Miele FN 11827 S, Operating And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ions Frost free freezer FN 11827 S FN 12827 S FN 12827 S edt cs 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 M Nr 09 171 780 en GB ...

Page 2: ...ezing and storing food 18 Maximum freezing capacity 18 Freezing fresh food 18 Isolation plate 18 Important 18 Storing frozen food 19 Home freezing 20 Hints on home freezing 20 Packing 20 Before placing food in the freezer 21 Placing food in the freezer 21 Freezing large items 21 Defrosting 21 Ice cubes 22 Cooling drinks 22 Freezer tray 22 Cool pack 23 Defrosting 24 Cleaning and care 25 Cleaning th...

Page 3: ...ation 33 Climate range 33 Ventilation 34 Installation 34 Aligning the appliance 34 Appliance dimensions 35 Installing in a side by side combination 36 Installation 36 Joining the two appliances together 36 Changing the door hinging 40 Aligning the appliance door 45 Building in the appliance 46 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...n bTemperature selector button cTemperature display aFrost free system bShallow freezer drawer cFreezer drawers dSuper freeze button and indicator light eAlarm off button and indicator light Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...otentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Take care no...

Page 6: ...c appliance to store deep frozen food to freeze fresh food and to prepare ice Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation of the appliance This appliance is not intended for use by people with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledg...

Page 7: ...oid open flames and anything which creates a spark disconnect from the mains air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and contact the Service Department for advice The more coolant there is in an appliance the larger the room it should be installed in In the event of a leakage if the appliance is in a small room there is the danger of combustible gases building up For eve...

Page 8: ...ersons could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work While the appliance is under guarantee repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation maintenance and repair work Faulty components must only be rep...

Page 9: ...iance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Thermostats switching on may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard Flammable compounds could explode 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...

Page 10: ... electrical components and cause a short circuit Stainless steel appliances Do not use sticky notes transparent adhesive tape masking tape or other types of adhesive on the surface of the door These damage the surface causing it to lose its dirt repellent protective coating The high quality surface of the door is supsceptible to scratching Even fridge magnets can cause scratching Disposal of your ...

Page 11: ...erator section 4 to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Drawers shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way Searching for an item will m...

Page 12: ...temperature to get sufficiently cold inside the appliance allow it to run for a few hours until it has reached 18 C before placing food in it Switching off Press the On Off button until the temperature display goes out All the displays will go out and the cooling system will switch off Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time e g...

Page 13: ... more often the door is opened and the longer it is kept open if too much food is stored in it at once if too much fresh food is being frozen at once the higher the ambient temperature surrounding the appliance The appliance is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures climate ranges Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed Setting the temperature Press the temperatu...

Page 14: ...risen by several degrees indicating that the appliance is warming up too much This loss of coldness is no cause for concern in the following circumstances when the door has been left open for a while e g for removing or storing a large amount of food when fresh food is being frozen However if the temperature in the freezer remains above 18 C for a long time check that the frozen food has not start...

Page 15: ...ing it and let warm room air into the freezer Depending on the temperature in the freezer you should check the condition of the food If food has defrosted or started to defrost check that it is still safe to use and if so use it as quickly as possible Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active It does not have to be s...

Page 16: ...24 hours beforehand Press the Super freeze button The Super freeze indicator light will come on The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 65 hours The indicator light will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again To save energy the Super freeze function c...

Page 17: ...as happened by the amount of liquid around the food If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Isolation plate depending on model available as an optional accessory The isolation plate is u...

Page 18: ... frozen food to store in your freezer check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the shop The length of time it can be kept is reduced if it has been stored at a temperature warmer than 18 C Buy frozen food once you have finished the rest of your shopping and wrap it in newspaper or use a cool bag or cool box to transport it ...

Page 19: ...lets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increa...

Page 20: ...ower freezer drawers Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible Please note that when removing drawers the lowest freezer drawer must always remain in the freezer When placing food on the glass cold plate make sure it does not obstruct the ventilation gaps at the back This is important for problem free operation and normal energy ...

Page 21: ...r or hot fat The cooking time is slightly less than that of fresh vegetables due to changes in the cell structure Never re freeze 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 Ice cubes Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water and...

Page 22: ...ozen individually and therefore maintain their shape when defrosted Space the food out loosely on the tray Leave the food for 10 12 hours to freeze thoroughly on the tray Transfer it to a freezer bag or suitable container once frozen Place the bag or container in the freezer drawer Freezing and storing food 22 ...

Page 23: ...omatically The moisture generated by defrosting settles on the condensor and is automatically dissipated from time to time This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer to remain permanently ice free however the food stored in the freezer will not defrost Defrosting 23 ...

Page 24: ... sprays glass cleaning agents hard abrasive sponges and brushes e g pot scourers melamine eraser blocks sharp metal scrapers Before cleaning Switch the appliance off Disconnect it from the mains Take any frozen food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Take the freezer drawers and the glass cold plates out of the freezer to clean them Cleaning the interior and accessories Use lukewarm...

Page 25: ...and dry with a soft cloth Stainless steel appliance door The appliance door has a high quality special finish which is resistant to soiling and is very easy to clean Do not use the following to clean condition the door stainless steel cleaning agent this will damage the surface Miele stainless steel conditioning agent this will cause noticeable smearing Ventilation gaps The ventilation gaps should...

Page 26: ...er cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance Close the appliance door Insert the plug in the socket and switch on at the mains Then switch the appliance back on Switch on the Super freeze function so that the appliance can cool down quickly Once the temperature in the freezer has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer drawers and put them back in th...

