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
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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.
 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

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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.

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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.