Operating and installation instructions
Frost-free freezer
FN 12220 S
FN 12420 S
FN 12620 S
FN 12820 S
en - GB
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. 09 199 490
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Contents
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cleaning the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Appliance door, side panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Metal grille at the back of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Appliance dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Aligning the appliance door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Guide to the appliance
aOn/Off button
dSuper freeze button and indicator
light
bTemperature selector button
cTemperature display
eAlarm off button and indicator light
aFrost free system
bFreezer tray
cFreezer drawers
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
material
Disposal of your old appliance
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 functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and should be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
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 not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Any other usage is not supported by
This appliance complies with all
relevant safety requirements.
Improper use can, however, present
a risk of both personal injury and
material damage.
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation of the
appliance.
This appliance can only be used by
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To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before installation and before using
it for the first time. They contain
important notes on the installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance.
people with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, if they are
supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
Safety with children
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
This appliance is not a toy! To
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prevent the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play with it, for example to
play with the controls, to climb inside
the drawers or to swing on the door.
Correct application
Children under 8 years of age must
This appliance is not designed for
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be kept away from the appliance unless
they are constantly supervised.
commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and in similar
working and residential environments
such as:
Children 8 years and older may use
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the appliance only if they have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. They
must be aware of the potential dangers
caused by incorrect operation.
– Shops
– Offices and showrooms
and by residents in establishments
such as:
– Hostels and guest houses.
This appliance is not intended for
outdoor use.
It must only be used as a domestic
appliance to store deep frozen food, to
freeze fresh food and to prepare ice.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
– air the room in which the appliance is
located for several minutes and
Before setting up the appliance,
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check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged appliance.
– contact the Service Department for
advice.
The more coolant there is in an
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It could be dangerous.
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
If the connection cable is faulty it
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must only be replaced by a service
technician authorised by the
manufacturer to protect the user from
danger.
combustible gases building up.
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
Safe operation of the appliance is
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only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
This appliance contains the coolant
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Isobutane (R600a), a natural 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 adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Before connecting the appliance to
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the mains supply, make sure that the
rating on the data plate corresponds to
the voltage and frequency of the
household supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
Do not connect the appliance to the
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mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension
lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
Care must be taken during the
transportation and installation of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling
system are damaged. Leaking coolant
can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
– avoid open flames and anything
which creates a spark,
– disconnect from the mains,
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Warning and Safety instructions
The electrical safety of this
The appliance must be isolated from
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appliance can only be guaranteed if it
the electricity supply during installation,
is correctly earthed. It is most important maintenance and repair work.
that this basic safety requirement is
Faulty components must only be
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observed and regularly tested and
replaced by genuine Miele original
where there is any doubt, the
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
household wiring system should be
guarantee the safety of the appliance
inspected by a qualified electrician.
when Miele replacement parts are
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
used.
for damage or injury caused by the lack
of or inadequacy of an effective
This appliance must not be used in
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earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
a non-stationary location (e.g. on a
ship).
Installation, maintenance and
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repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
In areas which may be subject to
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infestation by cockroaches or other
person in strict accordance with current vermin, pay particular attention to
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
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.
While the appliance is under
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guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
Do not operate any electrical
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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
Never handle frozen food with wet
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maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.
hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food. Danger of frost burn.
Do not store cans or bottles
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Do not take ice cubes out with your
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containing carbonated drinks or liquids
which could freeze in the freezer. The
cans or bottles could explode.
Danger of injury and damage to the
appliance.
bare hands and never place ice cubes
or ice lollies in your mouth straight from
the freezer.
The very low temperature of the frozen
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the
lips and tongue. Danger of injury.
When cooling drinks quickly in the
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freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour, otherwise they
could burst, Danger of injury and
damage.
Do not refreeze thawed or partially
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thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used up as
quickly as possible, as food soon loses
its nutritional value and goes off.
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
Do not use sharp edged objects to
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– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice
trays.
Observe the "use by" dates given on
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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. Follow
the instructions given on food
They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
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door seals, as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous with time.
manufacturer's packaging on storage
conditions required, as well as the "use
by" date.
