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Operating and installation instructions

Freezer
F 12011 S-1

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. 09 290 830

en - GB

Summary of Contents for F 12011 S-1

Page 1: ...stallation instructions Freezer F 12011 S 1 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 09 290 830 en GB ...

Page 2: ... the brightness of the display 15 Activating or deactivating the Lock 16 The correct temperature 18 Setting the temperature 18 Temperature display 19 Alarm system 20 Temperature alarm 20 Super freeze 21 Freezing and storing food 22 Maximum freezing capacity 22 Freezing fresh food 22 Storing frozen food 22 Home freezing 23 Hints on home freezing 23 Packaging 23 Before placing food in the freezer 24...

Page 3: ...ng guide 30 Noises 34 After Sales Guarantee 35 Information for dealers 36 Demo mode r 36 Electrical connection 37 Installation 38 Location 38 Climate range 38 Ventilation 39 Installation 39 Aligning the appliance 39 Appliance dimensions 40 Changing the door hinging 41 Changing over the door handle 42 Building in the appliance 43 Contents ...

Page 4: ...ness level which has been set As soon as a button is pressed the display will light up at the brightest setting dLock symbol eMenu symbol Setting mode for the brightness level of the display switching the lock on off fAlarm symbol gTemperature display hTemperature selector button iSuper freeze symbol jBrightness symbol Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...aFreezer drawers number will depend on model Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...o 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 The 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 using it or hav...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...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 replaced by genuine Miele ori...

Page 10: ...llies can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue Do not refreeze 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 Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer The cans or bottles cou...

Page 11: ...ance to defrost or clean this appliance Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time 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 the...

Page 12: ...ted at least once a year Dust build up on the compressor and metal grille heat exchanger Temperature setting with a thermostat which is approximate set in stages With a medium setting of 2 to 3 With a higher setting the lower the temperature in the compartment the higher the energy consumption Temperature setting with a thermostat which is exact to the degree digital display Cellar section 8 to 12...

Page 13: ...ppliance immediately Replace any food removed rapidly before it begins to thaw Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance Hot food or food at room temperature raises the temperature inside the appliance The appliance works harder to cool down and the compressor runs for longer periods Store food covered or packaged The evaporation or condensation of liquids will ca...

Page 14: ...hours before placing food in it Do not place food in the appliance until the temperature is at least 18 C Switching off Press the On Off button until the display goes out The cooling system is switched 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 switch the appliance off disconnect it from the mains clean th...

Page 15: ...ghtness can be adjusted to suit the lighting conditions of the room There are five different display brightness settings The factory default setting is 1 Press the Super freeze button for approx five seconds The Menu symbol X will light up Settings mode is now activated The Lock symbol 0 will start flashing Press the temperature selector button to call up the Brightness function The Lock symbol 0 ...

Page 16: ... required temperature Activating or deactivating the Lock The Lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off by mistake To activate the Lock Press the Super freeze button for approx five seconds The Menu symbol X will light up Settings mode is now activated The Lock symbol 0 will start flashing Press the Super freeze button briefly to call up the Lock function The Lock symbol 0 ...

Page 17: ...l start flashing Press the Super freeze button briefly to call up the Lock function The Lock symbol 0 will light up The 18 C field will light up in the temperature display Press the Super freeze button briefly to deactivate the Lock function The Lock symbol 0 will start flashing The 18 C field in the temperature display will go out To come out of Settings mode Press the On Off button or Wait for 5...

Page 18: ...h 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 selector button repeatedly until the temperature you want lights up i...

Page 19: ...nce has 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 n...

Page 20: ... temperature display and the Alarm symbol may flash when freezing large amounts of food at once when freezing fresh food which is still warm if a lot of room air enters the freezer when food is being loaded re arranged or taken out in the event of a power cut if the appliance has a fault The Alarm symbol will go out when the temperature reaches the correct level again However if the temperature in...

Page 21: ...riefly The Super freeze symbol ª will light up The appliance will work at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance The compressor can switch on up to 8 minutes later This is due to an built in delay switch which helps prolong the life of the appliance Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 65 hours The Super freeze symbol ª will ...

Page 22: ... 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 Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the temperature...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...ogether when frozen Freezing small portions 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 Freezing the maximum amount see data plate Remove the lowest freezer drawer Place the food flat on the bottom of the appliance or in contact with the interior side walls so that it freezes through to t...

Page 25: ...r 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 depending on model Fill the ice tray three quarters ful...

Page 26: ... or cool box or wrap it in several layers of newspaper or cloths and store in a cool place until the freezer is ready for use again Remove all the freezer drawers and glass cold plates 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 ...

Page 27: ... and then dry it thoroughly Close the appliance door Reconnect to the mains 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 Switch off the Super freeze function when the te...

Page 28: ...pot scourers melamine eraser blocks sharp metal scrapers Before cleaning Switch the appliance off Disconnect the appliance from the mains Take any frozen food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Take out any removable parts for cleaning Defrost the freezer Cleaning the interior and accessories Use lukewarm water with a little washing up liquid The ice cube tray depending on mo del is...

Page 29: ...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 Back of appliance compressor and metal grille The compressor and the metal grille at the back of the appliance heat exchanger must be dusted at least once a year A build up of dust will increase the energy consumpti...

Page 30: ...t be held liable for unauthorised work Problem Possible cause Remedy The appliance does not get cold The appliance has not been switched on The temperature display is not lit up Press the On Off button The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly Insert the plug in the socket correctly Check whether the mains fuse has tripped There could be a fault with the appliance the household electrical w...

Page 31: ...ventilation gaps the compressor and the heat exchanger regularly Check whether the compressor and the metal grille heat exchanger at the rear of the appliance have become dusty The door has been opened too frequently or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for freezing Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible The required temperature will re establish i...

Page 32: ...prox 65 hours To save energy Super freeze can be switched off before this Press the Super freeze button The Super freeze symbol ª and the temperature display are flashing There is a fault Call Miele Service The r symbol lights up Demo mode has been activated This allows the appliance to be displayed in the showroom without the cooling system being switched on Do not activate this setting for domes...

Page 33: ...y The alarm will stop and the Alarm symbol will go out when the temperature reaches the correct level again 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 Food has frozen together...

Page 34: ...al inside the appliance expands Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify Possible cause Remedy 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 furnitu...

Page 35: ... 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 36: ...ss the Super freeze button Demo mode has now been activated The r symbol and the 18 C field of the temperature display will light up If Demo mode is activated and the appliance is then switched off and back on again all fields of the temperature display will light up for a short time Demo mode remains activated To deactivate Demo mode Press the On Off button and the Temperature selector button at ...

Page 37: ...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 38: ... 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 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...

Page 39: ...e 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 its back against the wall Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using a suitable spanner Installation 39 ...

Page 40: ...Appliance dimensions A B C F 12011 S 1 850 mm 555 mm 624 mm Installation 40 ...

Page 41: ...and use it to cover the now empty holes on the opposite side Unscrew upper hinge pin d and refit it on the other side Take care not to lose the washer Remove the cover at the top left of the door and refit it on the opposite side Fit the appliance door from below 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 hin...

Page 42: ...lever cover c out 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 middle cover c by pushing it in first on the left hand side and ...

Page 43: ...ectricity consumption and also an increase in the operating temperature of the compressor which can result in damage to the compressor The ventilation gaps 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 ...

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