Miele FN 12540 S Bedienungsanleitung

Operating and installation instructions F rost-free freez ers FN 4693 S T o 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. G M.-Nr . 06 498 980[...]

Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Miele { home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Optional accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

a Safety lock indicator light b On/Off button c T emperatur e display d Controls for setting the temperatur e Left hand button: warmer Right hand button: colder e Super freeze button and indicator light f Alarm off button Description of the appliance 4[...]

a Lighting b Frost fr ee system c Freezer tray d Freezer drawers with freezer calendar e Marker system for frozen food Description of the appliance 5[...]

Optional accessory The Miele | home system gives you the ability to check information about your appliance at any time. For example, if a temperature alarm, power cut or other fault message occurs, this information will be relayed directly to the Miele | home system. Y ou will need a Miele | home system (e.g. the Miele | home InfoControl) and your [...]

Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are envir onmentally friendly for disposal, and can normally 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 suf focation! Rather than just th[...]

This appliance complies with all relevant legal safety r equirements. Improper use can, however , present a risk of both personal injury and material damage. T o avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, read these instructions carefully befor e installation and before using for the first time. They contain important notes on the ins[...]

Before connecting the appliance to 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 or der to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt. The electrical safety of this appliance can only be gu[...]

Use Never handle frozen food with wet hands. Y our hands may freeze to the frozen food. Danger of fr ost burn. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the fr eezer . The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue. Do not al[...]

The appliance is designed for use 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, will lead to the appliance switching off for longer peri[...]

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 situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven. Where the ambient room temperature is ideal at approx. 20°C. Where[...]

Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of ice one centimetre thick has built up. A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food, and causes an increase in energy consumption. How to sa ve energy 13[...]

Before using f or the first time ^ Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with warm water and a little washing up liquid, and then dry with a soft cloth. Important: T o ensure the correct functioning of the appliance, let it stand for between ½ and 1 hour after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains.[...]

^ Press the On/Of f button to come out of the setting mode. The electronics will then switch over to normal operation after a couple of minutes. Switching off f or longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday , ^ switch the appliance off, ^ switch off at the wall socket and with[...]

It is very impor tant to set the correct temperature for storing food in the appliance. Micro-organisms will cause food which is not stored at the corr ect temperature to deteriorate rapidly . T emperature influences the growth rate of these micro-organisms. Reducing the temperature r educes their growth rate. T o freeze fresh food and to stor e fr[...]

If you have adjusted the temperature, wait for appr o x. 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and for appro x. 24 hour s if the appliance is full before checking the temperatur e display as it will take this long for the display to show the accurate temperature of the appliance. If, after this time, the temperature is still too high or too low[...]

^ Press one of the temperatur e selector buttons repeatedly until an ^ appears in the display . ^ Press the Super fr eeze button again. ^ lights up in the temperature display . ^ Y ou can now adjust the level of brightness by pressing the temperature selector buttons. Y ou can choose from settings 1 to 5 : 1 : lowest setting, 5 : brightest setting.[...]

Y our appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the fr eezer cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid energy being wasted if the door is left open. T emperature alarm An alarm will sound and the temperature display will flash if the temperature in the fr eezer gets too warm. The temperature the appliance is set[...]

Freezing fresh food Fresh food should be fr ozen as quickly as possible. This way the nutritional value of the food, its vitamin content, appearance and taste are not impair ed. Food which takes a long time to freeze will lose more water fr om its cells which then shrink. During the defrosting pr ocess only some of this water is reabsorbed by the c[...]

Maximum freezing capacity T o ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer fr eezes through to the cor e 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”. Isolation plate (depending on model;[...]

Storing frozen f ood When buying frozen food to stor e in your freezer , check – that the packaging is not damaged, – the use by date, – the temperature at which the fr ozen food is being stored in the shop. The length of time it can be kept is reduced if it has been stor ed at a temperature warmer than -18 °C. ^ Buy frozen food once you hav[...]

– Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing. Only season cooked food lightly before fr eezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen. – Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer . This causes already frozen food to thaw , and increases the energy consumption considerably . Allow hot [...]

When freezing, make sur e that food already fr ozen does not come into contact with fresh food being fr ozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost. Freezer calendar The freezer calendar on the fr eezer drawer gives the length of time which various foods can be stored for effectively . Where the storage time given on the packaging [...]

Ice cubes (with or without release button depending on model) ^ Press down the r elease button on the ice cube tray and fill the tray with wa - ter . Any excess will flow out through the outlet. ^ Now pull the release button up to seal the ice cube tray . Place the tray on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers. ^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrum[...]

Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the fr eezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut. Place the cool pack in the upper drawer directly on top of food or to save space on the freezer tray . The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for appr ox. 24 hours. If there is a power cut, place the[...]

This freezer is equipped with a Fr ost free system. The fr eezer defrosts automatically . The moisture generated by defr osting collects in the condensor and is automatically dissipated by the condensor from time to time. This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer to r emain permanently ice-free, however , the food stored in the fr eezer [...]

Never use cleaning agents containing abrasive substances such as sand, soda, acids or chemical solvents. "Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are also unsuitable as they can cause matt areas to appear . Make sure that water cannot get into the electronic unit or into the ventilation gaps. Do not use steam cleaning apparatus to clean the applian[...]

V entilation 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. 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. The door seal should be cleaned regularly wi[...]

Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. Some minor problems can be corr ected without contacting th[...]

. . . the alarm sounds and the temperature display flashes. ^ Has the appliance door been open for longer than 60 seconds? The freezer temperatur e has risen above the temperature set because ^ the door has been opened too frequently , or large amounts of fresh food have been put in at once for freezing. ^ the ventilation gaps are blocked. ^ there [...]

. . . the interior light is not working. ^ W as the door left open for too long? The lighting switches itself off automatically after approx. 15 minutes. If this is not the case, then the lamp is defective: ^ Disconnect the appliance from the mains. Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket, or disconnect the mains fuse or remove[...]

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.... 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. Sssrrrr[...]

In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – Y our Miele Dealer or – The Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on th[...]

Electrical connection U .K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. 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 . The voltage and connected load are given on t[...]

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 consumption. Location This appliance should be installed in a dry , well ventilated room. The room temperatur e should not go above or below the climate range for which the appliance is de[...]

The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand door hinging is requir ed, follow the instructions below . Removing the door handle: First the side section of the handle must be removed: ^ Pull door handle a towards you. Side section b slides back, creating a gap d between side section b and mounting plate c . ^ Place a suitable object (e[...]

^ Open the door , tilt it downwards and take it off. T ake care not to lose washer a . ^ Using a screwdriver r emove covers b . ^ Unscrew upper hinge pin c using the spanner supplied, and refit on the opposite side. ^ Put covers b back on again from behind and then push them firmly into place from the fr ont. ^ Remove spacer d with a screwdriver an[...]

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 . ^ Loosely attach the handle to the opposite side of the door with the two front scr ews b . Mounting plate c must be positioned on the side of the door so that when the doo[...]

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