Miele FN 3x402 i AU User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Freezer
To prevent 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.
en – AU, NZ M.-Nr. 10 198 630

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions .......................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment ................................................................................. 12
How to save energy ............................................................................................. 13
Guide to the appliance......................................................................................... 15
Control panel.......................................................................................................... 15
Switching on and off............................................................................................ 18
Before using for the first time................................................................................. 18
Operating the appliance......................................................................................... 18
Switching off for longer periods of time................................................................. 19
The correct temperature ..................................................................................... 20
Temperature display............................................................................................... 20
Setting the temperature ......................................................................................... 21
Using SuperFreeze............................................................................................... 22
Temperature and door alarm .............................................................................. 23
Temperature alarm ................................................................................................. 23
Switching the temperature alarm off early........................................................ 23
Door alarm ............................................................................................................. 24
Further settings.................................................................................................... 25
Safety lock ......................................................................................................... 25
Audible tones .................................................................................................... 26
Display brightness ............................................................................................. 27
Sabbath mode .................................................................................................... 28
Adjusting the interior fittings .............................................................................. 30
Removing freezer drawers on telescopic runners.................................................. 30
Removing the shelves............................................................................................ 30
Freezing and storing food ................................................................................... 31
Freezing fresh food ................................................................................................ 31
Storing frozen food ................................................................................................ 31
Home freezing........................................................................................................ 32
Tips on home freezing ...................................................................................... 32
Packing ............................................................................................................. 32
Before placing food in the freezer..................................................................... 33
Placing food in the freezer ................................................................................ 33
Defrosting............................................................................................................... 34
Making ice cubes................................................................................................... 35

Contents
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Cooling drinks quickly............................................................................................ 35
Cool pack............................................................................................................... 35
Automatic defrosting........................................................................................... 36
Cleaning and care................................................................................................ 37
Before cleaning ...................................................................................................... 38
To remove the telescopic runners:.................................................................... 38
Cleaning the interior and accessories.................................................................... 39
Door seal................................................................................................................ 40
Ventilation gaps...................................................................................................... 40
Problem solving guide......................................................................................... 42
Noises ................................................................................................................... 49
After sales service and warranty........................................................................ 50
Information for Miele Centers and Chartered Agents...................................... 51
Demo mode ........................................................................................................ 51
Electrical connection........................................................................................... 53
Installation advice................................................................................................ 54
Side-by-side units:................................................................................................. 54
Location ................................................................................................................. 54
Ventilation .............................................................................................................. 56
Before installing the appliance............................................................................... 57
Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism?............................ 58
Building-in dimensions........................................................................................ 59
Limiting the opening angle of the door.............................................................. 60
Changing the door hinging.................................................................................. 61
Installing the appliance ....................................................................................... 65

Warning and Safety instructions
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This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Please note that inappropriate use can 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 using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these
instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
 This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts
and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/
shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or bed
& breakfasts.
This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use.
 This appliance is intended to store deep frozen food, freeze fresh
food, and to make ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.

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 This 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 improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible
for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.
Safety with children
 Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
 Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
 Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
 Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves
in packing material or pull it over their heads with the risk of
suffocation. Keep children away from any packing material.
Technical safety
 The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. This appliance
complies with all current local and national safety requirements.

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 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, and does not have any adverse
effect on the performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking
refrigerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
– avoid any flames or anything which creates a spark,
– disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply,
– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several
minutes, and
– call Miele.
 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 every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3of room space is required. The
amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside
the appliance.
 To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical
installation tested by a qualified electrician.

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 Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
 If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a
Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.
 Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
 If moisture gets into electrical components, it could cause a short
circuit. Therefore, do not operate this appliance in areas which are
exposed to moisture.
 This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
 Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
 For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has
been fully installed.
 During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– the mains fuse has been disconnected, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
applicable), or
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn
from the socket. Do not pull the mains connection cable but the
mains plug to disconnect your appliance from the mains
electricity supply.
 Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical
appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service
technician.

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 The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
Correct use
 The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range
(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, will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required
temperature.
 To ensure proper air flow in and out of the appliance, the air vents
in the appliance and built-in structure must not be covered or
blocked in any way.
This would also increase the energy consumption and could cause
damage to the appliance.
 If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance,
make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
 Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Flammable gas mixtures
can be ignited by electrical components. Danger of fire and
explosion!
 Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice
cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and
explosion!
 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are
not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst,
causing injury or damage.
 Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with
wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal.
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. Danger of injury!
 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.
 Food stored for too long may present a 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 the food manufacturer's
packaging regarding storage conditions and "use by" dates.
 Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or
accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be
invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.

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Cleaning and care
 Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
 Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
 Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp
edged or pointed objects to
– remove frost and ice, or accelerate the defrosting process,
– separate frozen foods and remove ice trays.
 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.