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Display warnings

Message

Cause and remedy

The 

 symbol lights up

in the display, the appli-
ance does not get cold,
although the appliance
controls are working.

Demo mode

 is activated. This allows the appliance to

be presented in the showroom without the cooling
system being switched on. Do not activate this setting
for domestic use.

Contact Miele Service for instructions on how to
switch Demo mode off.

 is lit up in the display

and the appliance can-
not be used.

The 

safety lock

 has been activated.

Deactivate the safety lock temporarily or switch it
off completely (see "Selecting settings - Activating
or deactivating the safety lock").

The buzzer is sounding
and the 

 symbol and

the temperature display
are flashing.

The 

temperature alarm

 has been activated (see

"Temperature and door alarm"). The temperature in
the freezer section is too warm or too cold.
This could be due to, for example:

– the appliance door being opened too often, or be-

ing left open.

– a large quantity of fresh food being placed in the

freezer at once without switching on the Super
freeze function.

– a lengthy interruption of the power supply.

Rectify the cause of the alarm. 

 will go out.

Depending on the temperature displayed, you
should check whether food in the freezer has star-
ted to thaw or has defrosted. If it has, it should be
used as soon as possible. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.

A buzzer is sounding.

The 

door alarm

 has been activated.

Close the appliance door. The buzzer will stop.

The 

 symbol and the

temperature display are
flashing.

This indicates an 

appliance fault

:

Call Service.

Summary of Contents for FN 22062 ws

Page 1: ...and installation instructions Freezer 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 en GB M Nr 10 698 510 ...

Page 2: ...time 20 The correct temperature 21 Setting the temperature 21 Temperature display 22 Using Super freeze 23 Super freeze function 23 Switching on Super freeze 23 Switching off Super freeze 23 Temperature and door alarm 24 Temperature alarm 24 Door alarm 24 Switching the alarm off early 24 Selecting further settings 25 Settings mode 25 Activating or deactivating the 26 Freezing and storing food 27 M...

Page 3: ...ce 37 Starting up the appliance after cleaning 37 What to do if 38 Noises 43 After Sales Guarantee 44 Electrical connection 45 Installation 46 Location 46 Ventilation 47 Fitting wall spacers supplied 47 Installation 48 Building the appliance into a kitchen run 49 Appliance dimensions 50 Changing the door hinging 51 Remove the door handle 51 Remove the door 52 Changing the lower hinge plate over 52...

Page 4: ...ntended for use in the home and in similar environments for example in shops offices and similar work settings by the guests in hotels motels bed breakfasts and other typical home settings This refrigeration appliance is not intended for outdoor use It must only be used as a domestic appliance to store deep frozen food freeze fresh food and to make ice Any other usage is not supported by the manuf...

Page 5: ...appli ance unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance unsupervised Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do not let them play ...

Page 6: ...e in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the com pressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system This is unavoidable and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged Leaking coolant can damage the eyes ...

Page 7: ... standard safety re quirement is met If in any doubt please have the electrical installa tion tested by a qualified electrician Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger Do not...

Page 8: ...the user Installation maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician While the appliance is under guarantee repairs should only be un dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu ine original Miele replacement parts are used Faulty components must only be re...

Page 9: ...oes not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Electrical components could cause flammable vapours to ignite Danger of fire and explosion Do not operate any electrical equipment e g an electric ice cream maker inside the appliance Danger ...

Page 10: ...s nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Observe the manufacturer s use by dates and storage instruc tions given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored Only use genuine original Mie...

Page 11: ... sharp edged or pointed objects to remove frost and ice separate frozen foods or remove ice trays Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de frost it These can damage the plastic parts Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they could contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might cause the build up of gases and pose a danger to health Transporting...

Page 12: ...lives Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes Be careful not to dam age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser bending any pipework or scratching the surface coating Symbol on the compressor depending on model This information is only relevant for recycling In normal operation there is no risk The oil in the compressor can be fatal...

Page 13: ...h and to the environment if disposed of with your domestic waste or if handled incorrectly Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local com munity waste collection recycling centre for electrical and electronic ap pliances or contact your dealer or Miele for advice You are also respons ible by law depending on country for deleti...