Do not block the ventilation gaps in
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Do not store explosive materials in
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the appliance as this would impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the
electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.
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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance is designed for use
Disposal of your old appliance
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within certain climate ranges (ambient
temperatures), and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range
for your appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Before disposing of an old
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appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
This will prevent children from
accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering their lives.
Installing it in a room with too low an
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,
can lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the required temperature.
Be careful not to damage any part of
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the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,
e.g. by
Never place electric heaters or
– puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator.
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candles in the appliance to defrost it.
These can damage the plastic parts.
– bending any pipework.
Do not use defrosting sprays or
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– scratching the surface coating.
de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts or which could cause a
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Never use a steam-cleaning
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appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
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How to save energy
Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Installation site
In a ventilated room.
In an enclosed, unventilated room.
In direct sunlight.
Protected from direct sunlight.
Not near to a heat source (radiator, Near to a heat source (radiator,
oven).
oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20°C.
Where there is a high ambient room
temperature.
Do not cover the ventilation gaps
and dust them regularly.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat
which is approximate
(set in stages).
With a medium setting of 2 to 3.
With a high 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).
Larder section 8 to 12 °C
On appliances with winter setting,
please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer than
16 °C .
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18 °C
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
Use
Drawers, shelves and racks
arranged as they were when the
appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when necessary Frequent opening of the door for
and for as short a time as possible. long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
Store food in an organised way.
Searching for an item will mean the
door is open for longer.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Hot food will cause the compressor
to run for a long time, as the
appliance will have to work harder
to reduce the temperature.
Store food covered or packaged.
The evaporation or condensation of
liquids will cause a loss of coldness
in the refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the refrigerator
to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
Defrosting
Defrost the freezer section when a A layer of ice hinders the cold from
layer of ice 0.5 cm thick has built reaching the frozen food, and
up. increases energy consumption.
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
Cool pack
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and Place the cool pack in the top drawer. It
the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.
will be at its most effective after it has
been in the freezer for approx. 24 hours.
Switching off
Switching on
^ Press the On/Off button until the
temperature display goes out.
All the displays will go out and the
cooling system will switch off.
^ Press the On/Off button.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
The temperature display and the alarm
indicator light will flash until the freezer
has cooled down to the correct
temperature for freezing.
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,
allow it to run for a few hours until it has
reached -18 °C before placing food in
it.
^ switch the appliance off,
^ disconnect it from the mains,
^ 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.
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The correct temperature
It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro-organisms. Reducing
the temperature reduces their growth
rate.
Setting the temperature
^ Press the temperature button
repeatedly until the indicator light for
the temperature you want lights up in
the display.
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
-18 °C is required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
The temperature value will change until
the setting for -32 °C is reached. It will
then go back to the -15 °C setting.
The temperature can be set colder than
the displayed temperature (e.g. colder
than -15°C but not as cold as -18°C).
temperature rises above -10 °C, the
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason, partially defrosted
or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.
Food may be re-frozen once it has
been cooked, as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
micro-organisms.
^ Press the temperature button
repeatedly until the indicator light for
-15 °C lights up in the display.
^ Press it again for approx. 5 seconds
to set the temperature below -15°C.
The temperature has now been set
between -15°C and -18°C. However,
this is not visible in the temperature
display.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
– the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
– if too much 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.
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The correct temperature
Temperature display
The temperature display on the
control panel always shows the
required temperature.
The temperature can be adjusted from:
-15 °C to -32 °C
The temperature display will flash if
– the temperature in the appliance is
not within the possible temperature
range,
– a different temperature is being set,
– the temperature in the appliance 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 not
started to defrost. If it has started
thawing, check that the food is safe to
use and if it is, use it as quickly as
possible.
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Alarm
Your appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the freezer cannot rise
unnoticed. An alarm will sound, and the
temperature display and the alarm
indicator light will flash if the
Activating the alarm system
The alarm system is always active. It
does not have to be switched on
manually.
Switching the alarm off early
temperature becomes too warm.
The temperature the appliance is set at
determines the temperature the
appliance recognises as being too
warm.
