Miele FN 4667 S, FN 4867 S Operating instructions

Operating and installation instructions

Frost free freezer FN 4667 S FN 4867 S

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

M.-Nr. 06 522 860

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Temperature display brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Temperature alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Door alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Switching on the alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Switching the alarm off early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

Super freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Switching on Super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Switching off Super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Freezing and storing food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Maximum freezing capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Isolation plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Storing frozen food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Packing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Before placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Freezer calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Marker system for frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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

Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Contents

Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cool pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

E-cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Metal grille at the back of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Service Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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

Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing the door hinging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Guide to the appliance

a Safety lock indicator light b On/Off button c Temperature display

d Controls for setting the temperature

left hand button: warmer right hand button: colder

e Super freeze button and indicator

light

f Alarm off button

a Light b Frost free system c Freezer tray d Freezer drawers with

freezer calendar

e Marker system for frozen food

Guide to the appliance

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

Please ensure that the appliance 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. The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. See the "Warning and Safety" section of this booklet for further details.

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 dispose of your old appliance at your local community waste collection / recycling centre and not with your household waste.

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

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, read these instructions carefully before installation and before using 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 use

This appliance is intended for

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 caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance.

This appliance is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury, do not allow children to play on or near it, or to play with the controls. Supervise its use by the elderly or infirm.

Technical safety

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

Warning and Safety instructions

Before connecting the appliance to

the mains supply, make sure that the rating on the data plate corresponds to the voltage and frequency of the household supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

The electrical safety of this

appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system, which complies with local and national safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested. Where there is any doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Safe operation of the appliance is

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

Installation work, maintenance and

repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent persons in accordance with national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable. Ensure current is not supplied to the appliance until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out.

The appliance is only completely

isolated from the electricity supply when:

– it has been switched off at the socket

and the plug has been withdrawn. – the mains fuse is withdrawn, or – the screw-out fuse is removed (in

countries where this is applicable).

Do not connect the appliance to

the mains electricity supply by an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

This equipment may only be used

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

Warning and Safety instructions

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 allow children to play with

the appliance, for example to climb inside the drawers or to swing on the door.

Do not refreeze thawed or partially

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

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. To avoid the risk of food poisoning, follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer’s packaging on the 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 use any electrical

equipment in this appliance, e.g. ice cream makers. 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. This could result 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 seals, as these will cause the seals 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, will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.

Never 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.

Never use a steam-cleaning

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

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.

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.

Disconnect it from the mains. Cut

off the cable and render any plug unusable.

Be careful not to damage any part

of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by

– puncturing the refrigerant channels

in the evaporator. – bending any pipework. – 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 Increased 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 ambient room

temperature is ideal at 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 door when

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

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

Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C StayFresh zone just above 0 °C Freezer section -18°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.

Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven.

Where there is a high ambient room temperature.

temperature in the freezer, 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 door 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.

How to save energy

Normal energy consumption

Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of

ice one centimetre thick has built up.

Increased energy consumption

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

Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

Clean the inside of the appliance and

the accessories with warm 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 ½ and 1 hour after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains.

Switching on

^ Press the On/Off button. The temperature display will light up

and the appliance starts cooling. Allow the appliance to run for a few

hours before placing food in it. This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low.

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

Safety lock

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

Activating or de-activating the safety lock

Press and hold the Super freeze

button for approx. 5 seconds.

The Super freeze indicator light flashes and a

; flashes in the temperature

display.

^ Press the Super freeze button again.

; lights up in the temperature display.

You can now choose between and

; 1 by pressing the temperature

selector buttons:

0: the safety lock is de-activated, 1: the safety lock is activated.

Press the Super freeze button to save the setting.

The safety lock indicator light light up when the safety lock has been activated.

; 0

X will

Press the On/Off button until the temperature display goes out.

The cooling system is switched off. (If this does not happen, the safety lock is still activated).

Switching on and off

Press the On/Off button to come out

of the setting mode.

The electronics will then switch over to normal operation after a couple of minutes.

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, ^ switch off at the wall socket and

withdraw the plug,

^ 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.

