Miele Freezer 09 290 840 User Manual

Operating and installation instructions  
Freezer  
F 12016 S-2  
F 12020 S-2  
F 12020 S-3  
en - GB  
To avoid the risk of accidents or  
damage to the appliance, it is  
essential to read these operating instructions  
before it is installed or used for the  
first time.  
M.-Nr. 09 290 840  
 
Contents  
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Information for dealers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Demo mode r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Appliances with wall spacers supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Appliance dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Changing over the door handle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
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Guide to the appliance  
aOn/Off button  
dAlarm symbol  
bSuper freeze button  
eSuper freeze symbol  
fLock symbol  
cDisplay  
If the appliance is not operated for  
some time, the display will revert  
automatically to the brightness level  
which has been set.  
As soon as a button is pressed the  
display will light up at the brightest  
setting.  
gTemperature display  
hTemperature selector button  
iAlarm off button  
jPower failure symbol  
kMenu symbol  
Setting mode for:  
– the brightness level of the display  
– switching the lock on/off  
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Guide to the appliance  
aFreezer 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  
the manufacturer and could be  
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable  
This appliance complies with all  
relevant safety requirements.  
Improper use can, however, present  
a risk of both personal injury and  
material damage.  
for damage resulting from incorrect or  
improper use or operation of the  
appliance.  
The appliance can only be used by  
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.  
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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 installation,  
safety, operation and maintenance.  
Safety with children  
Keep these instructions in a safe  
place and pass them on to any  
future user.  
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.  
Correct application  
Children under 8 years of age must  
be kept away from the appliance unless  
they are constantly supervised.  
The appliance is not designed for  
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commercial use. It is intended for use in  
domestic households and in similar  
working and residential environments  
such as:  
This appliance is not a toy! To  
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prevent the risk of injury, do not allow  
children to play with it or near it, or to  
play with the controls, or to swing on  
the door.  
– Shops  
– Offices and showrooms  
Do not allow children to play with the  
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packaging material, e.g. plastic bags  
and wrappings. Danger of suffocation.  
and by residents in establishments  
such as:  
– Hostels and guest houses.  
The 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  
The more coolant there is in an  
appliance, the larger the room it should  
be installed in. In the event of a  
leakage, if the appliance is in a small  
room, there is the danger of  
combustible gases building up.  
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.  
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Before setting up the appliance,  
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check it for any externally visible  
damage. Do not install and use a  
damaged appliance.  
It could be dangerous.  
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.  
Safe operation of the appliance is  
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only assured if it has been installed and  
connected in accordance with these  
This appliance contains the coolant  
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which operating and installation instructions.  
is environmentally friendly. Although it  
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Before connecting the appliance,  
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is flammable, it does not damage the  
make sure that the connection data on  
ozone layer and does not increase the  
the data plate (voltage and frequency)  
greenhouse effect. The use of this  
matches the mains electricity supply.  
coolant has, however, led to a slight  
This data must correspond in order to  
increase in the noise level of the  
avoid the risk of damage to the  
appliance. In addition to the noise of  
appliance. Consult a qualified  
the compressor, you might be able to  
electrician if in any doubt.  
hear the coolant flowing around the  
system. This is unavoidable, but does  
not have any adverse effect on the  
performance of the appliance.  
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.  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
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).  
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In the event of any damage:  
- avoid open flames and anything which  
creates a spark,  
- disconnect from the mains,  
- air the room in which the appliance is  
located for several minutes and  
- contact the Service Department for  
advice.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The electrical safety of this  
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appliance can only be guaranteed  
The appliance must be isolated from  
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the electricity supply during installation,  
when it is correctly earthed. It is most  
important that this basic safety  
maintenance and repair work.  
Faulty components must only be  
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requirement is observed and tested  
regularly, and where there is any doubt,  
the household wiring system should be  
inspected by a qualified electrician.  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for damage or injury caused by the lack  
of or inadequacy of an effective  
replaced by genuine Miele original  
spare parts. The manufacturer can only  
guarantee the safety of the appliance  
when Miele replacement parts are  
used.  
The appliance must not be used in a  
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non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).  
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
Installation, maintenance and  
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  
vermin, pay particular attention to  
person in strict accordance with current keeping the appliance and its  
national and local safety regulations.  
Repairs and other work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous. The  
manufacturer cannot be held liable for  
unauthorised work.  
suroundings clean at all times. Any  
damage 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 refreeze partially or fully  
defrosted food.  
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The appliance is designed for use  
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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.  
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.  
