Miele FN 11827 S, FN 12827 S User Manual

Operating and installation instructions

Frost-free freezer FN 11827 S FN 12827 S FN 12827 S edt/cs

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

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M.-Nr. 09 171 780

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

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

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

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

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

Alarm...........................................................16

Activating the alarm system..........................................16

Switching the alarm off early .........................................16

Super freeze .....................................................17

Freezing and storing food..........................................18

Maximum freezing capacity..........................................18

Freezing fresh food ................................................18

Isolation plate.....................................................18

Important......................................................18

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

Freezer tray ......................................................22

Cool pack........................................................23

Defrosting .......................................................24

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

Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................25

Appliance door, side panels .........................................26

Ventilation gaps ...................................................26

Door seal ........................................................26

Metal grille at the back of the appliance ................................27

Contents

Problem solving guide ............................................28

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ventilation .......................................................34

Installation .......................................................34

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

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

Installing in a side-by-side combination ..............................36

Installation .......................................................36

Joining the two appliances together ...................................36

Changing the door hinging .........................................40

Aligning the appliance door ........................................45

Building in the appliance ..........................................46

Guide to the appliance

a On/Off button

b Temperature selector button

c Temperature display

d Super freeze button and indicator

light

e Alarm off button and

indicator light

a Frost free system

b Shallow freezer drawer

c Freezer drawers

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and should be recycled.

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

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of your appliance. Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice. Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.

Take care not to damage the pipework at the back of it before or during transportation to an authorised collection depot. In this way, refrigerant in the pipework and oil in the compressor will be contained, and will not leak out into the environment.

Warning and Safety instructions

Any other usage is not supported by This appliance complies with all relevant legal safety requirements. Improper use can, however, present a risk of both personal injury and material damage.

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, 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.

the manufacturer and could be

dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable

for damage resulting from incorrect or

improper use or operation of the

appliance.

This appliance is not intended for

use by people 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

correctly by a person responsible for

their safety.

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

Correct application

This appliance is not designed for

commercial use. It is intended for use in domestic households and in similar working and residential environments such as:

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Shops

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Offices and showrooms

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Hostels and guest houses.

This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.

It must only be used as a domestic appliance to store deep frozen food, to freeze fresh food and to prepare ice.

Safety with children

Children 8 years and older may use

the appliance only if they have been

shown how to use it in a safe way and

understand the hazards involved.

Children under 8 years of age must

be kept away from the appliance unless

they are constantly supervised.

This appliance is not a toy! To

prevent the risk of injury, do not allow

children to play with it or near it or to

play with the controls, or to swing on

the door.

Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

Before setting up the appliance,

check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous.

If the connection cable is faulty it

must only be replaced by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user from danger.

This appliance contains the coolant

Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the 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

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

only assured if it has been installed and connected in accordance with these operating and installation instructions.

Before connecting the appliance,

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

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).

Warning and Safety instructions

The electrical safety of this

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

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

the electricity supply during installation, maintenance and repair work.

Faulty components must only be

replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.

This appliance must not be used in

a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).

In countries where there are areas

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

While the appliance is under

guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer. Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated.

Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

Never handle frozen food with wet

hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.

Do not take ice cubes out with your

bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer. The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.

Do not refreeze thawed or partially

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

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

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

equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and explosion.

Do not store cans or bottles

containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could explode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.

When cooling drinks quickly in the

freezer, make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour, otherwise they could burst, resulting in injury or damage.

Do not use sharp edged objects to

– remove frost and ice,

– separate frozen foods or remove ice

trays.

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

Do not use any oils or grease on the

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

Do not block the ventilation gaps in

the appliance as this would impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions

The appliance is designed for use

within certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g. a garage, can lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.

Do not place electric heaters or

candles in the appliance to defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.

Do not use defrosting sprays or

de-icers, as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.

Do not use a steam-cleaning

appliance to defrost or clean this appliance. Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.

Stainless steel appliances

Do not use sticky notes, transparent

adhesive tape, masking tape or other types of adhesive on the surface of the door. These damage the surface, causing it to lose its dirt repellent protective coating.

The high-quality surface of the door

is supsceptible to scratching. Even fridge magnets can cause scratching.

Disposal of your old appliance

Before disposing of an old

appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.

