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Operating instructions
Freezer
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen-
tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the
first time.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 12 087 300

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Freezer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen- tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 12 087 300...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions..............Caring for the environment ................13 Installation......................14 Installation site..................... 14 Installing several refrigeration appliances ............15 Ventilation requirements ..................15 Changing the door hinging.................. 16 Fitting supplied wall spacers................16 Installing the refrigeration appliance ..............17 Aligning the refrigeration appliance..............
  • Page 3 Sabbath mode  .................... 39 Information on Sabbath mode  ..............40 Changing the time before the door alarm  is triggered ....... 40 Miele@home ....................41 Adjusting the volume of alarms and buzzers /........43 Adjusting the display brightness  ............... 43 Switching off demo mode  ................43 Resetting the settings to their default settings .........
  • Page 4 Contents EPREL database ....................66 Warranty ......................66 EU Conformity declaration ................67 UK Conformity declaration ................68 Copyrights and licences ................... 69...
  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
  • Page 6 The refrigeration appli- ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex- plosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incor- rect use or operation of the appliance. ...
  • Page 7 - Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. - Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.  The more refrigerant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap- pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/ air mixture building up.
  • Page 8 If the electrical connection cable supplied is damaged, it must only be replaced by an original spare part to prevent a hazard for the user. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when ori- ginal Miele spare parts are used.
  • Page 9 Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the warranty is invalidated.  Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele ori- ginal spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used. Proper installation ...
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use  This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific am- bient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient temperat- ures for which it is not designed. The climate range is stated on the data plate in the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance.
  • Page 11 Accessories and spare parts  Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, war- ranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated.  Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a min- imum of 10 years and up to 15 years following the discontinuation of...
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions  Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de- frost it. These can damage the plastic parts.  Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
  • Page 13: Caring For The Environment

    Miele. By law, you are solely re- sponsible for deleting any personal data from the old appliance prior to disposal.
  • Page 14: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation This appliance should be installed in a Installation site dry, well-ventilated room.  Risk of damage due to high hu- When deciding on the installation site, midity. please bear in mind that your refriger- In environments with high humidity, ation appliance will use more energy if condensation can build up on ex- installed near to a heater, a cooker or...
  • Page 15: Installing Several Refrigeration Appliances

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installing several refrigeration appli- A freezer from the SN climate range ances can operate without any difficulties in rooms with a cooler ambient temper-  Risk of damage due to condens- ature (down to -15 °C). ation on external appliance panels. In environments with high humidity, Ventilation requirements condensation can build up between...
  • Page 16: Changing The Door Hinging

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Changing the door hinging Fitting supplied wall spacers  The wall spacers supplied must be Danger of injury and damage used in order to achieve declared en- when changing the door hinging. ergy consumption values and to pre- There is an increased danger of in- vent the build-up of condensation at jury and damage if the door hinging...
  • Page 17: Installing The Refrigeration Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation  Connect the refrigeration appliance to Installing the refrigeration ap- the electricity supply as described in pliance “Electrical connection”.  Risk of injury and damage due to  Move the refrigeration appliance the refrigeration appliance tipping carefully to its intended installation over.
  • Page 18: Aligning The Refrigeration Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Aligning the refrigeration appliance Integrating the refrigeration appliance in a run of kitchen  Risk of damage and injury units caused by the appliance door falling out or the refrigeration appliance tip- The refrigeration appliance can be sur- ping over.
  • Page 19 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Risk of fire and damage due to insufficient ventilation. If the refrigeration appliance is not ventilated sufficiently, the com- pressor will run more frequently and for longer periods. This will result in increased energy consumption and a higher operating temperature for the compressor.
  • Page 20 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Install the refrigeration appliance next to the housing unit. - The appliance front must protrude in front of furniture fronts by at least the door depth. This enables the appli- ance door to be opened and shut without being obstructed.
  • Page 21: Appliance Dimensions