The alarm will stop and the indicator
light will go out when the temperature
reaches the correct level again.
However, if the noise disturbs you, you
can switch the alarm off before this if
you wish.
For example, the alarm may sound and
the alarm indicator light may flash,
– After a power cut.
– If you freeze a large amount of food
at once.
^ Press the alarm off button.
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.
The alarm will stop.
The indicator light will stay on until
the correct temperature has been
reached. The alarm system is then
ready should it be needed again.
Door alarm
If the door has been left open for more
than approx. 60 seconds the alarm will
sound.
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Super freeze
Switch the Super freeze function on
before putting fresh food into the
freezer.
Switching off Super freeze
The Super freeze function will switch off
automatically after approx. 65 hours.
The indicator light will go out and the
appliance will run at normal power
again.
This helps food to freeze quickly and
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours
and appearance.
To save energy, the Super freeze
Super freeze is not necessary:
function can be switched off once a
constant temperature of -18°C or
colder has been reached in the freezer.
You should also check the temperature
inside the appliance from time to time.
– when putting in food that is already
frozen.
– when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food
daily.
^ Press the Super freeze button. The
Super freeze indicator light will go
out, and the appliance will continue
to operate at normal power.
Switching 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 appliance works at full power to
lower the temperature in the appliance.
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Freezing and storing food
Maximum freezing capacity
Isolation plate
To ensure that fresh food placed in the
freezer freezes through to the core as
quickly as possible, the maximum
freezing capacity must not be
(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 stored in the freezer.
exceeded. The maximum freezing
capacity for freezing within a 24-hour
period is given on the data plate:
"Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs".
The maximum freezing capacity given
on the data plate has been calculated
according to DIN EN ISO 15502 Stan-
dard.
Important
– At least 3 freezer drawers as well as
the freezer tray must be used for
freezing food.
Other drawers can be isolated if they
are not needed. If you do you must
isolate at least the two bottom
drawers.
Freezing fresh food
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible. This way the nutritional
value of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and taste are not impaired.
– The drawers being used for freezing
must always be at the top of the
freezer.
Food which takes a long time to freeze
will lose more water from its cells, which
then shrink.
– The isolation plate must be fitted
below the lowest drawer in which
food is being frozen.
During the defrosting process, only
some of this water is reabsorbed by the
cells; the rest collects around the food.
– The fewer drawers you use, the more
energy you will save. Using the
isolation plate increases energy
savings considerably.
In practice this means that the food
loses a large degree of its moisture.
You can tell if this has happened by the
amount of liquid 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
process, and very little water collects
around the defrosted food.
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Freezing and storing food
Storing frozen food
Do not store food in the "inactive"
drawers. The temperature is not
controlled in these drawers and food
stored in them would soon
deteriorate.
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer, check
– that the packaging is not damaged,
– the use-by date,
– and 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.
Example
If you only require 3 freezer drawers as
well as the freezer tray for storing
frozen food:
^ Place food in the top 3 freezer
drawers, leaving the other drawers
empty.
^ 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
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.
^ Remove the fourth drawer and keep it
somewhere else.
^ Slide the isolation plate in
underneath the third drawer.
This "switches off" (isolates) the
drawers below.
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Freezing and storing food
Home freezing
should be taken as the taste of some
spices alters when frozen.
Only freeze fresh food which is in a
good condition.
– Do not place hot food or drinks in the
freezer. This causes already frozen
food to thaw, and increases the
energy consumption considerably.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
freezer.
Hints 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.
Packaging
^ Freeze food in portions.
– The following types of food are not
suitable for freezing:
Unsuitable packaging material
- wrapping paper
- grease-proof paper
- cellophane
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour cream,
mayonnaise, eggs in their shells,
onions, whole raw apples and pears.
- bin bags
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,
vegetables should be blanched after
they have been trimmed and
washed.
- plastic carrier bags
Suitable packaging material
- plastic freezer film
- freezer bags
To blanch: bring a large saucepan of
water to the boil, immerse the
vegetables in the fast boiling water
for 2-3 minutes, depending on
variety. Remove, and plunge into
ice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain
and pack ready for freezing.