Page 14: ...tor oven Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx 20 C Where the ambient room temperature is above 25 C Ventilation gaps uncovered and dusted regularly Ventilation gaps covered or dusty Compressor and metal grille heat exchanger at the back of the appliance dusted at least once a year Dust build up on the com pressor and metal grille heat exchanger Temperature setting Freezer section 18 ...

Page 15: ...the com pressor runs for longer peri ods Take an insulated cool bag when shopping and load food in the appliance as soon as possible Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance Hot food or food at room temperature raises the tem perature inside the appli ance The appliance works harder to cool down and the compressor runs for longer periods Store food well packaged ...

Page 16: ...e appliance has not been used for a while As soon as a button is touched the display lights up to the maximum brightness level d Lock symbol e Menu symbol Settings mode for setting the display brightness level for switching the lock on off f Alarm symbol g Temperature display h Temperature selector button i Alarm off button j Super freeze symbol k Display brightness symbol ...

Page 17: ...ly a Control panel with display b Frost Free module c Top freezer drawer can also be used as a freezer tray d Freezer drawers number depends on model For easier installation there are trans port handles on the back at the top and transport wheels underneath the appli ance ...

Page 18: ... see back cover for contact de tails or from your Miele dealer Isolating plate Any drawers not being used can be switched off or isolated to save en ergy The isolating plate should be used when there is not very much food in the freezer Multi purpose microfibre cloth The microfibre cloth is suitable for re moving fingerprints and light soiling from surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic an...

Page 19: ...he appliance Protective foil The appliance is covered with a special foil to protect it during transportation Do not remove the foil until the appli ance has been positioned in its final location Cleaning and care Please refer to the relevant instruc tions in Cleaning and care Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories ...

Page 20: ...g off Press the button until the display goes out If this is does not happen the safety lock is still activated see Selecting further settings To deactivate the safety lock The cooling system will be switched off Switching off for longer peri ods of time If during a long absence the ap pliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door s left shut there is a danger of mould building up inside th...

Page 21: ...he door is opened and the longer it is kept open the 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 appli ance is designed for use within spe cific ambient temperatures climate range Do not use in ambient tem peratures for which it is not designed Setting the temperature Press the button for setting ...

Page 22: ...s risen by several degrees indicating that the appliance is warming up too much This short term loss of coldness is no cause for concern if the door has been left open for a while e g for removing or storing a large amount of food fresh food is being frozen The temperature display will light up constantly once the temperature has dropped and reached approx 10 C If the temperature in the freezer re...

Page 23: ...tched on the appliance will work at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance The Super freeze function will switch it self off automatically after approx 65 hours The quantity of fresh food placed in the freezer will determine the duration before the Super freeze function switches off Tip To save energy the Super freeze function can be switched off once a constant temperature of 18 C i...

Page 24: ...ezing large amounts of food at once when freezing fresh food which is still warm in the event of a power cut if the appliance has a fault The alarm will stop and the alarm sym bol will go out when the temperature reaches the correct level again The temperature display will light up again constantly If the temperature in the freezer remains above 18 C for a long time check that the frozen food has ...

Page 25: ... menu symbol lights up Settings mode is now active The lock symbol flashes Press the button for setting the tem perature to access the display brightness function The lock symbol goes out and the display brightness symbol will start flashing Press the Super freeze button briefly to confirm your choice The brightness symbol lights up Press the button for setting the tem perature repeatedly until th...

Page 26: ...symbol will light up To quit settings mode press the On Off button or wait 5 minutes The menu symbol goes out and the temperature display shows the required temperature The lock symbol lights up To deactivate the lock Press the Super freeze button for approx 5 seconds The menu symbol lights up Settings mode is now active The lock symbol flashes Press the Super freeze button briefly to access the l...

Page 27: ... the rest collects 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 loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting pro cess 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 t...

Page 28: ...etter than fatty meat and can be stored for consid erably longer To prevent chops steaks cutlets 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 be fore freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices al ters when frozen Plac...