    Installation Appliance dimensions Installation dimensions/View from above FN 4712 E ws, FN 4722 E ws, FN 4742 E ws, FN 4772 E ws All dimensions are given in mm. The refrigeration appliance will function correctly if the specified ventilation cross- sections are kept clear.
  • Page 22 *INSTALLATION* Installation Connections FN 4712 E ws, FN 4722 E ws, FN 4742 E ws, FN 4772 E ws All dimensions are given in mm. a View from the front b Mains connection cable, length = 2100 mm A longer mains connection cable is available to order from the Miele Customer...
  • Page 23: Electrical Connection

    Miele product must also be maintained the cable. in isolated operation or in operation that For safety reasons, do not use an ex- is not synchronised with the mains tension lead or multi-socket adapter.
  • Page 24 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Insert the plug of the refrigeration ap- pliance into the socket. The refrigeration appliance is now con- nected to the electricity supply.
  • Page 25: Saving Energy

    Saving energy How to save energy: Installation The refrigeration appliance has to cool more often at higher am- site bient temperatures and consumes more energy in the process. Therefore, you should: - Install the refrigeration appliance in a well-ventilated room. - Do not install the refrigeration appliance near to a heat source (heater element, cooker).
  • Page 26: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Appliance overview This drawing is for illustration purposes only.
  • Page 27 Guide to the appliance a Display b Tiltable freezer drawer (depending on model) c Freezer drawers d Freezer drawer XXLBox e NoFrost module f Ventilation gap...
  • Page 28: Control Panel With Start Display

    Sensor controls for selecting a setting c OK sensor control for confirming a selection d Display for Miele@home connection status (only visible when the Miele@home function has been set up) Settings mode  In Settings mode, you can select the following appliance functions and alter their...
  • Page 29 Guide to the appliance  Set up the Miele@home function for the first time, activate and deactivate WiFi or reset the network configuration (see “Selecting further settings”)  /  Switch the keypad tone on or off    / ...
  • Page 30: Selecting The Desired Function In Settings Mode

    Guide to the appliance Selecting the desired function in Settings mode   Touch the OK sensor control on the control panel.  will appear in the display.  Use the  or  sensor control to scroll to the  symbol.  Touch OK. ...
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Guide to the appliance Adjusting the interior fittings Accessories supplied Tilting the top drawer Ice cube tray (from an appliance height of 1650 mm) Door opening angle limiter The drawer can be tilted to make it easier to remove frozen food. The door hinges are set ex works to en- able the door to be opened up to 115°.
  • Page 32: Optional Accessories

    Guide to the appliance Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your ap- pliance. Multi-purpose microfibre cloth The microfibre cloth is suitable for re- moving fingerprints and light soiling from surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals.
  • Page 33: Switching On And Off

    “Electrical connection”. zone lights up constantly and the alarm tone stops. Miele will then appear on the appliance display, followed by .  If the alarm annoys you, tap OK. The alarm will stop.
  • Page 34: Switching Off The Refrigeration Appliance

    Switching on and off To note when switching off for longer Switching off the refrigeration periods of time appliance If, during a long absence, the refri-  Touch the OK sensor control on the geration appliance is switched off control panel. but not cleaned and the door is left ...
  • Page 35: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Temperature display temperature for storing food in the ap- In normal operation, the temperature pliance. Bacteria will cause food which display shows the current maximum is not stored at the correct temperature freezer section temperature in the to deteriorate rapidly.
  • Page 36 The correct temperature If you change the temperature set- ting:  check the temperature display after a few hours. It will take this long for the appliance to give an accurate read- ing. - Wait for approx. 6 hours if the refri- geration appliance is not very full - Wait for approx. 24 hours if the refri- geration appliance is full...
  • Page 37: Using Super Freeze

    Using Super freeze SuperFreeze  You do not need to switch on the Su- perFreeze function: When switched on, the SuperFreeze - If you are placing food that is function  can be used to rapidly re- already frozen in the freezer duce the temperature in the freezer section to its lowest setting (depend- - If you only freeze up to 2 kg of...
  • Page 38: Selecting Further Settings

    Selecting further settings Switching on the lock function / Explanation of the different settings When the lock function  is switched on, it protects the refrigeration appli- Only the settings that require further ex- ance from being switched off inadvert- planation are described below. ently and against unintentional adjust- ments by unauthorised persons such as The door alarm and other warnings...
  • Page 39: Sabbath Mode