- aluminium foil
- freezer containers
^ Expel as much air as possible from
bags etc. before sealing them, to
prevent freezer-burn on food.
^ Close the packaging tightly with
- rubber bands
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat, and can be stored for
considerably longer.
- plastic clips
- string or bag ties
- freezer tape.
– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or
rolled meat from freezing together in
solid blocks when packed, separate
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.
Freezer bags may also be sealed
using home heat sealing kits.
– Do not season fresh food or
blanched vegetables before
^ Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.
freezing. Only season cooked food
lightly before freezing, but care
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Freezing and storing food
Before placing food in the freezer
compartment
Please note that when removing
drawers, the lowest freezer drawer
must always remain in the freezer.
When placing food on the glass cold
plate make sure it does not obstruct
the ventilation gaps at the back. This
is important for problem-free
function and normal energy
^ 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").
This helps food that is already in the
freezer compartment to stay frozen.
consumption
– Maximum freezing capacity (see
data plate)
Placing food in the freezer
compartment
^ Remove the freezer drawers.
The following maximum capacities
must be observed:
^ Place the food flat on the bottom of
the glass cold plate so that it freezes
through to the core as quickly as
possible.
– upper freezer drawer = 15 kg
– all other freezer drawers =
25 kg
– glass cold plate = 55 kg
– 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.
Food to be frozen must on no
account touch food which is already
frozen to avoid partial thawing.
^ Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
^ Remove the freezer drawers and
carefully lift and slide out the glass
cold plates.
– 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.
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Freezing and storing food
Defrosting
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.
Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:
– in a microwave oven,
– in an oven using the "Fan" or
"Defrost" setting,
– at room temperature,
Ice cubes
– in the refrigerator (the cold given off
by the frozen food helps to keep
other food cold),
– in a steam oven.
Poultry It is particularly important to
observe food hygiene rules when
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away
and wash the container it was in, the
sink and your hands. Danger of
salmonella poisoning.
^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with
water and place it on the bottom of
one of the freezer drawers.
^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,
for example a spoon handle, to
Ensure that meat and fish (e.g mince,
chicken, fish fillets) do not come into
contact with other foods when thawing.
Collect the liquid and dispose of it
carefully.
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.
Fruit should be defrosted at room
temperature in its packaging, or in a
covered bowl.
Cooling drinks
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 vegetables
due to changes in the cell structure.
Do not store cans or bottles containing
carbonated drinks or liquids which
could freeze in the freezer. The cans or
bottles could explode.
When cooling non-carbonated drinks
quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles
are not left in for more than one hour,
otherwise they could burst.
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Freezing and storing food
Freezer tray
Cool pack
The freezer tray is useful for freezing
small items such as berries and
vegetables. They can be frozen
The cool pack prevents the
temperature in the freezer rising too
quickly in the event of a power cut. This
individually and therefore maintain their can help to prolong the storage time.
shape when defrosted.
^ 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.
In the event of a power cut:
^ Place the frozen cool pack directly on
top of the frozen food in the front of
^ Space the food out loosely on the
tray.
the top drawer.
When placing fresh food in the freezer,
Leave the food for 10-12 hours to
use the cool pack to separate the fresh
freeze thoroughly on the tray. Transfer it
food from the food which is already
to a freezer bag or suitable container
frozen so that the frozen food does not
once frozen. Place the bag or container
begin to thaw.
in the freezer drawer.
The cool pack can also be used in a
cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for
a short period of time.
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Defrosting
This freezer is equipped with a Frost
free system. The freezer defrosts
automatically.
The moisture generated by defrosting
settles on the condensor and is
automatically dissipated 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.
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Cleaning and care
Before cleaning
A range of Miele cleaning and
conditioning agents is available to
order from Miele or via the internet at
^ Switch the appliance off.
^ Disconnect it from the mains. Switch
off at the wall and withdraw the plug
from the socket, or disconnect the
mains fuse.
Make sure that water cannot get into
the electronic unit or into the
ventilation gaps.
^ 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.
