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Operating and installation instructions
Freezer
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential
to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
en - GB
M.-Nr. 09 943 570

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Freezer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en - GB M.-Nr. 09 943 570...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Guide to the appliance ..........4 Caring for the environment .
  • Page 3 Miele|home ........
  • Page 4: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off sensor for the whole d For setting the temperature appliance (X colder), Selector sensor in settings mode b Optical interface e For confirming a selection (OK (for Service technicians only) sensor) c On/Off sensor the f For setting the temperature Super freeze function (Y = warmer),...
  • Page 5 Choice of sensor tone and door and temperature alarm tone < Miele|home Only visible when a communication module is fitted and signed on (see "Miele|home") – SmartGrid Only visible when a communication module is fitted and signed on (see "Miele|home")
  • Page 6 Guide to the appliance This drawing is for illustration purposes only. a Control panel b Interior lighting c Frost free unit d Top freezer drawer, can also be used as a freezing tray e Freezer drawers* * depending on model...
  • Page 7: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposing of the packaging Disposing of your old materials appliance The packaging is designed to protect Electrical and electronic appliances the appliance from damage during often contain valuable materials. They transportation. The packaging materials also contain materials which, if handled used are selected from materials which or disposed of incorrectly, could be are environmentally friendly for disposal...
  • Page 8: Warning And Safety Instructions

    They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the contents.
  • Page 9 The appliance is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance.
  • Page 10 In the event of any damage: – avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark, – disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and – contact the Miele Service Department.
  • Page 11 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a multi-socket adapter or extension lead.
  • Page 12 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety Instructions Correct use The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (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.
  • Page 14 Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance. Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
  • Page 15 Warning and Safety Instructions Cleaning and care Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal(s), as these will cause the seal(s) to deteriorate and become porous with time. Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this appliance.
  • Page 16 Warning and Safety Instructions Transport Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit. Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people. Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable.
  • Page 17: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, Maintenance unventilated room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
  • Page 18 How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Drawers and shelves arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the door necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
  • Page 19: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Before using for the first time Switching on When the appliance is connected to the Packaging material electrical supply, the mains connection ^ Remove all packaging material from symbol t will appear in the display the inside of the appliance. after a short while.
  • Page 20: Switching Off

    Switching on and off Switching off Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday: ^ Touch the On/Off sensor. ^ switch the appliance off, If this does not work, the safety lock ^ disconnect it from the mains, is still activated.
  • Page 21: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature Temperature display It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the In normal operation the temperature appliance. Micro-organisms will cause display shows the average, current food which is not stored at the correct temperature in the freezer.
  • Page 22: Setting The Temperature

    The correct temperature Setting the temperature Approximately 5 seconds after the last time a sensor has been touched, the ^ Use the two sensors underneath the current temperature inside the display to set the temperature. appliance is automatically shown. By touching the sensor If you have adjusted the temperature, wait for approx.
  • Page 23: Using Super Freeze

    Using Super freeze Switch on Super freeze before putting Switching off Super freeze fresh food into the freezer. The Super freeze function will switch This helps food to freeze quickly and itself off automatically after approx. 65 retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours hours.
  • Page 24: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm This appliance has a warning system However, if the temperature in the which ensures that the temperature in the freezer cannot rise unnoticed and to freezer remains above -18 °C for a avoid energy being wasted if a door is long time, check that the frozen food left open.
  • Page 25: Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Door alarm Switching the alarm off early The alarm will sound if the door is left If the noise disturbs you, you can open for a long time. The alarm symbol switch the alarm off early if you wish. ;...
  • Page 26: Selecting Further Settings

    Selecting further settings Safety lock 0 Certain settings on the appliance can only be selected in settings mode. The safety lock can be activated to prevent: When in settings mode, the door alarm and other fault messages are – the appliance being switched off by automatically deactivated although mistake, the alarm symbol ;...
  • Page 27 Selecting further settings ^ By touching the X or Y sensor, you can now select whether the safety lock is activated or deactivated: 0: the safety lock is deactivated 1: the safety lock is activated ^ Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection.
  • Page 28: Acoustic Signals )

