Miele FN 14827 S, FN 14827 S ed, FN 14827 S cs Operating instructions

Operating and installation instructions

Frost free freezer
FN 14827 S
FN 14827 S ed/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.

en-AU

M.-Nr. 09 172 340

Contents

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

Caring for the environment..........................................6

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7

How to save energy ...............................................12

Switching on and off ..............................................13

Before using for the first time.........................................13

Cleaning and care ..............................................13

Operating the appliance ............................................13

Settings mode ....................................................14

Switching the sensor tones on/off...................................15

Activating or de-activating the safety lock ............................15

Switching off for longer periods of time .................................16

The correct temperature ...........................................17

Setting the temperature .............................................17

Temperature range ..............................................18

Temperature display ...............................................18

Changing the temperature display brightness .........................18

Alarm...........................................................19

Temperature alarm ................................................19

Switching the temperature alarm off early ...............................19

Door alarm .......................................................20

Switching the door alarm off early .....................................20

SuperFreeze .....................................................21

SuperFreeze .....................................................21

Switching on SuperFreeze ........................................21

Switching off SuperFreeze ........................................21

Freezing and storing food..........................................22

Maximum freezing capacity..........................................22

Freezing fresh food ................................................22

Isolation plate.....................................................22

Important......................................................22

Storing frozen food ................................................23

Home freezing ....................................................24

Hints on home freezing...........................................24

Packing .......................................................24

Before placing food in the freezer ..................................25

Placing food in the freezer ........................................25

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Contents

Freezing large items ...............................................25

Freezer calendar ..................................................25

Defrosting .......................................................26

Ice cubes ........................................................26

Cooling drinks ....................................................26

Freezer tray ......................................................27

Cool pack........................................................27

Automatic defrost ................................................28

Cleaning and care ................................................29

Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................30

Cleaning the door and side panels ....................................30

Ventilation gaps ...................................................31

Door seal ........................................................31

Rear of appliance - metal grille .......................................31

Problem solving guide ............................................32

Noises ..........................................................35

After Sales ......................................................36

Electrical connection..............................................37

Electrical connection ...............................................37

Installation ......................................................38

Location .........................................................38

Climate range ..................................................38

Ventilation .......................................................38

Installation .......................................................38

Aligning the appliance..............................................39

Supporting the appliance door .......................................39

Appliance dimensions ..............................................40

Installing in a side-by-side combination ..............................41

Installation .......................................................41

Sliding the two appliances into position ..............................41

Joining the two appliances together ...................................42

Aligning the appliance door .........................................47

Changing the door hinging .........................................48

Aligning the appliance door ........................................57

Building in the appliance ..........................................58

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Guide to the appliance

a On/Off sensor

b SuperFreeze sensor

c Sensor for setting a lower

temperature (X)

d Safety lock indicator light

(only visible when the Safety lock is
activated)

e Temperature display

f "Freezing" symbol

g Sensor for setting a higher

temperature (Y)

h Alarm off sensor

(only visible when the temperature or
the door alarm sounds)

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a Lighting

b Frost free system

c Shallow freezer drawer

d Freezer drawers with

freezer calendar

Guide to the appliance

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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 they are
offered for recycling.

Disposing 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 and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.

The plug must be rendered useless
and the cable cut off directly behind the
appliance or the machine to prevent
misuse. Take care not to damage the
pipework at the back of it before or
during transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.

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Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance complies with all
relevant 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.

Correct application

This appliance is intended for

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domestic use only, to store deep frozen
food, freeze fresh food, and to make
ice.

This appliance is not suitable for
outdoor use.

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

This appliance must not be installed

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and operated in mobile installations
(e.g. on a ship).

In areas which may be subject to

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infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance and its
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 warranty.

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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
manufacturers' 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 mechanical devices or

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other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.

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.

The following applies to stainless
steel appliances:

Do not place sticky notes, adhesive

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tape, masking tape or any other
adhesive agent on the treated surface
of the door.
The coating will become damaged and
lose its protective properties against
soiling.

The high quality treated surface of

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the door is susceptible to scratching.
Even fridge magnets can cause
scratching.

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

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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.

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How to save energy

Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption

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

Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.

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

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

Do not cover the cross-section of
the air inlet and outlet and keep free
of dust.

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 Do not change the arrangement of

Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment

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

Storage section 8 to 12 °C On appliances with winter setting,

Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C

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PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C

Freezer section -18 °C

Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C

the drawers and shelves.

Only open the doors when
necessary and for as short a time as
possible.

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

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 overfill the appliance to allow
air to circulate.

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

Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).

Where there is a high ambient room
temperature.

temperature in the compartment, the
higher the energy consumption.

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.

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.

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

Protective foil

The external surfaces of stainless steel
appliances are covered with a
protective foil.

Remove the protective foil only after the

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appliance has been installed in its
intended location.

Cleaning and care

Immediately after removing the

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protective foil, apply the Original
Miele Care product for stainless steel
(availabe from Miele or at
www.miele.com.au) to stainless steel
strips and frames.

^ Also apply the Original Miele Care

product for stainless steel to the side
panels after removing the protective
foil.
Appliance doors have a special
coating that is not susceptible to
soiling. Do not apply this product to
doors.

