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Operating and installation instructions

Frost free freezer
FN 4457 S
FN 4657 S
FN 4857 S

To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is

essential

to read these instructions

before it is installed or used for the
first time.

G

M.-Nr. 06 522 921

Summary of Contents for FN 4457 S

Page 1: ...nstructions Frost free freezer FN 4457 S FN 4657 S FN 4857 S To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time G M Nr 06 522 921 ...

Page 2: ...system 14 Switching the alarm off early 14 Super freeze 15 Freezing fresh food 15 Super freeze 15 Freezing and storing food 16 Maximum freezing capacity 16 Isolation plate 16 Important 16 Storing frozen food 17 Home freezing 17 Hints on home freezing 17 Packing 18 Before placing food in the freezer 18 Placing food in the freezer 18 Freezer calendar 19 Marker system for frozen food 19 Defrosting 19...

Page 3: ... gaps 24 Door seal 24 Metal grille at the back of the appliance 24 Problem solving guide 25 Noises 27 After sales service 28 Electrical connection 29 Installation 30 Location 30 Climate range 30 Ventilation 30 Installation 30 Aligning the appliance 31 Changing the door hinging 32 Building in the appliance 35 Contents ...

Page 4: ...light bTemperature display aFrost free system bFreezer tray cSuper freeze button and indicator light dOn Off and temperature selector dial cFreezer drawers with freezer calendar dMarker system for frozen food Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ... The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse See the Warning and Safety section of this booklet for further details Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functi...

Page 6: ...tural gas which is environmentally friendly Although it is flammable it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect The use of this coolant has however led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the compressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system This is unavoidable but does not have any advers...

Page 7: ...ce with these operating and installation instructions This equipment may only be used in mobile installations such as ships caravans aircraft etc if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Installation work maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent persons in accordance with national and local safety regu...

Page 8: ...ot store explosive materials in the appliance 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 use any electrical equipment in this appliance e g ice cream makers Danger of sparking and explosion Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could...

Page 9: ...nts and cause a short circuit In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old applia...

Page 10: ...sure that the winter setting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 C Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C StayFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Use Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way se...

Page 11: ...ed energy consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of ice one centimetre 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 11 ...

Page 12: ...n for a few hours before placing food in it This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low Cool pack Place the cool pack in the top drawer or to save space on the freezer tray The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours Switching off Using a coin turn the On Off dial in an anti clockwise direction back to the 0 position All the indica...

Page 13: ...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 The temperature is set with the temperature selector Using a coin turn the dial in a clockwise dir...

Page 14: ...efrosted 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 Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active It does not have to be switched on manually Switching the alarm off early The alarm will stop and the indicator light will go out when the temperature reaches the correct...

Page 15: ...ching on Super freeze When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer the Super freeze function should be switched on 6 hours beforehand When freezing the maximum load of food the Super freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand Press the Super freeze button The Super freeze indicator light will come on The coldest temperature in the temperature display on the control panel wi...

Page 16: ... for freezing food The other drawers can be isolated if they are not needed The drawers being used for freezing must always be at the top of the freezer The isolation plate must be fitted below the lowest drawer in which food is being frozen The fewer drawers you use the more energy you will save Using the isolation plate increases energy savings considerably Do not store food in the inactive draw...

Page 17: ...ints on home freezing The following types of food are suitable for freezing Fresh meat poultry game fish vegetables herbs fresh fruit dairy products pastry leftovers egg yolks egg whites and a range of pre cooked meals The following types of food are not suitable for freezing Grapes lettuce radishes sour cream mayonnaise eggs in their shells onions whole raw apples and pears To retain colour taste...

Page 18: ... Before placing food in the freezer When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food switch on the Super freeze function for some time before placing the food in the freezer see Super freeze Placing food in the freezer Fresh food can be placed in any drawer for freezing however it is preferable to use the upper drawers Large quantities can be placed directly onto the glass cold plates to freeze the food...

Page 19: ... Use the markers to indicate the type of food being frozen and turn the dials to the appropriate number to show the month in which it was first placed in the freezer Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways in a microwave oven in an oven using the Fan or Defrost setting at room temperature in the refrigerator the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the food cold in a s...

Page 20: ...trument 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 more than one hour as they could burst Freezer tray The freezer tray is useful for freezing small ...

Page 21: ...freezer for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the upper drawer so that the food will be kept cold for as long as possible When placing fresh food in the freezer use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the food which is already frozen so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw The cool pack can also be used in a cool bag ...

Page 22: ...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 22 ...

Page 23: ... 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 the Miele UK Spare Parts Department which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals Door...

Page 24: ...year A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance When cleaning the 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 The indicator light will co...

Page 25: ...oor from opening Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force the temperature is too low Turn the temperature selector to a setting closer to 0 Super freeze has not yet switched itself off The Super freeze function switches itself off automatically after approx 65 hours the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether the ventilation gaps have b...

Page 26: ...e is a fault Call the Service Department the Super freeze indicator light does not light up even though the appliance is working The indicator light is defective Call the Service Department food has frozen together Use a blunt instrument e g a spoon handle or plastic scraper to prise it apart carefully If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact the Miele ...

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: ...ler or the Miele Service Department see back cover for address When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes After sales service 28 ...

Page 29: ...electricity supply 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 l...

Page 30: ...ator 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 SN ST SN T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 18 C to 38 C 18 C to 43 C 10 C to 38 C 10 C to 43 C The appliance will function perf...

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

Page 32: ...et the spoon handle slip causing damage to the appliance The side section b can now be removed Pull side section b out of the guides on the mounting plate Loosen 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 over the door Open the appliance door Use a screwdriver to lever plinth a out then pu...

Page 33: ... use washer a then close the door In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what happens next Turn door support b around pull hinge pin a out and refit on the opposite side Fit both parts into hinge plate f To do this push hinge pin a through hinge plate f into door support b Swing the door support out push upwards and re assemble with scre...

Page 34: ... plate 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...

Page 35: ...n 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 b will protrude in front of furniture fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by 51 mm in the middle of the doo...

Page 36: ...Alteration rights reserved 4805 FN 4457 S FN 4657 S FN 4857 S M Nr 06 522 921 00 en GB ...

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