Do not use steam cleaning apparatus
to clean the appliance. Steam could
reach the electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information which is
^ Use lukewarm water with a little
washing-up liquid.
required in the event of a service call.
The ice tray is dishwasher safe.
To avoid damaging the surface of
your appliance, do not use:
The temperature of the dishwasher
programme must not exceed 55 °C.
Contact with some foodstuffs, such
as carrots, tomatoes or ketchup can
cause plastic items to discolour.
However, this discolouration will not
affect the stability of plastic items.
– cleaning agents containing soda,
ammonia, acids or chlorides,
– cleaning agents containing
descaling agents,
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream cleaners,
^ Clean the drawers and glass cold
plates by hand. These are not
– solvent-based cleaning agents,
– stainless steel cleaning agents,
– dishwasher cleaner,
suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.
^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and
accessories with a damp cloth and
dry with a soft cloth.
– oven sprays,
Leave the door open to air the
appliance for a short while.
– glass cleaning agents,
– hard, abrasive sponges and
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,
– melamine eraser blocks,
– sharp metal scrapers.
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Cleaning and care
Appliance door, side panels
The door seal should be cleaned
regularly with clean water and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Remove any soiling on the
appliance door and side panels im-
mediately.
Metal grille at the back of the
appliance
If this is not done, it might become
impossible to remove and could
cause the surface to alter or
discolour.
The 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.
All surfaces are susceptible to
scratching. Contact with unsuitable
cleaning agents can alter or
discolour the surfaces.
When cleaning the grille, make sure
that the pipework and other
components do not get broken or
damaged in any way.
^ The surfaces should be cleaned
using a solution of hot water and a
little washing-up liquid applied with a
soft sponge. They can also be
After cleaning
^ Close the appliance door.
cleaned with a damp microfibre cloth
(without using any cleaning agent).
^ Insert the plug in the socket and
switch on at the mains. Then switch
the appliance back on.
^ After cleaning, wipe with a damp
cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
^ Switch on the Super freeze function
so that the appliance can cool down
quickly.
Ventilation gaps
^ The ventilation gaps should be
cleaned regularly with a brush or
vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust
will increase the energy consumption
of the appliance.
^ 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.
Door seal
^ Switch off the Super freeze function
as soon as the temperature in the
freezer is a constant -18 °C or colder.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seal as these will cause the
seal to deteriorate and become
porous over time.
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Problem solving guide
. . . the temperature inside the
appliance is too low.
Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with
current local and national safety
regulations. Repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for
^ Turn the temperature to a higher
setting.
^ 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.
unauthorised work.
What to do if . . .
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps
have been covered over or become
dusty.
. . . the appliance does not get cool.
^ Check whether the appliance has
been switched on. The temperature
display must be lit up.
^ Check whether the metal grille (heat
exchanger) at the back of the
appliance has become too dusty.
^ Check that the plug is correctly
inserted into the socket and switched
on.
^ The door has been opened too
frequently, or a large amount of fresh
food has been put in at once for
freezing.
^ Check that the fuse is not defective
and the mains fuse has not tripped. If
it has there could be a fault with the
household electrical wiring, the
freezer or another electrical
^ Check that the door has been closed
properly.
. . . the compressor runs continuously.
appliance. Contact a qualified
electrician or Miele.
To save energy, the compressor runs at
a lower speed, but for longer, when
less cooling is required.
. . . the door will not open because it
has been 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.
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Problem solving guide
. . . the alarm sounds and the alarm
indicator light flashes.
. . . there is a build-up of frost on the
front panel of the frost-free system.
The temperature in the freezer is too
warm, because
This is not a fault. Droplets of
condensate have settled on it and
frozen. This may have been caused by
one of the following:
^ The door has been opened too
frequently.
^ The appliance door has been
opened frequently or left open for a
while.
^ A large amount of food has been
frozen at once without switching on
the Super freeze function.
^ A large quantity of fresh food has
been placed in the appliance at
once.
^ There has been a lengthy interruption
to the power supply.
The alarm will stop and the indicator
light will go out when the temperature
has reached the correct level again.
^ There has been an increase in the
humidity in the room.
