliance 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.

It should be unplugged or
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply by a competent person.

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

Correct application

This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national 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 the installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance.

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

This appliance is intended for

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domestic use only, to store deep frozen
food, freeze fresh food, and to make
ice.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage resulting
from incorrect or improper use or
operation.

This appliance is not intended for

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use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it, or have
been shown how to use it by a person
responsible for their safety.

Safety with children

This appliance is not a toy! To avoid

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the risk of injury, do not allow children
to play with it or near it, or to play with
the controls. Neither should they be
allowed to swing on the door. Please
supervise young children whilst you are
using it. Older children may only use
the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.

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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.
A damaged appliance is 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 connected
load) match 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 unit 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 continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present 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.

The appliance must be isolated from

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the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:

it has been switched off at the socket

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and the plug has been withdrawn, or

the fuse from the fused spur

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connection unit has been withdrawn,
or

the mains fuse has been

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disconnected, or

– the screw-out fuse has been

removed (in countries where this is
applicable).

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.

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.

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This appliance may only be used in

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mobile installations such as ships if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.

In countries where there are areas

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which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.

Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

Never 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 thawed or partially

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thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used up as
quickly as possible, as food soon loses
its nutritional value and goes off.
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.

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 on storage
conditions required, as well as the “use
by” date.

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.

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 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, resulting in injury or
damage.

Do not use sharp edged objects to

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– remove frost and ice,

– separate frozen foods or remove ice

trays.

They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.

Do not use any oils or grease on the

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door seal, as these will cause the seal
to deteriorate and become porous with
time.

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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

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 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 the
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.

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How to save energy

Normal energy
consumption

Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.

Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.

Not situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).

Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20°C.

Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
approximate
(set in stages).

Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
exact to the degree
(digital display).

Use Only open the doors when

Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment

With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the

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

necessary and for as short a time
as possible.

Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an

Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.

Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation

Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.

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

when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick
has built up.

Increased energy
consumption

Situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).

Where there is a high ambient
room temperature.

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 16 °C.

Frequent opening of the doors for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.

organised way, searching for an
item will mean the door is open for
longer.

Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run
for a long time, as the appliance
will have to work harder to lower
the temperature.

of liquids will cause a loss of
coldness in the refrigerator.

A layer of ice hinders the cold
from reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.

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Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

Clean the inside of the appliance and

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the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.

Important:
To ensure the correct functioning of
the appliance, let it stand for
between 1½ and 2 hours after
transporting it to its final location
before connecting it to the mains.

Switching on

^ Press the On/Off button.

Bars will light up in the temperature
display.
The appliance will start cooling.

To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,
allow the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it.

Cool pack

Place the cool pack in the top drawer of
the freezer. The cool pack will be at its
most effective after it has been in the
freezer for approx. 24 hours.

Switching off

Press the On/Off button for approx. 2

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seconds.

The temperature display will go out and
the cooling process will be switched
off. If this does not happen, then the
safety lock has been activated.

Safety lock

The safety lock can be activated to
prevent the appliance being switched
off inadvertently.

To activate the safety lock

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Press and hold the Super freeze
button for approx. 5 seconds.

The SF indicator light will start to flash
and a c will appear in the temperature
display.

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Then press the Super freeze button
again.