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Operating and installation instructions

Freezer
F 12010 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. 07 297 120

en - GB

Summary of Contents for F 12010 S

Page 1: ...nstallation instructions Freezer F 12010 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 07 297 120 en GB ...

Page 2: ...ximum freezing capacity 17 Freezing fresh food 17 Storing frozen food 17 Home freezing 18 Hints on home freezing 18 Packing 18 Before placing food in the freezer 19 Placing food in the freezer 19 Freezing large items 19 Defrosting 19 Ice cubes 20 Cooling drinks 20 Defrosting 21 Cleaning 23 Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories 23 Ventilation gaps 23 Door seal 23 Metal grille at th...

Page 3: ...Installation 30 Location 30 Climate range 30 Ventilation 30 Installation 30 Aligning the appliance 31 Appliance dimensions 32 Changing the door hinging 33 Changing over the door handle 34 Contents ...

Page 4: ...aIn operation indicator light bAlarm indicator light aFreezer drawers cSuper freeze button with indicator light dOn Off and temperature selector dial Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ... 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 your old appliance 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 sho...

Page 6: ...d could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from the incorrect or improper use of the appliance This appliance is not intended for use by persons 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 safety Safety with...

Page 7: ...d 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 of coolant ...

Page 8: ...manufacturer 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 b...

Page 9: ...nce 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 T...

Page 10: ... 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 Pressurised 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 themsel...

Page 11: ...r setting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 C Refrigerator section 4 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 a...

Page 12: ... energy consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment when a layer of ice 0 5 cm thick has built up A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food and causes an increase in energy consumption How to save energy 12 ...

Page 13: ...icator lights come on and the appliance starts cooling Allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low Switching off Using a coin turn the On Off Temperature dial in an anti clockwise direction back to the 0 position All indicator lights go out and the cooling process is switched off Switching off for longer periods of ...

Page 14: ...gh temperatures achieved when cooking destroy most micro organisms The temperature in the appliance will rise the more often the door is opened and the longer it is kept open if too much food is stored in it at once the warmer the food is which is being put into it the higher the ambient temperature surrounding the appliance The appliance is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures climat...

Page 15: ...m indicator light will come on when the freezer is switched on if the door has been left open for a while e g in order to load to re arrange or to take food out when freezing large amounts of food at once when there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply The alarm indicator light goes out as soon as the freezer has reached the programmed in temperature range Switching on the alarm sys...

Page 16: ...he Super freeze button the Super freeze indicator light will come on The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer Switching Super freeze off The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 60 hours The Super freeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue to operate at normal power To save energy the Super freeze function can be ...

Page 17: ...re You can tell if this 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 it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer compa...

Page 18: ...ets 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 food or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increase...

Page 19: ...t with fresh food being frozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost Freezing large items To freeze a large item such as a turkey or joint of meat the glass cold plates between the freezer drawers can be removed To do this Remove the freezer drawers and carefully slide out the glass cold plate you wish to remove Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways in a micro...

Page 20: ...ers full with water and place it in the bottom of one of the drawers Once frozen use a blunt instrument for example a spoon handle to remove the ice tray from the freezer Ice cubes can be removed 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 mo...

Page 21: ...hs and store in a cool place until the freezer is ready for use again Remove all the freezer drawers from the freezer To defrost Carry out the defrosting procedure as quickly as possible if food has not been placed in another freezer The longer the food is left out at room temperature the faster it defrosts Switch the appliance off with the temperature dial switch off at the socket and remove the ...

Page 22: ...g in the socket and switch the appliance back on Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer can cool down quickly The indicator light will come on Once the temperature in the freezer is sufficiently low place the food back in the freezer drawers and put them back in the freezer The Super freeze function can now be switched off The indicator light will go out Defrosting 22 ...

Page 23: ...ce Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Use warm water with a little washing up liquid Accessories and drawers should be hand washed only Do not wash in a dishwasher After cleaning wipe the outer casing the interior and accessories with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth Leave the door open to air the appliance for a short while E Cloth A microfibre E Cloth is available from ...

Page 24: ...n or damaged in any way After cleaning Close the door and switch the appliance on Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer can cool down quickly The indicator light will come on Once the temperature in the freezer is sufficiently low place the food back in the freezer drawers and put them back in the freezer You can switch the Super freeze function off once the temperature in the fr...

Page 25: ...gain It should now open without force the temperature is too low Turn the temperature selector to a setting closer to 0 The Super freeze function has not been switched off The indicator light is still on the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether the ventilation gaps have been covered over or become too dusty Check whether the metal grille heat exchanger at the rea...

Page 26: ... there is a thick layer of ice in the freezer Check whether the door closes properly Defrost and then clean the freezer Too thick a layer of ice reduces efficiency and increases energy consumption If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while wai...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...r of your appliance This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes 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 the date of delivery However you must ...

Page 29: ...ly by an extension lead 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 mus...

Page 30: ...the ambient temperature of the room the more energy the appliance requires to operate Climate range The 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 up to 32 C up to 38 C up to 43 C The app...

Page 31: ...Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Installation 31 ...

Page 32: ...Appliance dimensions A B C F 12010 S 850 mm 555 mm 624 mm Installation 32 ...

Page 33: ...r supplied to unscrew and refit the hinge pin Remove cover c and use it to cover the now empty holes on the opposite side Use the spanner supplied to unscrew upper hinge pin d and refit it on the other side Take care not to lose the washer Fit the appliance door onto upper hinge pin d and then close the appliance door Screw hinge bracket a into the lower door bearing Use the long slots in the hing...

Page 34: ...move cover c Be careful not to let the tool slip causing damage to the appliance Loosen screws e on the handle side and in the middle and remove handle f Turn the handle 180 and fit to the opposite side First screw it at the side and then in the middle g In the same way replace cover a and stoppers b on the opposite side Replace centre cover c by engaging it first on the left and then on the right...

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