Miele FNS 4782 E edt/cs User manual

Operating instructions
Freezer
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.
en-SA M.-Nr. 12 124 770

Contents
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Warning and Safety instructions...................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 17
Installation.......................................................................................................... 18
Installing the refrigeration appliance ................................................................... 18
Aligning the refrigeration appliance................................................................ 19
Installation site..................................................................................................... 19
Ventilation requirements...................................................................................... 21
Installing several refrigeration appliances ........................................................... 21
Side-by-side installation................................................................................. 21
Changing the door hinging.................................................................................. 22
Fitting supplied wall spacers............................................................................... 22
Integrating the refrigeration appliance in a run of kitchen units .......................... 23
Appliance dimensions ......................................................................................... 25
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 28
Saving energy .................................................................................................... 30
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 32
Appliance overview ............................................................................................. 32
Control panel with start display........................................................................... 34
Settings mode........................................................................................... 34
Selecting the desired function in Settings mode...................................... 36
Adjusting the interior fittings................................................................................ 37
Tilting the top drawer ..................................................................................... 37
XXLbox freezer drawer .................................................................................. 37
Accessories supplied .......................................................................................... 37
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 38
Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 39
Before using for the first time.............................................................................. 39
Connecting the refrigeration appliance .......................................................... 39
Switching the refrigeration appliance on............................................................. 39
Switching off the refrigeration appliance............................................................. 40
To note when switching off for longer periods of time................................... 40
The correct temperature................................................................................... 41
Temperature display ............................................................................................ 41
Setting the temperature....................................................................................... 41
Possible temperature settings........................................................................ 41
Using Super freeze ............................................................................................ 43
Switching SuperFreeze on and off............................................................. 43

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Selecting further settings ................................................................................. 44
Explanation of the different settings.................................................................... 44
Party mode................................................................................................. 44
Switching on the lock function/............................................................. 44
Changing the time before the door alarm is triggered ............................... 45
Miele@home................................................................................................... 46
Adjusting the volume of alarms and buzzers/....................................... 48
Adjusting the display brightness............................................................... 48
Switching off demo mode........................................................................... 48
Resetting the settings to their default settings......................................... 49
Information.................................................................................................. 49
Temperature and door alarm............................................................................ 50
Freezing and storing food................................................................................. 52
Freezing fresh food.............................................................................................. 52
Maximum freezing capacity ........................................................................... 52
Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 52
Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 53
Storage time for frozen food................................................................................ 54
Cooling drinks quickly ......................................................................................... 55
Using accessories ............................................................................................... 55
Making ice cubes ........................................................................................... 55
Defrosting........................................................................................................... 56
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 57
Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 57
Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning .............................................. 58
Cleaning the inside of the appliance ................................................................... 58
Cleaning accessories by hand or in the dishwasher........................................... 59
Removing and dismantling accessories for cleaning.......................................... 59
Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels..................................... 60
Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 60
Cleaning the ventilation gaps .............................................................................. 60
After cleaning ...................................................................................................... 61
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 62
Noises................................................................................................................. 70
Service................................................................................................................ 71
Contact in case of malfunction ........................................................................... 71
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 71

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Copyrights and licences ................................................................................... 72

Warning and Safety instructions
5
This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety
requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal
injury and material damage.
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully
before using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They
contain important information on safety, installation, use and
maintenance. 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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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.
 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
Directive. Incorrect use of the refrigeration appliance for such
purposes may cause deterioration of the items stored. The
refrigeration appliance is also not suitable for use in areas where
there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or
incorrect 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.

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Safety with children
 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
refrigeration appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance
unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way
and recognise 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
entangled in packaging (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their
head and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Technical safety
 The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration
appliance complies with statutory safety requirements and the
appropriate EU directives.
 Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable materials.
This refrigeration appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a),
a natural gas which is environmentally friendly, but flammable. The
coolant does not damage the ozone layer and does not contribute to
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 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 coolant
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 your Miele dealer.

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 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
appliance 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.
 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.
 Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power
supply 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
system 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
original Miele spare parts are used.