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.  
Do not store cans or bottles  
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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.  
Do not block the ventilation gaps in  
the appliance as this would impair the  
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When cooling drinks quickly in the  
efficiency of the appliance, increase the freezer, make sure bottles are not left in  
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electricity consumption and could  
cause damage to the appliance.  
for more than one hour, otherwise they  
could burst. Danger of injury and  
damage to the appliance.  
The lid on the appliance has a  
plastic edge. Keep oil and fat spills  
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Observe the "use by" dates given on  
away from this as they could cause the food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.  
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plastic to crack and split.  
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  
Do not handle frozen food with wet  
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hands. Your hands may freeze to the  
frozen food. Danger of frost burn.  
Do not take ice cubes out with your  
manufacturer's packaging regarding  
storage conditions and "use by" dates.  
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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.  
Do not store explosive materials in  
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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  
Do not operate any electrical  
Disposal of your old appliance  
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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream  
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of  
sparking and explosion.  
Before disposing of an old  
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appliance, first make the door latch or  
lock unusable.  
Do not use sharp edged objects to  
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– remove frost and ice,  
This way you will prevent children from  
accidentally locking themselves in and  
endangering their lives.  
– separate frozen foods or remove ice  
trays.  
Be careful not to damage any part of  
the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,  
e.g. by  
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They will damage the evaporator,  
causing irreversible damage to the  
appliance.  
– puncturing the refrigerant channels  
in the evaporator.  
Do not place electric heaters or  
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candles in the appliance to defrost it.  
These can damage the plastic parts.  
– bending any pipework.  
– scratching the surface coating.  
Do not use defrosting sprays or  
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the  
eyes.  
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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.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage caused by  
non-compliance with these Warning  
and Safety instructions.  
Do not use a steam-cleaning  
appliance to defrost or clean this  
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appliance. Steam could reach electrical  
components and cause a short circuit.  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
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door seal, as these will cause the seal  
to deteriorate and become porous with  
time.  
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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.  
Protected from direct  
sunlight.  
In direct sunlight.  
Not near to a heat source  
(radiator, oven).  
Near to a heat source  
(radiator, oven).  
Where the ideal ambient room Where there is a high  
temperature is approx. 20°C. ambient temperature.  
Ventilation gaps uncovered Ventilation gaps covered or  
and dusted regularly.  
dusty.  
Compressor and metal grille Dust build-up on the  
(heat exchanger) dusted at compressor and metal grille  
least once a year.  
(heat exchanger).  
Temperature  
setting with  
a thermostat which  
is approximate  
(set in stages).  
With a medium setting of 2  
to 3.  
With a higher setting: the  
lower the temperature in the  
compartment, the higher the  
energy consumption.  
Temperature  
setting with  
a thermostat which  
is exact to the  
degree  
Cellar 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 18°C.  
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C  
PerfectFresh zone just  
above 0 °C  
(digital display).  
Freezer section -18 °C  
Wine storage section 10 to  
12 °C  
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How to save energy  
Normal energy consumption Increased energy  
consumption  
Use  
Drawers, shelves and racks  
arranged as they were when  
the appliance was delivered.  
Only open the doors when  
necessary and for as short a  
time as possible.  
Opening doors frequently and  
for long periods results in loss  
of coolness and influx of  
warmer ambient air. The  
appliance works harder to  
cool down and the  
Store food in an organised  
way.  
compressor runs for longer  
periods.  
Take a cool bag with you  
Hot food or food at room  
when shopping and on return temperature raises the  
place food into the appliance temperature inside the  
immediately.  
appliance. The appliance  
works harder to cool down  
and the compressor runs for  
longer periods.  
Replace any food removed  
rapidly, before it begins to  
thaw.  
Allow hot food and drinks to  
cool down before placing  
them in the appliance.  
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 layer of ice 0.5 cm  
(max.) thick has built up.  
A build-up of ice slows down  
the cooling process.  
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Switching on and off  
Before using for the first time  
Switching off  
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and  
the accessories with lukewarm water  
and a little washing-up liquid, and  
then dry with a soft cloth.  
^ Press the On/Off button until the  
display goes out.  
Switching on  
The cooling system is switched off.  
Switching off for longer  
periods of time  
^ Press the On/Off button.  
If the appliance is not going to be used  
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst  
on holiday:  
The appliance will start to cool.  
The temperature display and the alarm  
symbol ; will flash until the  
temperature in the freezer is cold  
enough.  
^ switch the appliance off,  
^ disconnect it from the mains,  
^ clean the appliance out and  
^ leave the door ajar to air it.  
