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
3

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