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 colder than -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:

–

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

–

if too much food is stored in it at once,

–

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

Temperature selection

Use the two buttons underneath the temperature display to set the temperature for the freezer.

Press the

left button: to raise the temperature right button: to reduce the temperature

The temperature being set will flash in the display.

After setting the temperature you can see the following information in the display by pressing the buttons:

– When first pressed, the last

temperature selected flashes. – Each subsequent press of the button

adjusts the temperature shown in

1 °C steps. –

Keeping the button pressed in

adjusts the temperature continually. Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of

the button, the current actual temperature of the freezer is automatically shown.

–

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

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 show the accurate temperature of the appliance. 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.

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.

Temperature display brightness

The appliance is supplied with the brightness of the temperature display set as low as possible. However, if the door is opened, a setting changed or if the alarm is sounding, the temperature display will appear much brighter for approx. 1 minute.

You can adjust the level of brightness:

If the temperature is not within the range that the appliance is able to display (below 0 °C), bars will flash in the temperature display.

The temperature display will flash, if –

a different temperature is being set,

–

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

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

The Super freeze indicator light flashes and a

; flashes in the temperature

display.

Press one of the temperature selector

buttons repeatedly until an in the display.

Press the Super freeze button again.

^ appears

^ lights up in the temperature display.

You can now adjust the level of

brightness by pressing the temperature selector buttons. You can choose from settings 1 to 5:

1: lowest setting, 5: brightest setting.

^ Press the Super freeze button to save

the setting.

The correct temperature

^ Press the On/Off button to come out

of the setting mode.

The electronics will then switch over to normal operation after a couple of minutes.

Alarm

Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the freezer cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid energy being wasted if the door is left open.

Temperature alarm

An alarm will sound and the temperature display will flash if the temperature in the freezer gets too warm. The temperature the appliance is set at determines the temperature the appliance recognises as being too warm.

The alarm will sound and the temperature display will flash,

– if the freezer door has been left open

for a while, e.g. in order to load, re-arrange or take food out.

– when freezing large amounts of food

at once.

– if there has been a lengthy

interruption to the power supply.

Door alarm

Switching on the alarm system

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

Switching the alarm off early

Once the set temperature has been reached in the freezer, the alarm switches off and the temperature display stops flashing and lights up constantly. However, if the noise disturbs you, you can turn the alarm off before this if you wish.

^ Press the alarm off button.

The alarm will stop. The temperature display will continue to flash until the set temperature has been reached. The display then stops flashing and lights up constantly. The alarm system is now ready should it be needed again.

If the door has been left open for more than approx. 60 seconds the alarm will sound.

Super freeze

Freezing fresh food

Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible. This way the nutritional value of the food, its vitamin content, appearance and taste are not impaired.

Food which takes a long time to freeze will lose more water from its cells, which then shrink. During the defrosting process, only some of this water is reabsorbed by the cells; the rest collects around the food. In practice this means that the food loses a large degree of its moisture.

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

Super freeze

Exceptions:

when putting in food that is already

–

frozen.

when freezing less than 2 kg fresh

–

food daily.

Switching on Super freeze

When freezing small quantities of food, the Super freeze function should be switched on 6 hours beforehand. When freezing the maximum load of food the Super freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand.

^ Press the Super freeze button. The

Super freeze indicator light will come on.

The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance.

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

Super freeze

Switching off Super freeze

The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after a period of between 30 and 65 hours. The indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue running at normal power.

To save energy the Super freeze function can be switched off once a constant temperature of -18 °C or colder has been reached in the freezer. You should also check the temperature inside the appliance from time to time.

Press the Super freeze button. The

Super freeze indicator light will go out, and the appliance will continue to operate at normal power.

Maximum freezing capacity

To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be exceeded. The maximum freezing capacity for freezing within a 24-hour period is given on the data plate

“Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs”.

Isolation plate

(depending on model; optional accessory)

The isolation plate is used to isolate freezer drawers which you do not wish to use, and thus save energy. It should be used if only small amounts of food are being stored in the freezer.

Important

Freezing and storing food

Do not store food in the "inactive" drawers. The temperature is not controlled in these drawers and food stored in them would soon deteriorate.

Example

If you only require 2 freezer drawers for storing frozen food:

Place the food in the top 2 freezer

drawers, leaving the remaining drawers empty.