    Selecting further settings Acoustic signals ) The appliance has acoustic signals such as the sensor tone and the door and temperature alarms. ^ By touching the X or Y sensor you You can switch the sensor tone or the can now select: door alarm tone on or off but you 0: sensor tone off;...
  • Page 29: Display Brightness S

    Selecting further settings Display brightness s The display brightness can be adjusted to suit the lighting conditions of the room. ^ By touching the X or Y sensor you The display brightness can be altered can now alter the brightness of the in stages from 1 to 3.
  • Page 30: Sabbath Mode

    Selecting further settings Sabbath mode ¬ Switching on Sabbath mode The appliance offers a Sabbath programme for the purposes of religious observance. The following are switched off: ^ Touch the settings sensor. – the interior lighting when the door is All symbols available for selection will opened, appear in the display and the 0 symbol...
  • Page 31 Selecting further settings ^ Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection. The selected setting is applied, the ¬ symbol lights up. As soon as the ¬ symbol goes out in the display, Sabbath mode is switched ^ Switch off Sabbath mode after the Sabbath has passed.
  • Page 32: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Freezer drawers on telescopic Shelves runners The shelves can be removed. Some of the freezer drawers are on ^ Lift the shelf slightly at the front and telescopic runners and can be then pull it forwards and out. removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes.
  • Page 33: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the When buying frozen food to store in freezer freezes through to the core as your freezer, check quickly as possible, the maximum –...
  • Page 34: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food Home freezing lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some Only freeze fresh food which is in a spices alters when frozen. good condition. – Do not place hot foods or drinks in Hints on home freezing the freezer.
  • Page 35: Before Placing Food In The Freezer

    Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer Please note that when removing the ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of drawers, the lowest freezer drawer fresh food, switch on the Super must always remain in the freezer. freeze function some time before When placing food on the shelves, placing food in the freezer (see...
  • Page 36: Defrosting

    Freezing and storing food Defrosting Never re-freeze partially or fully Frozen food can be defrosted in defrosted food. Consume defrosted different ways: food as soon as possible as it will – in a microwave oven, lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long.
  • Page 37: Cool Pack

    Freezing and storing food Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut. This can help prolong the storage time. ^ Place the cool pack in the top freezer drawer.
  • Page 38: Automatic Defrosting

    Automatic defrosting The appliance is equipped with a "Frost free" system. The freezer defrosts automatically. The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated by the condenser from time to time. This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer to remain permanently ice-free, however, the food stored in the freezer will not defrost.
  • Page 39: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning agents Do not let water get into the To avoid damaging the surfaces of your electronic unit. appliance, do not use: – cleaning agents containing soda, Cleaning water must not get into the drain hole. ammonia, acids or chlorides, –...
  • Page 40: Before Cleaning

    Cleaning Before cleaning To remove the telescopic runners: ^ Switch the appliance off. The display goes out and cooling is switched off. If this does not happen, then the safety lock is still activated (see "Selecting further settings - To deactivate the lock").
  • Page 41: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning Cleaning the interior and The following parts cannot be cleaned in a dishwasher: accessories – the freezer drawers, Clean the appliance regularly at least – the shelves, once a month. – the telescopic runners on the Remove any soiling immediately - do shelves, not allow it to dry on.
  • Page 42: Ventilation Gaps

    Cleaning Ventilation gaps After cleaning ^ The ventilation gaps should be ^ Slide all shelves back into the cleaned on a regular basis with a appliance. brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up ^ Close the appliance door. of dust will increase the energy ^ Reconnect to the mains and switch consumption of the appliance.
  • Page 43: Problem Solving Guide