Important! Each time the Original
Miele Care product for stainless steel
is used, it forms a protective film
against dirt and water.

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Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with lukewarm water
and then dry with a soft cloth.

Operating the appliance

A light touch of the finger on the
sensors is all that is required to operate
this appliance.

Switching on

Touch the On/Off sensor until the

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temperature display comes on.

If the temperature in the appliance is
above 0 °C, only bars will light up in the
temperature display. As soon as the
temperature is below 0 °C, the
temperature display will show the
current temperature inside the
appliance.

The "Freezing" symbol and the alarm off
sensor will flash until the freezer has
cooled down to the correct temperature
for freezing.

The appliance will start to cool, and the
lighting will come on when the door is
opened.

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.
Do not place food in the appliance
until the temperature is at least

-18°C.

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Switching on and off

Cool pack

Place the cool pack in the top freezer
drawer or to save space on the freezer
tray. The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24 hours.

Switching off

Touch the On/Off sensor until all of

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the indicators go out.

The lighting will not come on when you
open the door and the cooling process
will be switched off. (If this does not
happen, the safety lock is still
activated).

Settings mode

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

How to select the settings mode and
how to change the settings is
described in the relevant section of
these instructions.

Overview of functions that can be
selected in the settings mode:

To enter or leave the settings
mode

To switch the sensor tones
on/off
(see "Switching on and off")

To switch the safety lock on/off
(see "Switching on and off")

To change the brightness of the
temperature display
(see "The correct temperature")

c

b

u

d

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The door alarm is automatically
disabled when the appliance is in
the settings mode. As soon as the
door is closed, the door alarm is
activated again.

Switching on and off

Switching the sensor tones on/off

The sensor tone which sounds each
time a sensor is touched can be
deactivated.

Touch and leave your finger on the X

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sensor.

^ At the same time, briefly touch the

On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the X sensor).

^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for

another 5 seconds until c appears in
the display.

^ Touch the X sensor repeatedly until b

appears in the display.

^ Touch the On/Off sensor again.

^

By touching the X sensor, you can
now select whether the sensor tones
are switched on or off:

b0: Sensor tones are switched off
b1: Sensor tones are switched on
b –: Return to menu.

The old setting lights up, and your
newly selected setting flashes.

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Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm a
new setting.

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Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c
appears in the display.

^

Touch the On/Off sensor.

You have now left the settings mode.

Activating or de-activating the safety
lock

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

Touch and leave your finger on the X

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sensor.

^ At the same time, briefly touch the

On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the X sensor).

^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for

another 5 seconds until c appears in
the display.

^ Touch the X sensor repeatedly until u

appears in the display.

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Touch the On/Off sensor again.

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By touching the X sensor, you can
now select whether the safety lock is
switched on or off:

u0: The safety lock is deactivated
u1: The safety lock is activated
u –: Return to menu.

The old setting lights up, and your
newly selected setting flashes.

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Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm a
new setting.

^

Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c
appears in the display.

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Touch the On/Off sensor.

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Switching on and off

You have now left the settings mode.

The safety lock indicator
in the temperature display when the
safety lock has been activated.

X will light up

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,

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switch off at the wall and withdraw

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the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable,

^ clean the appliance out and

^ 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.

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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,

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the more food that is stored in it,

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the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,

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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.

Setting the temperature

The temperature inside the appliance
can be selected by touching the arrow
sensors on either side of the
temperature display.

By touching the

X sensor: the temperature will get

colder

Y sensor: the temperature will get

warmer.

The temperature being set will flash in
the display.

When touching the sensors, the
following information shows in the
display:

– Touching a sensor once: the last

temperature selected flashes.

– Each subsequent touch of a sensor:

adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.

–

Leaving a finger on the sensor:
changes the temperature
continuously.
When the highest or lowest
temperature in the range is reached,
the X or Y sensor disappears.

Approx. 5 seconds after taking your
finger off the sensor, the current
temperature inside the appliance is
automatically shown.

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The correct temperature

If you have adjusted the temperature,

wait for approx. 6 hours if the
appliance is not very full and for
approx. 24 hours if the appliance is
full before checking the temperature

display as it will take this long for the
display to give an accurate reading. If,
after this time, the temperature is still too
high or too low, you will need to adjust it
again.

Temperature range

The temperature can be adjusted from:

-14 °C to -28 °C

The ambient temperature in the room
and the installation location can affect
the time it takes for the appliance to
reach the lowest temperature. If the
ambient temperature is too high, the
appliance may not reach the lowest
temperature.

Temperature display

During normal operation, the
temperature display on the control
panel shows the temperature in the
warmest part of the appliance.

Changing the temperature display
brightness

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

Touch and leave your finger on the X

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sensor.

^ At the same time, briefly touch the

On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the X sensor).

^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for

another 5 seconds until c appears in
the display.

^ Touch the X sensor repeatedly until d

appears in the display.

^

Touch the On/Off sensor again.

^

The temperature display brightness
can now be changed by touching the
X sensor:

d0: Maximum brightness
d1: Reduced brightness
d –: Return to menu.

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The old setting lights up, and your
newly selected setting flashes.

^

Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm a
new setting.

^

Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c
appears in the display.

^

Touch the On/Off sensor.

You have now left the settings mode.