Page 27: ... opened and closed too many times in succession This is not a fault The suction caused by opening and closing the door is preventing the door from opening Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force the temperature inside the appliance is too low Turn the temperature to a higher setting Super freeze has not yet switched itself off The Super freeze function switches itsel...

Page 28: ...cator light does not light up even though the appliance is working The indicator light is defective Call the Service Department food has frozen together Use a blunt instrument e g a spoon handle or plastic scraper to prise it apart carefully there is a build up of frost on the front panel of the frost free system This is not a fault Droplets of condensate have settled on it and frozen This may hav...

Page 29: ... appliance expands Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify What causes them and what can you do about them Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or pie...

Page 30: ... that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from ...

Page 31: ...the inverter of an autonomous power supply e g a solar power system When switching the appliance on a surge in power could trigger the safety cut out mechanism This could damage the electronic unit The appliance must not be used with so called energy saving devices These reduce the energy supply to the appliance which could then become too warm Using such devices could alter the specification of t...

Page 32: ... on outside surfaces of cooling appliances This condensation will disappear when humidity levels drop For prevention it is advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and or an air conditioned room Please ensure that doors are closing and sealing properly Please ensure that the appliance is installed in accordance with these installation instructions and that the handle...

Page 33: ...liance Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance Carefully push the appliance into position with the back against the wall Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Levelling the appliance door depending on model Ensure that you unscrew adjusting foot a from the hinge plate until it sits on the flo...

Page 34: ...Appliance dimensions A B C FN 11827 S FN 12827 S FN 12827 S edt cs 1850 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 34 ...

Page 35: ...r when viewed from the front The side wall heating in the right hand wall of the freezer or fridge freezer is insulated to prevent the build up of condensation between the two appliances To move the appliances always hold them by the outer front corners Place the two appliances as close as possible to their final position so that they can be aligned for any unevenness in the floor The back of the ...

Page 36: ...s screwdriver Torx 25 screwdriver Before starting peel off any protective foil from the appliance casing Installation steps at the front of the appliances Use spanner r supplied to screw in feet for supporting the appliance doors a completely They must not come in contact with the floor Fit covers a to the four front feet Place the appliances next to one another so that the fronts are aligned leav...

Page 37: ...he appliances using two screws d Push connecting plate c until the middle ridge of the plate touches the side of the appliance Now tighten both screws d Secure connecting plate c to the other appliance To do this push the appliances together or apart a little as necessary Remove the two covers e from the bottom of the appliances Remove screw f if present This screw is no longer required Installing...

Page 38: ... the side of the appliance Now tighten both screws h Secure connecting panel g to the other appliance To do this push the appliances together a little as necessary Installation steps at the back of the appliances Fit connecting bracket i onto the top of the sides in the middle Fit connecting piece j into the relevant gap below Tighten connecting piece j using screw k supplied Warning Do not drill ...

Page 39: ...he front of the long stainless steel trim l in the gap making sure that it is located above connecting panel g Pressing both ridges along the trim together as you do so makes it easier to fit the trim into the gap Carefully work stainless steel trim l into the gap Use a soft cloth to do this to avoid denting the trim Carefully remove the protective foil from the stainless steel trim Installing in ...

Page 40: ...e appliance to the mains water supply as described in the operating instructions supplied with it Warning Risk of damage when moving the appliances once they have been joined together as they are very heavy Moving them incorrectly can cause dents Carefully observe the instructions on how to move the appliances Carefully push the two appliances back into their final position If necessary align the ...

Page 41: ...re needed for changing the door hinging Removing the door handle Pull door handle a towards you Side section b slides back Pull side section b firmly back out of the guides on the mounting plate Undo the 4 screws Torx 15 in the mounting plate and remove the handle Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty holes Changing the door hinging 41 ...

Page 42: ...e side Carefully ease off cover e from above using a screwdriver and then take it off together with retaining plate f Then separate retaining plate f from cover e by pushing it slightly to the left and then pulling the cover forwards and off Rotate retaining plate f by 180 Then fit cover e from the front over retaining plate f and slide it over to the right The writing must be visible Remove cover...

Page 43: ... c upwards and off Remove cover cap d Undo screws e and take hinge plate f off Undo the screw of hinge part g on hinge plate f slightly Fit it into the hole opposite in hinge plate f and tighten up the screw Refit cover cap d in the other hole Remove cover i Unscrew and remove screw h and refit it into the outer hole of the opposite side Turn cover i through 180 and fit it into the holes on the ot...

Page 44: ...djustable foot c Important The notch at the bottom of the hinge pin should face towards the back Place the door onto hinge pin a Close the appliance door Fit hinge plate c onto the opposite side and secure it with screws d Fit covers a and b to their opposite sides Realign the door with the appliance housing again if necessary using the long slots in the lower hinge plate Then tighten the screws C...

Page 45: ...ng plate c lines up correctly Then tighten all 4 screws b Slide the side section of the handle d into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place It is important to check that the side section of the handle d does not come into contact with the door seal when opening the door as this would damage the door seal permanently If after you have refitted the handle you find that the side...

Page 46: ...n the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do Remove centre screw a from the hinge plate Slightly loosen both outer screws b Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right Then tighten screws b again Screw a does not need to be used again Aligning the appliance door 46 ...

Page 47: ...resulting in an increase in electricity consumption The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis When built into a kitchen run max depth 580 mm the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit The appliance door will protrude in front of furniture fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by 55 mm in the middle o...

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