    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.
  • Page 44 Problem solving guide The compressor runs more frequently and for longer periods of time, the temperature in the appliance drops. Problem Cause Remedy ^ Adjust the temperature. The temperature in The temperature setting is the appliance is too too low. low.
  • Page 45 Problem solving guide The compressor runs more frequently and for longer periods of time, the temperature in the appliance drops. Problem Cause Remedy ^ Do not block the The compressor is The ventilation gaps in the switching on more housing unit have been ventilation gaps.
  • Page 46 Display warnings Problem Cause Remedy "F0 to F9" appears in ^ Call the Miele Service There is a fault. the display. Department. The alarm symbol ; ^ Close the appliance door. The door alarm has been The alarm symbol ;...
  • Page 47 Problem solving guide Display warnings Problem Cause Remedy The alarm symbol ; ^ Rectify the cause of the The temperature in the flashes in the freezer has risen higher or alarm. The alarm symbol ; goes out. The audible display. fallen lower than the alarm stops.
  • Page 48 15 minutes if the door is left will come on. open. ^ Call the Miele Service If this is not the case, then Department. there is a fault. The LED lighting may only...
  • Page 49 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause Remedy ^ Use a blunt instrument, Food has frozen The food packaging was e.g. a spoon handle or together. not dry when placed in the plastic scraper, to prise it freezer. apart carefully. There is no audible This is not a fault.
  • Page 50: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blubb, blubb ... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.
  • Page 51: Miele|Home

    Miele|home a Miele|home communication enabled appliance b Miele|home communication module XKM3000Z c Miele|home communication enabled Master appliance with SuperVision functionality d Miele|home Gateway XGW3000 e WiFi router f Connection to a Home automation system g Smartphone, Tablet PC, Laptop h Internet connection...
  • Page 52 Smartphone can be used within the Further information regarding reception area of a household WLAN Miele|home is available on the internet e to display status information about and in the instruction manuals of the signed on appliances and carry out various components, e.g.
  • Page 53: After Sales / Guarantee

    See end of this booklet for contact have been resolved as described in details. this booklet. 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.
  • Page 54: Information For Test Institutes

    Information for test institutes All tests must be carried out according to relevant standards and directives. In addition, the following information provided by the manufacturer must be observed: – Loading instructions, The cool packs (depending on mo- del) must be placed in the appliance in accordance with the loading instructions when determining the standard energy...
  • Page 55: Information For Dealers

    Information for dealers Demo mode r The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in "demo mode". In this mode the controls and ^ Place your finger on the X sensor, interior lighting work but the and leave it there. compressor remains switched off.
  • Page 56 Information for dealers Deactivating demo mode The r symbol is lit up in the display. ^ Touch the X or Y sensor, until 0 appears (this means: demo mode is deactivated). ^ Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes.
  • Page 57: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. If the connection cable has to be replaced, this must be done by a All electrical work should be carried out suitably qualified and competent by a suitably qualified and competent person. person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations Do not plug other appliances in behind (BS 7671 in the UK).
  • Page 58: Installation

    Installation – Do not plug in other appliances This appliance must be built in, behind this appliance. otherwise it could tip up. Important. In environments with high humidity condensation can Side-by-side build up on the exterior of the FNS 35402 i, FNS 37402 i freezers have appliance.
  • Page 59: Ventilation

    Installation Ventilation appliance must amount to at least 200 cm to ensure that air can The ventilation gaps given must be circulate without hindrance. observed, otherwise the compressor – Important. The appliance uses less will run more frequently and for energy, the larger the ventilation longer periods.
  • Page 60: Before Installing The Appliance

    Installation Before installing the appliance ^ Take the accessory pack which includes installation parts and other accessories out of the appliance and remove the packaging strap holding the door in place. ^ Do not remove the following from the back of the appliance: ^ Open the appliance door and remove the red safety catch a (depending on model).
  • Page 61: Does Your Old Appliance Have A Different Hinging Mechanism

    Remove the old hinges from the housing unit. They are no longer required because the furniture door is now fitted to the appliance door. All the necessary parts are supplied or can be ordered from Miele.
  • Page 62: Building-In Dimensions

    Before installation, ensure the building-in niche is the correct size. The specified ventilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance. Niche height FN 35402 i 1397 - 1413 FN 37402 i 1772 - 1788...
  • Page 63: Adjusting The Door Hinges