Keep the door closed as much as
possible so that the Frost Free system
has a chance to melt the ice
automatically.This may take several
days.
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.
If you still cannot remedy the fault
having followed these suggestions,
please contact the Miele Service
Department.
. . . the Super freeze indicator light
and the temperature display are both
flashing at the same time.
There is a fault. Call the Service
Department.
To prevent unnecessary loss of
temperature it is advisable not to
open the door while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.
. . . 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.
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Noises
Normal noises
What causes them
Brrrrr...
Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can
get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.
Blubb, blubb....
Click....
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.
Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
motor on and off.
Sssrrrrr....
Creak ...
On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.
Creaking sounds can be heard when material 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
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, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check
all removable items and refit them correctly.
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against
each other? Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of
the appliance: Remove the clips.
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After Sales / Guarantee
In the event of a fault which you cannot
correct yourself, or if the appliance is
under guarantee, please contact:
– your Miele Dealer
or
– Miele
(see back cover for contact details).
When contacting your Dealer or Miele,
please quote the model and serial
number 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.
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 the date of
purchase. However, you must activate
your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or
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Electrical connection
Electrical connection U.K.
Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)
All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when
by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a
local and national safety regulations
(BS 7671 in the UK).
suitable replacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is
embossed in words in the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of the
plug fitted).
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for
connection to an a.c. single phase
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.
Please ensure that the connection data
quoted on the data plate match the
household mains supply.
Replacement fuses should be ASTA
approved to BS 1362 and have the
correct rating. Replacement fuses and
fuse covers may be purchased from
Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily your local electrical supplier.
accessible. For extra safety it is
advisable to protect the appliance with
a suitable residual current device
WARNING
(RCD).
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).
EARTHED
This appliance must not be connected
to 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 the product.
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Installation
Climate range
Do not place any appliance which
gives off heat, such as a toaster or
microwave oven, on top of this
appliance, as this would increase
the appliance's energy
This 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.
consumption.
Climate range
Ambient room
temperature
This appliance must not be installed
directly next to another refrigerator
or freezer.
SN
N
+10 °C to +32 °C
+16 °C to +32 °C
+16 °C to +38 °C
+16 °C to +43 °C
ST
T
It does not have side-wall heating,
so installation next to another
refrigerator or freezer could cause a
build-up of condensation between
them.
Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the cooling system to switch
off for too long, causing the internal
temperature in the appliance to rise.
Further information is available from
your dealer.
Ventilation
Location
Air at the back of the appliance gets
warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,
the ventilation gaps must not be
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room. It should not
be installed where it is exposed to
direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a
heat-producing appliance such as an
oven or a radiator. The room
covered or blocked in any way. They
should be dusted on a regular basis.
Installation
temperature should not go above or
below the climate range for which the
appliance is designed. The higher the
ambient temperature of the room, the
more energy the appliance requires to
operate.
^ 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 the back against the
wall.
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Installation
Aligning the appliance
^ To align the appliance, adjust the feet
using the spanner supplied.
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Installation
Appliance dimensions
A
B
C
FN 12220 S
FN 12420 S
FN 12620 S
FN 12920 S
1250 mm
1447 mm
1644 mm
1644 mm
600 mm
600 mm
600 mm
600 mm
630 mm
630 mm
630 mm
630 mm
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Changing the door hinging
The appliance is supplied right-hand
hinged. If left-hand door hinging is
required, follow the instructions below.
The hinge parts (hinge plate and
hinge pin) must be sufficiently
tightened otherwise the appliance
door could fall off. Danger of injury.
Also the door may not close fully,
which would prevent the appliance
from cooling down properly. Take
care to secure the hinge plate and
pin tightly. Check all screws and
tighten them if necessary.
You will also need the following:
– Torx ®15 and 25 screwdrivers,
– a flat-bladed screwdriver
– spanner (supplied)
Two people are needed for
changing the door hinging.
Changing over the door
Removing the door handle
Caution. The door is not secure as
soon as the hinge pin is removed.
^ Pull door handle a towards you. Side
section b slides back.
^ With the help of another person,
carefully tilt the appliance backwards
and pull hinge pin c out of the lower
right hinge plate d.