To enable the temperature to get  
sufficiently cold inside the  
appliance, allow it to run for a few  
hours before placing food in it.  
Do not place food in the appliance  
until the temperature is at least  
-18°C.  
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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Customising settings  
Settings mode X  
Altering the brightness of the display  
Certain settings on the appliance can  
be changed using Settings mode.  
The display brightness can be adjusted  
to suit the lighting conditions of the  
room.  
The brightness of the display  
can be altered  
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You can select one of the five display  
brightness settings from ^1 to ^5. The  
factory default setting is ^1 or ^3  
(depending on model).  
The lock can be activated or  
deactivated  
Settings mode is represented in the  
display by the Menu symbol X. The  
following section describes how to  
access Settings mode and alter  
settings.  
^ Press the Super freeze button for  
approx. five seconds.  
The Menu symbol X will light up and  
c will start flashing in the display.  
Settings mode is now activated.  
^ Press the temperature selector button  
to call up the Brightness function.  
The Menu symbol X will light up and  
^ will flash in the display.  
^ Press the Super freeze button briefly  
to confirm this.  
The display brightness setting last  
selected will appear in the display.  
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Customising settings  
Activating or deactivating the lock  
The lock can be activated to prevent  
the appliance being switched off by  
mistake.  
^ Press the temperature selector button  
repeatedly until the brightness level  
required is reached:  
– To activate the Lock  
^1: dimmest setting  
^5: brightest setting.  
^ Press the Super freeze button for  
approx. five seconds.  
The Menu symbol X will light up and  
c will start flashing.  
Settings mode is now activated.  
^ Press the Super freeze button briefly  
to confirm your selection.  
The newly selected setting has been  
saved.  
To come out of Settings mode:  
^ Press the Super freeze button briefly  
to call up the Lock function.  
^ Press the On/Off button.  
c1 will appear in the display.  
^ Press the Super freeze button briefly  
to activate the lock.  
The Lock symbol 0 will light up.  
To come out of Settings mode:  
^ Press the On/Off button.  
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Customising settings  
– To deactivate the Lock  
^ Press the Super freeze button for  
approx. five seconds.  
The Menu symbol X will light up and  
c will start flashing in the display.  
Settings mode is now activated.  
^ Press the Super freeze button briefly  
to call up the Lock function.  
c0 will appear in the display.  
^ Press the Super freeze button briefly  
to deactivate the lock.  
The Lock symbol 0 will go out.  
To come out of Settings mode:  
^ Press the On/Off button.  
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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 selector button  
repeatedly until the temperature you  
want lights up in the display.  
The first time you press the button the  
indicator light for the last temperature  
you set will flash 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  
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.  
The temperature value will change up  
until the setting for -28 °C is reached. It  
will then drop back to the -14 °C  
setting.  
Approx. 5 seconds after the last press  
on the button, the current actual  
temperature of the freezer is  
automatically shown.  
If you have adjusted the temperature,  
wait for approx. 6 hours if the  
appliance is not very full and for  
approx. 24 hours if the appliance is  
full before checking the temperature  
display as it will take this long for the  
display to give an accurate reading. If,  
after this time, the temperature is still  
too high or too low, you will need to  
adjust it again.  
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 range  
Temperature display  
The temperature can be adjusted from:  
-14 °C to -28 °C  
The temperature display on the  
control panel shows the temperature  
in the warmest part of the appliance.  
The ambient temperature in the room  
and the installation location can affect  
the time it takes for the appliance to  
reach the lowest temperature. If the  
ambient temperature is too high, the  
appliance may not reach the lowest  
temperature.  
The temperature display will flash if  
– the temperature in the appliance is  
not within the possible temperature  
range, e.g. immediately after the  
appliance has been switched on.  
– 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.  
As soon as the temperature has fallen  
to approx. -10 °C, the temperature  
display ceases to flash and lights up  
constantly.  
However, if the temperature remains  
above -18 °C for a long time, check  
that the frozen food has not started  
to defrost. If it has, make sure that  
the food is safe to use and, if it is,  
then use it as soon 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.  
Activating the alarm system  
The alarm system works automatically  
once the temperature in the freezer is  
cold enough.  
Temperature alarm  
Switching the alarm off early  
If the temperature in the freezer  
becomes too warm, an alarm will  
sound. At the same time the  
temperature display and the Alarm  
symbol ; will flash.  