Be careful not to damage any part of

the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by

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puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator.

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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.

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 near to a heat source (radiator, oven).

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

Do not cover the ventilation gaps and dust them regularly.

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 Drawers, shelves and racks

Defrosting Defrost the freezer section when a

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

Larder 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

arranged 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. Searching for an item will mean the

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

Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation of

Place frozen food in the refrigerator to defrost.

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

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

Increased energy consumption

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 door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness.

door is open for longer.

Hot food will cause the compressor to run for a long time, as the appliance will have to work harder to reduce the temperature.

liquids will cause a loss of coldness in the refrigerator.

A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food, and increases energy consumption.

Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

Protective foil

On stainless steel appliances, the stainless steel door (and sides, depending on model) have a layer of protective foil to prevent damage during transportation.

Do not remove this foil until the

appliance has been positioned in its final location.

Cleaning

^ Clean the inside of the appliance and

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

Switching on

Switching off

Press the On/Off button until the

temperature display goes out.

All the displays will go out and the cooling system will switch off.

Switching off for longer periods of time

If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday:

^ switch the appliance off,

^ disconnect it from the mains. Switch

off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket, or disconnect the mains fuse.

^ clean the appliance out and

Press the On/Off button.

The temperature display and the alarm indicator light will flash until the freezer has cooled down to the correct temperature for freezing.

To enable the temperature to get sufficiently cold inside the appliance, allow it to run for a few hours until it has reached -18 °C before placing food in it.

leave the door ajar to air the appliance.

If, during a long absence, the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the door is left shut, there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance.

The correct temperature

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

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

-18 °C is required. At this temperature the growth of micro-organisms is generally halted. As soon as the temperature rises above -10 °C, the micro-organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long. For this reason, partially defrosted or defrosted food must not be re-frozen. Food may be re-frozen once it has been cooked, as the high temperatures achieved when cooking destroy most micro-organisms.

The temperature in the appliance will rise:

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the more often the door is opened and the longer it is kept open,

Setting the temperature

Press the temperature button

repeatedly until the indicator light for the temperature you want lights up in the display.

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

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

^ Press the temperature button

repeatedly until the indicator light for

-15 °C lights up in the display.

^ Press it again for approx. 5 seconds

to set the temperature below -15°C.

The colder temperature setting within the small temperature range is now set. However, this is not visible in the temperature display.

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if too much food is stored in it at once,

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if too much fresh food is being frozen at once,

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the higher the ambient temperature surrounding the appliance. The appliance is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures (climate ranges). Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed.

The correct temperature

Temperature display

The temperature display on the control panel always shows the required temperature.

The temperature can be adjusted from:

-15 °C to -32 °C

The temperature display will flash if

the temperature in the appliance is

–

not within the possible temperature range,

a different temperature is being set,

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– the temperature in the appliance has

risen by several degrees, indicating that the appliance is warming up too much.

This loss of coldness is no cause for concern in the following circumstances:

– when the door has been left open for

a while, e.g. for removing or storing a large amount of food,

–

when fresh food is being frozen.

However, if the temperature in the freezer remains above -18 °C for a long time, check that the frozen food has not started to defrost. If it has started thawing, check that the food is safe to use and if it is, use it as quickly as possible.

Alarm

Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the freezer cannot rise unnoticed. An alarm will sound, and the temperature display and the alarm indicator light will flash if the temperature becomes too warm. The temperature the appliance is set at determines the temperature the appliance recognises as being too warm.

For example, the alarm may sound and the alarm indicator light may flash,

After a power cut.

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– If you freeze a large amount of food

at once without having switched on the Super freeze function beforehand.

– If the door has been left open for too

long whilst taking food out or rearranging it and let warm room air into the freezer.

Activating the alarm system

The alarm system is always active. It does not have to be switched on manually.

Switching the alarm off early

The alarm will stop and the indicator light will go out when the temperature reaches the correct level again. However, if the noise disturbs you, you can switch the alarm off before this if you wish.

^ Press the alarm off button.

The alarm will stop. The indicator light will stay on until the correct temperature has been reached. The alarm system is then ready should it be needed again.

Depending on the temperature in the freezer, you should check the condition of the food. If food has defrosted or started to defrost, check that it is still safe to use, and if so, use it as quickly as possible. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.

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