Miele FN 11827 S, Operating And Installation Instructions

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 07 933 920 en AU ...

Page 2: ...ing and storing food 17 Maximum freezing capacity 17 Freezing fresh food 17 Isolation plate 17 Important 17 Storing frozen food 18 Home freezing 19 Hints on home freezing 19 Packing 19 Before placing food in the freezer 20 Placing food in the freezer 20 Freezing large items 20 Defrosting 20 Ice cubes 21 Cooling drinks 21 Freezer tray 21 Cool pack 22 Automatic defrost 23 Cleaning and care 24 Cleani...

Page 3: ...n 32 Location 32 Climate range 32 Ventilation 33 Installation 33 Aligning the appliance 33 Appliance dimensions 34 Installing in a side by side combination 35 Installation 35 Joining the two appliances together 35 Changing the door hinging 39 Aligning the appliance door 44 Building in the appliance 45 Contents 3 ...

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

Page 5: ... be potentially 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 and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal The plug must be rendered useless and...

Page 6: ...turer and could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation 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 are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it by a person responsible for their...

Page 7: ...of any damage avoid 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 Miele 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 ever...

Page 8: ...ised by the manufacturer Otherwise the warranty will be invalidated The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation maintenance and repair work The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when it has been switched off at the socket and the plug has been withdrawn or the fuse from the fused spur connection unit has been withdrawn or the mains...

Page 9: ...ance 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: ...ost or clean this appliance Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit The following applies to stainless steel appliances Do not place sticky notes adhesive tape masking tape or any other adhesive agent on the treated surface of the door The coating will become damaged and lose its protective properties against soiling The high quality treated surface of the door is sus...

Page 11: ...tion 4 to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Do not change the arrangement of the drawers and shelves Only open the doors when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the doors for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way searching for an i...

Page 12: ...allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it Cool pack Place the cool pack in the top drawer or to save space in the shallow freezer drawer The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours Switching off Press the On Off button until the temperature display goes out All the displays will go out and the cooling system will switc...

Page 13: ... 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 temperature bu...

Page 14: ...n 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 section remains above 18 C for a long time check that the frozen food has not s...

Page 15: ...ure 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 switched on manually Switching the alarm off early The alarm will stop a...

Page 16: ...n 24 hours beforehand Press the SuperFreeze button The SuperFreeze indicator light will come on The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance Switching off SuperFreeze The SuperFreeze 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 SupeFreeze function can b...

Page 17: ...here 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 used to isolate freezer drawers which you do not wish to use and thus save energy It should be used if only small amounts of food are being store...

Page 18: ...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 Store it in the freezer as soon as possible Never re freeze partially or fully def...

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: ... carefully slide out the glass cold plates The lowest freezer drawer must always remain in the appliance Each drawer and glass cold plate can be loaded with a maximum of 25 kg If you remove a freezer drawer make sure that you do not block the ventilation slits in the back wall of the appliance They are important for trouble free operation of the appliance Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in...

Page 21: ...ed easily from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold running water for a short while Cooling drinks When cooling drinks quickly make sure bottles are not left in the freezer for more than one hour as they could burst Freezer tray The freezer tray is useful for freezing small items such as berries and vegetables They can be frozen individually and therefore maintain their...

Page 22: ... freezer for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the top drawer so that the food will be kept cold for as long as possible When placing fresh food in the freezer use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the food which is already frozen so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw The cool pack can also be used in a cool bag t...

Page 23: ...e moisture generated by defrosting collects in the condenser and is automatically dissipated by the condenser 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 Automatic defrost 23 ...

Page 24: ...l scrapers Before cleaning Switch off the appliance Disconnect the appliance from the mains Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Remove all the freezer drawers from the freezer for cleaning Cleaning the interior and accessories Use lukewarm water with a little washing up liquid The ...

Page 25: ...s to the stainless steel door The appliance door is treated with a high quality surface coating It protects against soiling and facilitates cleaning and care Do not use the following on the appliance door Stainless steel cleaners The coating will be damaged Miele Original Care product for stainless steel Visible smearing will form on the door Ventilation gaps The ventilation gaps should be cleaned...

Page 26: ... any way After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories back in the appliance Close the appliance door Reconnect the appliance to the electricity supply and switch it on Switch on the SuperFreeze function so that the freezer can cool down quickly Once the temperature in the freezer is sufficiently low place the food back in the freezer drawers and put them back in the freezer Switch off the Su...

Page 27: ...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 SuperFreeze has not yet switched itself off The SuperFreeze function switches itself off automatically after approx 65 hours the appliance is switc...

Page 28: ...light up even though the appliance is working The indicator light is defective Call Miele 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 have been caused by one of the following The appliance door has been opened frequently or left open for a while A large quantity of fresh food has been pla...

Page 29: ...e the appliance 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 piece ...

Page 30: ...t your Miele Chartered Agent or Miele You will find the address and telephone number of Miele on the back cover of the manual When contacting your Chartered Agent or Miele please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance After Sales 30 ...

Page 31: ... For extra safety it is advisable to install a suitable residual current device RCD Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead or a plug adapter Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Do not connect the machine to an inverter such as those used with an autonomous energy source e g Solar power When switc...

Page 32: ...n 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 i...

Page 33: ...in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis Installation Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance 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 Installation 33 ...

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: ...t the build up of condensation between the two appliances 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 appliances still need to be kept accessible to complete the installation Joining the two appliances together You will need a spirit level spanners a torque screwdriver and a socket wrench Before s...

Page 36: ...appliances Screw lower bracket c securely into position using screws d Do not move the appliances until all the brackets are securely fitted Remove covers e from both appliances Loosely screw large bracket f into position on the front at the top using long screws g Make pilot holes for the screws if necessary or use a battery powered screwdriver Push the two appliances together and align them agai...

Page 37: ...ion Carefully push the two appliances back into their final position It is easier if you raise the appliances at the front and roll them back on their rear rollers The height of the appliances can be aligned again if necessary Position the long stainless steel trim j in the gap making sure that it is located above bracket c Pressing both ridges along the trim together as you do so makes it easier ...

Page 38: ... space between the control panels Make sure that the outer edges of the cover are flush with the control panels The cover can be pulled out to adjust it to the right size The gap in the cover must face downwards to fit properly over the long stainless steel trim Refit cover Please align the handles on both doors if necessary See Changing the door hinging Installing in a side by side combination 38...

Page 39: ...r a selection of Torx screwdrivers a spanner Two people are needed to change 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 see arrow Undo the 4 Torx 15 screws in the mounting plate and remove the handle Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empt...

Page 40: ...o one side Carefully release 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 Then pull 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 g t...

Page 41: ...Remove cap c Undo screws d and take hinge plate e off Slightly loosen bearing screw f from hinge plate e Screw it into the hole on the other side of hinge plate e and then tighten the screw again Place cap c in the other hole Remove cover h Undo screw g and screw it into the outermost hole on the other side Rotate cover h by 180 and click it into the holes on the other side Changing the door hingi...

Page 42: ...rt hinge pin a with disc b Important The lug on the hinge pin must face backwards 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 use the long slots in the lower hinge plate Then tighten the screws Changing the door ...

Page 43: ... lines up correctly Then tighten all 4 fixing 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 se...

Page 44: ...ion the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what happens next 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 refitted Aligning the appliance door 44 ...

Page 45: ...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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