Miele FN 12221 S User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Frost-free freezer
FN 12221 S (-1)
FN 12421 S (-1)
FN 12621 S (-1)
FN 12821 S (-1)
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. 09 559 200
en-GB

Guide to the appliance .............................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................6
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7
How to save energy ...............................................14
Switching on and off ..............................................16
Before using for the first time.........................................16
Switching on .....................................................16
Switching off .....................................................16
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................16
Customising settings .............................................17
Settings mode X.................................................17
Altering the brightness of the display ................................17
Activating or deactivating the Lock .................................18
The correct temperature ...........................................20
Setting the temperature .............................................20
Temperature display ...............................................21
Alarm...........................................................22
Temperature alarm ................................................22
Door alarm .......................................................22
Switching the alarm off early .........................................22
Super freeze .....................................................23
Freezing and storing food..........................................24
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................24
Freezing fresh food ................................................24
Isolation plate.....................................................24
Important......................................................24
Storing frozen food ................................................25
Home freezing ....................................................26
Hints on home freezing...........................................26
Packaging ....................................................26
Before placing food in the freezer ..................................27
Placing food in the freezer ........................................27
Defrosting .......................................................28
Ice cubes ........................................................28
Cooling drinks ....................................................28
Freezer tray ......................................................29
Contents
2

Defrosting .......................................................30
Cleaning and care ................................................31
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................31
Appliance door, side panels .........................................32
Ventilation gaps ...................................................32
Door seal ........................................................32
Metal grille at the back of the appliance ................................32
Problem solving guide ............................................33
Noises .........................................................37
After Sales / Guarantee ............................................38
Information for dealers ............................................39
Demo mode r.....................................................39
Electrical connection..............................................40
Installation ......................................................41
Location .........................................................41
Climate range ..................................................42
Ventilation .......................................................42
Appliances with wall spacers supplied .................................42
Installation .......................................................43
Aligning the appliance..............................................43
Appliance dimensions ..............................................44
Changing the door hinging .........................................45
Aligning the appliance door ........................................50
Building in the appliance ..........................................51
Contents
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aOn/Off button
bSuper freeze button
cDisplay
If the appliance is not operated for
some time, the display will revert
automatically to the brightness level
which has been set.
As soon as a button is pressed the
display will light up at the brightest
setting.
dLock symbol
eMenu symbol
Setting mode for:
– the brightness level of the display
– switching the lock on/off
fAlarm symbol
gTemperature display
hTemperature selector button
iAlarm off button
jSuper freeze symbol
kBrightness symbol
Guide to the appliance
4

aControl panel
bFrost-free system
cTop freezer drawer,
can be used as a freezer tray
dFreezer drawers (number will
depend on model)
Guide to the appliance
5

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 appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
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.
Caring for the environment
6

This appliance complies with all relevant safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, 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 installation and
before using it for the first time. They contain important
information on its safety, installation, use and maintenance. Miele
cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with
these Warning and Safety instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
~The appliance is not designed for commercial use. It is intended
for use in domestic households and similar working and residential
environments.
This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
~The appliance must only be used as a domestic appliance to
store deep frozen food, to freeze fresh food and to prepare ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
~The 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 incorrect or
improper use or operation.
Warning and Safety instructions
7

~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 understand the hazards
involved.
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 without
supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
~Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
~This appliance is not a toy! To prevent the risk of injury, do not
allow children to play with it or use the controls. Please supervise
children whilst you are using the appliance.
~Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and
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
~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 ser-
vice technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user
from danger.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

~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 flames and anything which creates a spark,
- disconnect from the mains,
- air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes
and
- contact 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 every8gofcoolant at least 1 m3of room space is required. The
amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside
the appliance.
~Safe operation of the appliance is only assured if it has been
installed and connected in accordance with these operating and
installation instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

~Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, make sure
that the connection data 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.
~Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
~The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if
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 caused
by the lack of or inadequacy of an effective earthing system (e.g.
electric shock).
~Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by
a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with
current national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
~While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated.
~The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during
installation, maintenance and repair work.
~Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele
original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety
of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
Warning and Safety instructions
10

~This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
~In 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.
Correct use
~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 periods so
that it cannot maintain the required temperature.
~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.
~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 refreeze thawed or partially thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used up as quickly as possible, as food
soon loses its nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
Warning and Safety instructions
11

