Miele F 12020 S manual

Operating and installation instructions Freezer F 12020 S To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 07 297 230 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 5 Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories ....................2 5 Ventilation gaps ...................................................2 5 Door seal ........................................................2 5 Metal grille at the back of the appliance ................[...]

a On/Off button b Super freeze button c Alarm off button d Safety lock indicator light a Freezer drawers e Super freeze indicator light f Temperature display g Temperature selector buttons (+ for warmer; – for colder) 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 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 thro[...]

This appliance complies with all relevant local and national safety requirements. Improper use can, however, present a risk of both personal injury and material damage. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the first time. They contain importa[...]

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

~ The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with current local and national safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and tested regularly, and where there is any doubt, the household wiring system[...]

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. ~[...]

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

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

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. Important: To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance, let it stand for between 1½ and 2 hours after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the ma[...]

^ You can now choose between ; 0 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 X will light up when the safety lock has been activated. ^ Press the On/Off button to come out of setting m[...]

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[...]

If you have adjusted the temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and for approx. 24 hours if the appliance is full before checking the temperature display as it will take this long for the display to give an accurate reading. If, after this time, the temperature is still too high or too low, you will need to adjust i[...]

^ Press one of the temperature selector buttons until a ^ appears in the display. ^ Then press the Super freeze button again. ^ The brightness of the display can be changed by pressing the temperature selector buttons. The range is from 1 to 5 : 1 : dimmest setting, 5 : brightest setting. ^ Press the Super freeze button to save the setting. ^ Press[...]

Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the freezer cannot rise unnoticed. Temperature alarm An alarm will sound and the temperature display will flash if the temperature becomes too warm. The alarm will sound and the temperature display will flash, – if the freezer door has been left open for a [...]

Super freeze 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. Exceptions: – when placing food in the freezer that is already frozen. – when freezing less than 2 kg fresh food daily. Switching on Super freeze When freezin[...]

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 given on [...]

Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in 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[...]

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"). This also helps to prevent food that is already in the freezer from starting to defrost. Placing food in the freezer Fresh food can be placed in any[...]

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. Ice cubes ^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water, and place it in the bottom of one of the drawers. ^ Once froz[...]

In normal use, ice and frost will form on the evaporator plates. If allowed to accumulate, this will impair the efficiency of the freezer and increase the consumption of electricity. Do not scrape ice and frost off the evaporator plates as this can damage them and render the freezer unusable. The freezer should be defrosted from time to time. It mu[...]

After defrosting ^ Use a sponge or towel to soak up any water from defrosting still in the appliance. ^ Clean the appliance and then dry it thoroughly. ^ 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 SF indicator light wi[...]

^ A range of Miele branded cleaning agents including a microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com. Never use cleaning agents containing abrasive substances such as sand, soda, acids or chemical solvents. "Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are also unsuitable [...]

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

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. Some minor problems can be corrected without[...]

. . . the alarm sounds and the temperature display flashes. The freezer is too warm, because – the door has been opened too frequently, or large amounts of fresh food have been put in at once for freezing. – the appliance has been switched off for an extended period, and has been switched on again. – the ventilation gaps are blocked. Once the[...]

. . . the Super freeze indicator light does not light up, even though the appliance is working. ^ The indicator light is defective. Call the Service Department. . . . you cannot switch the appliance off. The safety lock has been activated. If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Depar[...]

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 Chartered Agent or – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer/Chartered Agent or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This i[...]

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 (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. The voltage and frequenc[...]

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 34[...]

Appliance dimensions AB C F 12020 S 850 mm 600 mm 624 mm Installation 35[...]

The appliance is supplied right hand hinged. If left hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below. ^ Close the door. ^ Unscrew lower hinge bracket a , and remove. ^ Then lift the door down and off. ^ Take hinge pin b out of hinge bracket a , then refit in the other hole of the hinge bracket. (Use the spanner supplied to unscrew and [...]

Changing over the door handle ^ Carefully remove cover a and stoppers b from the sides using a flatheaded screwdriver. ^ Push cover c to the left by placing a suitable wooden or plastic tool d in the groove on the right hand side. ^ Carefully remove cover c . Be careful not to let the tool slip, causing damage to the appliance. ^ Loosen screws e on[...]

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