    Adjusting the door hinges The door hinges are set ex-works to enable the door to be opened wide. However, if the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this. –...
  • Page 64: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below. To change the door hinging you will need the following tools: ^ Open the appliance door.
  • Page 65 Changing the door hinging To remove the soft-close mechanism Warning. The soft-close mechanism snaps shut when dismantled. Danger of injury. ^ Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ^ Undo screws d completely. ^ Fit bracket g to the opposite side and loosely fit screws d.
  • Page 66 Changing the door hinging ^ Turn the appliance door over so that To secure the soft-close mechanism the outer side is now facing upwards ^ Turn the appliance door over again (the hinges remain open). so that the outer side is now facing downwards.
  • Page 67 Changing the door hinging ^ Push appliance door f onto pre-fitted screws d and , and tighten screws d and securely. ^ Replace covers a, b and c. ^ Replace the locking pins into the top of the hinges to prevent the doors opening too far.
  • Page 68: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance To install the appliance, you will Two people are required to install the need the following tools: appliance. ^ Install the appliance in a stable, solid housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor. ^ Secure the housing unit against tipping.
  • Page 69 Installing the appliance Parts required for installation – required for fitting the furniture door: All installation parts are number coded. This coding is also used in the installation instructions. – required for installing the appliance in its housing unit: ** Number depending on niche height. Also contains additional installation parts for fitting large or divided furniture doors.
  • Page 70 Installing the appliance ^ Push the appliance two-thirds of the way into its niche. When doing this, make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped. Tip to help you push it into position: Tie a piece of string around the plug to "increase"...
  • Page 71 Installing the appliance ^ Screw in adjustable feet l completely. ^ Remove cover f. ^ Secure part g using screws h loosely into the top left-hand side of the appliance. Do not tighten the screws so that you can adjust the position of this part.
  • Page 72 Installing the appliance Installing the appliance ^ Push the appliance into the niche until all fixing brackets are in line with the front edge of the furniture side wall. ^ Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip m. ^ Fix sealing strip m flush with the front of the appliance on the door opening side.
  • Page 73 Installing the appliance ^ Check the position of the fixing bracket at the top and bottom front If the all round gap of 42 mm is not edge of the furniture side wall again. maintained between the appliance housing and the front edge of the This will create a gap all round of 42 housing unit side wall, the door may mm to the front edges of the housing...
  • Page 74 Installing the appliance ^ Snap off any protruding ends from the fixing bracket. They are no longer required. ^ Replace covers f and u on the fixing brackets. ^ Push the loose bracket against the furniture wall. ^ Secure fixing bracket j to the housing unit side wall with screw s.
  • Page 75 Installing the appliance Only for an appliance with a niche height greater than 140 cm For additional stability of the appliance in the unit, push the rods supplied in underneath the appliance between it and the floor of the housing unit: ^ Then secure handle v to one of the rods w.
  • Page 76: Fitting The Furniture Door

    When fitting large or divided furniture The furniture door must be fitted doors an extra fitting kit or set of correctly and not under tension. fixing brackets is required. These are available to order from Miele.
  • Page 77 Installing the appliance Tip: Push fitting aids b together with the furniture front up to the height of the adjoining unit furniture doors. ^ A gap of 8 mm is set ex-works between the appliance door and the fixing bracket. Double check this gap and reset it if necessary.
  • Page 78 Installing the appliance ^ Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ^ Fit side cover q to the fixing bracket on the opposite side of the hinge. ^ Turn the furniture door over and attach the handle (if required).
  • Page 79 Installing the appliance ^ Open the appliance door. Aligning the door ^ Hang the furniture door onto – Side adjustments (X) adjusting bolts h. ^ Slide the furniture door. ^ Loosely attach nuts c on the – Height adjustment (Y) adjusting bolts.
  • Page 80 Installing the appliance ^ Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts ^ Drill holes l in the furniture door and h with a screwdriver, tighten nuts c fit screws m. Make sure the two metal edges are aligned (Symbol II). on the appliance door with ring spanner j.
  • Page 81 Installing the appliance ^ Tighten all screws again. To make sure the appliance is correctly fitted: – The doors must close properly. – The doors must not touch the housing unit. – The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly.
  • Page 84 FN 35402 i, FN 37402 i, FNS 35402 i, FNS 37402 i en - GB M.-Nr. 09 943 570 / 00...

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