Miele FN 12621 S Specification sheet

Operating and installation instructions
Frost-free freezer
FN 12221 S
FN 12421 S
FN 12621 S
FN 12821 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. 09 290 850
en-GB

Guide to the appliance .............................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................6
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7
How to save energy ...............................................12
Switching on and off ..............................................13
Before using for the first time.........................................13
Switching on .....................................................13
Switching off .....................................................13
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................13
Customising settings .............................................14
Settings mode X.................................................14
Altering the brightness of the display ................................14
Activating or deactivating the safety lock.............................15
The correct temperature ...........................................17
Setting the temperature .............................................17
Temperature display ...............................................18
Alarm...........................................................19
Temperature alarm ................................................19
Door alarm .......................................................19
Switching the alarm off early .........................................19
Super freeze .....................................................20
Freezing and storing food..........................................21
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................21
Freezing fresh food ................................................21
Isolation plate.....................................................21
Important......................................................21
Storing frozen food ................................................22
Home freezing ....................................................23
Hints on home freezing...........................................23
Packaging ....................................................23
Before placing food in the freezer compartment .......................24
Placing food in the freezer compartment .............................24
Defrosting .......................................................25
Ice cubes ........................................................25
Cooling drinks ....................................................25
Freezer tray ......................................................26
Contents
2

Defrosting .......................................................27
Cleaning and care ................................................28
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................28
Appliance door, side panels .........................................29
Ventilation gaps ...................................................29
Door seal ........................................................29
Metal grille at the back of the appliance ................................29
Problem solving guide ............................................30
Noises .........................................................34
After Sales / Guarantee ............................................35
Information for dealers ............................................36
Demo mode r.....................................................36
Electrical connection..............................................37
Installation ......................................................38
Location .........................................................38
Climate range ..................................................38
Ventilation .......................................................38
Installation .......................................................38
Aligning the appliance..............................................39
Appliance dimensions ..............................................40
Changing the door hinging .........................................41
Aligning the appliance door ........................................46
Building in the appliance ..........................................47
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
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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
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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 installation,
safety, operation and maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
Correct application
~This appliance is not designed for
commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and in similar
working and residential environments
such as:
–Shops
–Offices and showrooms
and by residents in establishments
such as:
–Hostels and guest houses.
The appliance is not intended for
outdoor use.
It 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. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation of the
appliance.
~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 8 years and older may use
the appliance only if they have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
~Children under 8 years of age must
be kept away from the appliance unless
they are constantly supervised.
~This appliance is not a toy! To
prevent the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play with it or near it or to
play with the controls, or to swing on
the door.
Warning and Safety instructions
7

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
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.
~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).
Warning and Safety instructions
8

~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.
~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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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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.
~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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~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.
~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.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
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.
Do not cover the ventilation gaps
and dust them regularly.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat
which is approximate
(set in stages).
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the
temperature in the compartment, 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
16 °C .
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18 °C
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
Use Drawers, shelves and racks
arranged as they were when the
appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when necessary
and for as short a time as possible.
Frequent opening of the door for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
Store food in an organised way. Searching for an item will mean the
door is open for longer.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Hot food will cause the compressor
to run for a long time, as the
appliance will have to work harder
to reduce the temperature.
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 section when a
layer of ice 0.5 cm thick (maximum)
has built up.
A layer of ice hinders the cold from
reaching the frozen food, and
increases energy consumption.
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 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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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 appliance has
risen by several degrees, indicating
that the appliance is warming up too
much.
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.
The correct temperature
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Your appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the appliance cannot
rise unnoticed and to avoid energy
being wasted if the door is left open.
Activating the alarm system
The alarm system is always active. It
does not have to be switched on
manually.
Temperature alarm
If the temperature in the freezer
becomes too warm, an alarm will
sound. At the same time the
temperature display and the Alarm
symbol ;will flash.
The temperature the appliance is set at
determines the temperature the
appliance recognises as being too
warm.
For example, the alarm may sound and
the temperature display and the Alarm
symbol ;may flash,
–when freezing large amounts of food
at once,
–when fresh food is being frozen,
–if a lot of room air enters the freezer
when food is being loaded,
re-arranged or taken out,
–in the event of a power cut,
–if the appliance has a fault.
The alarm will stop, the Alarm symbol
will go out and the field next to the set
temperature will light up constantly as
soon as the temperature has dropped
down to the correct level again.
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,
check that it is still safe to use, and if
so, use it as quickly as possible.
Defrosted food may only be
re-frozen after it has been cooked.
Door alarm
If the door has been left open for more
than approx. 60 seconds the alarm will
sound.
Switching the alarm off early
If the noise disturbs you, you can
switch the alarm off early if you wish.
^Press the Alarm off button.
The alarm will stop.
In the case of a temperature alarm,
the Alarm symbol ;will stay on until
the correct temperature has been
reached. The alarm system is then
ready should it be needed again.
Alarm
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For optimum results switch on the
Super freeze function 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 placing food in the freezer that
is already frozen.
–when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food
in any one day.
Switching on Super freeze
When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, 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 briefly.
The Super freeze symbol ªwill light
up.
The appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the appliance.
Switching off Super freeze
The Super freeze function will switch off
automatically after approx. 65 hours.
The indicator light will go out and the
appliance will run at normal power
again.
Super freeze
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