    Selecting further settings  Touch the OK sensor control for ap- All other functions switched on previ- prox. 6 seconds. ously remain activated.  will appear in the display.  Health risk caused by decom-  Use the  or  sensor control to posing food. scroll to the  symbol.
  • Page 40: Information On Sabbath Mode

    Selecting further settings Information on Sabbath mode  Changing the time before the door  alarm  is triggered This product is certified by Star-K, an  international institute for kosher certific- You can set how quickly the door alarm ation. sounds after the appliance door is You can find the Star-K certification ver- opened.
  • Page 41: Miele@Home

    To use this feature, you will need: Miele@home availability - A WiFi network The ability to use the Miele app de- - The Miele app pends on the availability of the - A Miele user account You can create Miele@home service in your country.
  • Page 42 Selecting further settings Setting up Miele@home for the first Resetting the network configuration time  In Settings mode , use the  or  In Settings mode , use the  or  sensor control to scroll to the  sensor control to scroll to the  symbol.
  • Page 43: Adjusting The Volume Of Alarms And Buzzers

     Touch the OK sensor control on the control panel.  Use the  and  sensor controls to select the volume you want for Miele will appear initially in the display, alarms and buzzers. followed by the start screen.  Touch OK.
  • Page 44: Resetting The Settings To Their Default Settings

    Tip: This data is important when report- tings (for settings, see “Guide to the ap- ing an appliance fault to the Miele Cus- pliance”). tomer Service Department (see “Ser-  In Settings mode , use the  or vice”).
  • Page 45: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm  A temperature alarm is displayed be- Health risk caused by decom- fore an existing door alarm. posing food. If the temperature in the freezer re- The audible and visual signals may be mains above -18 °C for a long time, activated in the following situations: the frozen food can start to defrost.
  • Page 46 Temperature and door alarm Door alarm The refrigeration appliance is fitted with a warning system to avoid in- creased energy consumption and food becoming warm if the appliance door is left open. If the appliance door is left open for a longer period of time, ...
  • Page 47: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Freezing fresh food To ensure that fresh food placed in the  Health risk caused by decom- freezer freezes through to the core as posing food. quickly as possible, the maximum If the temperature in the freezer re- freezing capacity must not be ex- mains above -18 °C for a long time, ceeded.
  • Page 48: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food Packaging food for freezing Home freezing  Freeze food in portions. Before placing food in the freezer Tip: Use suitable packaging to avoid  When freezing more than 2 kg of freezer burn (such as freezer contain- fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze ers).
  • Page 49: Storage Time For Frozen Food

    Freezing and storing food  Place the food so that it is touching Storage time for frozen food the back of the drawer to help it Food group Storage time freeze through to the core as quickly (Months) as possible. Ice cream 2 to 6 – VarioRoom: freezing the maximum...
  • Page 50: Cooling Drinks Quickly

    Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, causing injury and damage. Using accessories Making ice cubes  Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with wa- ter and place it on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers.
  • Page 51: Defrosting

    Defrosting The appliance is equipped with a NoFrost system. The refrigeration appli- ance defrosts automatically. The moisture generated in the appli- ance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated from time to time. This automatic defrosting system en- ables the refrigeration appliance to re- main permanently ice-free.
  • Page 52: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents The data plate located inside the in- terior cabinet of the refrigeration appli- Cleaning and conditioning agents ance must not be removed. It contains used in the interior cabinet of the re- information which is required in the frigeration appliance must be food event of a fault.
  • Page 53: Preparing The Refrigeration Appliance For Cleaning

    Cleaning and care Preparing the refrigeration ap- Cleaning the inside of the ap- pliance for cleaning pliance  Switch the refrigeration appliance off. The refrigeration appliance should be cleaned regularly (at least once a  appears in the display and the cool- month).
  • Page 54: Cleaning Accessories By Hand Or In The Dishwasher

    Cleaning and care Cleaning accessories by hand Removing and dismantling ac- or in the dishwasher cessories for cleaning The following components must be Removing the drawers cleaned by hand only:  Pull the drawer out as far as it will go. - All drawers The following components are dish- washer-safe:...
  • Page 55: Cleaning The Front Of The Appliance And The Side Panels