As soon as the temperature in the  
freezer has dropped sufficiently, the  
alarm switches off and the temperature  
display stops flashing and lights up  
constantly. However, if the noise  
The temperature the appliance is set at disturbs you, you can switch the alarm  
determines the temperature the  
appliance recognises as being too  
warm.  
off before this if you wish.  
For example, the alarm may sound and  
the temperature display and the Alarm  
symbol ; may flash,  
^ Press the alarm off button.  
– when freezing large amounts of food  
at once,  
The alarm will stop. The temperature  
display will continue to flash until the  
set temperature has been reached.  
The display then stops flashing and  
lights up constantly. The alarm  
system is then ready should it be  
needed again.  
– when freezing fresh food which is still  
warm,  
– if a lot of room air enters the freezer  
when food is being loaded,  
re-arranged or taken out,  
– in the event of a power cut,  
– if the appliance is faulty.  
The alarm will stop and the indicators  
will go out as soon as the temperature  
has dropped down to the correct level  
again.  
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Super freeze  
Switch on Super freeze before putting  
fresh food into the freezer.  
The compressor can switch on up to  
8 minutes later. This is due to an  
built-in delay switch, which helps  
prolong the life of the appliance.  
This helps food to freeze quickly and  
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours  
and appearance.  
Switching off Super freeze  
Super freeze is not necessary:  
The Super freeze function will switch off  
automatically after approx. 30 - 65  
hours. The Super freeze symbol ª will  
go out and the appliance will run at  
normal power again.  
– when placing food in the freezer that  
is already frozen.  
– when freezing up to 1 kg fresh food  
daily.  
To save energy the Super freeze  
function can be switched off once a  
constant temperature of -18°C or  
colder has been reached in the freezer.  
Check the temperature inside the  
appliance.  
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 symbol ª will go  
out.  
^ Press the Super freeze button briefly.  
The appliance will continue running at  
normal power.  
The Super freeze symbol ª will light  
up.  
The appliance will work at full power to  
lower the temperature in the appliance.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Maximum freezing capacity  
Storing frozen food  
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  
exceeded. The maximum freezing  
capacity for freezing within a 24-hour  
period is given on the data plate:  
"Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs".  
When buying frozen food to store in  
your freezer, check  
– that the packaging is not damaged,  
– the use-by date,  
– the temperature at which the frozen  
food is being stored in the shop. The  
length of time it can be kept is  
The maximum freezing capacity given  
on the data plate has been calculated  
according to DIN EN ISO 15502 Stan-  
dard.  
reduced if it has been stored at a  
temperature warmer than -18 °C.  
^ Buy frozen food once you have  
finished the rest of your shopping,  
and wrap it in newspaper or use a  
cool bag or cool box to transport it.  
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.  
^ 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.  
Food which takes a long time to freeze  
will lose more water from its cells, which  
then shrink.  
During the defrosting process, only  
some of this water is reabsorbed by the  
cells; 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  
process, and very little water collects  
around the defrosted food.  
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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  
- bin bags  
- plastic carrier bags  
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour cream,  
mayonnaise, eggs in their shells,  
onions, whole raw apples and pears.  
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,  
vegetables should be blanched after  
they have been trimmed and washed.  
To blanch: bring a large saucepan of  
water to the boil, immerse the  
Suitable packaging material  
- plastic freezer film  
- freezer bags  
vegetables in the fast boiling water  
for 2-3 minutes, depending on  
- aluminium foil  
- freezer containers  
variety. Remove, and plunge into  
ice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain  
and pack ready for freezing.  
^ Expel as much air as possible from  
bags etc. before sealing them, to  
prevent freezer-burn on food.  
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty  
meat, and can be stored for  
considerably longer.  
^ Close the packaging tightly with  
- rubber bands  
- plastic clips  
– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or  
rolled meat from freezing together in  
solid blocks when packed, separate  
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.  
- string or bag ties  
- freezer tape.  
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  
– Freezing the maximum amount  
(see data plate)  
^ When freezing more than 1 kg of  
fresh food, switch on the Super  
freeze function for some time before  
placing the food in the freezer (see  
"Super freeze").  
^ Remove the lowest freezer drawer.  
^ Place the food flat on the bottom of  
the appliance or in contact with the  
interior side walls, so that it freezes  
through to the core as quickly as  
possible.  
This helps food that is already in the  
freezer to stay frozen.  
Once frozen:  
Placing food in the freezer  
^ Place the frozen food in the freezer  
drawer and push it back in.  
The following maximum capacities  
must be observed:  
– freezer drawer = 25 kg  
– glass cold plate = 35 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.  
