Miele FN 4712 E ws User manual

Operating instructions
Freezer
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen-
tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the
first time.
en-GB M.-Nr. 12 087 300

Contents
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Warning and Safety instructions...................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 13
Installation.......................................................................................................... 14
Installation site..................................................................................................... 14
Installing several refrigeration appliances ...................................................... 15
Ventilation requirements...................................................................................... 15
Changing the door hinging.................................................................................. 16
Fitting supplied wall spacers............................................................................... 16
Installing the refrigeration appliance ................................................................... 17
Aligning the refrigeration appliance................................................................ 18
Integrating the refrigeration appliance in a run of kitchen units .......................... 18
Appliance dimensions ......................................................................................... 21
Installation dimensions/View from above....................................................... 21
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 23
Saving energy .................................................................................................... 25
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 26
Appliance overview ............................................................................................. 26
Control panel with start display........................................................................... 28
Settings mode........................................................................................... 28
Selecting the desired function in Settings mode....................................... 30
Adjusting the interior fittings................................................................................ 31
Tilting the top drawer ..................................................................................... 31
XXLbox freezer drawer .................................................................................. 31
Accessories supplied .......................................................................................... 31
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 32
Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 33
Before using for the first time.............................................................................. 33
Connecting the refrigeration appliance .......................................................... 33
Switching the refrigeration appliance on............................................................. 33
Switching off the refrigeration appliance............................................................. 34
To note when switching off for longer periods of time ................................... 34
The correct temperature................................................................................... 35
Temperature display ............................................................................................ 35
Setting the temperature....................................................................................... 35
Possible temperature settings ........................................................................ 35
Using Super freeze ............................................................................................ 37
Switching SuperFreeze on and off............................................................. 37

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Selecting further settings ................................................................................. 38
Explanation of the different settings.................................................................... 38
Party mode................................................................................................. 38
Switching on the lock function/............................................................. 38
Sabbath mode............................................................................................ 39
Information on Sabbath mode.................................................................... 40
Changing the time before the door alarm is triggered ............................... 40
Miele@home ................................................................................................... 41
Adjusting the volume of alarms and buzzers/....................................... 43
Adjusting the display brightness............................................................... 43
Switching off demo mode........................................................................... 43
Resetting the settings to their default settings......................................... 44
Information.................................................................................................. 44
Temperature and door alarm............................................................................ 45
Freezing and storing food................................................................................. 47
Freezing fresh food.............................................................................................. 47
Maximum freezing capacity ........................................................................... 47
Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 47
Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 48
Storage time for frozen food................................................................................ 49
Cooling drinks quickly ......................................................................................... 50
Using accessories ............................................................................................... 50
Making ice cubes ........................................................................................... 50
Defrosting........................................................................................................... 51
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 52
Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 52
Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning .............................................. 53
Cleaning the inside of the appliance ................................................................... 53
Cleaning accessories by hand or in the dishwasher........................................... 54
Removing and dismantling accessories for cleaning.......................................... 54
Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels..................................... 55
Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 55
Cleaning the ventilation gaps .............................................................................. 55
After cleaning ...................................................................................................... 56
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 57
Noises................................................................................................................. 65
Service................................................................................................................ 66
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 66

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EPREL database ................................................................................................. 66
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 66
EU Conformity declaration ............................................................................... 67
UK Conformity declaration............................................................................... 68
Copyrights and licences ................................................................................... 69

Warning and Safety instructions
5
This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety require-
ments. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
material damage.
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully be-
fore using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They con-
tain important information on safety, installation, use and mainten-
ance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging
your refrigeration appliance.
In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow all information provided
on installing the refrigeration appliance, as well as the safety notes
and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-
compliance with these instructions.
Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place
and pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
 This refrigeration appliance is intended for use in the home and in
similar environments, for example
– in shops, offices and similar work settings
– by the guests in hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and other typical
home settings.
This refrigeration appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
 It must only be used as a domestic appliance 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 refrigeration appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping
cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or similar
substances or products that are subject to the Medical Device Dir-
ective. Incorrect use of the refrigeration appliance for such purposes
may cause deterioration of the items stored. The refrigeration appli-
ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex-
plosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incor-
rect 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 recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.
Safety with children
 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the refri-
geration appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper-
vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog-
nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
 Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children could become en-
tangled in packaging (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their
head and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children.

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Technical safety
 The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration
appliance complies with statutory safety requirements and the ap-
propriate EU directives.
 This refrigeration appliance contains the refrigerant isobutane
(R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly but flam-
mable. The refrigerant does not damage the ozone layer and does
not contribute to the greenhouse effect.
The use of this refrigerant has, however, led to a slight increase in
the noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the com-
pressor, you might be able to hear the refrigerant flowing around the
cooling circuit. Unfortunately, this cannot be avoided, but it does not
affect the performance of the refrigeration appliance.
When transporting and installing the refrigeration appliance, ensure
that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged. Splashes of refri-
gerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of damage:
- Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark.
- Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
- Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for
several minutes.
- Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.
 The more refrigerant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger
the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap-
pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/
air mixture building up. For every 8g of refrigerant at least 1m3 of
room space is required. The amount of refrigerant in the refrigeration
appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.

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 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 re-
quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-
tion tested by a qualified electrician.
 Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power sup-
ply system or a power supply system that is not synchronised with
the mains power supply (e.g. island networks, back-up systems) is
possible. A prerequisite for operation is that the power supply sys-
tem complies with the specifications of EN50160 or an equivalent
standard.
The function and operation of the protective measures provided in
the domestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must
also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not
synchronised with the mains power supply, or these measures must
be replaced by equivalent measures in the installation. As described,
for example, in the current version of BS OHSAS 18001–2 ISO
45001.
 If the electrical connection cable supplied is damaged, it must
only be replaced by an original spare part to prevent a hazard for the
user. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when ori-
ginal Miele spare parts are used.
 Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a
multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
 If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains con-
nection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not oper-
ate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to mois-
ture (e.g in a garage or utility room).

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 This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
 Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
 This refrigeration appliance is not intended for use as a built-in ap-
pliance.
 The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during
installation, maintenance and repair work.
 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a
Miele authorised technician.
 While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
warranty is invalidated.
 Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele ori-
ginal spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of
the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
Proper installation
 Two people are required to install the refrigeration appliance.
 Change the door hinging (if necessary) as described in the install-
ation instructions supplied with the appliance.

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Correct use
 This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific am-
bient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient temperat-
ures for which it is not designed. The climate range is stated on the
data plate in the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance. A
lower ambient temperature will cause the compressor to switch off
for longer periods, meaning that the refrigeration appliance is unable
to maintain the required temperature.
 Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi-
ciency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and
could cause damage to the components.
 If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
 Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store explosive materials in the
refrigeration appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g.
spray cans). Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of
gases to ignite.
 Danger of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g.
an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appliance.
Danger of sparking and explosion.
 Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. Do not store cans
or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze
in the freezer zone. Otherwise they could burst.
 Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. When cooling
drinks quickly in the freezer zone, make sure bottles are not left in for
more than one hour. Otherwise they could burst.
 Danger of injury. 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.