~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.
Danger of injury and damage.
~Observe the "use by" dates 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. Follow the instructions given on food manufacturer's
packaging on 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 operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric
ice-cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and
explosion.
~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.
~Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to
defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~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.
~Do not use a steam-cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
~Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal, as these will
cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time.
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.
~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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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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
ambient room temperature.
Ventilation gaps uncovered
and dusted regularly.
Ventilation gaps covered or
dusty.
Compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger) dusted at
least once a year.
Dust build-up on the
compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger).
Temperature
setting with
a thermostat which
is approximate
(set in stages).
With a medium setting of 2
to 3.
With a higher setting: the
lower the temperature, the
higher the energy
consumption.
Temperature
setting with
a thermostat which
is exact to the
degree
(digital display).
Larder section 8 to 12 °C
On appliances with winter
setting, please make sure
that the winter setting is
switched off when the
ambient temperature is
warmer than 18°C.
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
PerfectFresh zone just
above 0 °C
Freezer section -18 °C
Wine storage section 10 to
12 °C
How to save energy
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Normal energy consumption Increased energy
consumption
Use Drawers, shelves and racks
arranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
Only open the doors when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible.
Store food in an organised
way.
Frequent opening of the door
for long periods will cause a
loss of coldness. The
appliance works harder to
cool down and the
compressor runs for longer
periods.
Take an insulated cool bag
with you when shopping and
place food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Replace any food removed
rapidly, before it begins to
thaw.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the
temperature inside the
appliance. The appliance
works harder to cool down
and the compressor runs for
longer periods.
Store food covered or
packaged.
The evaporation or
condensation of liquids will
cause a loss of coldness in the
refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a
layer of ice 0.5 cm thick
(maximum) has built up.
A build-up of ice slows down
the cooling process.
How to save energy
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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 appliance will start to cool.
The temperature display and the alarm
symbol ;will flash until the
temperature in the freezer is cold
enough.
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the
appliance, allow it to run for a few
hours before placing food in it.
Do not place food in the appliance
until the temperature is at least
-18°C.
Switching off
^Press the On/Off button until the
display goes out.
The cooling system is switched off.
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,
^disconnect it from the mains,
^clean the appliance out and
^leave the door ajar to air it.
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.
Switching on and off
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Settings mode X
Certain settings on the appliance can
be changed using Settings mode.
–The Lock 0can be activated and
deactivated
–The brightness of the display scan
be altered
Settings mode is represented in the
display by the Menu symbol X. The
following section describes how to
access Settings mode and alter
settings.
Altering the brightness of the display
The display brightness can be adjusted
to suit the lighting conditions of the
room.
There are five different display
brightness settings. The factory default
setting is 1.
^Press the Super freeze button for
approx. five seconds.
The Menu symbol Xwill light up;
Settings mode is now activated. The
Lock symbol 0will start flashing.
^Press the temperature selector button
to call up the Brightness function.
The Lock symbol 0will go out and
the Brightness symbol swill start
flashing.
^Press the Super freeze button briefly
to confirm this.
The Brightness symbol swill light
up.
Customising settings
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^Press the Temperature button
repeatedly until the brightness level
required is reached.
The more fields of the temperature
display which light up, the brighter
the display.
To confirm the altered setting:
^Press the Super freeze button briefly.
The Brightness symbol swill flash.
The newly selected setting has been
saved.
To come out of Settings mode:
^Press the On/Off button.
or
^Wait for 5 minutes.
The Menu and Brightness symbols
will go out.
The temperature display will show
the required temperature.
Activating or deactivating the Lock
The Lock can be activated to prevent
the appliance being switched off by
mistake.
–To activate the Lock
^Press the Super freeze button for
approx. five seconds.
The Menu symbol Xwill light up;
Settings mode is now activated. The
Lock symbol 0will start flashing.
^Press the Super freeze button briefly
to call up the Lock function.
The Lock symbol 0will light up.
The -15 °C and -21 °C fields will light
up in the temperature display.
^Press the Super freeze button briefly
to switch the Lock function on.
The Lock symbol 0will start
flashing.
The -15 °C and -21 °C fields in the
temperature display will go out.
Customising settings
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To come out of Settings mode:
^Press the On/Off button.
or
^Wait for 5 minutes.
The Menu symbol will go out and the
temperature display will show the
required temperature.
The Lock symbol 0will light up.
– To deactivate the Lock
^Press the Super freeze button for
approx. five seconds.
The Menu symbol Xwill light up;
Settings mode is now activated. The
Lock symbol 0will start flashing.
^Press the Super freeze button briefly
to call up the Lock function.
The Lock symbol 0will light up.
The -18 °C field will light up in the
temperature display.
^Press the Super freeze button briefly
to deactivate the Lock function.
The Lock symbol 0will start
flashing.
The -18 °C field in the temperature
display will go out.
To come out of Settings mode:
^Press the On/Off button.
or
^Wait for 5 minutes.
The Menu symbol will go out and the
temperature display will show the
required temperature.
The Lock symbol 0is no longer lit
up.
Customising settings
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It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro-organisms. Reducing
the temperature reduces their growth
rate.
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
-18 °C is required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises above -10 °C, the
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason, partially defrosted
or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.
Food may be re-frozen once it has
been cooked, as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
micro-organisms.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
–the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
–if too much food is stored in it at
once,
–if too much fresh food is being frozen
at once,
–the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
Setting the temperature
^Press the temperature selector button
repeatedly until the temperature you
want lights up in the display.
The first time the temperature selector
button is pressed, the last temperature
set will flash in the display.
With each subsequent press the
temperature value will change up until
the setting for -32 °C is reached. It will
then drop back to the -15 °C setting
again.
The temperature can be set slightly
colder within the displayed temperature
range (e.g. between -15°C and -18 °C).
^Press the temperature selector button
repeatedly until the indicator for
-15 °C lights up.
^Press the temperature selector button
again for approx. 5 seconds to set
the temperature.
The colder temperature setting within
the small temperature range is now set.
However, this is not visible in the
temperature display.
The correct temperature
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