^ Remove the freezer drawers and  
carefully lift and slide out the glass  
cold plates.  
^ Make sure that the packaging and  
containers are dry to prevent them  
sticking together when frozen.  
– 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 the  
other food cold),  
(depending on model)  
– 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 in the bottom of  
one of the drawers.  
Ensure that meat and fish (e.g mince,  
chicken, fish fillets) do not come into  
contact with other foods while defrosting.  
Catch the liquid and dispose of it carefully.  
^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,  
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.  
Fruit should be defrosted at room  
temperature 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  
vegetables due to changes in the cell  
structure.  
Cooling drinks  
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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Defrosting  
In normal use, ice and frost will form in  
the freezer, e.g. on the internal walls.  
How much ice and frost accumulates in  
the appliance will depend on the  
following:  
Do not scrape off ice and frost and  
do not not use any sharp edged or  
pointed instruments to aid the  
defrosting process.  
This would damage the evaporator,  
causing irreversible damage to the  
appliance.  
– whether the appliance door has  
been opened frequently or left open  
for a while.  
– whether a large quantity of fresh food  
has been placed in the freezer at  
once.  
Before defrosting  
^ Switch on the Super freeze function  
at least 4 hours before defrosting to  
ensure frozen food retains its cold  
reserve for longer when taken out of  
the freezer.  
– whether there has been an increase  
in the humidity in the room.  
Too thick a layer of ice will make it hard  
to remove freezer drawers, and in  
certain circumstances can prevent the  
door from closing properly. Too thick a  
layer of ice also reduces efficiency and  
increases energy consumption.  
^ Remove the frozen food from the  
freezer and place it in a cool box, or  
wrap it in several layers of  
newspaper or cloths and store in a  
cool place until the freezer is ready  
for use again.  
^ The freezer should be defrosted from  
time to time. It must be defrosted if a  
layer of ice approx. 0.5 cm thick has  
accumulated.  
^ Remove all the freezer drawers and  
glass cold plates from the freezer.  
The best time to defrost the freezer is  
when:  
– there is very little food or no food left  
in the freezer,  
– the humidity level in the room is low  
and the ambient temperature in the  
room is also low.  
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Defrosting  
To defrost  
^ Remove any loose pieces of ice.  
^ Use a sponge or towel to soak up the  
defrosted water, as often as  
necessary.  
Carry out the defrosting procedure  
as quickly as possible. The longer  
the food is left out at room  
temperature, the faster it defrosts.  
After defrosting  
Do not use a steam-cleaning  
appliance to aid the defrosting  
process. Steam could reach  
electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
^ Clean the appliance and then dry it  
thoroughly.  
^ Close the appliance door.  
^ Reconnect to the mains and switch  
the appliance back on.  
Never place electric heaters or  
candles etc. inside the appliance to  
defrost it. They will damage plastic  
parts.  
^ Switch on the Super freeze function  
so that the appliance can cool down  
quickly.  
^ Once the temperature in the freezer  
is sufficiently low, slide the glass cold  
plates back into the freezer, then  
replace the food in the freezer  
drawers and put them back in the  
freezer.  
Do not use defrosting sprays or  
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.  
^ When the temperature in the freezer  
is a constant -18 °C or colder press  
the Super freeze button to switch the  
Super freeze function off.  
^ Switch the appliance off.  
If the temperature display does not  
go out, then the lock is still activated.  
^ Disconnect the appliance from the  
mains.  
^ Leave the freezer door open.  
To speed up defrosting, two bowls of  
hot water (not boiling), with plates  
underneath them, can be placed in the  
appliance. Closing the door in this  
instance will help retain the warmth and  
speed up the defrosting process.  
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Cleaning and care  
Before cleaning  
Make sure that no water can  
penetrate into electronic unit or into  
the ventilation gaps.  
^ Switch the appliance off.  
^ Disconnect the appliance from the  
mains.  
Do not use steam cleaning  
apparatus to clean the appliance.  
Steam could reach electrical  
components and cause a short  
circuit.  
^ Take any frozen food out of the  
appliance and store it in a cool place.  
^ Take out any removable parts for  
cleaning.  
^ Defrost the freezer.  
The data plate located inside the  
appliance must not be removed. It  
contains information which is required  
in the event of a service call.  
Cleaning the interior and  
accessories  
^ Use lukewarm water with a little  
washing-up liquid.  
To avoid damaging the surface of  
your appliance, do not use:  
The ice cube tray (depending on mo-  
del) is dishwasher safe.  
