Miele FN 12827 S ed, Operating And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ation instructions Frost free freezer FN 12827 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 07 681 990 en GB ...

Page 2: ...arm 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 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 Defrosting...

Page 3: ... 31 Side by side 31 Handle positions 31 Location 31 Climate range 31 Ventilation 31 Installation 32 Aligning the appliance 32 Appliance dimensions 33 Installing in a side by side combination 34 Installation 34 Joining the two appliances together 34 Changing the door hinging 38 Aligning the appliance 43 Building in the appliance 44 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: ...entially 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 It should be u...

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: ...age 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 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 F...

Page 8: ...urer Otherwise the guarantee 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 fuse has been disc...

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: ...rts or which could cause a build up of gases and pose a danger to health Do not 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 way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves i...

Page 11: ...to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use 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 item will mean the door is open for longer Allow hot food and dri...

Page 12: ... 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 switch off Switching off for longer periods of ...

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: ...on 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 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 Swi...

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: ...kly 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 used to isolate freezer drawers which you do not wish to use and thus save ...

Page 18: ... 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 Store it in ...

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: ...d 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 i...

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: ...y The moisture generated by defrosting collects in the condensor and is automatically dissipated by the condensor 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: ... the socket and remove the plug 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 outer casing the interior and accessories Use warm water with a little washing up liquid Wash all accessories and drawers by hand only Do not wash in a dishwasher After cleaning wipe the outer casing ...

Page 25: ...ot get broken or damaged in any way After cleaning Close the appliance door insert the plug in the socket and switch the appliance back on Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer 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 the freezer Switch off the Super freeze functi...

Page 26: ... 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 itself off automatically after approx 65 hours the applia...

Page 27: ...ce 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 have been caused by one of the following The appliance d...

Page 28: ...ise 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 of furniture Move it away Drawers ba...

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: ...ead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance s electronic unit Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until ...

Page 31: ...or which the appliance is designed The higher the ambient temperature of the room the more energy the appliance requires to operate Important tropical humid environments During periods of high humidity some condensation may appear on outside surfaces of cooling appliances This condensation will disappear when humidity levels drop For prevention it is advisable to install the appliance with suffici...

Page 32: ...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 32 ...

Page 33: ...Appliance dimensions A B C FN 12827 S 1850 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 33 ...

Page 34: ...e 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 start...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ... 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 37...

Page 38: ...eded 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 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 empty holes Changing the door hinging 38 ...

Page 39: ...n 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 then rotate it by 180 and fit it on the opposite side Then fit cover e toget...

Page 40: ...crew it into the hole on the other side of hinge plate e Screw hinge plate e into position on the opposite side using the two outer long slots only Do not use the middle hole because you will not be able to align the door later on Using a second person carefully tip the appliance backwards and then fit hinge pin b together with hinge bush c from below into hinge plate e on the left hand side Refit...

Page 41: ... 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 it is flush with the side of the appliance If this is not the case tighten both grub screws a with an allen key until ...

Page 42: ...l permanently If after you have refitted the handle you find that the side section does touch 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 the 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 42 ...

Page 43: ...ation 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 43 ...

Page 44: ...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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