– At least 2 freezer drawers must be

used for freezing food. The other drawers can be isolated if they are not needed.

–

The drawers being used for freezing must always be at the top of the freezer.

–

The isolation plate must be fitted below the lowest drawer in which food is being frozen.

–

The fewer drawers you use, the more energy you will save. Using the isolation plate increases energy savings considerably.

Take out the third drawer down and place the isolation plate under the second drawer.

The drawers below are now "switched off" (isolated).

Freezing and storing food

Storing frozen food

When buying frozen food to store in your freezer compartment, check

that the packaging is not damaged,

–

the use by date,

–

the temperature at which the frozen

–

food is being stored in the shop. The length of time it can be kept is reduced if it has been stored at a temperature warmer than -18 °C.

Buy frozen food once you have

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

^ Store it in the freezer section as soon

as possible.

Never re-freeze 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.

Home freezing

Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition.

Hints on home freezing

The following types of food are

–

suitable for freezing:

Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,

vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy

products, pastry, leftovers, egg

yolks, egg whites and a range of

pre-cooked meals.

The following types of food are not

–

suitable for freezing:

Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour

cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their

shells, onions, whole raw apples and

pears. – To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,

vegetables should be blanched after

they have been trimmed and

washed. To blanch: bring a large

saucepan of water to the boil,

immerse the vegetables in the fast

boiling water for 2-3 minutes,

depending on variety. Remove, and

plunge into ice cold water to cool

quickly. Drain and pack ready for

freezing.

–

Lean meat freezes better than fatty

meat, and can be stored for

considerably longer. –

To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or

rolled meat from freezing together in

solid blocks when packed, separate

with a sheet of plastic freezer film.

Do not season fresh foods or

–

blanched vegetables before freezing. Only season cooked food lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen.

Do not place hot foods or drinks in

–

the freezer. This causes already frozen food to thaw, and increases the energy consumption considerably. Allow hot foods and drinks to cool down before placing them in the freezer.

Packing

^ Freeze food in portions.

Unsuitable packing material

- wrapping paper

- grease-proof paper

- cellophane

- bin bags

- plastic carrier bags

Suitable packing material

- plastic freezer film

- freezer bags

- aluminium foil

- freezer containers

Expel as much air as possible from bags etc. before sealing them, to prevent freezer burn on food.

Close the packaging tightly with

- rubber bands

- plastic clips

- string or bag ties

- freezer tape.

Freezing and storing food

Make a note of the contents and the

date of freezing on the packaging.

Before placing food in the freezer

When freezing more than 2 kg of

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

Placing food in the freezer

Fresh food can be placed in any drawer for freezing, however it is preferable to use the upper drawers.

Large quantities can be placed directly onto the glass cold plates to freeze the food quickly. To do this first take out one or more freezer drawers. The bottom drawer must not be taken out of the appliance.

Each drawer and glass cold plate can be loaded with a maximum of 25 kg. If you remove a freezer drawer make sure that you do not block the ventilation slits in the back wall of the appliance. They are important for trouble-free operation of the appliance.

When freezing large items e.g. a turkey or a large joint of meat, the glass cold plate in between two of the freezer drawers can be removed to give more room. This way food can be stored in the space of two drawers.

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

Freezing and storing food

Place the food flat in the bottom of

the drawers or on the glass cold plate so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible.

Make sure that the packaging and

containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen.

When freezing, make sure that food already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost.

Freezer calendar

The freezer calendar on the freezer drawer gives the length of time which various foods can be stored for effectively.

Where the storage time given on the packaging differs, follow the advice on the packaging.

Marker system for frozen food

Markers serve as a reminder of how long food has been stored.

Each freezer drawer has two slide markers with dials. The months are represented on the dials as 1 – 12.

Slide the markers onto the guide

runners on the edge of the drawers.

Use the markers to indicate the type of food being frozen, and turn the dials to the appropriate number to indicate the month the food was first placed in the freezer.

Defrosting

Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways:

in a microwave oven,

–

in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost"

–

setting, – at room temperature, – in a refrigerator, – in a steam oven. Poultry It is particularly important to

observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry. Pour it away and wash the container it was in, the sink and your hands. Danger of salmonella poisoning.

Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packing, or in a covered bowl.

Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen. Just put straight into boiling water or hot fat. The cooking time is slightly less than that of fresh vegetables.

Ice cubes

(with or without release button depending on model)

^ Press down the release button on the

ice cube tray and fill the tray with water. Any excess will flow out through the outlet.

^ Now pull the release button up to

seal the ice cube tray. Place the tray on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers.

Once frozen, use a blunt instrument, for example a spoon handle, to remove the ice tray from the freezer drawer.

Freezing and storing food

Cooling drinks

When cooling drinks quickly, make sure bottles are not left in the freezer for more than one hour, as they could burst.

Freezer tray

The freezer tray is useful for freezing small items such as berries and vegetables. They can be frozen individually and therefore maintain their shape when defrosted.

^ Space the food out loosely on the

tray.

Leave food for 10 - 12 hours to freeze thoroughly on the tray. Transfer it to a freezer bag or suitable container once frozen. Place the bag or container in the freezer drawer.

Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold running water for a short while.

Freezing and storing food

Cool pack

The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut.

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

If there is a power cut, place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the upper drawer so that the food will be kept cold for as long as possible.

When placing fresh food in the freezer, use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the food which is already frozen so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw.

The cool pack can also be used in a cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for a short period of time.

This freezer is equipped with a Frost free system. The freezer defrosts automatically.

The moisture generated by defrosting collects in the condensor and is automatically dissipated by the condensor from time to time.

This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer to remain permanently ice-free, however, the food stored in the freezer will not defrost.

Defrosting

Cleaning and care

Never use cleaning agents containing abrasive substances such as sand, soda, acids or chemical solvents. "Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are also unsuitable as they can cause matt areas to appear.

E-cloth

A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals.

Make sure that water cannot get into the electronic unit or into the ventilation gaps.

Do not use steam cleaning apparatus to clean the appliance. Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.

The data plate located inside the appliance must not be removed. It contains information which is required in the event of a service call.

^ Switch the appliance off, switch off at

the wall socket and remove the plug. Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a suitable cool place (e.g. cool-box or another freezer). Remove all the freezer drawers from the appliance.

Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories

Use warm water with a little washing up liquid. Wash all accessories by hand only. Do not wash in a dishwasher.

After cleaning, wipe the outer casing, the interior and accessories with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Leave the door open to air the appliance for a short while.

Door handle

Aluminium is affected by the way that light falls on it, by the surrounding environment and by the angle you observe it from.

The aluminium coloured handle may suffer discolouration or damage if soiling is left on it for too long. Remove any soiling straight away.

Warning: The handle is susceptible to scratches and abrasion.

In addition to the cleaning agents mentioned previously, you should also avoid

–

stainless steel cleaners, –

cleaning agents containing

descaling agents, –

cleaning agents containing chloride, –

abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.

powder cleaners and cream

cleaners. –

abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers

or sponges which have been

previously used with abrasive

cleaning agents. –

diswasher detergent.

Cleaning and care

Ventilation gaps

The ventilation gaps should be

cleaned regularly with a brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance.

Door seal

Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time.

The door seal should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.

Metal grille at the back of the appliance

The metal grille at the back of the appliance (heat exchanger) should be dusted at least once a year. A build-up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance.

After cleaning

Close the appliance door, insert the

plug in the socket and switch the appliance back on.

Switch on the Super freeze function

so that the freezer can cool down quickly. The indicator light will come on.

Once the temperature in the freezer

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

^ Switch off Super freeze by pressing

the super freeze button when the temperature in the freezer is a constant -18 °C or colder. The indicator light will go out.

When cleaning the grille, make sure that the pipework and other components do not get broken or damaged in any way.

Problem solving guide

Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.

Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting the Miele Service Department.

. . . the temperature is too low.

Select a warmer temperature.

The Super freeze function is still

switched on. The Super freeze function switches itself off automatically after approx. 30 - 65 hours. The indicator light is still on.

. . . the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long.

Check whether the ventilation gaps

have been covered over or become dusty.

What to do if . . .

. . . the appliance does not get cool.