– cleaning agents containing soda,  
ammonia, acids or chlorides,  
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  
descaling agents,  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.  
powder cleaners and cream  
cleaners,  
– solvent-based cleaning agents,  
– stainless steel cleaning agents,  
– dishwasher cleaner,  
^ Clean the drawers and glass cold  
plates by hand. They are not suitable  
for cleaning in a dishwasher.  
– oven sprays,  
^ After cleaning, wipe 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.  
– 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 from the  
appliance door and side panels im-  
mediately.  
If this is not done, it might become  
impossible to remove and could  
cause the surface to alter or  
discolour.  
Back of appliance -  
compressor and metal grille  
The compressor and the metal grille at  
the back of the appliance (heat  
exchanger) must 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.  
Make sure that the cable and other  
components do not get broken off,  
bent or damaged in any way during  
cleaning.  
^ 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  
cleaned with a damp microfibre cloth  
(without using any cleaning agent).  
After cleaning  
^ Close the appliance door.  
^ Reconnect to the mains and switch  
the appliance back on.  
^ After cleaning, wipe with clean water  
and dry with a soft cloth.  
^ Switch on the Super freeze function  
so that the appliance can cool down  
quickly.  
Ventilation gaps  
^ Once the temperature in the freezer  
is sufficiently low, replace the glass  
cold plates and drawers in the  
^ 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.  
freezer. Store the food in the drawers.  
^ When the temperature in the freezer  
is a constant -18 °C or colder press  
the Super freeze button to switch the  
Super freeze function off.  
Door seal  
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  
Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele. If having  
followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem, please  
contact Miele.  
To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door  
while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.  
Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by a suitable  
qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current national and  
local safety regulations.  
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The  
manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
The appliance does The appliance has not been  
switched on. The temperature  
display is not lit up.  
^ Press the On/Off  
button.  
not get cold.  
The plug is not inserted in the  
socket correctly.  
^ Insert the plug in the  
socket correctly.  
Check whether 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 door cannot be The suction caused by opening  
opened several  
times in  
succession.  
and closing the door several  
times in succession is  
preventing it from opening. Wait  
a few minutes and then try  
again. It should now open  
without force.  
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Problem solving guide  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
The temperature  
inside the appliance  
is too low.  
^ Set a warmer  
temperature.  
The Super freeze function is You can switch off the Super  
freeze function earlier to  
save energy:  
still switched on. The Super  
freeze function switches  
itself off automatically after  
approx. 30 - 65 hours.  
^ Press the Super freeze  
button.  
The compressor is The ventilation gaps have  
switching in too been covered over or  
frequently or for too become dusty.  
^ Do not cover or block the  
ventilation gaps.  
^ Dust the compressor and  
the ventilation gaps and  
the heat exchanger  
regularly.  
long.  
Check whether the  
compressor, the metal grille  
(heat exchanger) at the rear  
of the appliance have  
become dusty.  
The door has been opened Only open the door when  
too frequently, or a large  
amount of fresh food has  
been put in at once for  
freezing.  
necessary and for as short  
a time as possible.  
The required temperature  
will re-establish itself after a  
while.  
^ See "The correct  
temperature" for more  
information.  
The door cannot be closed  
correctly.  
The ambient temperature is ^ See "Installation -  
Location" for more  
information.  
too high.  
The higher the ambient  
temperature, the longer the  
compressor will run for.  
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Problem solving guide  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
The compressor runs To save energy, the  
continuously.  
compressor runs at a lower  
speed, but for longer, when  
less cooling is required.  
Super freeze is switched  
on. Food is frozen rapidly,  
preserving nutrients,  
The Super freeze function  
switches itself off  
automatically after approx.  
30 - 65 hours. You can  
switch off the Super freeze  
function earlier to save  
energy:  
vitamins and flavour.  
^ Press the Super freeze  
button.  
Two bars appear in The temperature will only  
^ Check the temperature  
display about 6 hours  
after switching on the  
appliance.  
the display.  
show in the display once  
the temperature inside the  
appliance falls below 0 °C.  
The temperature has risen  
above 0 °C at some point  
during the last couple of  
days because of a power  
cut.  
The r symbol lights Demo mode has been  
^ Deactivate Demo mode  
(see "Information for  
dealers - Demo mode").  
up.  
activated. This allows the  
appliance to be displayed  
in the showroom without the  
cooling system being  
switched on. Do not  
activate this setting for  
domestic use!  
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Problem solving guide  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
The Alarm symbol  
; flashes.  
