Miele FN 28262 Operating instructions

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Operating and installation instructions

Freezer

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. 10 538 960

Contents
Warning and Safety instructions..........................................................................	4
Caring for the environment ................................................................................	12
How to save energy.............................................................................................	13
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................	15
Accessories .........................................................................................................	17
Accessories supplied ............................................................................................	17
Optional accessories.............................................................................................	17
Side-by-side fitting kit ......................................................................................	17
Switching on and off ...........................................................................................	18
Before using for the first time ................................................................................	18
Connecting the appliance .....................................................................................	18
Operating the appliance ........................................................................................	18
Switching on.....................................................................................................	18
Switching off.....................................................................................................	19
Switching off for longer periods of time ................................................................	19
The correct temperature.....................................................................................	20
Temperature display ..............................................................................................	20
Setting the temperature.........................................................................................	21
Using Super freeze ..............................................................................................	22
Temperature and door alarm..............................................................................	23
Temperature alarm.................................................................................................	23
Door alarm.............................................................................................................	24
Selecting further settings ...................................................................................	25
Temperature display brightness ...........................................................................	25
To change the brightness of the temperature display ......................................	25
Safety lock .......................................................................................................	26
To activate the lock ..........................................................................................	26
To deactivate the lock ......................................................................................	26
Freezing and storing food...................................................................................	27
Maximum freezing capacity ..................................................................................	27
Freezing fresh food................................................................................................	27
Storing frozen food................................................................................................	27
Home freezing .......................................................................................................	27
Freezer tray.......................................................................................................	30
Using accessories .................................................................................................	32

Contents
Defrosting.............................................................................................................	33
Cleaning and care ...............................................................................................	34
Cleaning agents.....................................................................................................	34
Preparing the appliance for cleaning.....................................................................	35
Cleaning the interior and accessories ...................................................................	35
Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels.......................................	37
Stainless steel appliances ................................................................................	37
Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................................................................................	38
Cleaning the compressor and metal grille at the back of the appliance...............	38
Cleaning the door seals.........................................................................................	38
After cleaning ........................................................................................................	39
What to do if ... ....................................................................................................	40
Noises...................................................................................................................	46
After Sales / Guarantee.......................................................................................	47
Electrical connection ..........................................................................................	48
Connecting the appliance .....................................................................................	49
Installation............................................................................................................	50
Location.................................................................................................................	50
Ventilation..............................................................................................................	51
Fitting wall spacers supplied.................................................................................	51
Installation .............................................................................................................	52
Building the appliance into a kitchen run ..............................................................	53
Installation dimensions..........................................................................................	55
Changing the door hinging.................................................................................	56
Aligning the appliance door ...............................................................................	60

Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements. Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and damage to property.

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance.

Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instructions.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.

Correct application

This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments.

It 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.

This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such materials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions

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 appliance unless they are constantly supervised.

Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsupervised 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. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate.

Technical safety

The coolant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complies

with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU

guidelines.

Warning and Safety instructions

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, and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance.

Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up 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 naked flames or anything which creates a spark,

–disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply,

–ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and

–contact the Miele Service Department.

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 every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room space is required. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.

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.

Do not use in a damp or wet environment (e.g. garage or utility room). Moisture could reach live components or the electrical connection and cause a short circuit.

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.

Warning and Safety instructions

While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.

Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine 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 efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the components.

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.

Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components could cause flammable vapours to ignite. Danger of fire and explosion.

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, causing injury or damage.

Warning and Safety instructions

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 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 partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defrosted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.

Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage instructions 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 guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.

Stainless steel appliances

Adhesives will damage the stainless steel surface and cause it to lose its dirt-repellent protective coating. Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape or other types of adhesive on the stainless steel surface.

The surface is susceptible to scratching. Even magnets can cause scratching.

Warning and Safety instructions

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 appliance.

Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.

Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, causing 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 defrost 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.

Transporting the appliance

Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.

Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people.

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.

Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by

–puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser,

Warning and Safety instructions

–bending any pipework, or

–scratching the surface coating.

Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)

This information is only relevant for recycling. In normal operation there is no risk.

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

rates the airways.

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing mater-

ial

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.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials. They also contain specific materials, compounds and components, which were essential for their correct function and safety. These could be hazardous to human health and to the environment if disposed of with your domestic waste or if handled incorrectly. 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 for electrical and electronic appliances, or contact your dealer or Miele for advice. You are also responsible (by law, depending on country) for deleting any personal data that may be stored on the appliance being disposed of.

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 into the environment.

Please ensure that your old appliance presents no danger to children while being stored awaiting disposal. See "Warning and Safety instructions" for more information.