^ Pull side section b firmly back 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.
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Changing the door hinging
^ Open the door.
^ Holding the door at the bottom and
on the handle side, carefully lift it
upwards and off.
The hinge pin e and washer o is
released from the hinge plate d. If it
does not release:
^ Press the hinge pin e with the
washer o out of the hinge plate from
below.
^ Undo screws f and take hinge plate
d off.
^ Undo the screw of hinge part g on
hinge plate d slightly. Fit it into the
hole opposite in hinge plate d and
tighten up the screw.
^ Remove the plug h and place it in
the opposite retaining hole in the
hinge plate.
^ Remove cover i.
^ Unscrew and remove screw j and
refit it into the outer hole of the
opposite side.
^ Turn cover i through 180°, and fit it
into the holes on the other side.
^ Screw hinge plate d into position on
the opposite side using the two outer
long slots only. Do not use the middle
hole because you will not be able to
align the door later on.
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Changing the door hinging
^ Using a screwdriver, remove spring
clamp n from underneath the door
and fit it on the opposite side.
^ Press the hinge pin e with the
washer o out of the hinge plate from
below.
^ Unscrew upper hinge pin k using
the spanner supplied.
Important. The opening on the
washer o must be placed over the
notch on the hinge pin e so that the
washer o sits on the washer of the
hinge plate e.
^ Using a screwdriver remove covers
l with a flat-blade screwdriver.
^ Screw in upper hinge pin k on the
opposite side using the spanner
supplied.
^ Place the hinge pin e with the
washer o in the door bearing bush
on the opposite side. Important: the
notch on the pin must face the inside
of the door and the groove the
outside.
^ Refit covers l from the back on the
opposite side, and then click them
into place at the front.
^ Remove caps m from door bearing
bushes in the door and refit on the
opposite side.
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Changing the door hinging
^ Take the door and guide the upper
door bush onto the upper hinge
pin k.
Refitting the handle
Please make sure you follow the
instructions below carefully when
you refit the handle. The door seal
will be damaged if the handle is
fitted incorrectly.
^ Pivot the door and place the hinge
pin e into the hinge plate d.
Important. Turn the hinge pin if
necessary, so that the notch is
pointing to the inside of the door and
the groove to the outside. The hinge
pin will then click into place.
^ With the help of another person,
carefully tip the appliance back and
screw in retaining screw c. Tighten it
with the spanner supplied.
^ Realign the door with the appliance
housing again if necessary using the
long slots in the lower hinge plate.
Then tighten the screws.
^ Loosely attach the handle to the
opposite side of the door with the two
front screws b.
Mounting plate c must be positioned
on the side of the door so that when the
door is closed it is flush with the side of
the appliance.
If this is not the case,
^ Tighten both threaded pins a with a
suitable allen key until mounting plate
c lines up correctly.
^ Then tighten all 4 screws b.
^ Slide the side section of the handle
d into the guides on the mounting
plate until it clicks into place.
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Changing the door hinging
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 side section touches
the door seal when the door is opened:
^ Realign mounting plate c with grub
screws a until the mounting plate
and the side section of handle d are
at the correct angle and the side
section does not touch the door seal
when the door is opened.
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Aligning the appliance door
The appliance door can be aligned to
the housing using the outer long slots in
the lower hinge plate.
In the following illustration the door
is not shown in the closed position 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 tightened
again.
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Building in the appliance
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 of the door. This
enables the doors to be opened and
shut without being obstructed.
When installed next to a wall d a
distance of approx. 55 mm must be
maintained on the hinge side between
the wall d and the appliance b, so
that the doors and the handles have
sufficient space for opening.
aTop box
bAppliance
cHousing unit
dWall
The appliance can be installed in a
kitchen run. To match the height of the
rest of the kitchen, the appliance can
be fitted with a suitable top box a.
A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm
depth must be allowed for behind the
appliance across the entire width of the
top box for air to circulate.
The cross section of the air outlet under
the room ceiling must be at least
300 cm2 to ensure that air can circulate
without hindrance. Otherwise the
appliance has to work harder, resulting
in an increase in electricity
consumption.
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