Page 29: ...king together when frozen Freezing small amounts of food Place the food to be frozen in the deeper lower freezer drawers Place the food flat in the bottom of the freezer drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as pos sible Freezing the maximum amount see data plate Ensure ventilation slots at the back of the freezer section are always free from obstruction If the ventilation slot...

Page 30: ... in its packaging or in a covered bowl Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen Just put straight into boiling water or hot fat The cooking time is slightly less than that of fresh veget ables due to changes in the cell struc ture 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...

Page 31: ... because there will be uncontrolled fluctuations in temperature in these drawers that will spoil the food At least 3 freezer drawers including the freezer tray must be used for freezing food The other drawers can be switched off isolated if you wish however you must not isolate fewer than the bottom 2 drawers The freezer drawers used for freezing food must always be at the top The isolating plate ...

Page 32: ... for filling emptying or cleaning purposes You can also use the space in the freezer section more flexibly If you wish to freeze large items such as a turkey or game the glass cold plates between the drawers can be removed Pull out the drawers as far as they will go and then lift them up and out Lift the glass plate slightly pull it for wards and out ...

Page 33: ...ically The moisture generated in the appli ance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated by the condenser from time to time This automatic defrosting system en ables the freezer to remain permanently ice free however the food stored in the freezer will not defrost ...

Page 34: ...ing agents used inside the appliance must be food safe To avoid damaging all the surfaces of your appliance do not use cleaning agents containing soda am monia acids or chlorides cleaning agents containing descaling agents abrasive cleaning agents e g powder cleaners and cream cleaners solvent based cleaning agents stainless steel cleaning agents dishwasher cleaner oven sprays glass cleaning agent...

Page 35: ...aning Take out all other removable parts for cleaning Cleaning the interior and ac cessories Clean the appliance regularly approx twice a year Remove any soiling im mediately do not allow it to dry on The best time to do so is when there is very little or no frozen food left in the freezer the humidity level in the room is low and the ambient temperature in the room is also low Clean the interior ...

Page 36: ...stable shelves with the trim and strips removed the ice cube tray Cleaning the front of the appli ance and the side panels If soiling is left on for any length of time it may become impossible to remove Surfaces may suffer discolouration or damage Therefore it is best to remove soiling from the appliance door and side panels immediately All surfaces are susceptible to scratching Contact with unsui...

Page 37: ...e grille make sure that the pipework and other components do not get broken or damaged in any way The compressor and metal grille at the back of the appliance heat exchanger should be dusted at least once a year A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance Starting up the appliance after cleaning Slide all shelves back into the appli ance Reconnect to the mains and swit...

Page 38: ... socket at the back of the appliance correctly Insert the mains plug into the mains socket and the plug connector into the appliance socket cor rectly and switch on The mains fuse has tripped There could be a fault with the appliance the household electrical wiring or another electrical appliance Contact a qualified electrician or Miele The compressor runs continuously This is not a fault To save ...

Page 39: ... the appliance door The required temperature will re establish itself after a while If a thick layer of ice has formed it will reduce effi ciency and increase the energy consumption Defrost the appliance and clean it The ambient room temperature is too high The higher the room temperature the longer the compressor will run for See Installation Location The temperature setting is too low Adjust the...

Page 40: ...ing frozen at once an increase in humidity levels in the room Keep the door closed as much as possible The NoFrost system will automatically defrost the layer of ice over the next few days An LED indicator light is flashing at the back of the appliance at the bottom near the com pressor depending on model This is not a fault The electronic unit for the com pressor is equipped with an operation and...

Page 41: ...perature display are flashing The temperature alarm has been activated see Temperature and door alarm The temperature in the freezer section is too warm or too cold This could be due to for example the appliance door being opened too often or be ing left open a large quantity of fresh food being placed in the freezer at once without switching on the Super freeze function a lengthy interruption of ...

Page 42: ...the door is preventing the door from opening Wait approx 1 minute and then try again It should now open without force Food has frozen to gether The food packaging was not dry when placed in the freezer Use a blunt instrument e g a spoon handle or plastic scraper to prise it apart carefully The external walls of the appliance feel warm This is not a fault The warmth created by the evapor ator is us...