^ Check whether the appliance has

been switched on. The temperature display must be lit up.

^ Check that the plug is correctly

inserted in the socket and switched on.

Check that the fuse is not defective and that the mains fuse has not blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser vice Department.

. . . the door will not open because it has been opened and closed too many times in succession.

This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening and closing the door is preventing the door from opening. Wait a few minutes and then try again. It should now open without force.

^ Check whether, the metal grille (heat

exchanger) at the back of the appliance has become too dusty.

^ The door has been opened too

frequently, or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for freezing.

^ Check that the door has been closed

properly.

...food has frozen together.

Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully.

Problem solving guide

. . . the alarm sounds and the temperature display flashes.

Has the appliance door been open

for longer than 60 seconds?

The freezer temperature has risen above the temperature set because

the door has been opened too

frequently, or large amounts of fresh food have been put in at once for freezing.

the ventilation gaps are blocked.

there has been a lengthy interruption

to the power supply.

Once the problem has been resolved the temperature display will light up constantly and the alarm will stop.

...a bar is lit up or flashing in the temperature display.

Check the temperature display about 6 hours after switching on the appliance. Only temperatures within the range the appliance can display will be shown. If the temperature is not within this range, a bar will be displayed instead.

. . . the following messages show in the temperature display "F1" to "F5".

There is a fault. Call the Service Department.

..."nA" appears in the temperature display.

The temperature has risen too high at some point during the last couple of days because of a power cut.

Press the alarm button whilst "

lit up in the display.

The temperature display will show the warmest temperature recorded in the appliance during the power cut.

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

The warmest temperature will show in the display for about 1 minute. The actual current temperature in the freezer section will then show in the display again.

. . . the Super freeze indicator light does not light up although the appliance is working.

The indicator light is defective. Call the Service Department.

...you cannot switch the appliance off.

" is

The safety lock has been activated.

Problem solving guide

. . . the interior light is not working.

Was the door left open for too long?

The lighting switches itself off automatically after approx. 15 minutes.

If this is not the case, then the lamp is defective.

Disconnect the appliance from the

mains. Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket, or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw-out fuse in countries where this is applicable.

^ Unscrew the lamp and replace it with

a new one.

Lamp specification: 220 - 240 V, max. 25 W, E 14 fitting.

Screw the new lamp into the connection.

If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Department.

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

Noises

Normal noises What causes them

Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can

Blubb, blubb.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating

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

Sssrrrrr.... On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just

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

get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.

through the pipes.

motor on and off.

hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.

Noises that you can easily rectify

Rattling, vibrating The appliance is uneven: Realign the appliance using a spirit

What causes them, and what can you do about them?

level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance.

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

Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check

all removable items and refit them correctly.

Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against each other? Separate them.

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

Service Department

In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact:

Your Miele Dealer

–

The Miele Service Department (see

–

back cover for address).

When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate.

Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes.

Electrical connection

Electrical connection U.K.

All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.

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

The voltage and connected load are given on the data plate. Please ensure that these match the household mains supply. The fuse rating is quoted on the plug.

Connection should be made via a suitable switched socket which is easily accessible. For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual current device (RCD) with a trip current of 30 mA (in accordance with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100, Section 739).

Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)

The fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained. The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug, or the colour that is embossed in words in the base of the plug (as applicable to the design of the plug fitted).

Replacement fuses should be ASTA approved to BS 1362 and have the correct rating. Replacement fuses and fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier.

WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance’s electronic unit.

Installation

Do not place any appliance which gives off heat, such as a toaster or microwave oven, on top of this appliance, as this would increase the appliance’s energy consumption.

This appliance has side wall heating, and can be installed directly next to another refrigerator or freezer.

Location

The appliance should be installed in a dry, well-ventilated room. The room temperature should not go above or below the climate range for which the appliance is designed. The higher the ambient temperature of the room, the more energy the appliance requires to operate. It should not be installed where it is exposed to direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a heat-producing appliance such as an oven or a radiator.

Climate range

The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.

Climate range Ambient room

SN-ST

SN-T

temperature

+10 °C to +32 °C +16 °C to +32 °C +18 °C to +38 °C +18 °C to +43 °C +10 °C to +38 °C

+10 °C to +43 °C

The appliance will function perfectly down to an ambient temperature of +5 °C.