     Clean the surfaces with a clean brush or vacuum cleaner (you could use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting sponge and a solution of warm water brush, for example). and washing-up liquid. A clean, damp microfibre cloth without cleaning agent can also be used.
  • Page 56: After Cleaning

    Cleaning and care After cleaning  Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigeration appliance.  Switch the refrigeration appliance back on, if necessary. The refrigeration appliance will start cooling again.  Switch the SuperFreeze function  on for a while so that the freezer sec- tion can cool down quickly.
  • Page 57: Problem Solving Guide

    The mains fuse has tripped. There could be a fault with the refrigeration appliance, the household elec- trical wiring or another electrical appliance.  Contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Cus- tomer Service Department. The compressor runs This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor continuously.
  • Page 58 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy After a while, the temperature will return to normal by itself. If a thick layer of ice has already formed, this will af- fect cooling and increase energy consumption.  Defrost the refrigeration appliance and clean it. The ambient temperature is too high.
  • Page 59  Check whether the door seal is damaged. The door seal is dam- No tools are required to change the door seal. aged or needs to be re-  Change the door seal. A replacement is available placed. from Miele or from specialist retailers.
  • Page 60 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy Food has frozen to- The food packaging was not dry when placed in the gether. freezer.  Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully. There is no audible This is not a fault.
  • Page 61 Demo mode has been activated.  lights up in the  Touch OK. display. The refri- geration appli- Miele will appear initially in the display, followed by ance does not the start screen. get cold, al-  Touch OK. though the appli- ...
  • Page 62 Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy   is lit up in the tem- The temperature alarm has been activated; the tem-  perature display and an perature in the freezer section has risen higher or alarm is also sounding. fallen lower than the temperature set.
  • Page 63 Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy  Indication of an interruption to the power supply: the  lights up red in the temperature in the refrigeration appliance over the display and an alarm last few days or hours has risen too high because of also sounds.
  • Page 64  Tap  on the display to switch the alarm off. the display and a fault code F with  Call the Miele Customer Service Department. numbers may ap- To report the fault, you need the fault code and also pear. An alarm the model number and serial number of your refriger- will also sound.
  • Page 65: Noises

    Noises Normal What is causing them? noises Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the compressor. This noise can get louder for brief periods when the compressor switches on. Blubb, A gurgling noise can be heard when the refrigerant circulates blubb ...
  • Page 66: Service

    In the event of any faults which you From 1 March 2021, information on en- cannot remedy yourself, please contact ergy labelling and ecodesign require- your Miele dealer or the Miele Customer ments will be available in the European Service Department. Product Database (EPREL). You can...
  • Page 67: Eu Conformity Declaration

    EU Conformity declaration Miele hereby declares that this freezer complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity is available from one of the following internet addresses: - Products, Download from www.miele.ie - For service, information, operating in- structions etc: go to www.miele.ie/...
  • Page 68: Uk Conformity Declaration

    UK Conformity declaration Miele hereby declares that this fridge- freezer complies with UK Radio Equip- ment Regulations 2017, as amended. The complete text of the UK declaration of conformity is available from one of the following internet addresses: - Products, Download from www.miele.co.uk...
  • Page 69: Copyrights And Licences

    Copyrights and licences For the purpose of operating and controlling the communication module, Miele uses proprietary or third-party software that is not covered by open source licens- ing terms. This software/these software components are protected by copyright. The copyrights held by Miele and third parties must be respected.
  • Page 71 United Kingdom Miele Co. Ltd., Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW Tel: 0330 160 6600, Internet: www.miele.co.uk/service, E-mail: info@miele.co.uk Australia Ireland Singapore Miele Australia Pty. Ltd. Miele Ireland Ltd. Miele Pte. Ltd. ACN 005 635 398 2024 Bianconi Avenue...
  • Page 72 FN 4712 E ws, FN 4722 E ws, FN 4742 E ws, FN 4772 E ws en-GB M.-Nr. 12 087 300 / 02...

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