		How to save energy
	Normal energy consump-	Increased energy con-
	Normal energy consump-	Increased energy con-
	tion	sumption

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

	Protected from direct sun-	In direct sunlight.
	light.

	Not near to a heat source	Near to a heat source (radi-
	(radiator, oven).	ator, oven).

	Where the ideal ambient	Where there is a high ambi-
	room temperature is approx.	ent room temperature.
	20 °C.

	Ventilation gaps uncovered	Ventilation gaps covered or
	and dusted regularly.	dusty.

	Compressor and metal grille	Dust build-up on the com-
	(heat exchanger) at the back	pressor and metal grille (heat
	of the appliance dusted at	exchanger).
	least once a year.

Temperature	Freezer section -18 °C	The lower the temperature in
setting		the appliance, the higher the
		energy consumption.

How to save energy

	Normal energy consump-	Increased energy con-
	tion	sumption

Use	Drawers and shelves ar-
	ranged as they were when
	the appliance was delivered.

	Only open the door when	Frequent opening of the
	necessary and for as short a	door for long periods will
	time as possible. Store food	cause a loss of coldness.
	in an organised way.	The appliance works harder
		to cool down and the com-
		pressor runs for longer peri-
		ods.

	Take an insulated cool bag	Hot food or food at room
	when shopping and load	temperature raises the tem-
	food in the appliance as	perature inside the appli-
	soon as possible.	ance. The appliance works
	Allow hot food and drinks to	harder to cool down and the
	cool down before placing	compressor runs for longer
	them in the appliance.	periods.

	Store food well packaged.	The evaporation or condens-
		ation of liquids will cause a
		loss of coldness.

	Do not over-fill the appliance	Poor air circulation will
	to allow air to circulate.	cause a loss of coldness.

Guide to the appliance

Control panel

a For setting the temperature ( for warmer)

b For setting the temperature ( for colder)

c For switching the appliance on and off

d For switching the Super freeze function on and off

e For switching the door or temperature alarm off

f Display with temperature and symbols

(symbols only visible during use; see table for explanation of symbols)

Symbols in the display

Symbol		Function

	Alarm	Flashes when the temperature has dropped
		too low

	Super freeze	Lights up when Super freeze function is
		switched on
	Safety lock	Lights up when the lock is activated
	Power failure	Flashes during a power cut
DEMO	Demo mode	Demo mode has been activated.
		Call Service.

MENU	Settings menu	Lights up when settings are being made

Guide to the appliance

a NoFrost module

b Top freezer drawer, can also be used as a freezing tray

c Freezer drawers

For easier installation there are transport handles on the back at the top and transport wheels underneath the appliance.

This drawing is for illustration purposes only.

Accessories

Accessories supplied

Ice cube tray

Cool pack

The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of an interruption to the power supply. This can help prolong the storage time.

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

Optional accessories

A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your appliance.

Side-by-side fitting kit

For installing two appliances next to each other.

Multi-purpose microfibre cloth

The microfibre cloth is suitable for removing fingerprints and light soiling from surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals.

Accessories are available to order via the Miele Webshop, from Miele directly (see back cover for contact details) or from your Miele dealer.

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 appliance has been positioned in its final location.

Cleaning and care

Please refer to the relevant instructions in "Cleaning and care".

Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories.

Connecting the appliance

Connect the appliance to the electricity supply as described in "Electrical connection".

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 temperature display lights up.

If the word DEMO appears in the display, demo mode is active. Please call Miele Service.

The appliance will start cooling.

If the temperature inside the appliance is above 0° C, bars will flash in the display.

The alarm symbol will also flash in the display, until the temperature has dropped sufficiently low in the freezer.

Depending on the ambient temperature and the temperature setting, it can take the appliance a few hours to reach the temperature required and for this temperature to then be shown as a constant temperature in the display.

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 freezer until the temperature is at least -18 °C.

Switching on and off

Switching off

Touch the On/Off sensor.

The temperature display will go out.

If this is does not happen, the safety lock is still activated (see "Selecting further settings - To activate/deactivate the lock").

The cooling system will be switched off.

Switching off for longer periods of time

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

It is essential to clean the appliance.

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,

defrost the freezer section,

clean the appliance and

leave the door(s) ajar to air the appliance and avoid 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-organ- isms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long. For this reason, partially defrosted or fully 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:

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

–the more food that is stored in it,

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

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

Temperature display

In normal operation the temperature display shows the temperature in the warmest part of the freezer.

If the temperature in the freezer is above 0° C, bars will flash in the display.

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, check that the food is safe to use and if it is, then use it as soon as possible.

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