Ventilation

Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation, the ventilation gaps must not be covered over. The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis.

Installation

^ Remove any cable clips from the

back of the appliance.

Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered. Carefully remove any hindrances.

Carefully push the appliance into position. The appliance can be placed directly against a wall.

Aligning the appliance

To align the appliance adjust the feet

using the spanner supplied.

Installation

Changing the door hinging

The appliance is supplied left hand hinged. If right hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below.

Removing the door handle:

First the side section of the handle must be removed:

^ Pull door handle a towards you. Side

section b slides back, creating a gap d between side section b and mounting plate c.

Place a suitable object (e.g. a spoon handle) in gap d, and slowly lever the handle towards the door.

Be careful not to let the "spoon handle" slip, causing damage to the appliance.

Remove the cover caps from the

opposite side, and fit them into the empty holes.

Changing over the door:

Open the appliance door.

^ Use a screwdriver to lever plinth a

out, then pull it forwards and out.

^ Use a screwdriver to remove cover

b, then close the door.

Remove screw c completely.

Pull door support d together with hinge pin e downwards, then tilt it forwards and take it off.

The side section b can now be removed.

Pull side section b out of the guides on the mounting plate.

Loosen the 4 screws (Torx 15) in the mounting plate, and remove the handle.

^ Open the door, tilt it downwards and

take it off. Take care not to lose washer a.

^ Using a screwdriver remove covers

b from the front.

^ Unscrew upper hinge pin c using

the spanner supplied and refit on the opposite side.

Put covers b back on again from behind and then push them firmly into place from the front.

Remove spacer d with a screwdriver and refit it on the opposite side.

Remove plug e from the door bearing bush in the door and refit on the opposite side.

Hang the door in hinge pin c (remember to use washer a), then close the door.

Changing the door hinging

In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what happens next.

^ Turn door support b around, pull

hinge pin a out, and refit on the opposite side.

Fit both parts into hinge plate f. To do this push hinge pin a through hinge plate f into door support b. Swing the door support out, push upwards and re-assemble with screw c.

Align the door with the appliance housing using the long slot in hinge plate f. Then tighten screw c.

Refit plinth fascia d pushing it firmly into position.

With the door open, position cover e in the front of the plinth fascia and push it firmly into position from behind.

Changing the door hinging

Refitting the handle:

Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when you refit the handle. The door seal will be damaged if the handle is fitted incorrectly.

^ Loosely attach the handle to the

opposite side of the door with the two front screws b.

It is important to check that the side section of the handle d, does not come into contact with the door seal when opening the door, as this would damage the door seal permanently.

If, after you have refitted the handle, you find that the side section does touch the door seal when the door is opened:

Realign mounting plate c with grub

screws a until the mounting plate and the side section of the handle d are at the correct angle and the side section does not touch the seal when the door is opened.

The mounting plate c must be positioned on the side of the door so that when the door is closed it is flush with the side of the appliance. If this is not the case,

Tighten both grub screws a with the allen key provided until mounting plate c until it lines up correctly.

Then tighten all 4 fixing screws b.

Slide the side section of the handle d into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place.

600 mm wide appliances can be installed into a kitchen run. To match the height of the rest of the kitchen, the appliance can be fitted with a suitable top box a.

Building in the appliance

The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis.

When built into a kitchen run (max. depth 580 mm) the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit. The appliance door b will protrude in front of furniture fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by 51 mm in the middle of the door. This enables the doors to be opened and shut without being obstructed.

When installed next to a wall c a distance of approx. 36 mm is needed on the hinge side between the wall and the appliance, so that the door and the handle have sufficient space for opening.

A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance and top box, if fitted, for air to circulate. A gap of at least 40 mm is required between the top of the appliance (or top box) and the ceiling to ensure that air can circulate without hindrance. Otherwise the appliance has to work harder, resulting in an increase in electricity consumption.

414243

Alteration rights reserved / 3105

FN 4667 S, FN 4867 S

M.-Nr. 06 522 860 / 02

en-GB

Miele FN 4667 S, FN 4867 S Operating instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual