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. . . the alarm sounds and the alarm
off sensor flashes.

The temperature in the freezer is too
warm, because

^

the door has been opened too
frequently, or large amounts of fresh
food have been put in at once for
freezing.

^

the ventilation gaps are blocked.

^

there has been a lengthy interruption
to the power supply.

Once the problem has been resolved
and the temperature has reached the
correct level again, the alarm sensor
will go out and the alarm will stop.

. . . a bar is lit up or flashing in the
temperature display.

Check the temperature display about
6 hours after switching on the
appliance. Only temperatures within the
range the appliance can display will be
shown.

. . . "

_F

" shows in the temperature

display.

There is a fault. Call the Service
Department.

. . . "

dn

" appears in the temperature

display.

The demonstration function is activated.

^

Call the Service Department.

. . . "

nA

" appears in the temperature

display.

The temperature has risen too high at
some point during the last couple of
days because of a power cut.

^

Touch the alarm off sensor whilst "

nA

"

is lit up in the display.

The temperature display will show the
warmest temperature recorded in the
appliance during the power cut.

Depending on the temperature
displayed, you should check the
condition of food in the freezer. If it has
defrosted or started to defrost, check
that it is still safe to use and if so use it
as soon as possible. Defrosted food
may only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.

The warmest temperature will show in
the display for about 1 minute. The
current temperature in the freezer will
then show in the display again.

. . . you cannot switch the appliance
off.

The safety lock has been activated.

Problem solving guide

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Summary of Contents for FN 14827 S ed

Page 1: ...tion instructions Frost free freezer FN 14827 S ed 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 07 301 800 en GB ...

Page 2: ...re display 18 Changing the temperature display brightness 18 Alarm 19 Temperature alarm 19 Switching the temperature alarm off early 19 Door alarm 20 Switching the door alarm off early 20 Super freeze 21 Super freeze 21 Switching on Super freeze 21 Switching off Super freeze 21 Freezing and storing food 22 Maximum freezing capacity 22 Freezing fresh food 22 Isolation plate 22 Important 22 Storing ...

Page 3: ... of the appliance 30 Problem solving guide 31 Noises 34 After Sales Guarantee 35 Electrical connection 36 Installation 37 Location 37 Climate range 37 Ventilation 38 Installation 38 Aligning the appliance 38 Appliance dimensions 39 Installing in a side by side combination 40 Installation 40 Joining the two appliances together 40 Changing the door hinging 44 Aligning the appliance 50 Building in th...

Page 4: ...erature X dSafety lock indicator light only visible when the Safety lock is activated eTemperature display f Freezing symbol gSensor for setting a higher temperature Y hAlarm off sensor only visible when the temperature or the door alarm sounds Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...aLighting bFrost free system cShallow freezer drawer dFreezer drawers with freezer calendar Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...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 8: ...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 9: ...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 10: ...ance 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 11: ...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 12: ...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 13: ...s final location before connecting it to the mains Operating the appliance A light touch of the finger on the sensors is all that is required to operate this appliance Switching on Touch the On Off sensor until the temperature display comes on If the temperature in the appliance is above 0 C only bars will light up in the temperature display As soon as the temperature is below 0 C the temperature ...

Page 14: ... the appliance can only be selected in the settings mode How to select the settings mode and how to change the settings is described in the relevant section of these instructions Overview of functions that can be selected in the settings mode To enter or leave the settings mode c To switch the sensor tones on off see Switching on and off b To switch the safety lock on off see Switching on and off ...

Page 15: ...edly until c appears in the display Touch the On Off sensor You have now left the settings mode Activating or de activating the safety lock The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off inadvertently Touch and leave your finger on the X sensor At the same time briefly touch the On Off sensor without letting go of the X sensor Leave your finger on the X sensor for ano...

Page 16: ...t 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 appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the door is left shut there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance Switching on ...

Page 17: ... more food that is stored in it 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 temperature inside the appliance can be selected by touching the arrow sensors on e...

Page 18: ...the control panel shows the temperature in the warmest part of the appliance Changing the temperature display brightness The temperature display brightness can be adjusted to suit the lighting conditions of the room Touch and leave your finger on the X sensor At the same time briefly touch the On Off sensor without letting go of the X sensor Leave your finger on the X sensor for another 5 seconds ...

Page 19: ...air enters the freezer when food is being loaded re arranged or taken out when freezing large amounts of food at once in the event of a power cut The alarm will stop and the indicators will go out as soon as the temperature has dropped down to the correct level again Switching the temperature alarm off early If the noise disturbs you you can switch the alarm off early if you wish Touch the alarm o...

Page 20: ...m will stop and the indicators will go out as soon as the door is closed Switching the door alarm off early If the noise of the door alarm disturbs you you can switch it off early if you wish Touch the alarm off sensor The alarm will stop The Alarm off sensor will light up constantly and the Freezing symbol will continue to flash until the door has been closed Alarm 20 ...

Page 21: ... function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand Touch the Super freeze sensor It will light up yellow 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 a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 65 hours The appliance will then continue to work at normal power To save energy the Super...

Page 22: ...here 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 energy It should be used if only small amounts of food are being store...

Page 23: ...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 the freezer as soon as possible Never re freeze partially or fully def...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...e the frozen food to begin to defrost Freezing large items If you wish to freeze large items such as a 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 r...

Page 26: ...ater 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 ...

Page 27: ...too quickly in the event of a power cut Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer directly on top of the food The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the 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...

Page 28: ...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 28 ...

Page 29: ...d 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 the interior and accessories with a damp cloth and ...

Page 30: ... consumption of the appliance When cleaning the metal grille make sure that the pipework and other components do not 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 temperat...

Page 31: ...tes and then try again It should now open without force the temperature inside the appliance is too low Select a warmer temperature The Super freeze function is still switched on the compressor is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether the ventilation gaps have been covered over or become dusty Check whether the metal grille heat exchanger at the back of the appliance has becom...

Page 32: ...rtment dn appears in the temperature display The demonstration function is activated Call the Service Department nA appears in the temperature display The temperature has risen too high at some point during the last couple of days because of a power cut Touch the alarm off sensor whilst nA is lit up in the display The temperature display will show the warmest temperature recorded in the appliance ...

Page 33: ...c scraper to prise it apart carefully the interior lighting is not working Was the door left open for too long The lighting switches itself off automatically after approx 15 minutes if the door is left open If this is not the case then the LED lighting is defective Call the Service Department The LED lighting may only be repaired or changed by a service technician Danger of injury and damage Shoul...

Page 34: ...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 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: ...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 37: ...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 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 wit...

Page 38: ... 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 If necessary also align the two rear adjusting devices a using socket wrench b Turn the adjusting device clockwise to raise...

Page 39: ...Appliance dimensions A B C FN 14827 S ed 1852 mm 600 mm 630 mm Installation 39 ...

Page 40: ...pliances as close as possible to their final position so that they can be aligned for any unevenness in the floor The backs 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 starting peel off any protective foil from the appliance casing Place the ...

Page 41: ...h appliances Screw lower bracket e securely into position using screws f Do not move the appliances until all the brackets are securely fitted Remove covers g from both appliances Loosely screw large bracket h into position on the front at the top using long screws i Make pilot holes for the screws if necessary or use a battery powered screwdriver Push the two appliances together and align them ag...

Page 42: ...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 l in the gap making sure that it is located above bracket e Pressing both ridges along the trim together as you do so makes it easier ...

Page 43: ... 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 43...

Page 44: ... are needed for changing the door hinging Removing the door handle Pull door handle a towards you Side section b slides back Pull side section firmly b out of the guides on the mounting plate Undo the 4 screws Torx 15 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 44 ...

Page 45: ...cooling will be impaired Slide panel a towards the appliance and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance Fit restraining clip b supplied with the appliance onto soft close mechanism c The restraining clip stops the hinge from snapping shut Do not remove the clip until told to do so Carefully remove cover d from the side using a flat bladed screwdriver With the help of another person ti...

Page 46: ...de Changing over the door Close the door Remove cover a by sliding it forwards from the back and then lifting it off Remove cover b by pulling it upwards Caution The appliance door is not secure once the hinge plate is removed Loosen screws d in upper hinge plate c and pull it upwards and off Carefully lift the door off and place it to one side Gently loosen cover e by carefully inserting a flat b...

Page 47: ...the opposite side Remove cap h from the hinge bush in the door and refit on the opposite side Remove cover a by pulling it forwards Pull cover b off With the help of another person carefully tip the appliance back and pull hinge pin c downwards to remove Take care not to lose hinge bush d Undo screws e and take hinge plate f off Remove cover g and refit on the opposite side Refit hinge plate f ont...

Page 48: ...er a Place the door onto hinge pin c from above Close the door Fit hinge plate c onto the opposite side and secure it with screws d If necessary drill a pilot hole for the screws Fit covers a and b to their opposite sides Align the door with the appliance housing using the outer long slots in the lower hinge plate Then tighten the screws Replacing the soft close door mechanism Remove cover a from ...

Page 49: ...he appliance Attach panel b to soft close mechanism bracket d Align bracket d to the hinge plate and insert pin e from above so that the right angle fits into the recess Click cover f back into place Make sure that cover f fits properly so that the door can be closed without hindrance and the pin is protected Remove retaining clip g Replace panel b onto the soft close mechanism from above clicking...

Page 50: ...he following illustration the door is shown open 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 refitted Changing the door hinging 50 ...

Page 51: ...te c lines up correctly Then tighten all 4 fixing screws b Slide the side section of the handle d into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place It is important to check that the side section of the handle d does not come into contact with the door seal when opening the door as this would damage the door seal permanently If after you have refitted the handle you find that the sid...

Page 52: ...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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