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 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
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 utility room).
 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
appliance.
 The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during
installation, maintenance and repair work.
 While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele authorised technician. Otherwise the warranty
is invalidated.
 Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele
original spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Proper installation
 When installing the refrigeration appliance, it is a mandatory
requirement to follow the installation instructions supplied with it.
 Change the door hinging (if necessary) as described in the
installation instructions supplied with the appliance.
 Refrigeration appliances with an “S” in the model identifier can be
installed next to each other as a side-by-side combination:
- Carry out installation as described in the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
- Do not change the door hinging as the arrangement of the
refrigeration appliances is predefined.
 Always wear protective gloves when transporting and installing
the refrigeration appliance.
 Two people are required to install the refrigeration appliance.

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Correct use
 This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific
ambient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient
temperatures 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
efficiency 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.
 WARNING! 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.

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 Danger of injury. 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 zone. The very low temperature of the frozen food can
cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.
 Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume
defrosted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value
and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
 Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage
instructions given on food to avoid the 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.
Stainless steel appliances
 Adhesives will damage the stainless steel surface and cause it to
lose its dirt-repellent protective coating. Do not use sticky notes,
transparent adhesive tape, masking tape or other types of adhesive
on the stainless steel surface.
 The surface is susceptible to scratching. Even magnets can cause
scratching.
Accessories and spare parts
 Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used,
warranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated.
 Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a
minimum of 10years and up to 15years following the
discontinuation of your refrigeration appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions
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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 or defrost this
appliance.
Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
 WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage! Do not use any
mechanical or other types of aids which are not recommended by
the manufacturer to accelerate the defrosting process.
 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,
- separate frozen food or remove ice trays.
 Do not 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 could contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Transport
 Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its
original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
 Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration
appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
 Children playing could become trapped in the appliance and
could suffocate.
- Remove the appliance doors.
- Remove the drawers.
- Leave the adjustable shelves in the refrigeration appliance so
children cannot climb inside.
- If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This
will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking
themselves in and endangering their lives.
 Risk of electric shock!
- Cut the power plug off the mains connection cable.
- Cut the mains connection cable off the old appliance.
 Dispose of everything separately from the old appliance.
 During and after disposal, make sure that the refrigeration
appliance is not placed near petrol or other flammable gases and
liquids.
 Risk of fire due to escaping oil or refrigerant!
The refrigerant and oil inside the appliance are flammable. In high
enough concentrations, escaping refrigerant or oil may ignite if they
come into contact with an external heat source.
During disposal, make sure that the cooling circuit is not damaged in
order to prevent refrigerant and oil escaping in an uncontrolled
manner (see the data plate for details of the refrigerant).

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 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 coolant 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
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Disposal of the packing
material
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should 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.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials,
compounds and components which
were essential for their correct
functioning and safety. These could be
hazardous to human health and to the
environment if disposed of with
household waste or if handled
incorrectly. Please do not, therefore,
dispose of your old appliance with
household waste.
Take care not to damage your
refrigeration appliance before or during
disposal in an authorised,
environmentally friendly manner.
This is to ensure that refrigerant in the
cooling circuit and oil in the compressor
is contained, and will not leak into the
environment.
Instead, please make use of officially
designated collection and disposal
points to dispose of and recycle
electrical and electronic appliances in
your local community, with your dealer
or with Miele, free of charge. By law,
you are solely responsible for deleting
any personal data from the old
appliance prior to disposal. You are
legally obliged to remove any old
batteries which are not securely
enclosed by the appliance and to
remove any lamps without destroying
them, where this is possible. These
must be taken to a suitable collection
point where they can be handed in free
of charge. Please ensure that your old
appliance poses no risk to children
while being stored for disposal.

