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Operating and installation instructions

Frost-free freezer
FN 12020 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. 07 285 310

en - GB

Summary of Contents for F 12020 S

Page 1: ...ation instructions Frost free freezer FN 12020 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 07 285 310 en GB ...

Page 2: ...ure display brightness 15 Alarm 17 Temperature alarm 17 Door alarm 17 Activating the alarm system 17 Switching the alarm off early 17 Super freeze 18 Super freeze 18 Freezing and storing food 19 Maximum freezing capacity 19 Freezing fresh food 19 Storing frozen food 19 Home freezing 20 Hints on home freezing 20 Packing 20 Before placing food in the freezer 21 Placing food in the freezer 21 Freezin...

Page 3: ...ack of the appliance 25 Problem solving guide 26 Noises 29 After Sales Guarantee 30 Electrical connection 31 Electrical connection U K 31 Installation 32 Location 32 Climate range 32 Ventilation 32 Installation 32 Aligning the appliance 33 Appliance dimensions 34 Changing the door hinging 35 Changing over the door handle 36 Contents ...

Page 4: ...freeze button cAlarm off button dSafety lock indicator light aFrost free system bFreezer drawers eSuper freeze indicator light fTemperature display gTemperature selector buttons for warmer for colder 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: ...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: ... 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 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 themse...

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: ...o run for a few hours before placing food in it Cool pack 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 Switching off Press the On Off button for approx 2 seconds The temperature display will go out and the cooling process will be switched off If this does not happen then the safety lock has bee...

Page 13: ... electronics will switch over to normal operation automatically after a couple of minutes 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 switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug clean the appliance out and leave the door ajar to air the appliance If during a long absence the app...

Page 14: ... 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 climate ranges Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed Setting the temperature The temperat...

Page 15: ... temperature display will flash if a different temperature is being set the temperature has risen too much as a warning that the appliance is no longer cold enough 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 As soon as the temperature has ...

Page 16: ...hanged by pressing the temperature selector buttons The range is from 1 to 5 1 dimmest setting 5 brightest setting Press the Super freeze button to save the setting Press the On Off button to come out of setting mode If you do not do this the electronics will switch over to normal operation automatically after a couple of minutes The correct temperature 16 ...

Page 17: ...alarm If the door has been left open for more than approx 60 seconds the alarm will sound Activating the alarm system The warning system works automatically once the temperature in the freezer is cold enough Switching the alarm off early As soon as the temperature in the freezer has dropped sufficiently the alarm switches off and the temperature display stops flashing and lights up constantly Howe...

Page 18: ...24 hours before loading the freezer Press the Super freeze button The Super freeze indicator light SF comes on The temperature in the freezer falls and the freezer operates on the coldest setting Switching off Super freeze Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer the Super freeze function will switch off automatically after a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 65 hours The indicator...

Page 19: ... 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 20: ...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 21: ...turkey or game the glass cold plates between the drawers can be removed To do this Remove the freezer drawers and 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 ap...

Page 22: ... tray in one of the upper freezer drawers Leave the food for 10 12 hours to freeze thoroughly on the tray Transfer it to a freezer bag or suitable container once frozen Place the bag or container in the freezer drawer Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut Place the cool pack in the upper drawer directly on top of food or in 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: ...e off switch off at the socket and withdraw 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 w...

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: ... 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 Increase the temperature The Super freeze function is switched on The indicator light SF is on the compressor is switching in ...

Page 27: ...the temperature display The temperature has risen too high at some point during the last couple of days because of a power cut Press the alarm off button whilst nA is lit up in the display The temperature display will show the warmest temperature recorded in the freezer during the power cut Depending on the temperature displayed you should check the condition of food in the freezer If food has def...

Page 28: ...ted If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced Problem solving guide 28 ...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...The higher 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 4...

Page 33: ...Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Installation 33 ...

Page 34: ...Appliance dimensions A B C FN 12020 S 851 mm 602 mm 611 mm Installation 34 ...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...ve 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 clipping it in first on the left and then on the righ...

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