The temperature inside the The alarm will stop and the  
appliance is too low.  
Alarm symbol ; will go out  
when the temperature  
reaches the correct level  
again.  
– The door has been  
opened too frequently.  
– A large amount of fresh  
frood has been put in at  
once for freezing without  
switching on the Super  
freeze function.  
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.  
– There has been a lengthy  
interruption to the power  
supply.  
The alarm sounds  
and the Power  
failure symbol t  
flashes in the  
display.  
The temperature has risen  
too high at some point  
during the last couple of  
hours or days because of a condition of the food. If food  
power cut.  
Depending on the  
temperature in the freezer,  
you should check the  
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 temperature  
display will show  
the warmest  
temperature  
recorded in the  
freezer during the  
power cut.  
^ Press the alarm off button.  
The warmest recorded  
temperature will go out in  
the display. The display will  
then revert to showing the  
current temperature in the  
freezer.  
F0 to F5 appears in There is a fault.  
the display.  
^ Call Miele Service.  
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Problem solving guide  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
The external side  
panels of the  
appliance feel  
warm.  
The warmth created by the  
evaporator is used to  
prevent condensation.  
Food has frozen  
together.  
^ Use a blunt instrument,  
e.g. a spoon handle or  
plastic scraper, to prise it  
apart carefully.  
There is a thick  
layer of ice in the  
freezer.  
The door is not properly  
closed.  
^ Defrost and then clean the  
freezer.  
Too thick a layer of ice  
reduces efficiency and  
increases energy  
consumption.  
You cannot switch The lock has been  
the appliance off. activated.  
^ Deactivate the lock (see  
"Customising settings - To  
deactivate the lock").  
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Noises  
Normal noises  
Brrrrr...  
What causes them  
Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise  
can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.  
Blubb, blubb.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating  
through the pipes.  
Click....  
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 Possible cause  
can easily  
rectify  
Remedy  
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 Separate them.  
unstable or knocking against  
each other?  
The transport cable clips are Remove the clips.  
hanging loose at the back of  
the appliance.  
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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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Information for dealers  
Demo mode r  
To deactivate Demo mode  
The appliance can be demonstrated in  
the showroom or at exhibitions in  
"Demo mode". In this mode the display  
and the controls are functioning but the  
compressor remains switched off.  
^ Press the On/Off button and the  
Temperature selector button at the  
same time for approx. 5 seconds.  
The Menu symbol X and the d symbol  
will flash. The r symbol will light up.  
Demo mode is represented in the  
display by the r symbol.  
^ Press the Super freeze button.  
The r symbol will light up and d0 will  
appear in the display. The Menu  
symbol X will flash.  
To activate Demo mode  
^ Press the On/Off button.  
^ Press the Super freeze button.  
^ Press the On/Off button and the  
Temperature selector button at the  
same time for approx. 5 seconds.  
The r symbol will go out.  
Demo mode has now been  
deactivated.  
The Menu symbol X and the d symbol  
will flash.  
^ Press the Super freeze button.  
The Menu symbol X will flash and d1  
will appear in the display.  
^ Press the Super freeze button.  
The r symbol and the last temperature  
selected will light up.  
Demo mode is active.  
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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  
EARTHED  
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).  
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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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  
Important: tropical / humid  
environments  
During periods of high humidity,  
some condensation may appear on  
outside surfaces of cooling  
consumption.  
appliances. This condensation will  
disappear when humidity levels  
drop. For prevention, it is advisable  
to install the appliance with sufficient  
ventilation in a dry and/or an  
air-conditioned room.  
This appliance must not be installed  
directly next to another refrigerator  
or freezer.  
It does not have side-wall heating,  
so installation next to another  
refrigerator or freezer could cause a  
build-up of condensation between  
them.  
Please ensure that doors are closing  
and sealing properly.  
Please ensure that the appliance is  
installed in accordance with these  
installation instructions and that the  
handle is fitted correctly. Should you  
require further assistance please  
contact your Miele customer service  
centre.  
Further information is available from  
your dealer.  
Location  
This appliance 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 higher the ambient  
temperature of the room, the more  
energy the appliance requires to  
operate.  
Climate range  
The appliance is designed for use  
within certain climate ranges (ambient  
temperatures), and should not be used  
outside this range. The climate range of  
the appliance is stated on the data  
plate.  
Climate range  
Ambient room  
temperature  
The appliance should be installed in a  
dry well ventilated room.  
SN  
N
ST  
T
+10 °C to +32 °C  
+16 °C to +32 °C  
+16 °C to +38 °C  
+16 °C to +43 °C  
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  
with the risk of food deteriorating and  
going off.  
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Ventilation  
Installation  
Air at the back of the appliance gets  
warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,  
the ventilation gaps must not be  
covered or blocked in any way. They  
should be dusted on a regular basis.  
Two people are required to install  
the appliance. Only move the  
appliance when it is empty.  
^ Do not remove the following from the  
back of the appliance:  
Appliances with wall spacers  
supplied  
– Depending on model, the bags  
located between the back of the  
appliance and the metal grille (heat  
exchanger). They are important for  
the correct functioning of the  
appliance. The contents are  
harmless and do not contain toxic  
gases.  
Fitting the wall spacers supplied  
onto the back of the appliance  
assists in attaining lower energy  
consumption. Appliance depth  
without the wall spacers fitted is  
reduced by 35 mm. If the wall  
spacers are not used, this does not  
influence the functionality of the  
appliance. Energy consumption is  
only minimally increased if there is  
little distance between the appliance  
and the wall.  
^ 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.  
^ Position the appliance with the wall  
spacers (if used) or the back close to  
the wall.  
Aligning the appliance  
^ Fit the wall spacers onto the back of  
the appliance on the top left and  
right.  
^ To align the appliance, adjust the feet  
using a suitable spanner.  
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Appliance dimensions  
A
B
C
D
E
F
F 12016 S-2 850 mm 555 mm 611 mm 624 mm 1174 mm 595 mm  
F 12020 S-2 850 mm 600 mm 611 mm 624 mm 1174 mm 640 mm  
F 12020 S-3 850 mm 600 mm 646 mm* 665 mm* 1209 mm* 640 mm  
* Measurement with wall spacers fitted. If the wall spacers are not fitted, the  
measurement is reduced by 35 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.  
^ Unscrew upper hinge pin d and refit  
it on the other side.  
^ Take care not to lose the washer.  
^ Close the door.  
^ Remove the cover at the top left of  
the door and refit it on the opposite  
side.  
^ Unscrew lower hinge bracket a, and  
remove.  
^ Fit the appliance door from below  
onto upper hinge pin d and then  
close the appliance door.  
^ Then lift the door down and off.  
^ Take hinge pin b out of hinge  
bracket a, then refit in the other hole  
of the hinge bracket.  
^ Screw hinge bracket a into the lower  
door bearing.  
^ Remove cover c and use it to cover  
the now empty holes on the opposite  
side.  
^ Use the long slots in the hinge  
bracket to align the door. Make sure  
you have tightened all screws  
properly.  
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Changing the door hinging  
Changing over the door handle  
^ Turn the handle 180° and fit to the  
opposite side.  
^ Carefully remove cover a and  
stoppers b from the sides using a  
flatheaded screwdriver.  
^ First screw it at the side and then in  
the middle g.  
^ Slide cover c over to the left and  
then insert a suitable plastic or  
wooden tool d into the gap on the  
right hand side.  
^ In the same way, replace cover a  
and stoppers b on the opposite  
side.  
^ Replace middle cover c by pushing  
it in, first on the left hand side, and  
then on the right.  
^ Carefully lever cover c out.  
Be careful not to let the tool slip,  
causing damage to the appliance.  
^ Loosen screws e on the handle side  
and in the middle, and remove  
handle f.  
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Building in the appliance  
– The ventilation cross-section of the  
air outlet below the ceiling must be at  
least 300 cm 2 to ensure that air can  
circulate without hinderance.  
The compressor will operate more  
economically, the larger the ventilation  
cross-section. Otherwise the appliance  
has to work longer and harder, resulting  
in an increase in electricity  
consumption and also an increase in  
the operating temperature of the  
compressor, which can result in  
damage to the compressor.  
The ventilation gaps 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 69 mm* and by  
90 mm* in the middle of the door. This  
enables the door to be opened and  
shut without being obstructed.  
* For appliances supplied without wall  
spacers or without the wall spacers  
fitted, this measurement is reduced by  
35 mm.  
aTop box  
bAppliance  
cHousing unit  
dWall  
When installed next to a wall d a  
distance of approx. 50 mm must be  
maintained on the hinge side between  
the wall d and the appliance b, so  
that the door and the handle have  
sufficient space for opening.  
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 for air to circulate.  
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Alteration rights reserved / 1212  
M.-Nr. 09 290 840 / 01  
F 12016 S-2, F 12020 S-2, F 12020 S-3  
 

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