Miele FN 12220 S, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...ns Frost free freezer FN 12220 S FN 12420 S FN 12620 S FN 12820 S 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 09 199 490 en GB ...

Page 2: ...larm 15 Activating the alarm system 15 Switching the alarm off early 15 Super freeze 16 Freezing 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 Packaging 19 Before placing food in the freezer compartment 20 Placing food in the freezer compartment 20 Defrosting 21 Ice cubes 21 ...

Page 3: ...t the back of the appliance 25 Problem solving guide 26 Noises 28 After Sales Guarantee 29 Electrical connection 30 Installation 31 Location 31 Climate range 31 Ventilation 31 Installation 31 Aligning the appliance 32 Appliance dimensions 33 Changing the door hinging 34 Aligning the appliance door 39 Building in the appliance 40 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...button bTemperature selector button cTemperature display aFrost free system bFreezer tray 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: ...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 can only be used by people with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised whilst u...

Page 7: ... 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 every 8 g o...

Page 8: ... 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 replaced by genuine Miele original spare part...

Page 9: ...the appliance 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...

Page 10: ...c parts or which could cause a build up of gases and pose a danger to health Never use a steam cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this appliance Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable This will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and...

Page 11: ...frigerator 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 wi...

Page 12: ...e the cool pack in the top drawer It 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 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 whilst on holiday swi...

Page 13: ...ise the 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 te...

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: ...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 Door alarm If the door has been left open for more than approx 60 seconds the alarm will sound Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active It does not have to be switched on manually Switching the alarm off ea...

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: ...s has 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 i...

Page 18: ...rozen food to store in your freezer check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date and 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 i...

Page 19: ...ets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film Do not season fresh food 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 food or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increases...

Page 20: ... Place the food in the lower 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 func...

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: ... rising too quickly in the event of a power cut This can help to prolong the storage time Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours In the event of a power cut Place the frozen cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the front of the top drawer When placing fresh food in the freezer ...

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: ... sponges and brushes e g pot scourers melamine eraser blocks sharp metal scrapers Before cleaning Switch the appliance off Disconnect it from the mains Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse 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 Cle...

Page 25: ...e on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time The door seal should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth Metal grille at the back of the appliance The metal grille at the back of the appliance heat exchanger should be dusted at least once a year A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance...

Page 26: ... 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 27: ...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 28: ... 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 29: ... 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 30: ...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 31: ...emperature of the room the more energy the appliance requires to operate Climate range This appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 16 C to 38 C 16 C to 43 C ...

Page 32: ...Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Installation 32 ...

Page 33: ...Appliance dimensions A B C FN 12220 S 1250 mm 600 mm 630 mm FN 12420 S 1447 mm 600 mm 630 mm FN 12620 S 1644 mm 600 mm 630 mm FN 12920 S 1644 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 33 ...

Page 34: ...d remove the handle Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty holes The hinge parts hinge plate and hinge pin must be sufficiently tightened otherwise the appliance door could fall off Danger of injury Also the door may not close fully which would prevent the appliance from cooling down properly Take care to secure the hinge plate and pin tightly Check all screws and...

Page 35: ...inge plate d slightly Fit it into the hole opposite in hinge plate d and tighten up the screw Remove the plug h and place it in the opposite retaining hole in the hinge plate Remove cover i Unscrew and remove screw j and refit it into the outer hole of the opposite side Turn cover i through 180 and fit it into the holes on the other side Screw hinge plate d into position on the opposite side using...

Page 36: ...t on the opposite side Using a screwdriver remove spring clamp n from underneath the door and fit it on the opposite side Press the hinge pin e with the washer o out of the hinge plate from below Important The opening on the washer o must be placed over the notch on the hinge pin e so that the washer o sits on the washer of the hinge plate e Place the hinge pin e with the washer o in the door bear...

Page 37: ...n the lower hinge plate Then tighten the screws Refitting the handle Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when you refit the handle The door seal will be damaged if the handle is fitted incorrectly Loosely attach the handle to the opposite side of the door with the two front screws b Mounting plate c must be positioned on the side of the door so that when the door is closed...

Page 38: ... seal permanently If after you have refitted the handle you find that the side section touches the door seal when the door is opened Realign mounting plate c with grub screws a until the mounting plate and the side section of handle d are at the correct angle and the side section does not touch the door seal when the door is opened Changing the door hinging 38 ...

Page 39: ...he 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 tightened again Aligning the appliance door 39 ...

Page 40: ...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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Page 44: ...Alteration rights reserved 3711 FN 12220 S FN 12420 S FN 12620 S FN 12820 S M Nr 09 199 490 00 ...