Page 43: ... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside the appliance Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises Cause and remedy Rattling vi brating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appli ance or place something underneath it The appliance is to...

Page 44: ...lem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Displaying appliance informa tion This can be found in Settings mode un der Information see Selecting further settings Accessing information or on the data plate inside the appliance Displaying licence agreements Licences used can be displayed via Guarantee U K In the U K the appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purcha...

Page 45: ... cording to EN 60335 The plug and mains connection cable must not come into contact with the back of the appliance as vibrations can cause damage to these components This in turn could result in a short cir cuit Do not plug in other appliances behind this appliance Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety...

Page 46: ...eat Direct sunlight should also be avoided The higher the room temperature the longer the compressor runs and the higher the energy consumption is When installing the appliance please be aware The socket must be easily accessible in an emergency not concealed be hind the appliance The plug and cable must not touch the back of the appliance as they could get damaged by vibrations from the appliance...

Page 47: ...s in rooms with a cooler ambient temper ature down to 5 C Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm To ensure efficient ventilation the ventilation gaps must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis Fitting wall spacers supplied The wall spacers supplied must be used in order to achieve declared en ergy consumption values and to pre vent the build ...

Page 48: ... and transport wheels underneath the appliance Prepare the appliance for installation as close as possible to its intended installation location Release the mains cable from the back of the appliance Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance Move the appliance carefully to its in tended installation location Position the appliance with the wall spacers if used or the back close to the w...

Page 49: ...rotrude in front of furniture fronts by at least 34 mm at the sides and by at least 55 mm in the middle This enables the doors to be opened and shut without being ob structed To match the height of the rest of the kitchen the appliance can be fit ted with a suitable top box When installed next to a wall a dis tance of at least 55 mm must be main tained on the hinge side between the wall and the ap...

Page 50: ...ensions A mm B mm C mm FN 22062 ws 1250 600 630 FN 24062 ws 1450 600 630 FN 26062 ws 1650 600 630 FN 28062 ws 1850 600 630 Dimensions without wall spacers Appliance depth is increased by 35 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted ...

Page 51: ... Do not damage the door seal Preparation To change the door hinging you will need the following tools the spanner supplied Place a suitable cover on the floor in front of the appliance to protect the appliance door and your floor from damage Remove the door handle Open the appliance door Pull door handle The sidebar will then slide back Pull sidebar firmly to the back out of the guides on the moun...

Page 52: ...ge plate from underneath If the hinge components hinge plate and hinge pin are not screwed in tightly enough the door can fall off or may not close properly Cooling will be less efficient and condensate will build up in the interior and this can cause a build up of ice Screw the hinge plate and the hinge pin in securely Check all screws and tighten if ne cessary Changing the lower hinge plate over...

Page 53: ...ts Changing the upper hinge plate over Unscrew hinge pin with the span ner supplied Use a flat blade screwdriver to re move covers Fit the upper hinge pin to the op posite side using the spanner sup plied Replace covers on their opposite sides Fit them at the back and then slide them forwards to engage in po sition Remover stopper from the door bearing bush in the appliance door and replace it on ...

Page 54: ...inside of the appliance door and the gap to the outside Refitting the door Take the appliance door and guide the upper door bearing bush into the hinge pin at the top of the appliance Swing the door in and fit hinge pin into hinge plate Important If necessary turn the hinge pin so the stub points to the inside of the door and the gap to the outside The hinge pin will then engage in posi tion Caref...

Page 55: ... If this is not the case Turn the two pre mounted set screws with a hex key until the mounting plate is positioned at the correct angle Firmly tighten all 4 screws From the appliance side slide the sidebar into the guide on the mounting plate until it audibly clicks into place Permanent damage to the door seal Make sure that the sidebar does not come into contact with the door seal when the door i...

Page 56: ...is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do To align the appliance door use the long outer slots in the lower hinge plate Remove centre screw from the hinge plate Slightly loosen both outer screws Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right Then tighten screws again Screw does not need to be refit ted ...

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