Miele FN 12820 S manuale d’uso

Operating and installation instructions Frost-free freezer FN 12220 S FN 12420 S FN 12620 S FN 12820 S 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. M.-Nr. 09 199 490 e n-G B[...]

Guide to the appliance .............................................4 Caring for the environment ..........................................5 Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6 How to save energy ...............................................1 1 Switching on and off ..............................................1[...]

Cleaning and care ................................................2 4 Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................2 4 Appliance door, side panels .........................................2 5 Ventilation gaps ...................................................2 5 Door seal .................................................[...]

a On/Off button b Temperature selector button c Temperature display a Frost free system b Freezer tray c Freezer drawers d Super freeze button and indicator light e Alarm off button and indicator light Guide to the appliance 4[...]

Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and should be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation! Disposal of your old applia[...]

This appliance complies with all relevant 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 ins[...]

Technical safety ~ Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. ~ If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user from danger. ~ This appliance contains the coolant [...]

~ The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if it is correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is observed and regularly tested 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 ca[...]

Correct use ~ Never handle frozen food with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food. Danger of frost burn. ~ Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer. The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue. D[...]

~ This appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g. a garage, can lead to the appliance switching off for longer pe[...]

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 near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx. 20°C. Where there is a high amb[...]

Before using for the first time ^ Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with lukewarm water and a little washing-up liquid, and then dry with a soft cloth. Switching on ^ Press the On/Off button. The temperature display and the alarm indicator light will flash until the freezer has cooled down to the correct temperature for freezing[...]

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 fo[...]

Temperature display The temperature display on the control panel always shows the required temperature. The temperature can be adjusted from: -15 °C to -32 °C The temperature display will flash if – the temperature in the appliance is not within the possible temperature range, – a different temperature is being set, – the temperature in the[...]

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

Switch the Super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer. This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours and appearance. Super freeze is not necessary: – when putting in food that is already frozen. – when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food daily. Switching on Super freeze When freezing small qu[...]

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". The maximum freezing capacity gi[...]

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 3 freezer drawers as well as the freezer tray for storing frozen food: ^ Place food in the top 3 freezer drawers, leaving the other drawers empty. ^ Remove the fourth d[...]

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 suitab[...]

Before placing food in the freezer compartment ^ 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"). This helps food that is already in the freezer compartment to stay frozen. Placing food in the freezer compartment The following maximum[...]

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 the refrigerator (the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep other food cold), – in a steam oven. Poultry It is particularly important to observe food[...]

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 the food for 10-12 hours to freeze thoroughly on the tray. Transfer it to a freezer bag or suitable container once frozen.[...]

This freezer is equipped with a Frost free system. The freezer defrosts automatically. The moisture generated by defrosting settles on the condensor and is automatically dissipated 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. Defrost[...]

A range of Miele cleaning and conditioning agents is available to order from Miele or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com. 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. Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. The da[...]

Appliance door, side panels Remove any soiling on the appliance door and side panels im - mediately. If this is not done, it might become impossible to remove and could cause the surface to alter or discolour. All surfaces are susceptible to scratching. Contact with unsuitable cleaning agents can alter or discolour the surfaces. ^ The surfaces shou[...]

Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. What to do i f... . . . the appliance does n[...]

. . . the alarm sounds and the alarm indicator light flashes. The temperature in the freezer is too warm, because ^ The door has been opened too frequently. ^ A large amount of food has been frozen at once without switching on the Super freeze function. ^ There has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply. The alarm will stop and the indicat[...]

Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes. Click.... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the motor on and off. Sssrrrr[...]

In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer or – Miele (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your applianc[...]

Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). 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. Please ensur[...]

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 must not be installed directly next to another refrigerator or freezer. It does not have side-wall heating, so installation next to another refrigerator or fre[...]

Aligning the appliance ^ To align the appliance, adjust the feet using the spanner supplied. Installation 32[...]

Appliance dimensions ABC FN 12220 S 1250 mm 600 mm 630 mm FN 12420 S 1447 mm 600 mm 630 mm FN 12620 S 1644 mm 600 mm 630 mm FN 12920 S 1644 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 33[...]

The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below. You will also need the following: – Torx ® 15 and 25 screwdrivers, – a flat-bladed screwdriver – spanner (supplied) Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. Removing the door handle ^ Pull door handle a towards you. [...]

^ Open the door. ^ Holding the door at the bottom and on the handle side, carefully lift it upwards and off. The hinge pin e and washer o is released from the hinge plate d .I fi t does not release: ^ Press the hinge pin e with the washer o out of the hinge plate from below. ^ Undo screws f and take hinge plate d off. ^ Undo the screw of hinge part[...]

^ Unscrew upper hinge pin k using the spanner supplied. ^ Using a screwdriver remove covers l with a flat-blade screwdriver. ^ Screw in upper hinge pin k on the opposite side using the spanner supplied. ^ Refit covers l from the back on the opposite side, and then click them into place at the front. ^ Remove caps m from door bearing bushes in the d[...]

^ Take the door and guide the upper door bush onto the upper hinge pin k . ^ Pivot the door and place the hinge pin e into the hinge plate d . Important. Turn the hinge pin if necessary, so that the notch is pointing to the inside of the door and the groove to the outside. The hinge pin will then click into place. ^ With the help of another person,[...]

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 touches the door seal when the door is opened: ^ Realign mounting plate c with grub screws a until [...]

The appliance door can be aligned to the housing using the outer long slots in the lower hinge plate. In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do. ^ Remove centre screw a from the hinge plate. ^ Slightly loosen both outer screws b . ^ Align the door by sliding the hinge pla[...]

a Top box b Appliance c Housing unit d Wall The appliance can be installed in a kitchen run. To match the height of the rest of the kitchen, the appliance can be fitted with a suitable top box a . A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance across the entire width of the top box for air to circulate. The cross[...]

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