Installation
*INSTALLATION*
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Installing the refrigeration
appliance
Risk of injury and damage due to
the refrigeration appliance tipping
over.
There is an increased risk of injury
and damage if the refrigeration
appliance is installed by a single
person.
Two people are required for installing
the refrigeration appliance.
Risk of damage to the appliance
door caused by impact.
The appliance door could hit the wall
of the room resulting in damage to
the door.
Fit the door opening angle limiter
supplied before the refrigeration
appliance is installed.
Protect the appliance door by fitting
a felt stopper, for example, to the
wall of the room.
Risk of damaging the floor.
Moving the refrigeration appliance
can cause damage to the floor.
Move the refrigeration appliance
carefully on floors that are sensitive
to scratching.
For easier installation, there are
transport handles on the back at the
top and transport wheels underneath
the refrigeration appliance.
Tip: The refrigeration appliance must be
empty when it is installed.
Prepare the refrigeration appliance for
installation as close as possible to its
intended installation site.
Connect the refrigeration appliance to
the electricity supply as described in
“Electrical connection”.
Move the refrigeration appliance
carefully to its intended installation
site.
Position the refrigeration appliance
with the wall spacers (if used) or the
back close to the wall.

Installation
*INSTALLATION*
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Aligning the refrigeration appliance
Risk of damage and injury
caused by the appliance door falling
out or the refrigeration appliance
tipping over.
If the additional adjustable foot on
the hinge plate at the bottom is not
resting firmly on the floor, the
appliance door can fall out or the
refrigeration appliance can tip over.
Use the open spanner supplied with
the appliance to unscrew the
adjustable foot until it is resting on
the floor.
Then unscrew the adjustable foot by
a further quarter turn.
Use the spirit level and the open
spanner supplied to align the
refrigeration appliance and support
the appliance door.
1. Adjust the front adjustable feet.
2. Unscrew the additional adjustable
foot out until it is touching the floor.
Then unscrew the adjustable foot by
a further quarter turn.
Installation site
Risk of damage due to high
humidity.
In environments with high humidity,
condensation can build up on
external refrigeration appliance
panels.
This condensate can cause corrosion
on external appliance panels.
Install the refrigeration appliance in a
dry and/or air-conditioned room with
sufficient ventilation.
After installation please make sure
that the appliance door(s) closes/
close properly and that the specified
ventilation gaps are adhered to.
Fire risk and risk of damage from
appliances which give off heat.
Appliances which give off heat can
catch fire and set fire to the
refrigeration appliance.
Do not place appliances which give
off heat, such as mini-ovens, double
burner hobs or toasters on the
refrigeration appliance.
Fire risk and danger of damage
from open flames.
Open flames can set fire to the
refrigeration appliance.
Keep open flames (e.g. a candle)
away from the refrigeration
appliance.

Installation
*INSTALLATION*
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This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
When deciding on the installation site,
please bear in mind that your
refrigeration appliance will use more
energy if installed near to a heater, a
cooker or other appliance that gives
off heat.
Avoid direct sunlight.
The higher the ambient temperature,
the longer the compressor runs and
the higher the energy consumption is.
When installing the refrigeration
appliance, please note the following:
- The socket must be easily accessible
in an emergency, not concealed
behind the appliance.
- The mains plug and mains
connection cable must not touch the
rear of the refrigeration appliance as
they could be damaged by vibrations
from the appliance.
- Do not plug in other appliances into
sockets behind this appliance.
- When installing the refrigeration
appliance, make sure that the mains
connection cable does not get
trapped or damaged.
- Do not position or operate multi-
socket adapters, distributor strips or
other electronic devices (e.g. halogen
transformers) at the rear of the
appliance.
- The floor at the installation site must
be horizontal and level and must be
as high as the surrounding floor.
Climate range
This refrigeration appliance is designed
for use within specific ambient
temperatures (climate range). Do not
use it in ambient temperatures for which
it is not designed.
A lower room temperature leads to the
compressor switching off for longer
periods. This can cause the internal
temperature in the refrigeration
appliance to rise with the risk of food
deteriorating and going off.
The climate range is stated on the data
plate in the interior cabinet of the
refrigeration appliance.
Klimaklasse Umgebungstem
peratur
SN 10bis 32°C
N 16bis 32°C
ST 16bis 38°C
T 16bis 43°C
SN-ST 10bis 38°C
SN-T 10bis 43°C
A freezer from the SN climate range
can operate without any difficulties in
rooms with a cooler ambient
temperature (down to -15°C).