Miele FNS 37402 i 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. 10 198 631

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
Explanation of symbols ......................................................................................... 16
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
Switching the door alarm off early ...................................................................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
Using accessories ................................................................................................. 35
Automatic defrosting .......................................................................................... 36

Contents
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Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 37
Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 37
Before cleaning ..................................................................................................... 38
Removing the telescopic runners.....................................................................38
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 39
Cleaning the door seals......................................................................................... 40
Cleaning the air vents............................................................................................ 40
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 41
Noises................................................................................................................... 49
Service.................................................................................................................. 50
Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 50
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 50
Information for Miele Experience Centres 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
Stainless steel front .......................................................................................... 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
4
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.
 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.

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 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 (e.g. foil) or pull it over their head with the risk of
suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.

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Technical safety
 The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. This appliance
complies with all current local and national safety requirements.
 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 has a lower greenhouse effect
than some other refrigerants.
The use of this coolant, however, leads 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 a refrigeration appliance, the larger
the room should be in which it is installed. In the event of a leakage,
if the appliance is in a small room, there is a danger of combustible
gases building up. For every 11 g of coolant at least 1m3 of room
space is required. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated
on a 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.

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 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.
 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 in order to avoid a hazard.
 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 or into the mains
connection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not
operate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to
moisture (e.g in a garage or laundry).
 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 circuit breaker has been switched off, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
applicable), or

Warning and Safety instructions
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– 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. Maintenance work and repairs to electrical appliances
must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician.
 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.
 In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.
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, with the result that it cannot maintain the required
temperature.
 To ensure proper air flow in and out of the appliance, the
ventilation gaps 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the appliance door, make sure that it does not come into contact
with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break
the plastic. Make sure that no fat or oil leaks onto the plastic parts of
the appliance.
 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. Otherwise they could burst.
Risk of injury and damage!
 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 refrozen
after it has been cooked.

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 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.
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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Transport
 To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and
in its packaging.
 Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and
must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
 If your old refrigerator has a door lock, destroy it. This way you will
prevent the risk of playing children accidentally locking themselves in
and endangering their lives.
 Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to
damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels in the condenser,
– bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal
operation.
 The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it
penetrates the airways.

Caring for the environment
12
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites. 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!
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials,
compounds and components, which
were essential for their correct function
and safety. These could be hazardous
to human health and to the environment
if disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic
appliances, or contact Miele. You are
also responsible for deleting any
personal data that may be stored on the
appliance being disposed of.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of the appliance 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.
Please ensure that your old appliance
presents no danger to children while
being stored awaiting disposal. See
“Warning and Safety instructions” for
more information.

How to save energy
13
Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Installation/
Maintenance
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
room.
Protected from direct
sunlight.
In direct sunlight.
Not situated near a heat
source (radiator, oven).
Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20°C.
Where there is a high room
temperature.
Ventilation gaps kept
uncovered and free of dust.
Where the ventilation gaps
are covered or dusty.
Temperature
settings
Freezer section -18 °C With a low temperature
setting: The lower the
temperature in the
appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.

How to save energy
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Use Drawers and shelves
arranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
Only open the door 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 will try to cool
down and the compressor
will run for longer periods.
Take a cooler bag when
shopping and load food in
the appliance as quickly as
possible on your return
home.
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 will
try to cool down and the
compressor will run for
longer periods.
Store food well packaged. The evaporation or
condensation of liquids in
the freezer will cause a loss
of coldness.
Do not overfill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.

Guide to the appliance
15
Control panel
aOn/Off sensor
for the whole appliance
bOptical interface
(for Service only)
cFor switching the SuperFreeze
function on and off
dFor setting the temperature
( colder),
selection sensor in settings mode
eFor confirming a selection (OK
sensor)
fFor setting the temperature
( warmer),
selection sensor in settings mode
gFor selecting and deselecting the
settings mode
hFor switching the door alarm off
iDisplay with temperature display and
symbols (symbols are only visible in
settings mode if an alarm is
sounding, or if a message appears;
for an explanation of the symbols,
see the following chart)

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Explanation of symbols
Symbol Meaning Function
Safety lock Secures against unintended switching off of
the appliance, unintended temperature
adjustment, unintended switching on of
SuperFreeze, and unintended entry of
settings
Audible tones Selection options for the keypad tone and
the door and temperature alarm tones
Display brightness Setting the brightness of the display
Sabbath mode Switching Sabbath mode on and off
Electrical connection Confirms that the appliance is connected to
the electricity supply when it is not
switched on, flashes when there is a power
outage
Alarm Lights up when there is a door alarm;
flashes when there is a temperature alarm,
power cut or a fault
Demo mode
(only visible when
Demo mode is active)
Switching off Demo mode

Guide to the appliance
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This picture is an example of an appliance
model.
aControl panel
bInterior lighting
cFrost-free unit
dTop freezer drawer, can also be used
as a freezing tray
eFreezer drawers (number depends
on model)

Switching on and off
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Before using for the first time
Removing packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Cleaning
Please refer to the relevant
instructions in “Cleaning and care”.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Operating the appliance
A light touch of the finger on the
sensors is all that is required to operate
this appliance.
Each touch of a sensor is confirmed
with a keypad tone. The keypad tone
can be switched off if you wish (see
“Further settings”).
Switching on
When the appliance is connected to the
electrical supply, the mains connection
symbol  will appear in the display
after a short while.
Touch the On/Off sensor.
The appliance will start to cool. The
mains connection symbol goes out
and the temperature appears in the
display.
The temperature display and the alarm
symbol  will flash at the same time
until the required temperature is
reached. If the current temperature
inside the appliance is above 0°C, two
bars will flash in the display.
When the appliance door is opened, the
interior lighting comes on and the LED
lighting becomes brighter until it
reaches its maximum brightness.
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,
allow the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it.

Switching on and off
19
Switching off
Touch the On/Off sensor.
If this does not work, the safety lock
is activated.
The temperature display disappears
and the mains connection symbol 
lights up.
The cooling process will be switched
off.
Switching off the appliance in
Sabbath mode
The appliance can be switched off
directly at any time.
Touch the On/Off sensor.
The temperature display disappears
and the mains connection symbol 
lights up.
The cooling process will be switched
off.
When the appliance is switched back
on again, Sabbath mode is
deactivated.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
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 building
up inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the appliance.
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
switch the appliance off,
switch off at the wall and withdraw
the plug from the socket, or switch
off the mains circuit breaker,
clean the appliance, and
leave the appliance door slightly ajar
to avoid the build-up of odours.

The correct temperature
20
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 fully defrosted food must not be
refrozen. Food may be refrozen 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,
– the more food that is stored in it,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance. The
appliance is designed for use within
specific ambient temperatures
(climate range). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
Temperature display
In normal operation the temperature
display shows the average, current
temperature in the freezer.
If the temperature is not within the
normal temperature display range,
dashes will flash in the display.
Depending on the room temperature
and the temperature setting, it can take
several hours until the selected
temperature is reached and displayed
steadily.
If the temperature in the freezer
remains above the set temperature
for a long time, check that the frozen
food has not started to defrost.
If it has, check that the food is safe
to use and if it is, use it as soon as
possible or cook it before freezing it
again.